WWHAT SARCOPENIA ACTUALLY MEANS FOR YOU

Sarcopenia isn't just a fitness issue. It is a metabolic and hormonal one. When we lose muscle, your insulin sensitivity declines too - meaning your body becomes less efficient at managing blood sugar. Your resting metabolic rate drops. Your risk of developing diabetes Type II increases. Inflammation increases. And your risk of falls, fractures, and metabolic disease rises significantly.

For women navigating perimenopause, this is compounded further. Declining oestrogen accelerates muscle loss, which is why the years between 40 and 55 are extremely critical. The decisions you make in your training right now will shape the next 30 years of your health.

And you might be thinking, but yoga, pilates and walking are good, aren't they? This is an interesting topic of discussion. Let's talk about that.

Yoga, pilates or cardio vs strength: which one actually preserves muscle?

Both have a role. But they are not equal when it comes to muscle preservation.

Cardio - walking, cycling, swimming - is brilliant for cardiovascular health, mental wellbeing, and recovery. But it does very little to stimulate muscle protein synthesis: the creation of new muscle. Cardio doesn't send signals to your body to build or maintain muscle tissue.

Yoga and Pilates - great for muscle control and balance - two aspects of our health we need to maintain. However once again, they do very little to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.

Strength training does. Lifting weights, resistance-based movement, progressive overload, they create the mechanical tension that tells your body: keep this muscle, we need it.

For women in their 35–60s, the evidence is clear: 2-3 sessions of resistance training per week is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your long-term health. And once you're confident lifting free weights and your technique is strong, I encourage you to lift heavy. Heavy lifting done safely is where the greatest benefit sits.

Learning how to get the most out of your body

This is exactly what 8 Weeks to Strong is built around.

It's not a generic fitness program. It's a structured, science-backed eight-week journey designed specifically for women 35+ who want to build real strength, protect their metabolism, and feel powerful in their body — without burning themselves out.

Check out our website for when the next cohort starts. Alternatively, book a free 30-minute call to discuss your current situation and how we can get you from here to strong.

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