23. Helping Women With Fitness Using a Non-diet Approach With Amy Connell

"I’m too old to start strength training." Not true. This episode explores why strength training can be one of the most empowering forms of movement for women in midlife.In this episode, Amy shares how she moved away from diet culture and discovered a more grace-filled approach to fitness. As a diet-culture-free certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, author, and host of the Graced Health podcast, Amy helps women in perimenopause and menopause build strength, improve mobility, and care for their bodies with purpose rather than punishment.Keywords: strength training, midlife fitness, resistance training, grace, functional movement, menopause, osteoporosis, mental barriers, joyful movement, faith-based fitnessIn this episode, you’ll hear about…Mental barriers to exercise in midlifeHow to move beyond all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism in fitnessBenefits of strength training for bone health and metabolic healthPractical ways to start strength training without needing a gym membershipFunctional movements for independence in agingThe benefits of resistance training for bone health, muscle preservation, balance, and longevityCommon mental barriers that keep women from enjoying movement and exerciseHow faith, grace, and purpose can transform your relationship with movementChapters00:00 Introduction to Strength Training for Women05:59 Amy's Journey and the Role of Faith in Fitness08:59 Challenges Women Face in Midlife14:39 Mental Barriers to Movement20:16 The Importance of Consistency in Exercise26:11 Strength Training: Benefits Beyond Appearance35:06 The Importance of Strength Training35:53 Bone Health and Aging38:40 Metabolic Health and Muscle Mass43:10 Mental Health and Resilience44:30 Overcoming Barriers to Strength Training50:54 Practical Tips for Beginners55:45 Movement as Care for Future Self01:01:36 Embracing Grace in Fitness and LifeDon’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/course Research Cited:Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial: https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glaf211Effect of Eight-Week Strength Training on Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Perceived Stress in Community-Dwelling Older Women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41283447/Guest Links:GracedHealth.comResistance loops https://amzn.to/41RBRl9Resistance bands https://amzn.to/4bStR7gStronger Collective: https://www.thestrongerco.com?via=amy