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Ep. 018: Best Exercise Practices for Women Over 40

August 12, 2024 • Brooke Davis • Season 1 • Episode 18

Summary

In this episode, Brooke Davis with Elysian Women’s Wellness discusses the best types of exercise for women over 40. She emphasizes the importance of exercise for maintaining muscle mass, bone density, and overall health. Brooke recommends incorporating various exercises into a weekly plan including resistance training, cardio (limiting high-intensity interval training or HIIT to only a couple times a week), and intentional power training. Additionally, she highlights the importance of progressive overload and tracking progress in both strength training and cardio. Not only this, but Brooke encourages mobility and balance in creating a workout plan and emphasizes the importance of consistency with training and recovery alike.

Keywords

exercise, women over 40, resistance training, muscle mass, bone density, cardio, high-intensity interval training, progressive overload, tracking progress, flexibility, balance, consistency

Takeaways

Resistance training is crucial for women over 40 to maintain muscle mass and bone density.
Incorporate the five main movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull, carry) into your strength training routine.
Limit high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to one to two sessions per week.
Track your progress and implement progressive overload in both strength training and cardio.
Be flexible and balance your workouts based on your schedule and priorities.
Consistency is key in achieving and maintaining fitness goals.

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