Day 5 of Beginner Strong πͺπ½
Feeling low on energy? It might not just be "age" β as muscle mass declines, energy levels drop too. And strength training is one of the most effective ways to turn that around.
Today's 5 exercises:
πΈ RDLs (Hip Hinge) β 10-12 reps
πΈ Lateral Lunges β 10-12 reps
πΈ Front & Lateral Raises β 8-10 reps each
πΈ Incline Push-ups β 10-12 reps (complete beginner? Try Wall Push-ups instead)
πΈ High Knees (low impact, holding a dumbbell, knees to chest) β 30-40 sec
Go at your own pace, focus on form, and modify wherever you need to.
Save this for your next workout day.
Comment "STRONG" if Day 5 is done β
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Day 4 of Beginner Strong πͺπ½
"Squats are bad for your knees" β you've probably heard this before. But it's usually weak muscles causing the pain, not the movement itself. Strength training, done right, actually protects your knees.
Today's 5 knee-friendly moves:
πΈ wall sit - 20-30 sec hold
πΈ Reverse Lunges holdβ 15 to 20 sec each leg
πΈ Calf Raises β 15 reps
πΈ Tb raises β 12 -15 reps
πΈ Sumo squats β 10-12 reps
Go slow, control the movement, and listen to your body.
Save this for your next workout day. Comment "STRONG" if Day 4 is done β
Day 3 of Beginner Strong πͺπ½
Muscle loss isn't just an "age thing" β it's a "movement thing." And that's exactly why we're here.
Today's 5 moves work your hips, core, and back β the areas that quietly get weaker with a sedentary lifestyle, showing up as low energy and daily aches.
Modify where you need to, push where you can. That's what strength training after 40 looks like.
Save this for your next workout day, and tag a friend who needs to start her strength journey too πͺπ½
Comment "STRONG" if Day 3 is done β
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π¨πΏ Traveling β ditching your protein goals
Lunch in Prague today: high-protein kefir + paneer sandwich
π 600 calories | 46g protein
Yes, you CAN hit your protein goals as a vegetarian on the road β you just need to know what to look for.
Follow along this trip β I'll be sharing more of what I eat (and how I stay on track with protein) while traveling π§³
Drop a πββοΈ if you struggle to eat enough protein when you travel!
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Day 2 of Beginner Strong πͺπ½
Today we're covering the 5 fundamental movement patterns that every strength routine is built on β squat, lunge, hinge, push, and pull.
Try these 5 exercises:
πΈ Squats β 10-12 reps
πΈ Lunges β 10-12 reps (each leg)
πΈ Bent-over Rows β 10-12 reps
πΈ Curl & Press β 10-12 reps
πΈ Plank Hold β 20-30 sec
One full-body workout, five moves. No equipment needed, or use light dumbbells if you have them β go at your own pace.
Remember β form first, speed later. If you're just starting out, save this reel and follow along as you practice π
Comment "STRONG" if you're doing Day 2 with me today π
Starting something new for all my 40+ ladies πͺπ½
Agar aapko lagta hai strength training sirf "young people ka kaam hai" β think again.
Whether it's joint aches, low energy, or just not knowing where to start β this new series is your beginner-friendly entry into strength training.
3 workouts a week. Full body. No fancy equipment, no confusion β just simple, effective strength work built for women in their 40s and 50s.
Aap kabhi bhi shuru kar sakti hain. Let's build strength together, one workout at a time π₯
Follow along β Week 1 starts now π
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