Building muscle and strength is super important as we age! Adding some weight training to your routine is critical for many reasons, including:
Preserving Muscle Mass: Women naturally lose muscle mass as they age, aka sarcopenia. Strength training helps to maintain and build muscle - critical for overall strength, mobility and independence.
Supporting Bone Health: Strength training is one of the most effective ways to increase bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
Boosting Metabolism: Muscle tissue burns more calories at rest than fat tissue. By maintaining or increasing muscle mass, strength training helps keep the metabolism more active, which is important for weight management, especially during and after menopause when it tends to slow down.
Improving Balance and Reducing Fall Risk: Stronger muscles contribute to better balance and stability, which can help prevent falls - a significant concern for older women.
Regulating Hormones: Strength training can help regulate hormones like insulin and cortisol, which play a role in fat storage and stress management.Â
Improving Mental Health: Exercise releases endorphins which can improve mood, reduce stress and combat feelings of anxiety and depression.
To help you get started (or continue) strength training, I've created a free workout plan for you to download. It includes 9 foundational exercises that are the exact same ones I use with my clients daily.
Get your copy here and start building that muscle!!Â
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