Episode 81: Midlife Body Composition: Why Muscle Gain Matters More Than Ever After 35

Living a Nutritious Life Podcast

In this exciting episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Holly Perkins, a renowned strength training specialist and women’s fitness expert.

About Our Guest:

Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN is an established expert and thought leader in women’s health. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women’s health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset management.

Ready to build muscle for life? Join Holly Perkins’ free 3-day virtual workshop, Muscle for Life, and learn how progressive resistance strength training supports lean mass, midlife body composition, and long-term health.

Grab your free spot 👉 Muscle for Life Workshop: https://www.hollyperkins.com/a/2148207390/SxYgiLji

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- science behind midlife body composition shifts and why muscle loss accelerates in women over 35.

- How to reframe your mindset from “burning calories” to “building muscle” for lasting health benefits.

- The critical role of progressive resistance training versus cardio and HIIT classes for sustainable results.

- Realistic strategies for tracking body composition at home and how nutrition support muscle gain.

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