This Is Life — strength, physiology & stepping into your prime
This Is Life is a podcast about strength, physical, mental, and emotional, and what it really looks like to step into your prime in midlife.
Hosted by Jo Northwood, a strength coach and sports therapy graduate, this podcast blends real-life experience with evidence-based physiology to explore training, hormones, health, identity, and rebuilding yourself after life shifts.
Some episodes are practical and educational, breaking down strength training, metabolism, and how the body actually adapts as we age.
Others are personal, honest conversations about motherhood, losing yourself, finding your way back, and choosing to live bigger rather than shrink.
No fads. No extremes. No pressure to “bounce back.”
Just smart training, grounded nutrition, and real conversations for women who want to feel capable, strong, and in control of their bodies again.
This Is Life — strength, physiology & stepping into your prime
7 Common Fitness Mistakes Women over 40 Make (And How to Fix Them for Lasting Results)
In this episode, I’m diving into 7 common fitness mistakes I’ve seen women make time and time again, and how to avoid them.
These aren’t just theories—I’m sharing real, practical insights from my experience working with women who want to get stronger, healthier, and more confident.
From not implementing progressive overload to treating gym visits as optional, we’ll break down the mistakes that could be holding you back and give you actionable steps to fix them.
Whether you’re new to fitness or have been at it for a while, this episode will help you create a more sustainable, effective fitness routine that leads to real, lasting results.
Tune in and start making small, consistent changes that add up to big progress!
Thank you for listening to This Is Life.
This podcast is an extension of my work with women navigating midlife strength, health, and identity, blending real-life experience with evidence-based physiology, without extremes or quick fixes.
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This is where I share life lately reflections, strength training insights, and the thinking behind this podcast.