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Strength Training for Women Over 40 in East London
A beginner's guide to strength training for women over 40 in East London, with practical advice for building confidence, preventing age-related muscle loss, and improving overall health.
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10/06/2025
Jazz here.
Can we bust a myth? The one that says strength training is just for younger women or fitness fanatics. Some of my most successful clients are women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who've never lifted a weight before coming to me.
If you're over 40 thinking "strength training's not for me" - this one's especially for you.
Why Strength Training Matters After 40
Here's why lifting weights becomes MORE important as we get older:
We naturally lose muscle (about 3-8% per decade after 30)
Metabolism slows down (strength training helps counteract this)
Bone density decreases (weights help keep bones strong)
Balance and coordination can decline (strength work improves both)
Common Concerns About Starting Strength Training
When I chat with women in their 40s and 50s, I hear the same worries:
"Won't I get bulky?" (You won't - women don't have enough testosterone)
"Isn't it dangerous at my age?" (Actually, NOT strength training is riskier long-term)
"I'll look silly not knowing what I'm doing" (Everyone starts somewhere)
Beginner Strength Moves Every Woman Can Master
Start with these fundamental movements:
1. Squats: The Lower Body Essential
Start with bodyweight, then progress to goblet squats with a dumbbell.
Real-life benefit: Makes getting up from low chairs easier, great for gardening or playing with grandkids.
2. Modified Push-Ups: Upper Body Starter
Begin on your knees or against a wall, then progress as you get stronger.
Real-life benefit: Carrying shopping, pushing doors, lifting suitcases.
3. Rows: Back Strengthener
Use resistance bands or light dumbbells at first.
Real-life benefit: Improved posture, less back pain, easier to carry bags.
Ready to become stronger? Book a session with me at BodyFactory Gym, Enfield, or look out for a free guide that i'll be sending out to my newsletter!
Jazz x
