Strength training is vital to maintain our functional fitness to remain independent as we age. However, for some, it can be daunting knowing what to do and how to get started.
In this episode, my guest, Julie Cates from discusses how to safely build strength after 50. During the conversation we discussed:
- Julie’s background and experience
- Critical principles to gain strength, flexibility, balance and avoid injury
- The framework to keep muscles healthy through 3 categories Move (Cardio), Build (Build resiliency of muscles, bones and joints), Restore (when injured or flare up, restoring muscle back to normal)
- Recovery might not be what you think it is
- Why strength training is a struggle for women over 50. The risk and the benefit.
- Julie’s 3 principles that apply to every time you exercise to make weight training safer and more effective
Connect with Julie
https://www.exerciseforlifestudios.com/perfectly-fit-for-women-50
Sue Loncaric
Women Living Well After 50
Email: sue@womenlivingwellafter50.com.au
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