Strong Is the New Sexy: Fitness Benchmarks Every Woman Over 40 Should Chase

Are you a woman over 40 wondering if your best fitness years are behind you? Think again. This episode flips the script on aging, strength, and what it means to be truly healthy in your 40s and beyond. Too many women in midlife find themselves worn down, caught in the “squeeze generation”, caring for both children and aging parents while their own health quietly unravels. Dr. Ryan Hewitt is here to challenge the myths, set the record straight, and give you a clear, empowering roadmap for reclaiming strength, energy, and vitality in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. In this dynamic follow-up to last week’s episode for men, Dr. Ryan lays out 12 essential fitness benchmarks every woman over 40 should aim for. Drawing from 18 years of clinical experience, personal training insights, and real-life client stories, he explains why muscle is your metabolic insurance policy, and how standards like one strict pull-up or a sub-12-minute mile can transform not just your body, but your life. Key Takeaways: Muscle is your armor against aging, building it is non-negotiable after 40 Real strength means more than walking and yoga, it's time to raise the bar The “squeeze generation” leaves many women depleted, it's time to reclaim yourself Benchmarks like pull-ups, deadlifts, and plank holds are your new wellness compass Explosive power, grip strength, and core endurance predict your long-term independence “Most women over 40 aren’t broken, they’re just undertrained.” – Dr. Ryan Hewitt Action Step: Share this episode with a woman you care about who needs to hear that strong is the new standard. Subscribe to the show and tag @theweaponizedbody or @theweaponizeddad with the standards you're chasing. Let’s raise the bar together. Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hewitt by visiting the following links: Dr. Ryan Hewitt Website The Weaponized Body Program Weaponized wellness HRT InstagramYouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices