Redefining Fitness for Women

The old “more cardio, less food” advice? Outdated.
If you’re a woman between 35 and 60, it’s time to rewrite the rules of fitness—and your relationship with your body.

Dr. Stacy Sims famously says: “Women are not small men.” Our bodies respond differently to stress, training, and recovery, especially as estrogen and progesterone fluctuate. That’s why endless HIIT classes or restrictive diets often backfire in midlife.

Here’s what actually works:

• Strength + mobility over punishment: You can’t out-cardio a hormone shift.

• Eat enough to lift well: Under-fueling makes you lose muscle, not fat.

• Recovery is training: Sleep, stress management, and hydration count.

• Community helps: Whether through in-person sessions or online groups, having support makes consistency easier—and more fun.

If you’re curious where to start, MIDI Health offers hormone and metabolic evaluations, and coaches like me can help tailor your workouts to your new baseline.

You don’t need to chase your 25-year-old body. You just need to build one that supports the life you want now—strong, balanced, and fully your own.