# Why Women Over 40 Need Muscle, Not More Cardio with Philip Pape

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Podcast: [Body Freedom with Michele Scarlet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/body-freedom-with-michele-scarlet-7411613)
Published: 2026-03-12T14:20:00+00:00
Episode link: https://michelemv.podbean.com/e/stop-skipping-this-simple-hack-with-philip-pape/
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Duration seconds: 3131

## Resource

Philip Pape joins Michele Scarlet to break down why many women over 40 struggle with weight loss despite eating healthy and exercising regularly. This episode explores the connection between strength training, stress, recovery, hormone balance, metabolism, and sustainable fat loss. Learn why excessive cardio, under eating, and fitness trends may be slowing your progress and how building muscle can improve metabolic health, energy, insulin sensitivity, and long term results after 40.

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