Inspire Fitness

I broke my streak of 4 years! I have been doing this virtual fitness thing for 4 years, and last week was the first time I had to cancel a class for my clients. Let me tell you where it all started... in 2019 I was in the early stages of my business. I was  offering nutrition coaching to clients who were looking for support for weight management.  I was always interested in fitness, but didn’t hav...

In this episode I connect with my client, Linda. You will hear her talk about her health & fitness journey as a post-menopausal woman & the challenges she has faced along the way.  Nearly 4 months ago, Linda made the commitment to herself & joined Inspire Fitness. She now lifts regularly & has made changes to her nutrition - this has helped her lose over 20 pounds! She has not only...

George Pagan III is a Personal Trainer & Coach, Fitness Expert & overall great person! George has worked with women in the over 40 demographic throughout his career & in our conversation he describes the challenges women face at this point in their lives related to their health & fitness goals. George is an advocate for lifelong fitness & for promoting continuing education amon...

In this episode I connect with my client, Debbie. You will hear her talk about her health & fitness journey as a post-menopausal woman & the challenges she has faced along the way.  For most of her life, Debbie struggled to find a program that she could do consistently. As a member of Inspire Fitness for the past 2 years, she has made strength training a priority & has consistently sho...

In this episode I connect with my client, Jill. You will hear her talk about her health & fitness journey as a busy, working mom & the struggles & challenges she has faced along the way. Through strength training & learning to FUEL her body, Jill went from feeling tired all the time and lacking confidence to having more energy, better fitting clothes, and now has a ton more confide...

Eat More Protein for Better Fat Loss After Age 40! Eating enough protein is SO important for your fat loss efforts, especially for women over the age of 40. Eating enough protein helps you feel more full & satisfied. It helps you burn more calories through digestion. It will allow you to maintain more lean muscle as you lose fat.  Eat protein with all meals & snacks in order to see your be...

In this episode, you will hear from my client, Colleen. We chat about her health & fitness journey, her struggles & challenges and how strength training consistently has gotten her to a better place. Even in the midst of peri-menopause she is sleeping better, has more energy, has an improved mood, has better fitting clothes and feels so much stronger. Take a listen to her inspiring story!...

Mindless Eating is consuming food without paying attention to hunger cues or to the amounts of food being eaten;  It can include eating out of habit, boredom or in response to external cues such as advertisements, stress or in social situations; For women over age 40 this can have an impact on your ability to lose fat as it can push you out of your calorie deficit for fat loss.  Increasing awarene...

You don’t have to settle for a slowing metabolism as you age. A healthy metabolism for fat loss over age 40 is supported by:  Prioritizing strength training 3x a week & lift heavy.  Creating a MODERATE calorie deficit if trying to lose fat. Don't cut your calories too low.  Consuming adequate protein & balance macros. Prioritizing Sleep. Limiting Alcohol. Increasing NEAT. Casey is a R...

In this episode you'll ear from my client, Kristi. We chat about her fat loss journey which began with a decision to get to a better place one year ago. Kristi has since lost 45 lbs, has dropped 4 sizes, has more energy, sleeps better, is stronger and overall just feels better. She has accomplished this by making herself a priority through strength training regularly & being intentional w...

Progressive overload essentially means  gradually increasing the demands placed on the body during exercise. This helps your body to make adaptations and improvement- which is important for women over age 40.  For women over 40 lifting weights lifting weights in a progressive manner will help prevent plateaus and help promote improved strength & increased muscle mass.  By progressively increas...

If you are going on vacation soon or travel often for work - you don’t have to set your fat loss goals aside completely. Take a listen to my 6 tips for staying on track with your fat loss goals while you are away. 1. Move your body every single day. This doesn’t mean you have to stick with your normal routine 100% or keep the intensity level as high as normal, but try to build movement into your d...

In this episode you'll hear from my client Laura. We chat about her fat loss journey which began with strength training nearly 2 years ago. Laura has shifted her food focus from restriction to FUELING & this has helped her lose 10 lbs in 2 months. At age 65 she feels strong, healthy & happy!  Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me...

Sugar is everywhere! It's important to differentiate between naturally occurring sugars & added sugars and take steps to minimise ADDED sugars from your diet. Use the following tips to keep our sugar cravings in check: 1. Increase Awareness- pay attention to food labels & limit foods with high amounts of added sugars. 2. Focus on what you can ADD to the meal to help you feel more full...

Casey Young, Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer has helped thousands of women get fit, lose fat & gain confidence. She is the owner & founder of Inspire Health & Wellness and provides a virtual fitness program & nutrition coaching for women all over the world. Casey believes that all women should lift weights & while her goal is to help women on their fat los...

As a Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer, I help women lose fat, get fit & gain confidence. I am a firm believer in strength training for women. I know many women struggle to get into a regular routine with their fitness and many women don't know what to do or how to get started with lifting weights. If you want to create an effective routine with lifting- one you will s...