The FIT Woman Podcast Episode 14: Building Muscle in Midlife and Why It's So Important

What if getting older didn’t mean slowing down — but getting stronger, more confident, and more energized than ever?

In this motivating episode, Tania is joined by Coach Stephanie Sharp Ward, Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Nutritionist, and Founder of Train Strong Fit. At 58, Coach Steph is living proof that age is not a limitation when you learn how to train, fuel, and care for your body the right way.

Steph shares her personal transformation story, from feeling stressed, stuck, and 25 pounds heavier in her early 40s to rediscovering her strength, energy, and passion for fitness. That journey inspired her life’s work of helping women build strong, healthy bodies through sustainable fitness, balanced nutrition, and mindset shifts that actually last.

Together, Tania and Steph talk about what it really takes to feel good in your body through midlife and beyond, and why strength training, consistency, and self-belief are non-negotiables for long-term health.

In this episode, you’ll hear them discuss:

• Why strength training is essential as we age
• How stress, lifestyle changes, and desk jobs impact weight and energy
• The mindset shifts that help women stay consistent long term
• Why it is never too late to transform your health
• How to approach nutrition without restriction or crash dieting
• The role of accountability and community in lasting change
• How to train strong without burnout or extremes

Steph’s energy, honesty, and real-life experience make this episode both inspiring and practical for women at every stage of their health journey.

Key Takeaways

Strength is the foundation of healthy aging.
Consistency beats intensity every time.
Balanced nutrition fuels energy, hormones, and confidence.
Stress management matters just as much as workouts.
It is never too late to feel strong, capable, and empowered.

About the Guest

Stephanie Sharp Ward is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, Nutritionist, Functional and Sports Training Specialist, PFC Lifestyle Coach, and founder of Train Strong Fit. She has over 14 years of experience helping women transform their health through fitness, nutrition education, and sustainable lifestyle habits.

After her own powerful transformation in her 40s, Steph dedicated her life to coaching women in simple, realistic approaches that create real results. Since founding Train Strong Fit in 2014, she has coached hundreds of women both in person and online, building a supportive community focused on strength, confidence, and longevity.

Connect with Coach Steph

Website: coachstephward.com
Facebook: facebook.com/coachstephward
Instagram: @coachstephward

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Thanks for tuning in to the FIT Woman Podcast. Remember, nothing thrives in a deficit — not your body, not your hormones, and not your mindset. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life.

If you’re ready to ditch the diets and deprivation and finally take back control of your health, hormones, weight and happiness, watch my free video at fuelignitethrive.com. It’s the perfect next step to fueling your body, igniting your metabolism and your mind, so you can step into midlife with confidence, and thrive.

Because healthy is happy, strong is the new sexy, and the rest of your life truly can be the best of your life.

Hugs,
Tania

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