35: What If You're Not Getting Old At All?

Are you actually getting old... or have you simply stopped asking your body to do interesting things?In this week's episode, I'm challenging one of the most common assumptions women make in midlife: that feeling stiff, creaky, slow or less capable is simply an inevitable part of getting older.But what if we've been misreading the signs?Drawing on client conversations, real-life examples (including an unexpected wrestling match with a washing machine!) and years of coaching women through midlife, I'm exploring the difference between aging and deconditioning, and why that distinction matters more than you might think.You'll discover:💪 Why fitness and physical capability aren't the same thing💪 The hidden movement skills modern life is quietly removing💪 Why balance, power, reaction speed and coordination matter just as much as strength💪 How losing physical capability affects confidence and identity💪 The surprising reason many active women still feel "old" in their bodies💪 Simple ways to start rebuilding athleticism in midlifeMost importantly, I'm making the case that your most capable years may not be behind you at all.Here's to bounding up those stairs in our 80s.Links & Resources👉 Download my free Training Tweak Guide:https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/tweak-guide-signup👉 Learn more about Train with Carly:https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/online-fitness-classes-for-women👉 Follow Carly on Instagram:@carlycorrigallIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with a friend who needs to hear that getting older and becoming less capable are not necessarily the same thing!