In this episode of the No BS Performance Podcast, Brian Stokes sits down with women’s strength and fat loss coach Sarah Killeen to discuss how hormonal changes, aging, and lifestyle factors influence performance and body composition for women over 35.

Many women find that what worked in their 20s no longer delivers the same results later in life. In this conversation, Sarah shares practical insights on strength training, nutrition, and recovery, while breaking down the realities of hormones, cycle syncing, and sustainable fat loss.

We also challenge some of the biggest myths in the fitness industry around women’s training and body composition.

In this episode we cover:

• Hormonal changes after 35 and how they affect performance

• Why strength training becomes increasingly important with age

• The biggest myths around fat loss and muscle gain for women

• Protein intake, meal planning, and fuelling properly

• Cycle syncing and how it can influence training

• Stress, inflammation, and recovery

If you're a woman over 35 looking to train smarter — or a coach working with female athletes — this episode offers practical advice without the gimmicks.

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