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If you eat well now, you may live better later. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats in midlife can improve the chances of good mental, physical and cognitive health decades later, a new report shows. A study presented at a major nutrition conference Tuesday builds on years of research that a daily diet filled with highly nutritious foods can reduce the risk of developing common chronic diseases and help maintain cognitive functioning in older age.Harvard researchers analyzed 30 years of data on over 106,000 participants from the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals…

If you’re over 40 and looking to boost your fitness, you’re in the right place. Conditioning exercises are essential for maintaining strength, flexibility, and overall health as you age. But which conditioning exercises are the best? Are specific exercises better in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond? To answer these questions, we spoke with Kyrie Furr, CPT, a certified personal trainer and performance coach with Barbend, who shares her top 10 conditioning exercises to do after 40. These movements will help you stay active, vibrant, and injury-free well into your later years. As you age, engaging in exercises that improve…

FEAR WEIGHT LOSS no longer. The science is in, and it doesn’t take a crash diet, a juice cleanse, or anything else dramatic in order to lose weight. It’s all about small changes in daily habit. Yes, the healthy, science-backed solutions are way more simple than diet culture seems to lead on. We’ve all heard about the guy how transformed himself just by calling it quits on the cola. It always sounds too good to be true, but as long as daily changes are done consistently, they can cause big-time change. Think about it: If you’re a soda fanatic, you…

Gang, it’s time. After years of struggling with various perimenopause symptoms (hot flashes, insomnia, the occasional panic attack), I’ve noticed a distinct trend: these symptoms tend to get better when I’m working out hard. I’m not talking about going for a walk (although I love walks), but a serious workout – something that leaves me breathless and very sweaty – is what I’ve found really makes a difference. Weightlifting, in particular, not only seems to help my menopause symptoms, but makes me feel really strong in general. Weightlifting has been a confidence boost, especially when skiing or hiking. I don’t…

Alright, women over 40. It’s time. It’s time to make your bones stronger, boost your metabolism, and improve your mood. It’s time to increase your confidence, your power and to feel more capable. It’s time to let go of preconceived notions and outdated mindsets around women and weightlifting. It’s time to get STRONGER and, I (Coach Laurel) am here for you! 💪 Starting TODAY you can follow me through our STRONGER video series, a 4-week beginner weightlifting workout series built for women of all ages (especially women over 40) looking to build muscle, mobility and overall physical strength. This workout…

Welcome back to another week of weightlifting! How’s everyone feeling after the first round of exercises from Week 1? We’re thrilled to see so many of you follow along with this series, so buckle up, because we’re getting into the next set here. Welcome to Week 2! Here are your two workouts for week two, upper body and lower body. Make sure you warm up, and then head to our YouTube channel where I give you tips and remind you of your technique as we workout together! Week 2: Upper Body Workout Week 2: Lower Body Workout Beginner Weightlifting, Week…

Muscle gains after age 40 can be difficult, especially if you are training incorrectly. Dr. Mike Israetel, Ph.D. in sports physiology, shared his 11-step process for hypertrophy training after age 40 and dispelled some misconceptions. Before discussing these age-appropriate training hacks, Dr. Israetel states that this advice is for individuals who started training late in life or are returning after taking a few years off from the gym. Dr. Mike’s Tips For Gaining Size In Your 40s More Warm-Ups Slow and Controlled Eccentrics Pause at the Bottom of Reps Consider More Reps Start With Low Volume and Frequency Low Increases of Loads Proactive Deloads Periodic…

Turning 40 can be an empowering experience. It’s the start of a new decade and another opportunity to get stronger and healthier than ever. That said, when it comes to losing weight after 40, it can be tough to make progress due to the natural changes your body is going through. For one, you naturally lose muscle mass in your 40s, which can change your body composition, says Keri Peterson, MD, an internal medicine physician and Women’s Health advisor. “Having higher muscle mass raises your metabolism, so your body burns more calories,” she says. If you’re losing muscle mass, your…

Turning 40 is an empowering experience that comes with a whole lot of hard-earned wisdom and life lessons. And there are plenty of examples of women in their 40s who got stronger and healthier than ever. That said, it *can* be tougher to move the needle during this phase of your life. Why? In your 40s, you start to lose muscle mass, which changes the composition of your body, says Keri Peterson, MD, an internal medicine physician. ‘Having higher muscle mass raises your metabolism, so your body burns more calories,’ she adds. If you’re losing muscle mass, your metabolism will…