Fitness

If you’ve read any of our other pieces on muscle loss after 40 — why it happens, the early signs, how menopause factors in, or how much protein you actually need — you’ve seen the individual pieces. This guide puts them together. It’s the place to start if you’re new here, and the place to

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s and you’ve noticed that strength training feels harder to maintain, that your shape is changing even when your weight isn’t, or that you’re simply not as strong as you were a few years ago — menopause is very likely part of the explanation. Not in a

You don’t usually wake up one day and notice you’ve lost muscle. It’s quieter than that — a jar lid that suddenly takes real effort, a flight of stairs that leaves you a little more out of breath than it used to, a workout that used to feel routine now leaving you sore for three

Running is more than merely getting from point A to point B. It’s a great tool for improving your health, fitness, and overall well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a beginner looking to take that first step, the benefits of running are numerous and far-reaching. Let’s look at the top ten reasons why you