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4: Strength Training After 40 - How to Stay Strong, Energized & Injury-Free
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by fitness - unsure where to start, thinking you need hours at the gym, or not sure of what to do when you're there - this episode will change the way you think about exercise in midlife.
In this episode, Joan breaks down why strength training is the most powerful tool for women 40+ and how to make it simple, sustainable, and effective through her 2×5 Strong Method - two strength sessions per week built around five key movement patterns.
You’ll learn:
- Why fitness after 40 is about building strength, not burning calories
- The science behind how strength training protects your muscles, bones, and metabolism
- How lifting weights boosts confidence, energy, and resilience
- The five movement patterns every woman needs for strength and functionality (push, pull, squat, hinge, and core)
- How to build your own realistic routine using the 2×5 Strong Method
- The mindset shift from “all or nothing” to “consistency over perfection”
Joan also shares a powerful client story that shows what’s possible when fitness becomes simple and consistent - and why every rep is truly a vote for your future self.
Favorite Quote from This Episode:
“Every rep you do is a vote for your future self.”You don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to start building strength but want a plan that feels simple, supportive, and fun, come see what Fit Zone is all about.
Try a free Fit Zone class → Experience strength-based workouts designed for midlife women - effective, efficient, and flexible so you can feel strong, energized, and confident in your own body.
Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.
Join the The Midlife Glow Up Collective FREE Facebook community → a supportive space for women 40+ who want accountability, encouragement, and realistic ways to stay consistent with health and self-care.
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!
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By Joan Dandeneau - Midlife Health & Wellness CoachIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by fitness - unsure where to start, thinking you need hours at the gym, or not sure of what to do when you're there - this episode will change the way you think about exercise in midlife.
In this episode, Joan breaks down why strength training is the most powerful tool for women 40+ and how to make it simple, sustainable, and effective through her 2×5 Strong Method - two strength sessions per week built around five key movement patterns.
You’ll learn:
- Why fitness after 40 is about building strength, not burning calories
- The science behind how strength training protects your muscles, bones, and metabolism
- How lifting weights boosts confidence, energy, and resilience
- The five movement patterns every woman needs for strength and functionality (push, pull, squat, hinge, and core)
- How to build your own realistic routine using the 2×5 Strong Method
- The mindset shift from “all or nothing” to “consistency over perfection”
Joan also shares a powerful client story that shows what’s possible when fitness becomes simple and consistent - and why every rep is truly a vote for your future self.
Favorite Quote from This Episode:
“Every rep you do is a vote for your future self.”You don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to start building strength but want a plan that feels simple, supportive, and fun, come see what Fit Zone is all about.
Try a free Fit Zone class → Experience strength-based workouts designed for midlife women - effective, efficient, and flexible so you can feel strong, energized, and confident in your own body.
Follow @joansfitzone on Instagram → for simple, sustainable fitness and nutrition tips for women in midlife to create lasting change.
Join the The Midlife Glow Up Collective FREE Facebook community → a supportive space for women 40+ who want accountability, encouragement, and realistic ways to stay consistent with health and self-care.
Apply for 1:1 coaching with Joan → Ready to take your fitness, nutrition, and healthy habits to the next level with a customized plan and one-on-one support + accountability? Apply here!