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You're not too old, too weak, or too late: Overcoming the fear of lifting weights

There's a particular kind of nervous that walks into a weight room for the first time. Almost every woman who's ever picked up a barbell for the first time has stood in front of the rack, hand hovering, thinking some version of: What if I look ridiculous? What if I hurt myself? What if everyone can tell I don't know what I'm doing?Let's talk about where that fear actually comes from and why it's not a reason to stay away from the weights room. If anything, it's the reason to walk in.The fear isn...

5 reasons to strength train that have nothing to do with building muscle

Before we start, let’s be very clear, building muscle is very important, especially for women in their 40s and beyond. Maintaining muscle mass is one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health. The research on this is unambiguous, and if that's your reason for lifting, brilliant, keep going!But here's the thing, if "I want bigger muscles" doesn't feel like a compelling enough reason to drag yourself to the gym after a day of back-to-back meetings, a packed inbox, and the ...