Build Strength After 40: How to Future-Proof Your Body Starting Today with Will Harlow

If you want to build strength after 40, this episode with Will Harlow is for you.This conversation is for the woman who wants to make sure she is doing the right things for her health today so she can live longer, stronger, and more confidently well into her 80s and beyond. You'll learn the most effective strength training regimen, how to combat muscle loss in perimenopause and menopause, falls prevention techniques, and how to finally heal from chronic injuries like back pain and frozen shoulder. Physiotherapist and best-selling author of the new book Independence for Life: The Complete Guide to Building Strength and Regaining Mobility Beyond 50, Will Harlow, joins The Tamsen Show to explain why muscle, bone, and joints change with age, what is actually driving those changes, and the specific, evidence-based protocols that reverse them. Will shares a precise, actionable framework for building strength, preserving mobility, and protecting skeletal health without spending hours in the gym. Will Harlow and Tamsen discuss: Why muscle loss and strength loss in women starts at 30, not 50, and what that means for the choices you are making right now The 3-2-1 method for building strength The four pillars of independence Why the pain going away does not mean the problem is fixed The rule for finally breaking the cycle of recurring injuries in women over 50 Why perimenopause and menopause make women more vulnerable to frozen shoulder (and what to do about it) How to build balance and prevent falls The one form of exercise that can transform your health What a realistic strength training and mobility week looks like MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you liked this conversation, check this out The Muscle Episode: Get Stronger, Look Better & Reverse Your Biological Age (https://bit.ly/tts-yt-shannon-will) and How Getting Stronger as You Age Can Change Everything (https://bit.ly/tts-yt-gabrielle-will) 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... STAY CONNECTED WITH TAMSEN: Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-newsletter Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-book Free Resources from Tamsen: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-hub Watch all the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-playlist Follow Tamsen on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig2 The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-ig1 Follow Tamsen on TikTok: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-tt SPONSORS: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit https://joinmidi.com/TAMSEN today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at https://www.shopify.com/tamsen! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 05:47 The Moment One Patient Changed Everything About Aging and Mobility 09:26 What Really Happens to Women’s Bodies Between 40 and 60 12:43 How to Rebuild Strength After 40 in Just 20 Minutes Twice a Week 15:48 The Simple 3-2-1 Strength Training Method for Beginners 17:54 Can Women in Their 70s and 90s Still Build Muscle and Balance? 19:32 Why Recurring Back Pain and Injuries Keep Coming Back 23:51 Frozen Shoulder in Menopause, Causes, Pain Relief, and Recovery 27:39 The 4 Pillars of Healthy Aging, Strength, Mobility, Balance, and Bone Health 33:16 Exercise Snacks, The Easiest Way to Improve Balance and Prevent Falls 38:46 Is Walking Enough Exercise After 50? What Women Need to Know 42:59 The Estrogen Patch Shortage and Why More Women Are Using Hormone Therapy 50:10 Low Testosterone in Women, Symptoms, Libido, Energy, and Treatment Options Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. ABOUT TAMSEN: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor and The (M) Factor 2, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health. For more check out: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/ #strengthtraining #willharlow #thetamsenshow