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Podcast: Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro
Episode: The One Metric That Can Change Your Fitness Results Through Perimenopause l Training Smarter, Not Harder with Brooke Taylor Fitness
Description: In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Taylor, a NYC-based personal trainer, educator, and founder of the Brooke Taylor Fit App. With over 24 years of experience and 111+ certifications, Brooke brings a science-backed, women’s health–focused approach to training that prioritizes longevity and sustainability. We explore why so many people struggle to reach their fitness goals, how to actually use heart rate zones, and why excessive cardio can backfire. Brooke shares practical guidance on starting strength training, building intrinsic stabilizer muscles, navigating perimenopause, and setting realistic, achievable goals. The conversation also covers nutrition guidelines, fasted workouts, modeling healthy beha...