The truth is, most fitness advice isn't designed with the unique needs and challenges of mid-life and beyond in mind.

Have you ever felt like you're stuck in a rut, despite your best efforts?

As our bodies evolve and change, so too must our approach to health and well-being.

Chasing numbers on the scale or adhering to one-size-fits-all routines can leave us feeling frustrated, depleted, and disconnected from our own bodies.

It's time to stop blindly following generic health advice and start paying attention to what your body is telling you.

Your body has its own alarm system, and it lets you know when something is wrong..

Together, we'll explore why traditional approaches often miss the mark, and reveal the key strategies for optimizing your health, energy, and vitality at any age.

The Knew Method Live is a show broadcast live by Dr. Efrat Lamandre every week with the express purpose of providing free, factual, and practical functional medicine tips to help people prevent disease naturally. Through giving healthy nutrition tips, tips on intermittent fasting, managing stress through diet, and advocating self-improvement for her patients, Doctor E hopes to help you take control of your health destiny and become the GameChanger in your life.

00:00 Introduction

00:14 Special Guest Introduction: Debra Atkinson

00:30 Importance of Understanding Exercise for Women

00:45 Misconceptions in Fitness Industry

01:00 The Problem with General Fitness Guidelines

01:19 Gender Differences in Exercise Research

01:30 Specific Exercise Needs for Women

02:22 Importance of Individualized Exercise Plans

02:44 Changing Body Composition Over Weight Loss

03:36 Benefits of Gaining Lean Muscle Mass

04:12 Exercise as Medicine

05:00 Importance of Strength Training for Women

05:50 Exercise Guidelines for Different Life Stages

06:47 Exercise Recommendations for Teenagers

07:47 Encouraging Young Women to Lift Weights

08:45 Weight Training Benefits for Women

09:09 Importance of Protein for Postmenopausal Women

10:13 Strength Training for Older Women

11:04 Goals for Longevity and Independence

11:56 Importance of High-Intensity Training

12:44 Adapting Exercise to Your Needs

14:01 Avoiding Quick Fixes and Focusing on Long-Term Goals

14:51 Addressing Osteopenia and Osteoporosis

15:59 High-Intensity Exercise for Postmenopausal Women

17:04 Benefits of Strength Training for Visceral Belly Fat

18:04 Long-Term Health Goals and Sustainable Exercise

19:01 Overcoming Fear of Weight Training

19:58 Shifting Focus from Exercise to Movement

21:01 Exercise Snacks: Small, Frequent Movements

21:59 Setting Fun and Motivating Goals

23:04 Legacy and Influencing Younger Generations

23:53 Encouraging Women to Embrace Aging

24:58 Debra's Books and Programs

25:59 Closing Remarks

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