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165: Strength Training in Menopause: Why Staying Active Isn't Enough

Podcast: It's Not JUST Menopause: GLP-1 Support, Fat Loss, & Hormone Solutions for Women in Midlife · Cindi Stickle

Opublikowano: 2026-11-01

Your 10,000 steps won't save your muscles after 40. You walk, you work out, you stay busy. And you're still getting weaker. In this episode I break down the difference between being active and being strong, why cardio alone isn't enough during perimenopause and menopause, and what your muscles actually need to stay strong. 00:12 Diminishing Grip: An Early Sign of Lost Strength 01:57 Movement vs Strength: Why Activity Alone Won't Preserve Muscle 04:36 Strength Training: Building Resilience Through Menopause 06:57 How Muscles Stay Strong: Resistance and Fuel 10:50 Total Calories: Why Restriction Won't...