Strength is your midlife superpower

🏋️‍♀️ Muscle isn’t just for aesthetics—it’s your metabolic engine, glucose sponge, and longevity insurance.

🦴 After 30, we naturally lose 3–8% of muscle mass per decade. That accelerates in perimenopause and menopause. Less muscle = higher blood sugar, more fat storage, and greater injury risk.

📊 A 2023 review in The Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle found that low muscle mass correlates with increased mortality, especially in women over 50.

That’s why strength training is a non-negotiable. Lifting weights or using resistance builds muscle, supports bone health, and helps regulate hormones and metabolism.

🧠 As Dr. Stacy Sims says, "Women are not small men—we need targeted strength strategies, especially around menopause."

🔧 Tip: Prioritize compound movements (like squats, lunges, push-ups, rows) 2–3 times per week. These engage multiple muscle groups and stimulate muscle growth efficiently.

Your strength is your foundation. Protect it like your life depends on it—because it does.