Have you ever been told that cardio is the golden ticket to a long, healthy life—but no one ever mentioned lifting weights?
I get it. For years, the message was: Run, walk, bike, sweat it out. And while movement of any kind is beautiful and essential, there’s a missing piece of the longevity puzzle that more women need to hear loud and clear: strength training.
More specifically—strength training and longevity are deeply connected, and if you’re not yet picking up a pair of dumbbells (or even just using your bodyweight), now is the perfect time to start.
I created a video that breaks all of this down in a way that feels practical, hopeful, and science-backed—because I want you to feel strong and supported in this journey.
If you’re curious why lifting weights might be one of the best things you can do for your heart, brain, bones, and metabolism—especially as a woman—read on, then be sure to watch the video at the end of this post.
Why You Should Watch This Video on Strength Training and Longevity:
It’s not hype—strength training literally helps you live longer.
Research shows that people who strength train regularly have up to a 46% lower risk of early death. That’s not a small number. Even after factoring in cardio and nutrition, resistance training stands alone as a major factor in increased lifespan and improved quality of life. You don’t need to become a bodybuilder—just 2 to 3 days a week can make a massive difference.Muscle is metabolic gold—especially as we age.
After age 30, we naturally begin to lose muscle in a process called sarcopenia. But muscle isn’t just about looking toned. It’s deeply tied to your metabolism, energy, blood sugar regulation, and insulin sensitivity. In the video, I share how strength training improves glucose use, lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, and can even reverse some markers of metabolic syndrome.Your heart loves weights, too.
Strength training is often overshadowed by cardio when it comes to heart health—but lifting weights reduces blood pressure, improves blood vessel function, and helps reduce dangerous belly fat linked to heart attacks. Women are often underdiagnosed and undertreated for cardiovascular disease, and resistance training is a powerful tool we cannot afford to ignore.It’s a brain booster and mood stabilizer.
This part gets me so excited. Strength training isn’t just good for the body—it’s amazing for your mind. Studies show it increases brain volume, improves executive function, and reduces anxiety and depression symptoms. One study even found that older women who lifted weights twice a week for a year had thicker brain tissue linked to better cognitive resilience. I see this transformation all the time—in my clients, in my mom, and in myself.It’s a must for women—especially after 40.
Hormonal shifts in perimenopause and menopause lead to a drop in estrogen, which affects both bone density and muscle mass. Lifting weights helps offset the effects of estrogen loss, supports your pelvic floor, improves posture, balances hormones, and prevents conditions like osteoporosis and osteopenia. And no—it will not make you bulky.
This Isn’t Just About Weight Loss—It’s About Living Fully.
Too often, we reduce exercise to a number on a scale. But strength training is about function, energy, confidence, and freedom. The freedom to move, to lift, to live without pain or dependence.
Whether you’re just getting started or coming back after a break, you don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to begin. You can start with bodyweight, resistance bands, or a simple set of dumbbells. In my video, I also share how you can work with me directly—online or in person—to build a routine that works for your life.
The most important thing? Start.
Once a week. Twice a week. Whatever you can sustain. Consistency is the real magic.
Let Me Be Your Cheerleader.
If you’ve been intimidated by strength training or unsure how to begin, I made this video with you in mind. I walk you through the science, the benefits, and most importantly—the mindset shift that turns “I should” into “I get to.” You deserve to feel strong. You deserve to age with confidence, vitality, and independence.
This is not about perfection. It’s about investing in your health one rep, one session, one week at a time.
👉 Ready to feel strong for life? Watch the full video below.
Drop “program” in the comments if you want my 10-week Beginner’s Strength Training Program—super accessible, affordable, and designed to meet you right where you are.
I’m always here cheering you on.
