Jennifer Kirsch, a personal trainer and nutrition coach with nearly 30 years of experience, shares her training experience which reconciles the difference between research-backed fitness advice and the realities of working with real women in peri- and post-menopause. While well known menopause medical experts and academics advocate for heavy lifting to maintain bone density and muscle mass, Coach Jennifer highlights the challenges and risks many women face when applying these protocols in real life. We cover: The reality of working with beginners who lack the body awareness and tension control needed for heavy lifting. How “moderate” lifting (8–12 reps at 60–75% of 1RM) can be a safer, more effective starting point for building strength and confidence. Practical advice for women feeling intimidated by the idea of lifting weights. This episode bridges the gap between clinical research and lived experience, offering a refreshing perspective for women navigating strength training during midlife. Jennifer Kirsch is a personal trainer and nutrition coach specializing in helping women 50+ build strength, confidence, and consistency through simple, effective workouts. With nearly 30 years of experience, she’s passionate about empowering women to feel their best at every stage of life. Instagram:@jenniferkirschfitness Website: https://www.jenniferkirschfitness.com/ Where to find me or work with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠ My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Each week's episode drops every week.

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