# @amandanighbertrd on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPobQUqjfX4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35601141-amandanighbertrd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-10T14:15:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietitian (@amandanighbertrd) — https://gondola.cc/amandanighbertrd

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When it comes to fitness, more isn’t always better especially as we age. Your workouts need to work with your hormones, not against them. Here are 5 non-negotiables I teach my clients:

✅ Prioritize Strength Training
Building and maintaining muscle is the single most important thing you can do for your metabolism, bone health, and fat loss after 40. Cardio has its place, but muscle is your real calorie-burning engine.

✅ Add Daily Movement
You don’t need hours at the gym, just aim for 8–10K steps per day. Walking reduces cortisol, balances hormones, and improves insulin sensitivity, which makes fat loss easier.

✅ Don’t Skip Recovery
Women often push harder when results stall, but recovery is where your body actually rebuilds and improves. Sleep and rest days help lower cortisol, protect your hormones, and prevent injury.

✅ Fuel with Protein
Eating protein before and after your workouts protects lean muscle and helps your body recover. Aim for at least 25–30g per meal. Without protein, your hard work in the gym won’t translate into the results you want.

✅ Focus on Consistency, Not Perfection
Skipping a workout or having an off day isn’t failure. What matters is showing up consistently most of the time. Small daily wins compound into major transformations.

These strategies are exactly what I teach inside my LEAN Program, where women over 40 learn how to train smarter, not harder. We combine strength training, daily movement, blood sugar balance, and nutrition strategies tailored for your hormones.

Click the link in the bio to join my session.

#WomenOver40 #FitnessOver40 #StrengthTraining #AmandaNighbert #LEANProgram #HealthyHabits #RealLifeFitness #MetabolismSupport #HormoneHealth #WeightLossAfter40

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