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Month: October 2026

Low impact workout for women over 40

Low Impact Doesn’t Mean Easy: How to Train Hard Without Jumping After 40

If you’re looking for a low impact workout women over 40 can actually feel challenged by, this one is for you. Somewhere along the way, low impact became another way of saying easy. I completely disagree. Low impact tells you what is happening at the joints. It doesn’t tell you how hard you’re working. And …

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Strength training vs cardio after 40

Strength Training vs Cardio After 40: Do You Actually Need Both?

Strength training vs cardio after 40 is one of the questions I get asked most, so let’s talk about it. One of the biggest changes I’ve made to my own training in my 40s is this: I’ve stopped expecting every workout to do everything. For years, especially in the home workout world, we’ve been sold …

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