Ep 542: Strength Training: Your Health 401(K) for Menopause & Longevity With Niki Sims

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1:18 - Intro
3:33 - Niki’s back story
7:52 - Your health is like an investment, 401k
12:20 - Life Fit
15:14 - “Hard but doable”
25:47 - Going “full effort” high intensity
31:26 - Prowlers
34:23 - Health transformation stories
40:55 - Growth mindset
47:31 - How to find Niki online

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause sits down with Niki Sims to explore why strength training is like a health 401(k)—an investment in your future well-being! With over a decade of experience in barbell coaching, Niki specializes in creating personalized training programs, refining technique, and fostering a supportive environment for women navigating menopause and beyond.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why lifting heavy (but do-able) weights is key to building progressive strength
✅ How your strength can significantly increase in just 4 weeks
✅ Why you’re stronger than you think—and how to prove it to yourself
✅ How to incorporate sprint workouts safely to boost your cardiovascular health
✅ The truth about long-term intense cardio and weight loss
✅ The power of finding the body you feel your best in

💡 About Niki Sims:
A seasoned barbell coach, powerlifter, and BJJ practitioner, Niki understands firsthand how building muscle leads to longevity and confidence. She’s the host of the Beast Over Burden Podcast and has coached high-profile clients, including Brett McKay (Art of Manliness), Thomas Frank (YouTube Influencer), and Jordan Gross (3x NFL Pro Bowler). She also leads Barbell Logic’s Staff and Client Experience Team, helping thousands of people lift and live better.

🔗 Resources from the Show:
🎙 Niki’s Podcast – Beast Over Burden
💪 Barbell Logic Training – barbell-logic.com
🔥 1/2 Off 1st Month's Training: Healthfix Offer – barbell-logic.com/healthfix/
📖 Read the Book – Starting Strength