The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

#79 - 8 Fitness Lies Told to Women Over 40

The Leaner You Podcast with Daniel Rosenthal and Santo Chiappetta

Show Notes

We're calling out eight of the biggest fitness lies told to women over 40 - some spread on purpose, some spread by people who just don't know better. We break each one down, give credit where the myth has a kernel of truth, and explain what's actually going on.

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Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: why the fitness industry lies to women over 40 01:21 – Lie #1: "Just eat less and move more" 06:49 – Lie #2: "Calories don't matter after 40, it's all hormones" 10:14 – Lie #3: "This supplement fixes your slow metabolism" 17:29 – Lie #4: "Fasting is the answer to your weight loss problems" 21:17 – Lie #5: "You'll gain weight after 40 and in menopause, guaranteed" 28:59 – Lie #6: "HIIT is the best way to lose weight in your forties" 39:32 – Lie #7: "Give yourself more grace" 43:57 – Lie #8: "You gain weight due to cortisol"

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