From "Can't Do This" to "Just Watch Me" - Midlife Fitness with Laura Dow (Ep. 22)

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I'm too old for that" when it comes to fitness? Laura Dow, fitness expert and author of "Mind Your Movement," has heard these self-limiting beliefs from countless midlife clients—and she's on a mission to change the conversation around aging and physical activity.In this enlightening discussion, Laura unpacks the subtle yet powerful ways ageism infiltrates fitness culture, from class names like "Chair Yoga for Seniors" to our own negative self-talk about what our bodies can and cannot do. With over 20 years of experience working specifically with midlife and older adults, she offers a refreshing perspective: focus on ability, not age.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:✔ How to embrace midlife with confidence and vitality, ✔ The unexpected ways strength training transformed not just your body, but your entire outlook on aging. ✔ Why it’s never too late to start something new—and how to push past the fear of trying. ✔ Practical ways to challenge the limiting beliefs society places on women over 40.🎯 OMG Moment: The way you talk to yourself about aging shapes how you experience it. Shift your mindset, and you shift your reality.Take ActionWant to feel stronger and more confident in midlife? Connect with Laura at stifftofit.com and get her book at cherylpfischer.com/read. Find Laura on YouTube and LinkedIn as well.Why This Episode MattersAging doesn’t have to mean decline—it can mean growth, strength, and reinvention. Laura’s journey is proof that midlife can be your most powerful season yet.🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week as we dive into another game-changing conversation on sports and mindset!Find all podcast and coaching resources at cherylpfischer.com.Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Grab your Vitamin G pixie sticks for detoxification and wellness at cherylpfischer.com/vitaming.Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us.💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation?Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingJoin the inner circle by subscribing on Substack: mindyourmidlife.substack.comLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women.Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website