In this episode, Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, host of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Kerstin Schulze, a former junior Olympic athlete turned Hollywood actress and fitness expert. Kerstin shares her journey from being an athlete to a Hollywood trainer, emphasizing the challenges and pressures associated with maintaining specific physiques in the entertainment industry.

They discuss the importance of balanced nutrition, the misconceptions around diet and supplementation, and the critical role of strength training, especially for women going through menopause. Additionally, they explore age-appropriate fitness strategies, with Kerstin detailing her programs for busy professionals and older adults. The episode concludes with practical tips for sustaining long-term health and longevity through mindful nutrition and regular exercise.

Episode Highlights:

01:22 Meet Our Hollywood Athlete Guest
03:45 Kerstin Schulze's Athletic Journey
05:25 Balancing Fitness and Hollywood
10:03 Nutrition and Body Image
16:53 Training and Nutrition for Athletes
26:36 Supplements and Performance
27:31 Creatine and Daily Supplements
28:36 Liquid Nutrition for Busy Lifestyles
31:37 Training for the 40-70 Age Group
35:55 Importance of Strength Training
40:20 Fitness for Busy Lifestyles
41:08 Encouraging Lifelong Fitness
45:58 Menopause and Exercise
49:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Kerstin Schulze is a powerhouse in entertainment and wellness, bringing energy, humor, and authenticity to every role she plays—both on and off-screen. Originally from Germany, Kerstin’s journey began with a silver medal at the Junior Olympics in Berlin. From there, she pursued her love for performance with formal theater training and a business degree before making her way to Los Angeles.

Now in her early 50s, Kerstin brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation around midlife transformations. As a perimenopausal woman and seasoned fitness expert, she understands the challenges of maintaining vitality, strength, and balance during this transitional stage of life. Through her work, Kerstin empowers women to embrace midlife with confidence, focusing on strategies that blend wellness, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

Find Kerstin on Instagram: @partyanddiet and @kerstin_schulze

Find Kerstin's Website at https://partyanddiet.com

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