The Midlife Strength Training Guide: What Actually Works – Shawn Maftounian

🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: What does strength training actually need to look like in midlife? In this episode, I’m speaking with Shawn Maftounian, Founder & Director of Prestige Personalised Training, about how women can approach strength training, progressive overload and midlife fitness without getting lost in conflicting advice or complicated workouts. We talk about why building and protecting muscle becomes increasingly important as we age, how often women need to strength train, how to know whether you’re lifting heavy enough, and why soreness isn’t necessarily a sign of a good workout. Shawn also explains how training can be adapted around poor sleep, fatigue, hot flushes, pelvic floor concerns and changing recovery needs, while still allowing women to build consistency and make progress. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why strength matters beyond weight loss What an effective midlife strength program can look like How to know whether you’re lifting heavy enough What progressive overload means and why it matters Why random workouts may not create measurable progress How beginners can start strength training simply Why muscle soreness isn’t a measure of success How pelvic floor concerns can be managed around training How to adjust exercise when sleep, fatigue or symptoms are affecting you Why the goal is to become stronger, not simply smaller ABOUT SHAWN MAFTOUNIAN: Shawn Maftounian is the Founder & Director of Prestige Personalised Training on the Gold Coast, one of Australia's highest-rated private personal training gyms with 380 - 5-star Google reviews. He is an award-winning coach and entrepreneur who has also been featured in the 7NEWS Queensland Young Achiever Awards. He holds a Bachelor of Sports from Griffith University and has over 15 years of experience helping people improve their health, strength and quality of life. Shawn specialises in coaching busy professionals, women navigating pre-, peri- and post menopause, adults living with chronic pain and injuries, and NDIS participants. His philosophy is simple: sustainable health comes from personalised coaching, accountability, measurable progress and a supportive community, not quick fixes. Through evidence-informed exercise and lifestyle coaching, Shawn has helped thousands of Australians become stronger, more confident and more independent at every stage of life. CONNECT WITH SHAWN MAFTOUNIAN: Web: https://www.prestigept.com.au Instagram: @Prestigeptgc Facebook: @PrestigePT Email: [email protected] Phone: 07 5620 4420 OFFERS AND RESOURCES: Personalised One-on-One Personal Training Two on One Private Personal Training Small Group Classes, capped at 10 participants Women’s Health Evolt 360 Body Composition & Health Assessments Personalised Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching Private Gym Complimentary Initial Consultation and Health Assessment CONNECT WITH HOST TERRI BATSAKIS: Web: https://terribatsakis.com.au/ Instagram: @terri.batsakis Facebook: @terribatsakis YouTube: @terribatsakis