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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 13 MIN

#153: Why follow-along programs don't work for building muscle & strength

from Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women · host Coach Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto

There are a lot of follow-along exercise programs out there that claim to be "strength training". And while they are better than doing nothing (ie, sitting on the couch or doing cardio-only), they will never be as efficient or effective at building strength and muscle as proper strength training. You'll build strength & muscle more slowly and no matter how many hours you put in, you'll never reach the results you could be getting.In this episode, I break down why. Enjoy the show! x LynnSend 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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There are a lot of follow-along exercise programs out there that claim to be "strength training". And while they are better than doing nothing (ie, sitting on the couch or doing cardio-only), they will never be as efficient or effective at building strength and muscle as proper strength training. You'll build strength & muscle more slowly and no matter how many hours you put in, you'll never reach the results you could be getting. In this episode, I break down why. Enjoy the...

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