Let’s be honest – building muscle after 50 is tough, but it’s so worth it! I genuinely believe muscle is medicine, however, if you’re a woman in midlife, especially facing menopause head-on, I know just how daunting exercise can be. That’s why I’m here today to break down the best ways for women over 50 to build strong muscle, backed by tons of research and my 30 years of experience!
In this episode, I share my top tips that have worked wonders for me and my clients when building muscle, from progressive strength training and optimizing nutrition for muscle growth to getting specific about cardio that aligns with your goals. You won’t want to miss these strategies to stay strong, healthy, and ready to take on the world so you can truly enjoy the years to come.
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Topics Covered:
Why you need to really WANT to build muscle
Understanding sarcopenia
How muscle relates to bone density
Tips for your specific progressive resistance strength training
Methods for optimizing your protein intake
The truth about supplementing with creatine
The importance of being specific with cardio
Resources Mentioned:
Listen to the first 40 episodes of Holly Perkins Health Podcast HERE
Listen to Episode 34: Viral Topic - How to Calculate Your Protein Intake Easily HERE
Learn more about The Body Composition Project HERE
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