May 7, 2025
Ep. 463 Midlife Body Masterclass: Strength, Bone, Metabolism with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+About this episode
We have a mashup episode today, with four leading experts sharing valuable insights to help women maintain bone density, muscle mass, and optimal health as menopause approaches. Dr. Vonda Wright highlights the importance of early intervention with proper nutrition, impact exercise, and strength training to prevent osteoporosis and muscle loss as estrogen levels decline. Dr. Stacy Sims explores the role of resistance training and high-intensity exercise in improving bone density and metabolic health during menopause. Dr. Shannon Ritchey discusses the benefits of building muscle gradually with safe strength training techniques. Debra Atkinson shares exercise protocols for women in perimenopause and postmenopause, focusing on strength training, recovery, and the benefits of high-impact exercises and hormone replacement therapy. Join us for expert advice on how women can strategically strengthen their bones, build muscle, and optimize their health as they transition from perimenopause to menopause and beyond. Ep. 386 Muscle Strength in Menopause: Key Tests & Lifestyle Measures with Dr. Vonda Wright Dr. Wright highlights the importance of building bone and muscle health early. She explains that consistent nutrition, impact exercise, and strength training are essential to prevent osteoporosis and muscle loss as estrogen declines with age. Ep. 406 Protein, Creatine, and Training for Menopause and Beyond with Dr. Stacy Sims Dr. Stacy Sims emphasizes the importance of heavy resistance training, high-intensity exercise, and targeted lifestyle adjustments for menopausal women to improve bone density, muscle mass, and metabolic health. Ep. 456 Why Muscle Matters: Metabolism, Myths & More with Dr. Shannon Ritchey Dr. Shannon Ritchey advises women to focus on building muscle gradually and safely, explaining that muscle growth takes time and proper training, and strength training is the cornerstone of a fitness routine. Ep. 321 Muscle, Bone & Joint Health in Menopause with Debra Atkinson Debra Atkinson discusses exercise protocols for women in perimenopause and postmenopause, looking at the benefits of strength training for bone health and the importance of recovery, highlighting the benefits of high-impact exercises, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and vibration plates. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter , Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright On her website Facebook , Instagram , X , and LinkedIn Leave a message on VIP Phone Number 407-232-2334 Connect with Dr. Stacy Sims On her website Instagram Facebook TikTok Connect with Dr. Shannon Ritchie On the Evlo Fitness website The Dr. Shannon Show Podcast Instagram and TikTok Connect with Debra Atkinson On her website YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook