TL;DR — Mistakes & Fixes at a Glance MistakeWhy it mattersQuick Fix Using weights that are too light No Type II fiber stimulus → stalled strength Pick a 6-10-rep load Rushing...
Workout Mistakes for Women Over 50: 3 You Need to Avoid
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Timonium Personal Training Blog
by Stephen Holt, Timonium Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach
How Often Should You Lift Weights? What Women Over 50 Need to Know
How Often Should You Lift Weights? In case you missed it last week, Prevention magazine published an article about strength training that I contributed to.[The article, This Is...
Joint Pain After Exercise? Here’s How to Tell If Your Workout Is to Blame
Too many reps, too fast, with no regard for form A steady diet of jumping and pounding (usually with poor landing mechanics) Weights too light to stimulate strength, but done...
Unlock Your Potential: Strength Training for Women Over 50
Strength Training for Women Over 50 by Stephen Holt, CSCS - ACE Personal Trainer of the Year I’ve specialized in training women over 50 for the majority of my 35+ years in the...
Staying Motivated in Strength Training for Women Over 50
Ever feel like lifting weights is a grind? It happens, especially when staying motivated in strength training for women over 50 can be challenging. But staying strong and...
The Surprising Benefits of Cold Plunges for Women Over 50
The Surprising Benefits of Cold Plunges for Women Over 50 The Surprising Benefits of Cold Plunges for Women Over 50 Would you willingly jump into freezing water? It might sound...
Why Weight Loss is Harder for Women after 50
It’s not your imagination—losing weight can be a lot harder for women, especially as we age. Hormones, metabolism, muscle loss, and a history of pregnancy can all play a part....
Menopausal Weight Gain
Here’s What’s Really Going On with Your Menopausal Weight Gain (and What You Can Do About It) Ever feel like you’re following all the “rules”—eating right, exercising—but the...
Why ‘Starting in January’ Keeps You Stuck
Here at 29 Again, I love celebrating the amazing journeys of our clients, and I'm honored to have celebrated special anniversaries with some truly inspiring women who, just like...