FITBODY Success Story · Menopause Weight Gain Before and After Menopause Weight Gain Before and After: How Suzanne Lost 25 Pounds of Body Fat at 59 Ten years of menopause, a desk that never let her up, and 25 pounds she could not explain. Suzanne stopped waiting for a better year and gave herself twelve months instead. By Julie Lohre …
Pallof press form guide from Julie Lohre. A standing anti-rotation core exercise done with a resistance band or cable that trains the obliques and deep core to resist rotational force.
FITBODY Exercise Library · Core Pallof Twist The Pallof twist is a standing anti-rotation core exercise that isolates the obliques and deep core, done with a cable or a resistance band and built from the Pallof press base. Target MusclesObliques Also WorksTransverse abdominis, rectus abdominis EquipmentCable or resistance band LevelIntermediate MovementStanding anti-rotation with controlled twist Watch ForFeet set too wide …
Hip adduction form guide from Julie Lohre. Train the inner thigh adductor group on the seated machine at the gym or with a resistance band at home. Setup, tempo, sets and reps.
Seated cable rows form guide from Julie Lohre. A compound back exercise that trains the mid-back, lats, and rear delts through a controlled horizontal pull, done with a v-handle or wide bar at the low pulley.
Calf raises form guide from Julie Lohre. Build lower leg strength and shape through a full range of motion heel raise, done standing, seated, or single leg with bodyweight, dumbbells, or a machine.
Leg press form guide from Julie Lohre. A machine-based lower body strength exercise that trains the quads, glutes, and hamstrings under heavy load with the spine fully supported.
Leg extensions form guide from Julie Lohre. A machine-based isolation exercise that targets the quadriceps by extending the knee against resistance, done seated with the lower legs under a padded lever.
Perimenopause and Body Recomposition Perimenopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Fix It Perimenopause can wreak havoc your body composition even when your eating and workouts have not changed much. Many women find that as they approach the menopause transition fat shifts toward the abdomen and there is a significant decrease in their muscle mass while bodyfat begins …
FITBODY Success Story How Amy Got Unstuck at 51 She was active and eating well, yet completely stuck, and she almost did not reach out at all. Here is what shifted when she stopped guessing and started working with an online nutrition and fitness coach for women who builds the plan around your real life. By Julie Lohre IFBB Fitness …
Peanut Butter Coffee Overnight Oats (36g Protein!) If you love coffee, peanut butter, and chocolate—but still want to stay lean and strong—these Peanut Butter Coffee Overnight Oats that are packed with protein are about to become your new go-to breakfast. This easy overnight oats recipe delivers 36 grams of high-quality protein, nearly 10 grams of fiber, and long-lasting energy in …
How to Get Better Posture: Best Posture Exercises for Women Video Demonstration: Best Posture Exercises for Women | How to Get Better Posture If your neck feels stiff, your shoulders stay tight, or you catch yourself hunching forward at your desk or phone, you are not alone. Poor posture is one of the most common issues I see in women, …
Protein and Body Recomposition How Much Protein Do I Need to Body Recomp? A Guide for Women Over 40 Almost every protein guideline you have ever read was calculated on men. Here is what the research actually says about protein intake for body recomposition in women, including the one trial run on women in your exact situation. Julie Lohre IFBB …
FITBODY Success Story · Rebuilding Strength Over 40 Rebuilding Strength Over 40: How a Doctor of Physical Therapy Came Back Stronger After Hip Surgery Danni spent nearly two decades helping other people recover and rebuild their strength. Then, at 42, after hip surgery, she found the strategies she had always relied on no longer worked on her own body. This …
Sheri Grote, 42, made an incredible single mom fitness transformation learning that with proper training & nutrition just how strong she could be!
Strength Training For Women Progressive Overload for Women: Build Lean Muscle and Break Plateaus at Any Age Progressive overload for women is the simple, proven principle of gradually asking more of your muscles over time, so you build lean muscle, raise your metabolism, and reshape your body without extremes. By Julie Lohre. IFBB Fitness Pro, Certified Personal Trainer, and Certified …
Macro counting for fat loss stalls for predictable reasons. What your targets should be, why going over your fat macros matters less than you think, how accurate tracking apps actually are, and the six logging errors that quietly erase a calorie deficit for women over 40.
Barbell Exercises for Women: Safe and Effective Strength Training Video Demonstration: Best Barbell Exercises for Women When I talk about strength training, the question of the best barbell exercises for women almost always comes up. Many women hesitate because they associate barbells with powerlifters, CrossFit competitors, or men at the squat rack. But here’s the truth: the best barbell exercises …
Perimenopause & Hormones Best Supplements for Perimenopause: What I Use and What the Research Actually Shows Five supplements for perimenopause symptoms, sorted by the symptom you are actually dealing with. What the research shows, where it is thin, and what I take myself. Julie Lohre IFBB Fitness Pro · Certified Personal Trainer · Certified Nutrition Specialist · 20+ Years Coaching …
FITBODY Success Story · Reverse Dieting Transformation Reverse Dieting Before and After: How Katie Rebuilt Her Metabolism in 16 Weeks Katie was eating less than 1,100 calories a day and training constantly, doing everything right and still stuck. In 16 weeks of reverse dieting through my online coaching, she raised her calories, rebuilt her metabolism, and lost 20 pounds eating …
