{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Muscle & Metabolism in Midlife","description":"Why strength matters more than ever as you age. Episode #255 \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f In this episode, Dr. Terri Lance and Coach Amy Medling explore the relationship between muscle, metabolism, and midlife health. Many people reach midlife and feel like their metabolism is slowing down or \u201cnot working\u201d the way it used to. In this conversation, Terri and Amy explain why that shift is happening \u2014 and why muscle plays a central role in how your body uses energy, manages blood sugar, and supports overall metabolic health. They discuss why preserving lean mass becomes more important with age, how stress and recovery impact results, and why pushing harder with exercise is often not the answer. Instead, this episode reframes midlife as a time to adapt your approach \u2014 focusing on strength, consistency, and working with your body rather than against it. \ud83d\udc49 What you\u2019ll learn: \u2022 Why muscle is critical for metabolic health, especially in midlife \u2022 How muscle helps regulate blood sugar and energy use \u2022 Why the scale doesn\u2019t always reflect progress \u2022 The impact of stress and cortisol on metabolism \u2022 Why \u201cpushing harder\u201d can backfire in midlife \u2022 How to think about strength training, recovery, and movement \u2022 Why consistency matters more than intensity \u23f1\ufe0f Timestamps 00:00 \u2014 Why metabolism feels different in midlife 01:52 \u2014 The role of muscle in metabolic health 04:00 \u2014 Muscle as \u201cmetabolic currency\u201d 04:55 \u2014 Why the scale doesn\u2019t tell the full story 07:19 \u2014 Cardio vs strength in midlife 09:55 \u2014 Why pushing harder can backfire 10:57 \u2014 The importance of recovery 12:14 \u2014 Does fasting affect muscle? 13:26 \u2014 Protein and muscle maintenance 15:25 \u2014 How to pair fasting with movement 18:37 \u2014 Muscle, insulin sensitivity, and health 20:16 \u2014 Movement, mood, and energy 21:25 \u2014 Simple ways to build muscle daily 22:47 \u2014 Strength without a gym 23:46 \u2014 Finding joy in movement 25:30 \u2014 Reframing midlife as a reset 26:10 \u2014 Final thoughts \ud83d\udcdd Transcript The transcript for this episode is available on our website: https:\/\/www.thefastingmethod.com\/podcasts\/ \ud83d\udc9b Community Support Join The Fasting Method Community for guidance, accountability, and coaching support: https:\/\/www.thefastingmethod.com\/community\/ \u2728 Partner Offer \ud83e\uddea Curious about Aeira? Learn more at drinkaeira.com and use the discount code podcast10 for 10% off Aeira products. \ud83d\udce3 Connect With Us Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fastingmethod\/ Facebook Page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheFastingMethod Facebook Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/obesitycodenetwork \u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any products or services purchased does not create a healthcare provider\u2013patient relationship. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. ","author_name":"The Fasting Method Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.thefastingmethod.com","html":"