8 Amazing Strength Training Moves for Women Over 50

Does it surprise you to learn that we begin to lose muscle mass as young as age 30? As we age, building muscle and strength training become much more difficult than when we were young. The good news is: you can beat the odds! Strength training to build and maintain muscle is going to slow down the aging process and make you look and feel younger. Let’s explore 8 awesome strength training moves women over 50 should do:

1. Squat bicep with knee lift
2. Forearm plank
3. Single leg hamstring bridge
4. Kneeling push ups
5. Reverse grip double arm row
6. Cross behind lunge with lateral raise
7. Tricep kickback
8. Bird dog

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– ACE Certified Personal Trainer
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– Pilates Trained Mat and Reformer
– ACE Board of Directors – Emeritus Member
– Board of Visitors, J-School, Mass Communications, UW-Madison
– Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from University of Wisconsin
– Author of 7 books and dozens of fitness DVDs

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