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Fit Over 50 Unfiltered

Podcast by Linda Melone

English

Health & personal development

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Fit Over 50 Unfiltered presents Health and fitness insights for people over 50 by someone who walks their talk. Hosted by Linda Melone, an over-60 former personal trainer and award-winning writer with 45 years experience in the fitness field, she knows the reality of aging because she's living it. Through her own experiences, both personally and as a certified trainer for decades, Linda shares what it's like to feel your body change and respond to exercise differently than in earlier years. Spoiler alert: It's not all bad. Plus, as a former writer for publications like MSN Health, TIME, AARP, Shape, Self, and many others, she expertly digs up proven sources to back her information. So you know you're getting the unfiltered truth. From weight loss to building muscle, coping with fatigue, and the mental frustrations of adadpting your workout through the years, you'll find it here. Since these episodes spring off of her Medium articles, be sure to subscribe to Linda's channel there: https://medium.com/@linda_86854

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15 episodes

episode The Rest Day Mistake Aging You Faster Than Any Workout artwork

The Rest Day Mistake Aging You Faster Than Any Workout

Think recovery days are for bodybuilders, not walkers, pickleball players, or active adults? Think again. In this episode, I explain why recovery—not exercise itself—is where strength, fitness, and resilience are built, especially after 50. You'll learn why the workouts that worked at 35 can backfire at 65. Plus, I uncover how life stress affects recovery as much as exercise, along with the hidden signs of under-recovery most people miss, and three evidence-based strategies that can help you stay active, avoid injury, and continue making progress. Check out the full Medium story HERE [https://medium.com/crows-feet/the-rest-day-mistake-aging-you-faster-than-any-workout-c6c9f7620ef9?sharedUserId=linda_86854 ] - and don't forget to follow and subscribe!

25 Jun 2026 - 11 min
episode How The Words You Use About Aging Change Your Body artwork

How The Words You Use About Aging Change Your Body

In this episode, I get into something that shapes how we age more than most people realize: the stories we tell ourselves about getting older. Hearing dismissive comments, age stereotypes, and “it’s all downhill from here” narratives online made me wonder — what if those beliefs are actually affecting our health, energy, and longevity? I unpack fascinating research on the mind-body connection, including studies showing how negative beliefs about aging can influence memory, walking speed, cardiovascular health, and even lifespan. You'll hear about the subtle ways culture, social media, and casual self-deprecating language reinforce these beliefs — and what we can do instead to protect both our mindset and our physical well-being. If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I’m too old for that,” this episode may completely change the way you think about aging. ***** Check out the original Medium post HERE [https://medium.com/crows-feet/every-senior-moment-joke-is-a-mild-health-risk-df1f42d2d8e0] - and be sure to follow me!

27 May 2026 - 9 min
episode 3 Supplements To Avoid After 50 (you're probably taking at least one of them) artwork

3 Supplements To Avoid After 50 (you're probably taking at least one of them)

In this episode, I get into something that’s become incredibly common in the wellness world over 50: taking more and more supplements in the name of “healthy aging.” Thing is, the science behind them isn’t always as reassuring as the marketing makes it seem. I share my personal experience rethinking three supplements I stopped taking after uncovering research tied to heart risks and unintended side effects. I also talk about how health information can be shaped by bias, why dosage matters more than most people realize, and how even “natural” products can act like powerful drugs in the body. This episode may give you pause before you add another supplement to your personal longevity plan. ***** For the written version, check out this story on Medium here. [https://medium.com/crows-feet/im-a-health-writer-over-50-here-are-three-supplements-i-no-longer-take-27f30b3cb2ef] Not yet a Medium member? Use this link [https://medium.com/crows-feet/the-real-muscle-loss-after-50-isnt-what-you-see-in-the-mirror-4c3bf275c61c?sk=fda550804500620a1cb9f5dae1ce3bba] (and please consider joining - I provide 3x/weekly fitness advice for people 50+)

15 May 2026 - 11 min
episode The Real Muscle Loss After 50 Isn’t What You See in the Mirror artwork

The Real Muscle Loss After 50 Isn’t What You See in the Mirror

In this episode, I get into why muscle power—the ability to move weight with speed—is the most critical yet often overlooked factor in aging. While many focus solely on strength, muscle power actually declines at nearly double the rate as we age. This directly impacts our reaction time and functional independence. I geek out a bit on the science behind fast-twitch muscle fibers, why they're the first to go, and their role in preventing falls. The good news? It's easy to add power to your current workout without creating a new routine. Hint: It's a matter of changing tempo. ***** For the written version and to view the exercises, check out this story on Medium here. [https://medium.com/crows-feet/the-real-muscle-loss-after-50-isnt-what-you-see-in-the-mirror-4c3bf275c61c] Not yet a Medium member? Use this link [https://medium.com/crows-feet/the-real-muscle-loss-after-50-isnt-what-you-see-in-the-mirror-4c3bf275c61c?sk=fda550804500620a1cb9f5dae1ce3bba] (and please consider joining - I provide 3x/weekly fitness advice for people 50+)

8 May 2026 - 10 min
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