Episode 167: The best workout for women over 30 (and what to stop doing!)

If you’re a woman over 30 who feels like you’re doing everything right—working out consistently, eating well, pushing harder—but your body just isn’t responding the way it used to… this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in fitness for women over 30: the idea that more workouts, more sweat, and more intensity will get you better results. Spoiler alert—it’s likely doing the opposite.We dive into why the workouts that worked in your 20s (think HIIT, long cardio sessions, and calorie-burning classes) may now be keeping you stuck, exhausted, and inflamed. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your body with hormones, cortisol, and muscle loss—and why your approach needs to shift. Inside this episode, we cover:Why high-intensity workouts and excessive cardio can stall fat lossThe real reason your metabolism feels slowerHow strength training supports fat loss, hormone health, and body compositionWhat an effective weekly workout routine should look like after 30The biggest mistakes to stop making ASAPWhy doing less (but smarter) can get you better resultsIf you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to start working with your body instead of against it, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you’ve been missing.------------------------------------Follow us on Instagram!Taylor: @taylortrostfitNicole: @nicolerezzfitMarissah: @marissah.schulte.fitnessTeam page: @strongstartswithin------------------------------------Join our Free Facebook group!Fat Loss Secrets for Busy Women on the Go