#84: 5 Reasons Your Muscles Aren't Growing (and how to fix it)

40+ Fitness for Women: Strength training in perimenopause & menopause

Are you working out hard but still not seeing the muscle growth you expected?
In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I’m breaking down the top five reasons why your muscles might not be growing, even if you're putting in the effort.
Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause, or beyond, these common pitfalls can stand in the way of your muscle-building goals.

In this episode, I cover:

1. Mixing cardio with weight training
2. Switching programs too often
3. Not eating enough protein
4. Skimping on sleep
5. Lacking patience with the process

If you’ve been frustrated with your progress, this episode is packed with actionable tips that will help you get back on track and start seeing the muscle gains you deserve.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Struggling with sleep? Check out episode #63 for tips on improving your rest
• Having trouble getting enough protein? Check out episode #32

Send me your thoughts 😃

Support the show

• FREE CHALLENGE: Know you should start strength training but not sure how? Join LIFT-OFF 🚀: A Midlife Strength Challenge >>
• SPECIAL OFFER: Already strength training? Test out my Strength Training Membership. Save 20% on your first 2 months with coupon code POD20 (apply at checkout). Check out the membership here >>
• Kick-start your lifting with my easy-to-follow Learn to Lift programs:
  • Learn to Lift at HOME (dumbbells-only) >>
  • Learn to Lift at the GYM >>
• Lose fat with The Midlife Fat Loss Formula >>
• Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
• ...

Bab

1. Separating Cardio and Strength Training (00:00:00)

2. Consistency Over Variety (00:02:09)

3. Reason 3: Importance of Protein Intake (00:03:27)

4. Reason 4: The Role of Sleep in Muscle Growth (00:04:52)

5. Reason 5: Patience and Time in Building Muscle (00:05:53)

6. Summary and Final Thoughts (00:07:01)