44. Fitness After 40: How Women Can Get Strong and Age Well

This episode with Allan Misner really helps us dig into health and fitness habits for the 40+ crowd.  Listen in to hear Allan's personal story, how his commitment to his own health and fitness was lacking and how he transformed his body and life.   Coach Allan is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, a Precision Nutrition Level II Master Health Coach, and a Certified Functional Aging Specialist.   What health and fitness personality are you?  Allan categorizes individuals into five types based on their motivation and approach to fitness, each with its strengths and challenges. Understanding your fitness personality can help you leverage it for sustained health and wellness.     We also talk about the importance of resistance training, particularly as we age, to combat natural declines in muscle mass and bone density. Allan emphasizes the critical role of the endocrine system in overall health, highlighting how diet, exercise, stress, and environmental factors influence our hormonal balance and ultimately, our overall health.   I appreciate Allan's practical approach to diet, urging us to return to whole, unprocessed foods and cautioning against the pitfalls of diet culture. He stresses the importance of community and accountability in the fitness journey, alongside developing habits and an identity aligned with health and fitness goals.   This episode will provide you with motivation, practical advice, and great analogies, perfect if you are looking to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle, especially as you navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging.    We'd love to hear from you.  After listening, which fitness and health personality type did you identify with?   Highlights: Fitness and wellness for people over 40. (6:13) Personal growth and motivation. (10:24) Self-care and personal growth. (18:26) Aging, fitness, and body maintenance. (22:42) The connection between self-care and exercise. (28:44) Stress, exercise, and body health. (34:02) Taking detours in life and fitness. (38:16) Exercise, nutrition, and wellness. (45:49) Healthy habits and self-management. (49:57)     Connect with Allan Misner: Podcast: https://40plusfitnesspodcast.com/ Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/allan.misner.CPT Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/40plusfitnesspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3hTAx0L62wT6JL04aQWu6Q Website: https://40plusfitness.com/emotionaleats Connect with Kim on TT and IG: @kimhynesmidlife   Note:  The information in this podcast is not to replace working with your doctor, other medical practitioner or mental health practitioner.  This podcast is to provide conversation, information and entertainment. My favorite evening drink (or dessert) is Organifi Gold Chocolate.  It is like a "healthy dark hot chocolate".  With reishi mushrooms and lemon balm extract for calming and relaxing, it's perfect in the afternoon or evening.  Gold  also has superfoods like tumeric and ginger.  It's nonGMO, vegan and organic. You can check out all of Organifi's healthy products at https://www.organifishop.com/  and make sure to use the code:  KIMH   for 20% off.  Nourish your entire life today and give yourself grace. XOXO Kim