Why strength training matters for women over 40 As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass at a rate of about 1% per year after 40. "Muscle is the thing that's going to fire your metabolism, it's going to stoke your metabolism up," Melissa explains in her recent post. While we can't control depleting hormones, we can absolutely control how much muscle we maintain and build. Strength training isn't just about looking good—it also increases serotonin and endorphins that reduce anxiet...
