January always brings that familiar message: “New Year, New You!”
But here’s the truth… you don’t need a completely new version of yourself.
What most of us really want is to feel stronger, healthier, more confident, and more capable in our day-to-day lives. We want fewer aches, better energy, and the reassurance that we’re taking care of ourselves now, so we can keep doing the things we love for years to come.
Strength Training After 40: The Key to Staying Strong and Injury-Free
As women, many of us grew up believing that staying fit meant spending hours on the treadmill or in a spin class, sweating it out in the name of “burning calories.” But here’s the truth: after 40, one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, body, and confidence doesn’t involve endless cardio, it’s strength training.
During the menopause your cortisol levels increase. If your weren’t stressed enough already, the hormone responsible for your stress levels increases, in this vicious cycle.
Cortisol does have an important role to play in your body but it’s important to make sure it doesn’t take over.