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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 9 MIN

The REAL Reason Women Over 40 Need Strength Training

from The Workout Nerdout · host Julio Lopez, MS, CSCS

In this video, I break down the benefits of strength training for women over 40 and why lifting weights is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health.After 40, muscle mass, strength, balance, and bone density naturally decline, increasing the risk of falls, injuries, joint pain, and chronic disease. Weight lifting helps slow muscle loss (sarcopenia), improves joint mobility, strengthens bones, and enhances balance, thus making everyday movements safer and easier. Strength training is also linked to reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression while potentially slowing cognitive decline.Coach Julio is an expert in fitness and nutrition, having helped hundreds of busy office professionals and parents in their 30s, 40s, and 50s be their healthiest with personalized training plans and nutritionist counseling services. He works out of El Paso, Texas, but also offers remote nutritionist counseling and online personal training. Coach Julio’s expertise is backed by over nine years as a personal trainer and a Master’s degree in Nutrition.For information about working with Coach Julio for online personal training and nutrition counseling, visit https://www.365physique.comFollow Coach Julio on these socials:FacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedIn

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