As we age, maintaining strength and joint health isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. In this episode, we’re breaking down the truth about strength training over 40 and why it’s one of the most important investments you can make in your long-term health and independence. You’ll learn why challenging your body is key to avoiding injury, improving memory, and feeling empowered in your daily life. Whether you have active kids at home, you’re caring for grandkids, or just want to grocery shop pain-free when you’re 80, strength training is the key to it all. Let this episode be your permission to stop playing small—and start lifting heavy.

 

Some key takeaways from this episode include:

• Muscle does not mean bulk. It takes very heavy weights, loading up on calories, and supplementing to get “bulky.” With the right training and nutrition, you’ll build lean muscle that supports your long-term health.

• Discomfort today brings ease tomorrow. Pushing your body in safe, intentional ways now can lead to fewer health issues, more energy, and the ability to show up for your family and yourself later in life.

• Weight fluctuates, but your health shouldn’t. Put away the scale, and focus on how you feel and move, not what a number on a scale says. The only numbers that matter are how many reps you can do and how much weight you can lift - and those numbers are actually exciting to see go up!

 

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Hilliard Studio Method takes working out to the next level to produce results that are nothing short of a total mind-body transformation. If you’re ready to get in incredible shape, you can work out with us in-person at our Charlotte studio, join classes from home via Zoom, or sign up for our on-demand streaming service!

• HSM In-Person Classes

• HSM At Home (Via Zoom)

• HSM Streaming

 

Be Powerful with Liz & Lee is focused on helping you find your inner power and for us to share our thoughts on society, culture, and current events. As the team behind Hilliard Studio Method in Charlotte, North Carolina, we love all things wellness and will also share info on how to live your healthiest life mentally, physically, and emotionally.

 

Podcast contact info:

• Liz’s Instagram 

• Lee’s Instagram

• Hilliard Studio Method

• HSM Facebook

• Liz & Lee’s YouTube