Ep 29: 9 Strength Moves + Weight Loads If You're Over 45
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If you're a woman over 45, strength training isn't just a great idea – it's absolutely crucial for your health and well-being! In this episode, I share 9 fantastic strength exercises to help you build and maintain muscle mass, keeping you strong, energized, and free from those dreaded aches and pains. I guide you through each exercise, explain why I love them so much, and tell you the minimum weight load you should be aiming for to get the best results.
After decades in the fitness industry, I can assure you that these exercises are your ticket to living the life you desire. Imagine lifting that heavy box with ease, reaching high shelves without discomfort, and watching your body completely transform. From the goblet squat to the barbell deadlift, these exercises are designed to make you stronger, leaner, and more confident. It's not just about looking good – it's about having the strength to live life to the fullest!
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Topics Covered:
- The benefits of a goblet squat
- Strengthen your deltoids with dumbbell side raises
- Why I love cable lat pulldowns
- A barbell deadlift and single leg deadlifts
- The value of a straight arm plank
- The truth about walking lunges and overhead pressing
- Step ups and level change exercises
Resources Mentioned:
- Listen to the first 28 episodes of Holly Perkins Health Podcast HERE
- Check out Lift to Get Lean HERE
- See the research the key to progressive overload HERE
- See the research on the fundamentals of resistance training: progression and exercise prescription HERE
- See the research on the role of resistance training in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease HERE
- See the research on the effects of strength training on health HERE
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