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Episode 6: Recover, Repair, Rebuild!
Could creatine be one of the most underrated supplements for women over 50? And what about essential amino acids? If you're trying to preserve muscle, improve strength, recover from your workouts and stay strong as you age, these are two supplements worth understanding. In my newest episode of Redefine How You Age, I'm breaking down: 💪 Creatine for strength & muscle 🧠 Potential cognitive benefits ⚡ Recovery & exercise performance 🧬 Essential amino acids & muscle protein synthesis ⏰ When and how to use them 🔍 How to choose quality supplements And most importantly—do you actually need them? Let's separate the science from the supplement hype. 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of Redefine How You Age.
Episode 5: Before You Buy Another Protein Powder, Get the Scoop!
Episode 5 features Donna's longtime client and friend, Sissy, who has worked with Donna for 30 years. Sissy isn't someone who loves going to the gym. She works a high-stress, sedentary job and spends 6–8 hours a day at a computer. So instead of trying to completely overhaul her life, Donna helped her find simple strategies that actually fit into the life she already has. The result? She started incorporating short "exercise snacks," strength training and more intentional protein intake—and began seeing meaningful changes in her strength, body composition, endurance and overall resilience. The lesson: You don't need more time. You need smarter strategies.
Episode 4: Before You Buy Another Protein Powder, Get the Scoop!
Would you drink a protein powder if you knew it contained unnecessary ingredients—or potentially high levels of heavy metals? In this episode of Redefine How You Age, we're taking a closer look at how to choose a quality protein powder and protein bar—especially for women 50+ who are focused on maintaining muscle, strength and longevity.
Episode 3: Strength Training After 50
Meet Chris Glass
Can women over 50 really build muscle? Is it ever too late to start strength training? Will lifting weights make you "bulky?" In this episode of the Redefine How You Age Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend and colleague Chris Glass, former champion bodybuilder, world-ranked powerlifter, ISSA Master Fitness Scientist, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer specializing in helping women over 50 build strength and maintain muscle.
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Episode 2: Protein After 50
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You already know protein is important—but did you know the type of protein you eat and the amount of leucine it contains can determine whether your muscles actually respond? In this episode of Redefine How You Age, Donna Hetrick takes a deeper dive into the science behind muscle-building nutrition for women over 50.
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Episode 1: Muscle Matters!
Join me as I uncover why your old weight loss strategies are not working anymore. Two aging phenomena are making it difficult for your body to build muscle and reduce fat. It's never to late to build strength, preserve muscle, or take control of your health. I've got the formula and the fix! In today's episode I highlight the benefits of using a Smart Scale to track and measure your body composition. If you are still seeing just one number when you step on the scale - you are not getting the information you need.
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