
Exercise After 50? You’ve Been Lied To.
This week on Midlife Love Out Loud, I sat down with fitness expert Debra Atkinson—and wow, did she drop truth bombs.
We covered:
- Why the old “more cardio, fewer calories” approach is sabotaging your health
- The real formula for staying strong, vibrant, and injury-free in midlife
- How resistance training boosts mood, energy, AND even libido
- Why “don’t hurt me” is the #1 unspoken request women have when they exercise—and how to finally feel safe + powerful in your body
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that what used to work for your fitness isn’t working anymore, this episode is your reset button.

Atkinson is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach, Medical Exercise Specialist and prior Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology. She’s also a Subject Matter Expert recognized by the American Council on Exercise, AARP, Washington Post, Prevention Magazine, and USA Today to name a few.
Her Tedx talk is titled Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie.
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