Inspire Fitness
The Podcast is for women over age 40 who want to get fit, lose fat & gain confidence. The Inspire Fitness Podcast host, Casey Young, is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer. Casey is passionate about helping women become healthy, strong & confident. She is a mom to 3 teenage boys & is married. She is owner & founder of Inspire Health & Wellness and offers virtual nutrition coaching & a virtual fitness program to women worldwide.
Episodes
157 episodes
The Most Important Part of Your Deload Week (It’s Not Just About Lighter Weights)
Deload week isn’t just about lifting lighter- it’s about giving your body what it actually needs to grow stronger. In this short and powerful episode, I’m talking about the mental challenge of slowing down when you’ve finally built mom...
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Season 2
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Episode 157
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12:36
Muscle Soreness 101: How to Recover Faster & Keep Moving
Sore Muscles? Here's How to Bounce Back FasterStarting a new fitness routine? Muscle soreness is totally normal, but it doesn't have to knock you out. In this episode, I’m sharing smart, simple strategies to ease that post-workout...
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Season 2
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Episode 156
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19:50
Why Skipping a Deload Week Might Be Sabotaging Your Strength
If you’re a woman over 40 who’s been lifting consistently and pushing for progress, but feeling extra sore, mentally drained, or stuck in a plateau- this episode is for you.We’re breaking down deload weeks- what they are, why...
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Season 2
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Episode 155
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15:27
Why Compound Lifts Are a Game-Changer for Women 40+
In this episode, we're diving into the real powerhouse moves of strength training-compound lifts. I’ll break down exactly what they are, why they matter so much for women over 40, and how they can help you burn fat, build muscle, and b...
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Season 2
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Episode 154
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18:36
Why I’ve Been Gluten-Free For 6 Months (and What I’ve Noticed)
In this episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve never shared publicly: I’ve been gluten-free since the end of January, not because I think everyone should be, but because I started paying attention to how my body was feeling. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 153
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24:43
Back to Basics: How to Refocus When Life (or Boredom) Knocks You Off Track
If you’ve been feeling off-track lately - whether life got busy, you lost motivation, or you’re just a little bored with your routine, this episode is your reset. I’m diving into why we tend to drift from what actually works, how distr...
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Season 2
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Episode 152
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22:01
Yoga, Strength & Perimenopause: A Conversation With Andrea van Niekerk
In this powerful convo, I sit down with Andrea van Niekerk, a yoga instructor specializing in perimenopause. We dive into how movement shifts in your 40s, why strength training belongs in every woman’s routine, and how yoga...
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Season 2
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Episode 151
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43:11
Why You Keep Falling Off Track Every Weekend -And How to Break the Cycle
If you’ve ever felt like you’re “good” all week and then completely unravel every weekend… this episode is for you.We’re digging into why so many women over 40 struggle to stay consistent on the weekends, and what you can do to finally b...
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Season 2
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Episode 150
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14:29
Monday is Here. Now What?
Did the weekend leave you feeling a little off track? Maybe it started with a glass of wine and turned into skipping your workouts, eating out more than you planned, and telling yourself you’d “start fresh Monday.” Well, Monday’s here. Now what...
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Season 2
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Episode 149
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11:35
The Messy Middle: Why It Feels So Hard Right Now
Feeling stuck, tired, or like your progress has stalled? You might just be in the messy middle, and that’s exactly where change really happens.In this episode, Casey shares a behind-the-scenes look at the ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 148
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14:59
Summer Fun Without the Setback: How to Stay On Track Without Missing Out
Summer doesn’t have to mean sliding backwards on your goals. In this episode, I’m breaking down four simple, realistic strategies to help you stay consistent with your fitness and nutrition- while still soaking up all the fun. From ...
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Season 2
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Episode 147
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14:21
Sustainable, Strong & 20 Pounds Down: Megan’s Inspire Journey
In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of my incredible clients, Megan—a 45-year-old working mom of two teenage boys- who has completely transformed her approach to fitness and nutrition over the past few years.Megan has been a part of ou...
