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I know that a lot of women have spent years with cardio as their top priority workout, and strength training is just an afterthought or an accessory. But if you were to flip those priorities around, everything that you’re hoping to achieve for your body would finally happen.
But what should you be looking for in a good strength training program? Where should you start?
In this podcast episode, we’re going to talk about the best workout style, equipment, and structure - this is exactly what you need to know to get started.
I got a question from Sherri for one of my short, Friday Ask Megan episodes, I thought it was so great and applicable to so many women that I wanted to make it a main episode. Let’s listen to her question:
“Hi, this is Sherry. I'm wondering where to start on a strength training program. I am 53 years old and I'm in fairly good shape, but not sure where to find a strength training program that I can find and take on the road with me that's short and convenient.”
I love that as a 53 year old, Sherri wants to start strength training. It is hands-down that absolute BEST thing she can do for her health that has lasting impacts on how active and vibrant she’ll be well into her 80’s and 90’s.
Studies have shown that strength training has so many far reaching impacts on your health that it really should be the pillar of your workout program - the highest priority, the style of training that takes precedence over everything else.
A lot of women have spent years with cardio as their priority, and strength training is an afterthought
But, where to start? What should you be looking for in a good strength training program? I’ve got you covered.
I’m going to teach you the 3 things that you should be thinking about with a good strength training program:
These are all the things I factor in when putting together the highest quality workout plan for someone like Sherri.
Bodyweight-only: 2-4 sets through, 10 reps each
One Dumbbell Routine: 2-4 sets through, 6 reps per side
To recap: When you’re getting started with strength training, look for a routine that:
If you follow a routine like this, and stick with it consistently, your strength and health will skyrocket.
But if you follow a random strength training routine, one that maybe takes a really long time or is haphazard in its progression, you’re not going to be very happy with the results.
My Jumpstart series of programs follows this type of strategy - everything I just explained. And what I love to hear most from the ladies in the courses is that this is the first time they’ve ever followed a workout plan that was so strategic, so carefully put together and thought through. And because of that, they’re finally able to stay consistent and actually see results that feel so great.
So, to bring it back to Sherri’s question - “I’m wondering where to start strength training as a 53 year old woman, something quick, effective, and do anywhere” - I would start with my Jumpstart 30 program.
If you’re a bit past where Sherri is and already working out regularly, you just need to get into a good weight training program, I would do my Getstrong 30 program, which is the 3rd program in the series.
But the BIG TAKEAWAY I have for you is whether you’re 45 or 65, make strength training the highest priority workout each week. You won’t regret it.
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