{"id":348949,"date":"2025-12-16T13:12:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/348949\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T13:12:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:12:07","slug":"fitness-coach-says-just-cardio-isnt-enough-shares-1-exercise-women-over-35-must-do-to-stay-strong-and-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/348949\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness coach says \u2018just cardio isn\u2019t enough\u2019; shares 1 exercise women over 35 must do to stay strong and healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we age, our bodies naturally start losing muscle mass and bone density, which can affect strength, metabolism, and overall health. Many women over 35 notice changes in energy levels, weight distribution, and endurance, making it essential to adopt exercises that not only tone but also strengthen the body.<\/p>\n

\" Fitness coach urges women over 35 to incorporate strength training. (Freepik) <\/p>\n

Tara LaFerrara, fitness coach<\/a> and personal trainer, shares in her September 22 Instagram post why women over 35 should start incorporating strength training into their routines and how it can transform both body and health. (Also read: Doctor with 25 years experience warns \u2018ghee-loaded meals, sugary chai\u2019 harm South Asians\u2019 health; shares 6 key insights <\/a>)<\/p>\n

Why does muscle loss matter after 35<\/p>\n

If you are a woman over 35 and not doing any sort of strength training, Tara warns you\u2019re in for a rude awakening. \u201cI\u2019m talking the moment that your body starts to slow down, get weaker, and feel like you hurt more,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not just ageing, it is muscle loss<\/a>, and it starts way earlier than you think. After the age of 35, we start losing muscle every single year. And that muscle is so important because it is your metabolism, your bone density, your energy, and just the ability to bounce back when life throws things at you,\u201d says Tara.<\/p>\n

Can cardio and pilates alone keep you strong<\/p>\n

She emphasises that cardio and Pilates<\/a> alone aren\u2019t enough. \u201cYou need to lift, squat, push, pull, and press. It\u2019s not about getting bulky and muscular, it\u2019s about getting strong enough to handle ageing on your own terms.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her advice is simple: \u201cSo if you\u2019re tired of feeling like your body is working against you, start working with it. Pick up some weights. Your future self will thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strength training after 35 isn\u2019t just about aesthetics; it\u2019s about maintaining health, mobility, and resilience. As Tara highlights, incorporating resistance exercises into your routine is one of the best ways to support your body through the natural changes that come with age.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.<\/p>\n

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