Episode #51: Strength training for women over 50 with Traci Townsend
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In this episode, Rhonda chats with special guest Traci Townsend all about strength training for women over 50 years old. We discuss her journey from teaching to fitness, special considerations for folks over 50, and what she has learned along the way. Traci believes that fitness is for everyone and meets women where they are so that they have a successful fitness journey and establish lifelong fitness habits. Thanks for joining us, Traci!
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LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN EPISODE
🔹 Sign up for Rhonda’s FREE Pelvic Floor Workshop here
🔹 Listen to Episode #37: All things menopause with Wanjira Njenga
🔹 Check out Shante Cofield (The Movement Maestro)
🔹 Follow Traci on Instagram
🔹 Check out Traci’s Website
PODCAST LINKS & RESOURCES
🔹 Follow Rhonda on IG
🔹 Rhonda’s Website
🔹 Check out Rhonda’s FREE Resource Library
🔹 Pelvic Health and Fitness Podcast
🔹 Book with Dayna (Rebirth Wellness)
SHOW NOTES:
(0:54) - Rhonda’s upcoming virtual workshop for moms: Strong from the Inside Out!
(2:31) - Rhonda introduces our special guest for today: Traci Townsend!
(3:25) - What got Traci into the world of fitness coaching?
(5:57) - How did Traci incorporate her years of teaching into her new role?
(8:04) - Who is Traci’s ideal client? Where are Traci’s clients at in their journey when they seek Traci out?
(13:28) - What has Traci learned from working with clients over 50?
(19:17) - What do conversations on weight loss (and other fitness outcomes) look like with Traci’s clients? Are there special considerations to make when working with women over 50?
(24:00) - What has been the most rewarding part for Traci about starting a business?
(26:05) - What has been the biggest challenge for Traci in starting a business?
(30:00) - What would Traci say to someone over 50 who is listening right now and is scared or intimidated to start strength training?
(34:33) - What’s the biggest lesson Traci has learned herself as a woman in her 50s?
(38:10) - Does Traci miss teaching?
(39:53) - Is there anything else Traci would like to leave listeners with?
(40:30) - How can people find and work with Traci?