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Metabolism After 40: What Slows It Down (and How Strength Training Supercharges It)

Jan 26, 2026 by Kim Bouldin

If your metabolism feels slower after 40, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not broken. Hormonal shifts, muscle loss, stress, and poor sleep all play a role, but the solution isn’t more cardio or restriction. The real game-changer? Strength training. When done the right way, it preserves muscle, boosts energy, supports hormones, and helps your body work with you again. That’s why choosing the right Gym For Women—one that understands midlife bodies—can completely change how you feel, move, and live.

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Client Spotlight: Joni

Jan 8, 2026 by Kim Bouldin

There’s a moment many women reach when they realize they’re done just surviving—and ready to feel like themselves again. For Joni, that moment came after years of putting everyone else first, navigating exhaustion, and slowly losing touch with the woman she knew herself to be.

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Hormones 101: How Estrogen Impacts Your Body After 40

Jan 6, 2026 by Kim Bouldin

Estrogen is the hormone that supported us through puberty, pregnancy (if that was part of your journey), and years of feeling fairly steady in our bodies. Then our 40s arrive—and estrogen begins a slow, quiet exit.

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How to Build a Support Network That Gets It

Nov 30, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

If you’re exhausted, moody, and not sleeping well in menopause, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This post explains how working with a womans personal trainer who understands midlife hormones can help you rebuild strength, boost energy, and feel like yourself again with just 2–3 smart, supportive strength sessions a week.

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The Most Underrated Anti-Aging Strategy? Lifting Weights

Oct 26, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

When it comes to aging well, most women think of serums, supplements, and skincare routines. But the most powerful anti-aging tool isn’t found on a shelf—it’s found in the weight room. At FabYOUlous Fitness, we help women in midlife turn back the clock naturally by rebuilding strength, balance, and energy through guided strength training. Lifting weights doesn’t just tone your muscles—it boosts metabolism, strengthens bones, sharpens your mind, and balances hormones. You’ll sleep better, move easier, and feel more confident in your body. Because aging strong isn’t about fighting time—it’s about thriving through it.

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How I Increased My Bone Density in One Year

Sep 14, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

When I first heard the words “you have osteoporosis” at age 51, I was stunned. I thought I had been doing all the right things to protect my bones—strength training, eating well, taking care of my health. But as I quickly learned, sometimes what we think is enough…isn’t. This is the story of how I took control, made key changes, and improved my bone density in just one year.

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Client Spotlight: Susie

Sep 5, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

Spotlight on Susie: From surviving breast cancer—twice—to thriving in her 50s, she’s proof that strength isn’t just physical, it’s deeply personal.

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How to Regain Energy Without Relying on Caffeine or Sugar

Aug 10, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

Feeling like your energy has disappeared overnight? If you’re in your 40s or 50s and constantly reaching for caffeine or sugar just to get through the day, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. The real solution isn’t another quick fix, it’s rebuilding your foundation with strength training, real nourishment, better sleep, and a supportive community that understands this stage of life. At FabYOUlous Fitness, we help women in menopause feel strong, energized, and confident again—without burnout, extremes, or guilt.

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Menopause and Sleep: 5 Science-Backed Strategies to Beat Night Sweats and Get Restful Sleep

Jul 15, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

Struggling with night sweats, insomnia, or 3AM wakeups during menopause? You’re not alone—and you’re not imagining it. Up to 61% of women experience sleep disruption in midlife, often due to hormonal shifts. At FabYOUlous Fitness, we help women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond take back control of their rest. In this blog, discover five proven strategies to reduce hot flashes and get deeper, more restorative sleep—from strength training and nutrition to environment tweaks and stress reduction. Built for real life, backed by science.

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Why Most Women in Their 40s, 50s, and 60s Get Fitness Wrong (Especially During Menopause)

Jun 15, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

Let’s be honest—navigating fitness in your 40s, 50s, or 60s feels a little like walking into a gym that forgot you exist. One moment, you're powering through life like a boss… the next, menopause shows up like an uninvited houseguest who messes with your sleep, steals your energy, and insists belly fat is here to stay. The good news? You’re not broken. You’re just following advice that wasn’t made for you.

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Client Spotlight: Tracy

May 30, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

When life transitions brought unexpected challenges—low energy, stalled results, and a loss of motivation—this FabYOUlous client didn’t give up. Instead, she chose to pivot.

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Thriving Through Menopause: How a Woman’s Personal Trainer Can Help You Feel Like Yourself Again

May 3, 2025 by Kim Bouldin

If you’re a woman over 40 navigating the challenges of menopause, you’ve probably heard it before: “It’s just a phase—deal with it.” But what if you didn’t have to simply deal with it? What if your fitness routine could actually help you reclaim your energy, feel confident in your body, and take back control of your mood and sleep?

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