"I'm too old for that." "It'll wreck my joints." "It's too late for me now." If you're in your 40s, 50s or beyond and you've ever thought this about lifting weights, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share, as a coach and a physio, why strength training becomes more important as we age, not less, and how to get started safely.

• What happens to your muscle and bones from your 30s onwards (and why it matters)
• How perimenopause and menopause change the picture, and where lifting fits in
• The research showing heavy lifting can improve bone density in older women
• Busting the big myths: joints, bulking, and "it's too late"
• A simple, safe way to start, even if you've never touched a barbell

Walk away knowing that your strongest years can still be ahead of you, and exactly where to start. 💚

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You've reached the end of your fat loss phase. Now what? This is where so many women lose their results, or get stuck dieting forever without ever building the shape they want.

In the final part of our phases series, I cover the two phases that come after fat loss: reverse dieting and building.

• What a reverse diet is and why the way you come out of fat loss matters
• How to bring your calories back up without undoing your hard work
• Why the scale going up in a building phase is part of the process
• How to run a building phase that actually builds muscle and shape
• How all the phases fit together into a long-term plan for a lean, strong body

Walk away understanding the full picture of your fitness journey, and exactly how to keep progressing long after the fat loss phase ends. 💚

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Fat loss is the phase everyone wants to be in, and the one most people struggle to get through. Hunger, flat energy, stalls, holidays and life all get in the way.

In part two of our phases series, I break down how to get through a fat loss phase well, including when and how to take a step back so you can keep moving forward.

• How to set up a fat loss phase that's effective and sustainable
• My best strategies for surviving the tough weeks
• The difference between diet breaks and maintenance breaks, and when to use each
• How to travel during a fat loss phase without losing your progress

Walk away with a realistic game plan to get through fat loss feeling in control, and come out the other side with results you can keep. 💚

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Disclaimer: The Live Stronger with Sami podcast is not a substitute for a health professional's individualised advice. The advice given is general in nature and should not be used to treat any medical conditions, illnesses or injuries. Please consult your medical professional before implementing any of the advice discussed in this episode.