Fit After 40: the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast

Happy Officially Fall Vibes!

Today we talk all things getting started with Upper Body Strength THE RIGHT WAY!!!

From fixing our posture, to combating osteoporosis, to learning how to plank THE RIGHT WAY (spoiler...most people don't) - a strong beginning to upper body strength is critical.

Especially if we aren't looking to injure ourselves.

Today we cover - what I believe - are the Top 5 Upper Body Exercises for Beginners...AND...

Big moves in today's podcast.

1. We changed the name? Welcome to Fit After 40: the Women's Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast.  Why?  Fit After 40 is the name of the fitness program I created for women 40+ who are new to fitness, newly back, or looking to level up out of a plateau, so it made sense to share the name here! But we can't throw the old out completely - because after all - choosing to learn about how to bulletproof...

We're tryin it again!

There was a file error in the original release of this podcast, so we rerecorded it, baby! ENJOY!

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution Podcast, Kinsey takes on a big question so many women ask: How do I get my family to join me in my healthy lifestyle?

Whether it’s workouts, food choices, or trading screen time for more movement, it can feel isolating and overwhelming when your love...

In this episode of the Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution Podcast, we talk menstrual cycle—what’s really happening in our bodies, why it matters, and how understanding it sets us up for success in perimenopause and beyond.

We talk:

• Why the foundations of health—strength training, protein, fiber, sleep, daily movement, and stress management—are essential at every age.

• How cycle tracking can become one of the most powe...

In this episode of The Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution Podcast, Kinsey pulls back the curtain on the multi-billion-dollar diet industry and its relentless push for women to shrink themselves at the expense of their long-term health. From fad diets and rapid weight-loss programs to the booming popularity of GLP-1 medications, she unpacks the hidden costs of chasing “quick fixes”—including muscle loss, metabolic damage, and the...

Today is a practical, action step-packed episode to move you away from the scale (which tells us nothing of what's going on INSIDE your body - think lean muscle v fat mass) towards actual progress trackers that relate accurate results AND take the shame out of the game!

The first 4 tools we chat are options that track compositional changes.

The last 4 leave body size out of it all together and focus on strength, biometric data,...

Weighted vests are all over the internet right now—hailed by some as the holy grail of menopausal fitness and dismissed by others as a dangerous gimmick. So what’s the truth?

In this episode, I dive into the research (spoiler: it’s a lot less flashy than Instagram claims) and give you my unfiltered hot take on whether weight vests are worth your time—or just another piece of equipment destined for the garage.

We’ll cover:

• W...

In today's episode, we get personal!

To celebrate her 7th sobriety birthday, host Kinsey, shares 20 (ish) of the top lessons that have made life...simpler...

...in all areas of life. Whether you are struggling to get started with exercise, feeling depressed about nutrition and health, feeling fear around starting a new job, going through the loss of a loved one, these 20(ish) lessons hold relevance for us all.

But this isn't j...

For years, I have had consults with women who are holding their health hostage to an all-or-nothing mindset.

“I just don’t have time right now.” 10 years later, 20 years later, those same people are saying the same thing, “I just don’t have time.” Spoiler. Unfortunately, we don’t sprout extra hours in the day, and for busy individuals, we tend only to get busier … or we burn out.

But at the root, the issue isn’t really time at a...

If you’ve ever looked at a video of someone hip-thrusting 400 pounds and thought, “Yeah, that’s definitely not for me…”—you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong. Because while lifting heavy is an essential practice of maintaining our muscles as we age, that’s not where any of us start.

In this episode, we’re ditching the intimidation factor and pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to begin strength training—especia...

Welcome back to the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast!

In this absolute doozy of an episode, we're peeling back the layers of menopause—what it is, when it happens, why it happens, and how it affects our beautifully complex bodies. From the basics of hormonal shifts and reproductive phases (hello, menarche to postmenopause) to the powerful roles of hormones, this episode is your crash course in how the female body tra...

This week we’re diving into one of the most important—yet most misunderstood fitness truths: not all exercise styles build muscle, especially after those glorious newbie gains wear off.

Inspired by a recent client breakthrough (and one well-placed “holy sh*t!” during chest flies), we’re breaking down the major differences between endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power training—what they are, how they actually work in the bod...

This week, we’re peeling back the layers on something that comes up constantly in conversations with clients: "I’m doing everything right… so why do I still feel like crap?" or "There is so much to do - where do I start?"

In this episode, I’m sharing the personal and professional perspective I’ve gained on what actually moves the needle when it comes to health — especially in and beyond the perimenopausal transition.

Spoiler alert...

Welcome back to the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast! Last week, we covered why resistance training is essential in perimenopause—now we’re tackling how to get started, even when life feels impossibly full.

This episode is for you if:

• You’re over 40 and haven’t worked out in a while (or ever).

• You’re overwhelmed by the idea of starting something new.

• You know what you should do, but aren’t sure how to make ...

Welcome back to the Women’s Fitness and Health Revolution podcast!

In this jam-packed, research-rich episode, we’re diving into one of the most crucial tools for navigating the wild ride of perimenopause: resistance training—and why it’s non-negotiable if we want to feel strong, sharp, and in control in this next chapter.

From preventing devastating bone loss to improving brain health and metabolic function, I’m breaking down 5 s...

Where I've been, and where this pod is going... Hello amazing listeners! Today's episode is a quick and dirty update about my MIA activity, and some EXCITING news about getting to recommit time to the pod in the VERY near future.

AKA...a big life update and some exciting news for my ladies in the Twin Cities!!

If you are interested in learning more about working together in person in the near future, please shoot me an email at...

In this episode, we dive into the 11 gold-standard practices for resistance training—whether you're just getting started or you're years deep into your fitness journey. We keep it real with a personal story about a back injury that became a wake-up call: mastering the basics and moving well isn't optional—it's essential.

We break down the core principles that should guide every training program:

• The difference between strength...

Whether you are brand spankin' new to fitness or have been in the game for a while...we ALL need to be hitting these 9 Foundational Exercises every. single. week.

One of the biggest issues with social media fitfluencers is that they get caught up in all these fancy lookin movements that, at the end of the day, may be fun to look at and try...but they don't do much for getting stronger, building muscle, or moving through the world...

In this episode, I’m beyond thrilled to dive into a listener-requested topic: menopause fatigue and how to combat it naturally! 🧡

Trust me, she’s not alone. So today, we’re tackling 11 powerful ways to fight menopause fatigue and bring back that much-needed energy.

Struggling with low energy? In this episode, we’re diving into simple, effective ways to feel like yourself again.

🔥 HRT—What you need to know 🥦 Key nutrients for e...