PODCAST: Dana Škorpilová: How to stay fit after 40 and feel great

PODCAST: Dana Škorpilová: How to stay fit after 40 and feel great PODCAST: Dana Škorpilová: How to stay fit after 40 and feel great

Podcast naBOSo Walking, Movement and Health

Personal trainer and nutrition coach Dana Škorpilová shares her inspiring story and practical tips on how to find motivation and start moving, whatever your age.

In today’s episode of the Na boso podcast, we welcome an inspiring guest – Dana Škorpilová, a personal trainer and nutrition coach who specialises in women aged 40+. Dana has been training for over 30 years and, at 55 and 58, won the Muscle & Fitness magazine transformation competition.

With Dana, we’ll talk about her journey from the corporate world to fitness, the burnout that led her to a life change, and why building muscle matters even as you get older. We’ll also look at common myths around exercise and nutrition, the role of hormones in weight loss, and how to approach movement in a way that brings joy and long-term results.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for motivation to keep going, this episode is packed with useful tips and inspiration!

In today’s episode, you’ll also learn:

00:00 Introduction and guest welcome
01:21 Career change, burnout and challenges
05:03 Personal training and nutrition tips
12:08 Common myths about exercise and nutrition
18:31 The importance of exercise and staying in shape
26:00 The most common weight-loss mistakes
29:32 The impact of alcohol on health
37:08 Differences in training for men and women
45:50 How fitness changes with age
48:50 Strength training after 40
55:35 How to find motivation to train
1:01:50 Why it’s important to build muscle
1:04:19 How to start exercising and strength training at home
1:07:44 How stress affects physical fitness

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