Episode #199: Mastering Your Body Composition with Holly Perkins (Health Author & Women's Health Expert)

Elle Russ chats with Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN - an established expert and thought leader in women’s health issues. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women’s health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset management.

Holly’s second book, Muscle & Bone (Simon & Schuster) will be released early 2026. This title will help women of all ages understand the importance of the musculoskeletal system, with Holly’s protocols for building strong muscle and healthy bones. 

Holly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN). She has worked with many women, professional athletes, and a Presidential candidate as well as with celebrities, including Howard Stern, Adrian Grenier, Karlie Kloss, Kelly Klein, Carole Radziwill, Billy Crystal, and Petra Ecclestone.

Her programs and advice are featured weekly in  major health and wellness publications, including Women's Health, Shape, SELF, LIVESTRONG, BuzzFeed, Prevention, Redbook, Fitness, Men's Health, and others.

Holly lives in California and Pennsylvania with her husband, Dave, and their two dogs Buckley and Bear. When she’s not hiking or hitting the gym, Holly loves spending time in the kitchen developing new recipes, reading up on mindset and habits, and taking long baths. 

Click the link below to sign up for Holly's FREE 3-day event Midlife Muscle Mastery (September 18th, 23rd, and 25th):

 https://www.hollyperkins.com/a/2148039728/6qQuoXaz

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