Steph Gaudreau

Fuel Your Strength · @steph-gaudreau

Fuel Your Strength is the podcast for athletic women over 40 who lift weights, train in their sport and need to fuel for it.

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Fuel Your Strength is the podcast for athletic women over 40 who lift weights, train in their sport and need to fuel for it. Host Steph Gaudreau, strength coach and performance nutritionist, breaks down exactly how to build real strength through progressive training and eat like the athlete you are. Each week covers the mechanics of getting stronger, the nutrition science that actually fuels performance and recovery, and the value of coaching and support as you train for your next PR or big event.

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What fans should know

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Program Mismatch in Training

Many popular fitness programs like bodybuilding splits or powerlifting templates might not suit athletic women over 40 due to their schedules, recovery needs, and other activities.

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Importance of Progression in Training

Consistent exercise without progressive overload leads to a plateau because the body stops adapting without a changing stimulus.

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Overtraining for Women Over 40

The 'sweet spot' for effective training narrows with age, meaning more workouts don't necessarily equate to better results and can lead to burnout.

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Balancing Performance and Body Composition

Trying to simultaneously chase ambitious performance goals and a specific body aesthetic often leads to frustration, injuries, and burnout for athletic women in midlife.