How is Fitness Different for Women in Their 40s, 50s, & 60s Than in Their 20s?

In this episode of the Fit After 40 Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution, Kinsey dives into a question she gets constantly: How is training in our 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond actually different from training in our 20s? Spoiler alert—her answer is part cheeky and VERY informative. While strength training and movement matter at every age, the shifts in hormones through perimenopause and postmenopause completely change the WHY behind how we should train (and recover). Kinsey breaks down how estrogen impacts muscle, bone, mobility, metabolism, and brain health—and why understanding what’s happening in your body isn’t about “fixing” anything, but empowering yourself to stay strong, capable, and confident for decades to come. We also unpack muscle loss, mobility changes, metabolism myths, recovery needs, and the very real life stressors that make midlife fitness uniquely challenging. There’s also a little bonus chat about GLP-1s and a recommended expert interview if you’re curious about a deeper, clinical perspective. Whether you’re already in perimenopause or preparing long before it arrives, this episode will help you reframe fitness, protect your future strength, and train in a way that supports your hormones, your energy, and your longevity. If you have questions, episode ideas, or topics you want covered—feel free to DM Kinsey on Instagram at @kinsey.does.the.fitness or email Unpaused Episod on GLP-1 - Claim 1 of the last 2 spots in our Twin Cities Small-Group Training Cohorts  - Waitlist for January Fit After 40 Small-Group Personal Training Cohorts