The One Metric That Can Change Your Fitness Results Through Perimenopause l Training Smarter, Not Harder with Brooke Taylor Fitness

In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Taylor, a NYC-based personal trainer, educator, and founder of the Brooke Taylor Fit App. With over 24 years of experience and 111+ certifications, Brooke brings a science-backed, women’s health–focused approach to training that prioritizes longevity and sustainability. We explore why so many people struggle to reach their fitness goals, how to actually use heart rate zones, and why excessive cardio can backfire. Brooke shares practical guidance on starting strength training, building intrinsic stabilizer muscles, navigating perimenopause, and setting realistic, achievable goals. The conversation also covers nutrition guidelines, fasted workouts, modeling healthy behaviors for kids, and how Brooke’s app helps support consistency, strength, and confidence long term. If you’re ready to train smarter, not harder, this episode is a must-listen. Brooke Taylor is a highly respected NYC-based personal trainer, educator, and the creator of the Brooke Taylor Fit App, with over 24 years of experience and an unmatched 111+ certifications and continuing education credentials. As the owner of Taylored Fitness NY LTD, Brooke has built a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and impactful trainers in the industry—blending science, movement, and women’s health into truly transformative programs. Brooke holds numerous national and international certifications, including: ACE, AFAA, NASM, STOTT PILATES®, Precision Nutrition, TRX, Vbarre, RRCA Running Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Menopause Coaching Specialist, Women’s Health Specialist, and extensive continuing education in corrective exercise, pre/postnatal training, neuromuscular stretching, exercise performance, metabolic conditioning, and special populations. SHOW NOTES: 0:40 Welcome to the podcast! 3:32 About Brooke Taylor 5:22 Welcome her to the show! 6:36 Why aren’t we achieving our fitness goals? 10:30 Understanding heart rate zones 12:46 Making group fitness work for you 15:51 The problem with excessive cardio 17:14 How to start strength-training 20:35 Strengthening intrinsic stabilizer muscles 23:29 Her get-up-and-go approach 27:58 Navigating perimenopause 32:50 How to set a realistic goal for the New Year 35:32 Nutrition guidelines & body types 39:43 Modeling behaviors to children 43:37 Importance of quality or quantity 48:31 Fasted workouts 54:58 How the app works! 59:59 her final piece of advice 1:01:34 Where to find her RESOURCES: Email: [email protected] Website: www.brooketaylorfit.com IG: @tayloredfitness @brooketaylorfitapp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TayloredFitnessNYLtd App Website: https://brooketaylorfit.com/app-feature/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands