{"podcast":{"title":"The Holly Perkins Health Podcast","slug":"the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591","podcast_index_feed_id":6667591,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/bzOELJDx","website_url":"https://www.hollyperkins.com/podcast","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/05e17ff7-ca00-4ee0-a1f7-d518ff0fe016/ee4d6643-9077-4254-a174-4b84bb79d570/3000x3000/ew7odxu5u13kch3vk2y1jhll.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Holly Perkins, BS CSCS","episode_count":110,"summary":"If you’re a woman over 35 and feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to… you’re not imagining it. Your workouts may not be working anymore. Your energy levels might feel unpredictable. And the advice you’ve followed for years often seems designed for someone else entirely. So what would it be like if you finally understood what your body actually needs now? I’m Holly Perkins, women’s health expert, strength coach, and a specialist in nutrition for women with over 30 years in practice helping women build lean muscle, improve energy levels, and feel strong in their bodies again. Each week The Holly Perkins Health Podcast breaks down the real science behind women over 35 fitness, menopause workouts, how to track macros, and health after 50, and turn it into simple, realistic steps you can actually use in your life. Because it’s not necessary to spend hours in the gym or follow extreme diets to feel better. Inside this podcast, you’ll find honest conversations and practical strategies around: - Workout tips and toning workouts that actually work for your body - How to build lean muscle for women without burnout - Smart, sustainable clean eating tips including protein for…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T14:21:04.979726+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591"},"episode":{"title":"The 5 Best Exercises for Strength and Lean Muscle for Women","slug":"the-5-best-exercises-for-strength-and-lean-muscle-for-women","published_at":"2025-12-09T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591/the-5-best-exercises-for-strength-and-lean-muscle-for-women","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591","url":"https://www.hollyperkins.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/05e17ff7-ca00-4ee0-a1f7-d518ff0fe016/episodes/2bd03a74-8f27-4714-a145-b3547dec6cab/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=05e17ff7-ca00-4ee0-a1f7-d518ff0fe016&awEpisodeId=2bd03a74-8f27-4714-a145-b3547dec6cab&feed=bzOELJDx","summary":"Are you ready to redefine your strength and embrace a healthier, more empowered version of yourself? In this episode of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast, I delve into the transformative power of strength training specifically designed for women. With over 30 years of experience in women's health and fitness, I reveal the five essential exercises that not only build lean muscle for women but also enhance overall health and well-being. These exercises—deadlifts, squats, upper back pulling movements, overhead presses, and lunges—are crucial for reinforcing the movement patterns we rely on in our daily lives.","meta_description":"Are you ready to redefine your strength and embrace a healthier, more empowered version of yourself? In this episode of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3173,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591/episodes/the-5-best-exercises-for-strength-and-lean-muscle-for-women/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591/the-5-best-exercises-for-strength-and-lean-muscle-for-women.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}