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#120: What to Do When Your Strength Training Program Changes – and Why You Shouldn’t Just Jump In
Manage episode 485130666 series 3449217
When it’s time to swap out an exercise in your program — whether to freshen things up or work your muscles in a new way — it’s easy to assume you can go just as hard as before.
But here’s the truth: even if you’re strong, your body needs time to adapt to a new movement. Especially in midlife, when old injuries and cranky joints are more common. Diving in too fast can set you back.
In episode 120, I walk you through:
- Why sticking with the same exercises for 8–12 weeks is key to progress
- How to safely introduce a new or returning movement (even if you’re strong!)
- My personal example of switching from leg presses to Bulgarian split squats
- The smart way I program swaps so you can keep progressing
Enjoy the episode!
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- Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >>
- Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
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- Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
144 episodes
#120: What to Do When Your Strength Training Program Changes – and Why You Shouldn’t Just Jump In
Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women
Manage episode 485130666 series 3449217
When it’s time to swap out an exercise in your program — whether to freshen things up or work your muscles in a new way — it’s easy to assume you can go just as hard as before.
But here’s the truth: even if you’re strong, your body needs time to adapt to a new movement. Especially in midlife, when old injuries and cranky joints are more common. Diving in too fast can set you back.
In episode 120, I walk you through:
- Why sticking with the same exercises for 8–12 weeks is key to progress
- How to safely introduce a new or returning movement (even if you’re strong!)
- My personal example of switching from leg presses to Bulgarian split squats
- The smart way I program swaps so you can keep progressing
Enjoy the episode!
- 💫November Offer💫 15% OFF my membership! Join here >>
- Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >>
- Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
- Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
144 episodes
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