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How to start strength training in midlife, according to female trainers 40 and over (opens in new tab)

Experts share a few tools, from dumbbells to resistance bands to cooling towels, to help women get strongerUnfortunately, muscle mass peaks long before wisdom does. After age 40, we lose about 3% to 8% of it per decade, and after 50 the losses accelerate. Known as That doesn’t mean it’s pointless to exercise later in life – in fact, it’s fully the opposite. You may not get abs, but your health improves across the board when you strength train: “Regular aerobic and resistance training cuts the...

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