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Season 2
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Episode 146
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41:18
Vacation Mode: How I Ate Intentionally Without Tracking
Tired of feeling like vacation always sets you back? In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I navigated a recent trip without tracking every bite, but still stayed intentional, fueled my body, and felt amazing when I got home....
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Season 2
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Episode 145
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17:38
Mindset Miniseries #5: Discipline Over Motivation - The Real Secret to Consistency
Still waiting for motivation to magically show up and carry you through your fitness journey? It’s time for a mindset upgrade.In this final episode of the Mindset Mini-Series, we’re talking about why discipline-not motivation- is the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 144
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15:40
If I Were Starting my Strength Training Journey From Ground Zero, Here's What I Would Do.
Want to start lifting weights but don’t know where to begin? In this quick episode, I'll share five essential tips that I would use if I were starting my strength training journey from ground zero. In this episode, I'll help you understand how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 143
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14:53
Mindset Miniseries #4: The Comparison Trap - Why She’s Not Your Competition:
Ever catch yourself scrolling and thinking, “Why don’t I look like that?”Or looking back at old photos and wondering where that version of you went?You’re not alone, and you’re not broken. But comparison? It’s steal...
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Season 2
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Episode 142
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19:50
Should You Be Tracking Your Food? The Truth About Logging for Fat Loss
If you’re trying to lose fat and feel stuck- tracking your food might be the missing piece. But is it always necessary? And what if it just stresses you out?In this episode, I’m breaking down the real benefits of tracking your food in...
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Season 2
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Episode 141
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19:19
Mindset Miniseries #3: Break the Guilt Cycle - Food, Fitness & Self-Compassion
Ever feel like one missed workout or indulgent meal ruins everything? You’re not alone, and it’s time to break the cycle.In this episode of the Mindset Mini-Series, we’re digging into the guilt so many women over 40 carry around food, ex...
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Season 2
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Episode 140
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15:49
Why Your Workout Isn’t Enough: The Power of NEAT for Women 40+
Think your fat loss is all about your workouts? Think again. In this episode, we’re breaking down NEAT- non-exercise activity thermogenesis- and why it’s the most overlooked fat loss tool for women in midlife.You’ll learn how yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 139
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29:09
Mindset Miniseries #2: What’s Really Stalling Your Progress- (Hint: It’s Not the Workouts)
Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things, but something still keeps getting in the way? In this episode, we’re shining a light on the silent ways you may be sabotaging your progress: perfectionism, comparison, body image struggles, and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 138
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22:42
Grace Over Guilt- Staying on Track During the Chaos of May
May is a beautiful mess- Mother’s Day, graduations, spring sports, school events… and somehow, you’re supposed to juggle it all. In this episode, I’m giving you permission to breathe. You’ll hear a powerful reminder to give yourself grace witho...
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Season 2
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Episode 137
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17:51
Mindset Monday Miniseries #1: It's Not Too Late - Why Midlife is the Perfect Time to Start
Feel like you’ve missed your window to get fit, lose fat, or finally feel good in your skin? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not too late.In this first episode of my 5-part mindset series, we’re flipping the script on the belief ...
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Season 2
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Episode 136
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14:42
Recognizing & Managing Emotional Eating
Emotional eating is common & can be a barrier for many women. In this podcast episode I talk about what emotional eating is, why it happens & how to manage it so it doesn't derail your fat loss progress. Join us in the Inspi...
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Season 2
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Episode 135
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20:52
The Real Difference Between Losing Weight and Getting Fit and Why It Matters More Now Than Ever
Smaller isn’t always better. In this episode, I’m calling out the myth that weight loss alone is the goal and showing you how real fitness, strength, and confidence come from more than just shrinking your body. If you want toned arms, a strong ...
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Season 2
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Episode 134
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17:48
You Don't Need to be Perfect to See Results
Think you need to work out 6 days a week to get stronger or see results? Think again. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about consistency in a strength training program, and spoiler alert: it’s not about perfection.I’ll walk...
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Season 2
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Episode 133
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22:33