Let me speak from the heart: Strength training for women over 40, is something you cannot put off any longer. I say that with love—and with urgency.
As a gym owner, and female wellness coach, I see women get weaker faster, once 40 hits.
Every few months that go by without working your muscles, your body slowly loses strength. It’s subtle at first. A little less energy and a little less “oomph.” A little more stiffness and needing more help doing daily chores, and an extra roll of flab that seems to set in around your trouble spots.
Definitely, a sense that you’re just not moving quite like you used to, and that your body is changing rapidly
But over time? It adds up.
And that loss of muscle leads to:
- Poor posture and chronic aches
- Declining balance and higher fall risk
- Less energy and slower metabolism
- Lower confidence when moving, lifting, or even standing or walking distances.
But here’s the truth: You are not too old, too out of shape, or too late to start.
In fact, this is the perfect time to begin.
Here’s what happens when you add strength training to your life:
✅ You build lean muscle that supports every joint, protects your bones, and keeps your metabolism humming. This makes dieting a thing of the past, and burning calories easier.
✅ You improve posture and regain the strong, upright stance that radiates confidence and youth.
✅ You feel empowered—physically and emotionally—because your body is working for you, not against you.
✅ You start to look and feel firmer, stronger, and more vibrant in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.
And yes—exercising at home and using machines are a great place to start.
But if you want to transform your strength, confidence, and body function, free weights and barbells help you engage every muscle. Your stabilizers, your core, your balance system—all activated to make you feel stronger in everyday life. You’ll not only get stronger, but you’ll feel a sense of confidence you thought was lost, and radiate youth from the first day you start.
So if you’ve been waiting for the right time? This is it.
Your strength is not just about how much you can lift. It’s about how capably, and confidently you can live.
Strength training for women over 40, is imperative.
If you haven’t exercised in a while and want to get started by engaging your body in all forms of movement to get your blood flowing… Click here for my follow along program you can do at home >
Coaching you to be your best, at every age, and stage of life!
Coach Dawn – Here for you!