Muscle After Menopause: How Women Can Build Strength & Burn Fat

Think it's too late to build muscle after 60? Think again. This week, the hosts sit down with certified menopause fitness coach and former IFBB Bikini Pro competitor Wanda Mayeux to break down what's really happening to women's bodies during perimenopause and menopause. Whether you're in perimenopause, full menopause, or just want to understand what's coming, this episode is packed with real talk and practical takeaways. Thanks for watching and be sure to follow for new episodes every Tuesday!

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00:00 – Cold Open 00:32 – Intro & Welcome 05:16 – Why Menopause Is Having Its Moment 08:28 – Sponsor Shoutout 09:39 – Commercial Break 10:40 – Meet Wanda Mayeux 11:24 – From Cardio Queen to Bodybuilder at 49 14:10 – What "Balanced Physique" Means in Competition 15:38 – Was She in Menopause When She Started? 18:21 – Inside Her Competition Training (800 Calories a Day) 22:54 – Breaking the Stigma Around Women Lifting Weights 24:00 – How She Became a Glute Training Specialist 24:58 – Why Glutes Matter for Aging & Longevity 26:44 – Glute Specialist vs. Regular Personal Trainer 28:38 – Why Menopausal Women Need a Different Approach 29:14 – Wanda's Hormone Journey (Hair Loss Wake-Up Call) 33:11 – Life After Starting HRT 33:47 – Coaching Walkthrough: What She'd Tell a New Client 36:32 – Real Client Success Story 37:21 – How She Tracks Progress (Without the Scale) 38:36 – How Long It Really Takes to See Results 40:39 – The Glute Training Device She Invented 43:12 – Why This Work Is So Rewarding 45:24 – Rapid-Fire Menopause Myth Busting 47:34 – Final Myth: "Too Late After 60"? 47:40 – Where to Find Wanda & Outro