EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 10 MIN
#120: What to Do When Your Strength Training Program Changes – and Why You Shouldn’t Just Jump In
from Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women · host Coach Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto
When it’s time to swap out an exercise in your program — whether to freshen things up or work your muscles in a new way — it’s easy to assume you can go just as hard as before.But here’s the truth: even if you’re strong, your body needs time to adapt to a new movement. Especially in midlife, when old injuries and cranky joints are more common. Diving in too fast can set you back.In episode 120, I walk you through:Why sticking with the same exercises for 8–12 weeks is key to progressHow to safely introduce a new or returning movement (even if you’re strong!)My personal example of switching from leg presses to Bulgarian split squatsThe smart way I program swaps so you can keep progressing Enjoy the episode!Send me your thoughts 😃Support the showJoin my strength training membership > Learn to Lift with my 10-week program >Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula >Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>Let's connect!Instagram >Facebook >YouTube >My website >
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When it’s time to swap out an exercise in your program — whether to freshen things up or work your muscles in a new way — it’s easy to assume you can go just as hard as before. But here’s the truth: even if you’re strong, your body needs time to adapt to a new movement. Especially in midlife, when old injuries and cranky joints are more common. Diving in too fast can set you back. In episode 120, I walk you through: Why sticking with the same exercises for 8–12 weeks is key to progressHow to ...
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