Show Notes
For years, I did everything I was told would help me stay lean. I trained hard, ate well, and stayed consistent but after 50, my body stopped responding the way it used to.
In this episode, I'm sharing the 7 changes that helped me get my flat stomach back at 50 and completely changed how I think about training, nutrition, recovery, and metabolism in midlife. I didn't find a magic supplement or a quick fix. Instead, I made evidence-based changes that helped me build lean muscle, improve my metabolic health, recover better, and finally achieve the body composition I was working so hard for.
If you're a woman over 40 or 50 who's training consistently but not seeing the results you want, I hope these seven changes give you a new perspective and practical strategies you can start applying today.
What You'll Learn
Why changing my strength training approach transformed my body composition.
How short sprint intervals helped improve my fitness and reveal more muscle definition.
Why progressive core training matters for a stronger, more defined midsection.
The role recovery, HRV and sleep play in fat loss and metabolic health.
Why strategically timing carbohydrates after training improved my results.
How focusing on building lean muscle instead of simply losing fat changed everything.
Why spending more time outdoors may support your metabolism, recovery and long-term health.
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About Angela Foster
Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing® Method. She is the host of the High Performance Health Podcast, featuring over 500 conversations with world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, nutrition, and female performance.
Angela's mission is to help one million ambitious women optimise their hormones, energy, cognitive performance, and longevity, so they never have to choose between success and their health.
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