The Best Way to Get Strong Muscles After 50

Let’s be honest – building muscle after 50 is tough, but it’s so worth it! I genuinely believe muscle is medicine, however, if you’re a woman in midlife, especially facing menopause head-on, I know just how daunting exercise can be. That’s why I’m here today to break down the best ways for women over 50 to build strong muscle, backed by tons of research and my 30 years of experience! In this episode, I share my top tips that have worked wonders for me and my clients when building muscle, from progressive strength training and optimizing nutrition for muscle growth to getting specific about cardio that aligns with your goals. You won’t want to miss these strategies to stay strong, healthy, and ready to take on the world so you can truly enjoy the years to come.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!Topics Covered:Why you need to really WANT to build muscle Understanding sarcopenia How muscle relates to bone densityTips for your specific progressive resistance strength training Methods for optimizing your protein intake The truth about supplementing with creatineThe importance of being specific with cardio Resources Mentioned:Listen to the first 40 episodes of Holly Perkins Health Podcast HEREListen to Episode 34: Viral Topic - How to Calculate Your Protein Intake Easily HERELearn more about The Body Composition Project HERESee The Body Composition info session HERESee the research on sarcopenia HERESee the research on sarcopenia in menopausal women HERESee the research on the role of estradiol HERESee the research on bone remodeling in post-menopausal osteoporosis HERESee the research on creatine supplementation for muscle growth HERETranscripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blogFollow 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 healthcare 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.