On this episode of the Dr. Tyna Show, I’m thrilled to chat with my friend Debra Atkinson, a fitness expert dedicated to helping women over 50 navigate their fitness journey during menopause. We dive into why strength training is crucial as we age, discussing everything from Debra’s personal fitness evolution to practical tips for starting and sticking with a lifting routine. We also explore how strength training impacts injury prevention, mobility, and overall longevity. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation packed with actionable advice to enhance your fitness and well-being! On This Episode We Cover:  01:42 - Debra’s backstory  05:51 - Tips for starting your lifting journey  09:55 - Motivation for strength training  14:14 - Strength is more important than muscle size  15:31 - Injury prevention & healthy skeletal muscle  18:50 - Goal setting for training  21:58 - Aging with your partner  24:32 - Chores to train for  29:05 - Painful aging  31:15 - Mobility and resistance training 34:11 - Staying fit for your family & setting an example  39:17 - Actionable steps to start moving towards longevity  42:58 - Building power  45:51 - Dancing as a workout  48:50 - VO2 Max and zone training  55:16 - HIIT workouts  01:01:10 - Weighted Vests   Show Links: Ozempic Done Right University   Sponsored By:  PaleoValley For 15% off go to http://paleovalley.com/drtyna LMNT Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at drinkLMNT.com/drtyna KION Try KION and save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases at getkion.com/drtyna Alitura Use Code DRTYNA20 for 20% off alituranaturals.com Manukora Head to MANUKORA.com/DRTYNA to get $25 off the Starter Kit NutriSense Get $30 OFF with code DRTYNA at nutrisense.io/drtyna Check Out Debra:  Instagram Free Gift: 5-Day Flip Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. 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.