If you’re over 40 and noticing your body feels “softer,” even when you’re eating right or moving daily—don’t panic. You’re doing enough. I think. But you could be losing muscle.
After age 35, women lose up to 3–5% of muscle per decade—and that loss accelerates through menopause. Muscle isn’t just about tone; it’s your metabolism, your posture, your strength, and your confidence.
The one thing that stops this decline? Strength training.
No, not pink dumbbells and endless squats. I mean real, intentional resistance training that tells your body: “Hey, we still need this muscle.”
Every time you lift, your brain sends a message to your body to repair, rebuild, and maintain lean tissue. That process keeps your metabolism higher, your joints supported, and your body looking defined. Cardio won’t do that alone friend. And actually, it can speed up muscle loss if it’s all you do.
Start Simple
- Lift weights 2–3 times a week.
- Focus on compound moves like squats, presses, and rows.
- Fuel with protein (your muscles need it to rebuild).
- Rest. Recovery is part of the process.
This one shift can completely change your midlife body story. I know it can. I did it. I changed my body over 40, single mom, busy by focusing on strength training.
I put the moves I did into a guide called She Got Body—this is literally what I did. Get it, start today and build the body that you didn’t think was possible, OVER 40!!
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