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Women's Health Series - Groe Solutions: Amy Bantham, DrPH - From Playground to Silver Years
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- Future of Fitness
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- May 13, 2026
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- 2038
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Summary
In this episode of Future of Fitness , host Eric Malzone sits down with Dr. Amy Bantham — public health researcher, fitness professional, and founder of Move to Live More — for a refreshingly real conversation on women's health across the full lifespan. Rather than carving women's health into isolated phases like pregnancy or menopause, Dr. Bantham makes the case for a whole-person, health-span approach that starts in childhood and never stops. They dig into why most women aren't lacking motivation — they're lacking time, community, and programming that actually meets them where they are. From the funding gaps in women's health research, to building genuine social connectedness inside fitness facilities, to why "self-care is not selfish," this episode is packed with practical insights for fitness professionals, gym operators, and anyone invested in helping women move better and live longer. 🔬 The Women's Health Research Gap — The vast majority of women's health funding is still focused on pregnancy, leaving every other stage of a woman's life severely underfunded and under-researched. 📅 Think Health Span, Not Life Stage — Segmenting women's health into phases (puberty, reproductive years, menopause) misses the bigger picture. Real impact comes from supporting women consistently across their entire lives. 🧠 Behavior Change Is the Real Product — Great programming means nothing without adherence. The unsexy fundamentals — sleep, recovery, stress management, nutrition, movement, and community — are what actually move the needle. 👩🏫 Representation Matters in Fitness — Women over 40 are one of the most underserved fitness demographics, yet many facilities staff 18-year-old male trainers. Matching coaches to clients in age, experience, and background drives retention. 🤝 Comm…