Debra Atkinson
Menopause fitness and strength coach for women over 40
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Women's fitnessOver 40 and 50Strength and powerliftingNutrition and habitsOnline coachingHormones and menopauseWeight managementHealthy habits |
| Works with | Women |
| Also coaches | Health coach and Life coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Flipping 50 |
Debra Atkinson is a fitness and menopause coach who helps women over 40 build strength and manage hormone changes. She runs Flipping 50, which offers coaching, a membership, books, videos and a blog. She is an author and podcaster. She started her podcast in 2014, when few people talked about menopause fitness. Her programs focus on weight training, nutrition and lifestyle habits for women in perimenopause and post-menopause.
What Debra helps with
Debra works with women in perimenopause, menopause and beyond. She helps them build strength, manage weight and get their energy back.
- Strength training during perimenopause and post-menopause
- Losing weight after 50
- Menopause belly fat
- Slow metabolism and hormone balance
- Gaining muscle over 50
- Short workouts for busy women
- Getting back to exercise after an injury
- Nutrition and protein for menopause
Who Debra works with
Debra coaches women over 40 who are in perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause. Many have tried other programs and found that what worked before no longer works. Her clients include women who are returning to exercise after an injury and women who want a plan built for changing hormones.
How Debra works
Debra builds her programs around research on women. She combines exercise, nutrition and lifestyle habits. Her programs include both low and high intensity workouts. Her STRONGER program ran for 12 weeks and used shorter strength sessions instead of four to five hour-long strength days. Participants also get a one-on-one call.
Background and qualifications
Debra Atkinson is an author and podcaster who focuses on fitness for women in midlife and beyond. She started the Flipping 50 podcast in 2014, when few others covered menopause fitness and its effect on longevity. The show releases two episodes a week with expert interviews, research and answers to listener questions. She also offers books, videos, a blog and a membership. Her site lists her as a Menopause Fitness Specialist.
Debra Atkinson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Discovery call
- The Ultimate Consultation
- Exclusive VIP Private Coaching
- Flipping 50 Membership
- 12-week STRONGER program
Debra Atkinson reviews
The CoachVouch take
She started a podcast on menopause fitness and longevity in 2014 and still releases two episodes a week.
Best for women over 40 in perimenopause or menopause who want a strength plan built around hormone changes.
Common questions
How much does Debra Atkinson charge?
Coaching with Debra runs $100 to $160 an hour. Message Debra from this page for an exact quote.
What does Debra Atkinson help with?
Debra Atkinson helps with strength training during perimenopause and post-menopause, losing weight after 50, menopause belly fat and slow metabolism and hormone balance.
Does Debra Atkinson coach online?
Debra is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does Debra Atkinson offer one-on-one coaching?
Yes. She offers a discovery call, The Ultimate Consultation and Exclusive VIP Private Coaching. Participants in her group programs have also had a one-on-one call.
What kind of workouts does Debra Atkinson teach?
She teaches weight training for women over 40, with both low and high intensity options. Her programs also cover nutrition and lifestyle habits.
How do I contact Debra Atkinson?
Send Debra a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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