BITESIZE | Why I Talk About Belly Fat…When What I Actually Care About Is Your Bones

Last week I did something I’ve never done before.I went for a DEXA scan.And it didn't just tell me about how my bones are doing - it made me think about the whole conversation around getting fitter and stronger in midlife.In this bitesize episode I’m sharing:• What a DEXA scan actually is and what it measures• Why bone density declines during perimenopause and menopause• What your results might reveal• Key risk factors for reduced bone density in midlife women• Why strength training and impact exercise are so important for bone health• The long game of midlife fitness and why it matters more than short-term aestheticsMany women come to fitness worried about things they can see: belly fat, changing shape, feeling less fit.And I completely understand that.But the things that matter most for our health over the next 20–30 years are often the things we can’t see.Short-term motivation might get us through the door.But long-term thinking is what keeps us strong enough to keep moving for decades to come.Links & ResourcesI arranged (and paid for - this is not an ad!) my DEXA scan privately via Clinic51 who offer this as part of their Prevent51 package. It was carried out at i-Thrive.If you’re interested in trying the kind of training that supports strength, muscle and bone health in midlife, you can explore my programmes here:👉 Train with Carly the complete training system for 40+ women👉 The Reboot midlife coaching programme - this is the full shebang👉 Download my free Training Tweak Guide (because fat loss is just the beginning 😉)I love hearing from you so please feel free to drop me a DM on Instagram @carlycorrigall and don't forget to subscribe or follow the pod on your favourite platform.