Episode 74: Why Building Muscle After 40 Is One of the Kindest Things You Can Do for Your Body

Building muscle after 40 isn’t about aesthetics, it’s about protecting your metabolism, brain, bones and long-term health through perimenopause and beyond.

In this episode, I also share realistic, gentle ways to begin:

• Why prioritising protein at each meal matters
• How to approach strength training in a way that feels supportive, not extreme
• Why sleep, stress and nervous system regulation are essential for muscle repair

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the idea of “lifting heavy” or overwhelmed by fitness messaging aimed at women over 40, this conversation will help you reframe it.

Links:

• Take my free perimenopause quiz: https://quiz.francescaliparoti.com/start-page 
• Explore my Midlife Thrive membership: https://francescaliparoti.com/midlife-thrive-membership/ 
• Work with me 121: https://francescaliparoti.com/services/
• Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause.with.francesca/ 

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