The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen
The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen is your go-to podcast for navigating midlife with energy, confidence, and vibrant health. Whether you're deep into menopause or just starting to notice the signs, this show is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice on balancing your mind, body, and spirit.
Hey, I'm Cam Allen, an integrated nutrition health and fitness coach, and I'm here to help you ditch the confusion around hormones, feel your best, and embrace a lifestyle that actually works for you.
Each episode breaks down the key areas of health in midlife—from personalized nutrition to stress management and strength training—so you can live with more energy, better sleep, and the vitality you deserve.
No fad diets or quick fixes, just real talk and actionable strategies to help you feel strong, empowered, and completely in control of your health.
Join me every week as we tackle the biggest health challenges in menopause and share success stories. If you're ready to take charge of your midlife health and finally feel comfortable in your body, this is the show for you.
The Midlife Method™ with Cam Allen
How to Start Lifting Weights After 50 (Simple, Safe & Backed by Research)
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How to start lifting weights after 50, simply, safely, and in a way that actually fits real life. No gym, no hour-long workouts, no getting bulky.
You know you need to lift weights in midlife. You know your muscle matters more than ever. But where do you actually start? How many days? How heavy? In this episode I hand you the whole beginner method. The 4 simple pieces that build real strength after menopause, backed by research on women's bodies (not bro-science).
Here's what we cover:
- Why muscle is your #1 ally after 50
- What the research really says about strength training in menopause: bone density, blood sugar, and getting stronger on just 2 days a week
- The 4-part beginner framework: keep moves simple, start small, lift "heavy for you," and recover
- The mindset shift that makes it finally stick
I'm Cam Allen, a menopause health & fitness coach and NLP master coach. Since 2010 I've helped thousands of women in midlife build strength and stop fighting their bodies. This is your starting line.
⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Starting Weightlifting After 50
03:19 Keeping workouts simple
07:15 Finding the right lifting weight
09:36 Importance of Rest Days
13:00 Starting a Weightlifting Journey at 50
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