306. 3 Perimenopause and Menopause Fitness Myths Debunked with Liz Wolfe

This week Liz Wolfe returns to the show for a candid conversation about all the fitness myths we’re seeing around the wild world of wellness in 2025.Together, we get into why people are slapping the word “perimenopause” on everything, how to focus on agility as much as strength training, and everyone’s favorite fall purchase: weighted vests.We also discuss:Taylor’s new album and why we love her with TravisWhy strength is different than muscle massLiz’s tips for injury prevention at any ageThe nervous system benefits of proper formHow to reclaim your range of motion to prevent injuryPerfectionism as a protection strategyHow much muscle you can actually build (and maintain)The very real risks of under-eating in midlifeFinding yourself on the spectrum of detrained to trainedMuscle and strength don’t vanish from a few off weeks but at 4-6 weeks of no trainingWhat Liz really thinks about weighted vests More about our guest: Liz Wolfe is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, best-selling author and award-winning podcaster. She’s also a mom, a military spouse, and an Enneagram 6 (with a STRONG 5 wing).When it comes to wellness, Liz has always been curious about where the truth actually lies. She’s wrote the Wall Street Journal best-seller Eat the Yolks, which tackles many of the lies we’ve been told about nutrition over the last 50 years. She’s also the founder of supplement company IdealAge and the host of the Ideal Age podcast.Connect with Liz:Visit Liz’s websiteFollow Liz on Instagram @realfoodliz Mentioned in this episode:Simplifying Food: Liz Wolfe on the Magic of Macros (especially as we age)Over 40 Metabolism Myths with Liz Wolfe, NTP and Certified Personal TrainerTruce with Food: Consistency is open for enrollment through Aug 24If you’re ready to take what you’ve been learning here and close that knowing and doing gap with food, this is where we go further.Watch my free Untangle Your Food Triggers workshop for a sneak peek at the Consistency program. Register by Friday using code EARLY BIRD to save $100 at trucewithfood.com/programs/consistency.