Strength Training for Women Over 50: Articles & Resources

A complete guide to safe, joint-friendly strength training for women 50+, including what changes in midlife, how to train without pain, and how to stay strong, confident, and active for decades.

Wondering why your body feels different at 50? Learn what’s really changing in midlife—and how strength training, recovery, and smart lifestyle choices can help.

A clear, midlife-focused explanation of what virtual personal training is, how it supports women over 50, and how to choose an online trainer who understands your needs.

Strength training helps women over 50 build muscle, support bone health, improve stability, and stay active. Learn the key benefits and how to get started safely.

Strength training for women over 50 with hypermobility requires a specialized approach. Increase your strength and keep your joints healthy.

I used to call exercise the "fountain of youth", but I think it’s more accurate to call it the "fountain of longevity, healthspan & vitality

I recently participated in a challenge started by Chris Hinshaw (I learned about it via Dr. Aaron Horschig) called the “Old Man Test”...

This is a very good question! And the answer depends on what your goals are. Are you looking to move your body more or do you want to...

Push-ups like most any skill can be mastered with the right instruction and practice. Here's how you can learn safely and effectively.

Skipping breakfast, going longer than 4 hours between meals and/or cutting out entire food can deprive your brain of precious fuel. As a result, you may be soldiering through fatigue, headaches, irritability and poor concentration. If you would like to do even better work and show up for the activities and people you care about most with more energy, focus and creativity, consider trying any one or more of the following suggestions:   Eat breakfast : it can be as quick and ea

Why Exercise Without Dieting Benefits Women Over 50 If you're a woman over 50, you know that  staying active is important to maintain...

I am regrettably late to the party in helping to correct racial injustice and there is a long way to go. Right now, I am listening to what people of color have to say, educating myself about systemic racism (and the ways in which I participate and benefit from it) and committing myself to affecting real change by taking concrete action. If you feel the same way, I invite you to join me: For Our White Friends Desiring to be Allies . Learn 13TH - a documentary about systemic

While in quarantine you may find that you are sitting more and moving less. Unfortunately, this can lead to many chronic health problems including heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Even if you are engaging in s tructured and planned exercise, it's not enough to cancel out the ill-effects of extended periods of sitting. The good news is that you can improve your overall health by performing as little as a few minutes of physical activity frequently throughout th

Has your sleep been less than optimal since the pandemic began? You’re not alone. We are all processing and adapting to so many rapid-fire changes involving our finances, relationships, physical and/or mental health daily and that is leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Now more than ever, we need to support our immune system, improve our ability to problem solve, help ourselves manage our stress and emotions and increase our ability to take care of ourselve

As we adjust to life under quarantine, our approach to health and fitness should also change and adapt. Pandemic or no, it may help to understand that the hierarchy of any successful fitness outcome always starts with general health and well-being. The most important aspects of an optimal fitness plan are built on the foundation of restful sleep and stress management. From there, you can better manage your nutrition, daily movement and structured exercise. In this post, I w