A common lifting myth for woman is…lifting heavy weight will make you bulky. It will NOT! It will make you strong and help you build lean muscle which is essential as we age and our hormones change.

This loss of muscle tissue and strength that occurs with age is known as sarcopenia and can start from the age of 30.

Strength Training will help keep you functional and independent and avoid common health issues such as osteoporosis.

Here are a few things that can help reduce the risk of sarcopenia…

• Functional strength training

• Eating enough protein

• Staying consistent

• Checking in with yourself

You do not need to be the next Olympic power lifter, start small and embrace the journey.