Rest Isn’t Laziness in Midlife Fitness (It’s the Missing Piece)

Strength training in midlife works differently than it did before.
If rest feels lazy and recovery feels wrong, this episode explains why that belief can quietly stall your progress after 45.

In this conversation, we talk about why recovery takes longer in midlife, how estrogen changes muscle repair, and why pushing through soreness often leads to exhaustion instead of strength. You’ll learn how rest fits into midlife fitness, why strength training without recovery stops working, and how to tell the difference between true recovery and avoidance.

This episode is for women in midlife who are still working out but feel more sore, more tired, or weaker than they expect. Rest is not quitting. It’s part of the protocol for building strength after menopause.

Menopause Minis | 10-Minute Strength Workouts for Women 45+
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Free Menopause Sleep Guide
https://www.camoyler.com/opt-in

Strong Bones in Menopause | Free Guide for Women 45+
https://www.camoyler.com/boneguide

Foundational 4 Supplements | Menopause Nutrition Made Simple
https://www.camoyler.com/supplements

Free Menopause Home Gym Guide | Strength Training at Home
https://www.camoyler.com/gym-equipment-guide

Wins Beyond the Scale | Free Checklist for Midlife Women
https://www.camoyler.com/wins

Chapter:
00:00 Midlife Recovery and Strength Signals
03:03 Midlife, Rest, and Recovery
06:35 Strength First, Rest Matters

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