Better Strength and Metabolism in Midlife Through More Rest and Recovery

The Flipping 50 Show

Building strength and metabolism in midlife is not hard. It’s just not easy to follow data and not emotion.

This episode goes beyond sets and reps to uncover why muscle maintenance and metabolic health hinge on listening to both science and emotions. Discover how prioritizing recovery can unlock better strength and metabolism in midlife.

My Guest:

Ben Brown, owner of Body Systems, empowers clients worldwide with Pure Science, Proven Results™ Coaching Process, a science-backed approach to health freedom. With advanced degrees in Strength and Conditioning and Clinical Nutrition, he blends data, behavior change, and coaching to deliver sustainable results. Ben’s mission is to help clients align their goals with lasting strength, balance, and vitality.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

• What is the importance of maintaining/improving muscle mass for women in midlife? [00:09:50]
• How metabolism impacts fat loss and why so many midlife women struggle with metabolism [00:20:00]
• How to increase metabolism in midlife? [00:20:50]
• The shocking truth about using emotions to make decisions [00:28:50]
• Why data over emotions and how to use data to make informed decisions? [00:29:20]
• Why injuries can be great opportunities to get stronger in other areas, NOT excuses to "Rest"? [00:33:10]
• How and when to rest? Let’s talk about all the places rest and recovery come into play. [00:21:40]

Connect with Benjamin:https://bodysystems.com/

On Social:

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YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@bodysystemscoaching

Other Episodes You Might Like:

2 Big Obstacles to Gaining Lean Muscle and Fat Loss After 40:https://www.flippingfifty.com/fat-loss-after-40/

Lean Muscle in Menopause: 7 Supplements I Use:https://www.flippingfifty.com/lean-muscle-in-menopause/

Muscle and Body Composition in Menopause:https://www.flippingfifty.com/muscle-and-body-composition-in-menopause/

Resources:

Flipping 50 Membership:https://www.flippingfifty.com/cafe

Flipping 50 STRONGER 12-week program:https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger

Discovery Call with Debra:https://www.flippingfifty.com/wellness-coaching-for-life/