“Savor Food & Body Podcast” with Amanda Bullat: 18 Jan 2023
5 minutes to better fitness and feeling great
What's the best workout for a woman over 40? The one she'll consistently do without feelings of guilt or shame for not doing it. For a workout to lead to better fitness and feeling great in your body, it has to be sustainable. Meaning, you have to feel motivated to do it, have fun doing it, and feel better afterward - mind, body, and soul. Here's what we know from the research (thanks Brené Brown!). Guilt and shame are lousy long-term motivators. In reality, both will increase the fuckit mindset and lead to constantly trying to "get back on track." The best workout you can do as a woman over 40 is one that honors your desire for more strength, flexibility, endurance, and body confidence. That doesn't mean you have to force yourself through 60 minutes of punishment. You can improve your overall fitness in a low-stakes, consistent way, even if it's only 5 minutes most days and you never change into workout clothes! My guest Jamie Carbaugh is a personal trainer and former physical therapist assistant who doesn't take before and after photos. She helps folks associate the benefits of movement and exercise beyond the scale so it's sustainable for the individual. Her motto, "movement for more" is about helping you shift your focus from mainstream fitness goals (weight loss, body measurements, and before and after pictures) to associating exercise with more flexibility, patience, kindness, strength, and endurance. Here's what you'll hear in our conversation:
Jamie's path to becoming an online fitness coach and Heath At Every Size personal trainer
What does her tagline "movement for more" means for her coaching style
How Jamie teaches exercise and movement from a foundational and functional background, and what that means.
Jamies advice on what types of movement she recommends for women in midlife who want more strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Jamie is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor who is passionate about changing the culture of health and wellness. She offers 1:1 virtual personal training sessions, a monthly workout subscription, and virtual group fitness classes. Learn more about Jamie's work on her website: www.fitragamuffin.com
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