How to Strength Train Right (Women 40+)

Today we are discussing the most effective way to build muscle: Meet strength training — medicine for the body and the soul. In this episode, you’ll learn the three areas for strength training success: programming, intensity, and volume. I am 100% certain that you can build a strong, lean, healthy, and energized body… with the help of strength training!First, I share why strength training became my way to challenge genetics. I detail common strength training mistakes and the importance of sticking to a dedicated plan. I share intensity considerations and how they relate to muscle hypertrophy. I also provide recommendations for your weekly volume of strength training workouts. If you're a woman over 40 and feel overwhelmed about strength training, don't sweat it! (Pun absolutely intended.) This episode is for you. Want FREE access to my brand new four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress? Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access. This is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197, so be sure to grab it now!If you resonated with anything shared in today’s episode, I hope you’ll rate and leave a *glowing* review of the show on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to follow and subscribe to keep up-to-date when new episodes drop on Tuesdays! Topics Covered:My glute-focused strength training program The importance of sticking to a strength training programThe principles of strength training programmingIntensity considerations for strength training workouts Two kinds of muscle hypertrophyHow to approach the volume of strength training Resources Mentioned:See the research on the effects of resistance training HERESee the research on resistance training for health and performance HERERead the 7 tips for a safe and successful strength-training program HEREAccess The Glutes Project HEREListen to Episode 3 of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast HEREFollow Me:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.