24: Exercise and Aging with Debra Atkinson

Are You Satisfied

How could you get MORE satisfied as you age?

In today’s episode, Dr. Sarah speaks with Debra Atkinson: functional health coach, fitness expert, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Flipping 50.

Debra will walk you through her personal fitness formula for aging women and prove that you can get moving no matter how old you are.

She’ll dive deep into the hormonal side of exercise and give you some easy tips for your own fitness routine.

You’ll hear the most common health mistakes women are making in midlife so you can avoid them for yourself.

After this episode, you’ll never let aging stop you from exercising!

Key Topics/Takeaways:

• Debra’s personal story of getting into the health industry.
• Tips for moving your body.
• What to look for in a fitness program.
• Adequate intensity.
• Why you should listen to your body.
• How intention can help you achieve your fitness goals.
• The importance of recovery.

"Flipping 50's Fit U" Program: Debra Atkinson's Flipping 50's Fit U program offers freedom from analyzing points, calories, and numbers to track. It establishes an effective, practical routine that fits the needs and lives of women near 50 or beyond. https://gt281.isrefer.com/go/fit-u/drsarahmurphy/

Where to Find the Guest:

FlippingFifty.com

@flipping50tv

Memorable Quotes:

“There's no pill that can replace exercise.” (5:49, Dr. Sarah)

“If there's too much risk, we throw it out because there's too many other choices that we can make to make it safe for you.” (14:19, Debra)

“Just shifting higher intensity movement to earlier in your day is a fantastic change.” (23:36, Debra)

“Fitness happens during the recovery, not during the workout.” (29:00, Debra)

“You can’t get fit if you’re exhausted.” (31:29, Debra)

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