{"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 Ultimate Muscle Toning Guide (What Actually Works)","slug":"the-ultimate-muscle-toning-guide-what-actually-works","published_at":"2026-07-21T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holly-perkins-health-podcast-6667591/the-ultimate-muscle-toning-guide-what-actually-works","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/5e49b822-4d45-4b90-a982-79346922d1c7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=05e17ff7-ca00-4ee0-a1f7-d518ff0fe016&awEpisodeId=5e49b822-4d45-4b90-a982-79346922d1c7&feed=bzOELJDx","summary":"Are you tired of hearing about \"toning\" workouts that promise results but never deliver? You're not alone! In this episode of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast, I dive deep into the misconception surrounding muscle toning, particularly for women over 40. The fitness industry's portrayal of 'toning' is, quite frankly, misleading. Muscles can only grow, shrink, or maintain their size—there's no magical exercise that will tone them. So, how do we achieve that lean, defined look we desire? It all comes down to building muscle and reducing body fat.","meta_description":"Are you tired of hearing about \"toning\" workouts that promise results but never deliver? You're not alone! In this episode of The Holly Perkins Health Pod…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2719,"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-ultimate-muscle-toning-guide-what-actually-works/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-ultimate-muscle-toning-guide-what-actually-works.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}