Is It Really Harder to Lose Weight After Menopause?
Is It Really Harder to Lose Weight After Menopause? If you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly feel like your body doesn’t respond to food and exercise the way it used to, you’re not imagining it. I know this because I’ve experienced it myself. I’m 51 and currently in perimenopause, and over the past […]
Strength Training vs. Cardio After 40: What Should Women Actually Do?
Strength Training vs. Cardio After 40: What Should Women Actually Do? If you’re over 40, there’s a good chance your relationship with exercise has changed. Maybe in your 20s and 30s, cardio was the main event. An hour-long cardio class, a treadmill workout, or anything that made you sweat and burn as many calories as […]
Why Am I Gaining Weight After 40? 7 Reasons Your Old Strategy Isn’t Working Anymore
Why Am I Gaining Weight After 40? 7 Reasons Your Old Strategy Isn’t Working Anymore If you’re over 40 and suddenly finding that the things you used to do to maintain your weight aren’t working anymore, you’re not imagining it. Maybe you’re eating about the same. You’re exercising regularly. You’re trying to make good choices. […]
How to Safely Strengthen Your Core
How to Safely Strengthen Your Core On a weekly basis at least, I encounter ladies with back pain. We’ve all had it from time-to-time but some certainly seem to deal with it more than others. If you suffer from back pain, chances are you’ve been told that you need to strengthen your core. Studies into the […]
6 Exercises for Strong Abs for Women Over 40
6 Exercises for Strong Abs for Women Over 40 These 6 exercises will strengthen your core from every direction: front abs, obliques and back muscles. Do each exercise for 30 seconds, repeating the set 3 times. Elbow plank with arm reach: In an elbow plank, your shoulders are over your elbows and your belly is […]