"My husband/wife needs to lose weight": does the partner-driven fitness approach work?

"My husband/wife needs to lose weight": does the partner-driven fitness approach work?

Author: Alex and Gavyn March 26, 2024 Duration: 9:37
Send us Fan Mail Today we explore the situations when the push to get on the fitness path comes predominantly from the partner, not from the person who needs it. I reflect on many of our experiences with this type of scenario. I discuss whether this can work and give my recommendations for when your partner needs help in the fitness department but is reluctant to do anything about it. If you're over 40 and you want to receive a FREE copy of our Whole Body At-Home Strengthening Guide spe...

Hosted by Alex and Gavyn, Growing Younger-Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40's is a straight-talking resource for anyone who feels their body isn't quite playing the game it used to. This isn't about chasing fads or unrealistic ideals; it's grounded, practical conversation focused on what actually works for people in their forties, fifties, and beyond. Each episode tackles the real questions that come with maintaining your health and fitness as the years stack up. You'll hear honest discussions about managing weight effectively after forty, steering clear of extreme diets and instead finding sustainable habits that stick. The hosts delve into the science of preserving and building muscle strength, which is key to keeping your metabolism active and your body resilient. Energy levels and stamina are frequent topics, with actionable advice aimed at helping you feel more vibrant and keep pace with family life. A particularly valuable thread running through this podcast is the focus on adapting exercise around existing niggles or injuries, proving that getting fitter isn't about pushing through pain but working smarter. Tune in for a blend of experience, research, and relatable humour that makes the journey feel a lot more achievable.
Author: Language: en-nz Episodes: 83

Growing Younger - Health & Fitness Podcast for Over 40's
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What changes I noticed in my gym training since I turned 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:56
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share my own experience with strength and gym training. You see, it's a common belief that when you turn 40 everything turns into custard, your body refuses to co-operate and basically…
One research-proven way to fire up your metabolism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:45
Send us Fan Mail Metabolism... so many people give it as an excuse for not managing to shed those excess kilos. Everyone seems to want to speed up their metabolism. Problem is many popular ways of speeding up metabolism…
Benefits of exercise for your cognitive/brain health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:27
Send us Fan Mail Most people are well aware of the multiple benefits of physical exercise for your physical health. Lower blood pressure, reduced excess body weight, decreased cholesterol, improved sleep, higher energy l…
Gout. What is gout? Who is at risk? How to get relief? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:27
Send us Fan Mail Today we are going to talk about gout. In my experience many people who have gout don't fully understand the condition and how to manage it effectively. That's why we are going to discuss this condition…
5 top dangerous weight-loss myths [Ep.49] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:34
Send us Fan Mail Today we are going to talk about 5 common weight-loss myth that cause false hope and consequently frustration among many people wishing to lose weight. Some of them are so entrenched into what we take fo…
Noa's story of amazing achievement at the age of 57 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:32
Send us Fan Mail In this interview you will hear the story of one of our long-time members, Noa. She talks about how she managed to achieve her fitness goals (particularly building muscle strength), the role of goal-sett…