15-Minute Miracle: How a Short Workout Can Transform Your Midlife Body with Dr. Joan Grossman EP 130

In this episode of AGE BETTER, we dive into the transformative power of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with Dr. Joan Grossman. Dr. Grossman, a leading expert in women's health and fitness, shares her research on how HIIT can address the unique challenges women, especially post-menopausal women, face with body composition, weight gain, and chronic disease prevention. She explains how just 15 minutes of HIIT can help trim belly fat, improve cardiovascular health, and build resistance training into a busy lifestyle. Plus, we explore the importance of bone health, muscle strength, and the role of intermittent fasting in maintaining a healthy body as we age.     If you're struggling to fit exercise into your daily routine, this episode is packed with practical tips and encouragement to get started on your fitness journey!    KEY TAKEAWAYS:  - HIIT is a time-efficient, effective method for improving body composition, especially for post-menopausal women.  - Resistance training is essential for maintaining bone health and preventing chronic diseases.  - Women store fat differently, particularly after menopause, but HIIT can help target stubborn areas like belly fat.  - Starting small with just 15 minutes a day can make fitness routines sustainable and manageable for busy women.  - Incorporating cardio and resistance training together improves overall health outcomes.  - Consistency is key to long-term success in building healthy habits.  - Emerging research suggests intermittent fasting may benefit women's health, especially post-menopause.  - Protein intake becomes increasingly important as women age.  - Resistance bands are a great, portable tool for adding strength training to your routine.    KEY LINKS:  - Learn more about Dr. Joan Grossman HERE  - Get your own resistance bands HERE  - Try The 10-Minute Trainer with Tony Horton HERE    Listen now and get ready to age better!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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