Midlife & Muscle: Your Guide to Strength Training Over 40

Strength training is having a moment… but loads of women are still confused about what to actually do. In this episode, Carly breaks down why strength training matters more in midlife, what it’s doing inside your body (muscle, bones, joints, metabolism), and how to train in a way that genuinely works (no-flinging-weights-around nonsense!).In This Episode:Why not strength training is basically a “getting weaker” programme (cheers biology)What happens to muscle, bone, connective tissue and body composition as we ageThe real reason strength training is so protective for long-term healthHow strength training supports bone health (yes, there’s an actual mechanism)The main movement patterns you must be including to build a strong body.Why “lift heavy” is broadly good advice… but not the whole pictureProgressive overload: the principle you can’t ignore if you want resultsReps + sets explained in human language (and why they’re not random numbers)The three key outcomes of strength work (strength, muscle growth, endurance) and how to build the perfect strength training recipe for your bodyThe simple test to check if your weights are challenging enoughMentioned in This EpisodeJoin Carly's Free 10-Day Perfect Your Press-Up Challenge (starts Monday 2 March)Want to get your first full press-up (or improve your press-ups properly)? Carly’s free 10-day challenge is just the thing to get you there.👉 Join here: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/pyp-signupTrain with Carly MembershipWeekly strength + HIIT classes designed specifically for midlife women who want to train properly (and yes, the strength sessions are built around everything discussed in this episode).👉 Find out more: https://www.clcfitness.co.uk/online-fitness-classes-for-womenCome Say Hi/Ask a QuestionGot a strength training question you want Carly to cover in a future episode? Pop over to Instagram and DM her.📍 Instagram: @carlycorrigallShare This EpisodeIf this episode made you feel clearer (or gave you the nudge to pick up heavier dumbbells 😅), share it with a friend who keeps saying: “I know I should do weights but I don’t know where to start”.