I Put Off Strength Training for Years. Now That I’m in My 30s, Here’s How I Made It a Priority.

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Here's Exactly How To Start Weight Training For Weight Loss, According To Experts

Here's how to get started.
Women's Health

Strength training in your 40s can reverse muscle loss – these 4 exercises matter most

Strength training is one of the best, science-backed strategies for supporting your body as you age – it can quite literally transform the trajectory of your health. The sooner you start, the more ...

Just starting your strength journey? These 4 beginner dumbbell exercises are key for muscle growth.

Start with these staple moves to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

What's a Better Short Workout — Cardio or Strength Training? A Trainer Reveals the Answer

A trainer offers a tip for whether you should opt for cardio or strength training when you only have five minutes to spare.

The ultimate beginner’s guide to strength training to boost weight loss AND slash risk of early death

ONCE upon a time lifting weights was reserved for bodybuilders and gym bunnies. Now the health world is clear — we should ALL ...
Los Angeles Times

Strength Training for Beginners: What to Know Before You Start

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...
Los Angeles Times

How I Started Strength Training at 50 — and Why You Can Too

Now, at 55 years old, I’m a CrossFit trainer and certified sports nutritionist who throws a barbell around daily and competes in fitness challenges, and I’m feeling stronger and more alive than ever.
The Press Democrat

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is ...
Netmums

Women in menopause should do this one weekly exercise to protect bones and build muscle

Strength training protects bones and muscles after menopause when oestrogen loss accelerates decline. Here's why experts ...
Health.com

How Much Strength Training Do You Really Need to Gain Muscle? Probably Less Than You Think

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Why strength training is important for women after menopause

Strength training keeps bones and muscles healthy after menopause, when estrogen loss speeds up a reduction in bone density ...