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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 32 MIN

How to Strength Train as a Hobbyist Athlete

from Fuel Your Strength · host Steph Gaudreau

If you're a hobbyist athlete over 40 who loves your sport – cycling, running, pickleball, martial arts to name a few – but you've been hesitating to start strength training, this episode is for you.  In today's episode of the Fuel Your Strength podcast, you'll hear exactly how to strength train as an athletic woman over 40 without sacrificing time for your sport. This is a simple, sustainable blueprint for building muscle, improving power, preventing injury, and staying in the game long-term – without living in the gym five days a week. What you'll learn in this episode:  Why strength training makes you faster – not slower The "Insurance Policy" mindset for athletes over 40 A 2-Day strength training template for athletes How hard should you train? (RPE made simple) Why power training matters after 40 Why less is often more for busy women over 40 Enjoyed this episode and want more?  If this episode resonates and you're ready to stop guessing in the gym, you can try a free sample of Strong with Steph, my progressive strength training program built specifically for women over 40 who want structure and flexibility. Try 7 days free at https://stephgaudreau.com/workout  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who's lifting (or thinking about starting), and make sure you're subscribed to Fuel Your Strength so you don't miss future episodes like this one.

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