18/09/2026
Strength training matters more after 35 because your body is changing - whether you notice it yet or not.
As we get older, we naturally begin to lose muscle. That can affect your energy, your metabolism, your balance, your bone health and how easy everyday life feels. Things like carrying the shopping, getting up off the floor, running after the kids or grandkids, and feeling confident in your own body all become that little bit harder when strength is not looked after.
The good news is that strength can be built at any age.
You do not need to train like a bodybuilder or spend every evening in the gym. A couple of well-coached strength sessions each week can help you build and maintain muscle, support your joints and bones, improve your posture and make you feel more capable in everyday life.
For women in their late 30s, 40s and beyond - especially when life is busy, energy is lower than it used to be, or menopause is beginning to play a part, strength training is not about chasing a certain look. It is about looking after the version of you that you want to be in 5, 10 and 20 years’ time.
Start where you are and your future self will thank you for it.
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