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Why Women Over 50 NEED To Lift Heavy Weights in Menopause | Ep 252
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Surprise... it's our first dramatized mythbusting story! Thanks listeners for voting on this special format for today's episode.
If you're a woman over 50 who's been told to stick to light weights, bodyweight, or resistance bands, you're being robbed of massive strength potential as you age.
Learn how the story of Marlene, a retired accountant turned powerhouse, reveals three dangerous myths about menopause and strength training that are literally making women weaker. Like thousands of women, she discovered that heavy lifting isn't just safe after menopause... it's essential.
Whether you're already lifting or just thinking about starting, understanding these myths will transform how you approach fitness forever.
→ Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group
Main Takeaways:
- Why light weights and high reps aren't enough for post-menopausal women
- How proper strength training can reverse THIS condition in women over 50
- Surprising evidence showing how fast women over 50 can gain strength compared to younger women
- Why avoiding heavy weights is more dangerous than lifting them
Related Episodes:
- Why Women Get Bigger, Leaner, and Sexier But Not "Bulky" From Lifting Heavy Weights
- The New Over 50 Roadmap to Lifelong Strength, Health, Muscle, and Longevity
- Your Very First Cut (Lose 10-30 Pounds of Fat)
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🎓 Join Wits & Weights Physique University
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📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!
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1. Why Women Over 50 NEED To Lift Heavy Weights in Menopause | Ep 252 (00:00:00)
2. Myths About Menopause and Weightlifting (00:00:01)
3. Menopause, Strength Training Myths Dispelled (00:05:53)
375 episoder
Manage episode 453600904 series 2997456
Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group for live Q&A, community, and more!
—
Surprise... it's our first dramatized mythbusting story! Thanks listeners for voting on this special format for today's episode.
If you're a woman over 50 who's been told to stick to light weights, bodyweight, or resistance bands, you're being robbed of massive strength potential as you age.
Learn how the story of Marlene, a retired accountant turned powerhouse, reveals three dangerous myths about menopause and strength training that are literally making women weaker. Like thousands of women, she discovered that heavy lifting isn't just safe after menopause... it's essential.
Whether you're already lifting or just thinking about starting, understanding these myths will transform how you approach fitness forever.
→ Join our FREE Wits & Weights Facebook group
Main Takeaways:
- Why light weights and high reps aren't enough for post-menopausal women
- How proper strength training can reverse THIS condition in women over 50
- Surprising evidence showing how fast women over 50 can gain strength compared to younger women
- Why avoiding heavy weights is more dangerous than lifting them
Related Episodes:
- Why Women Get Bigger, Leaner, and Sexier But Not "Bulky" From Lifting Heavy Weights
- The New Over 50 Roadmap to Lifelong Strength, Health, Muscle, and Longevity
- Your Very First Cut (Lose 10-30 Pounds of Fat)
👩💻 Book a FREE 15-Minute Rapid Nutrition Assessment
🎓 Join Wits & Weights Physique University
👥 Join our Facebook community for live Q&As & support
✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies and bonus content!
📱 Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!
🏋️♀️ Download Boostcamp for free and access 70+ evidence-based workout programs
🩷 Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review or share on social and tag @witsandweights
📞 Send a Q&A voicemail
Kapitler
1. Why Women Over 50 NEED To Lift Heavy Weights in Menopause | Ep 252 (00:00:00)
2. Myths About Menopause and Weightlifting (00:00:01)
3. Menopause, Strength Training Myths Dispelled (00:05:53)
375 episoder
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