Why Women Over 50 NEED to Lift Weights (And What No One Told You) | The Proof EP#407

Today I explore how women in their 40s, 50s and 60s can think about exercise in a way that supports long term health, not just fat loss. This clip looks at why so many women have been conditioned to train for a smaller body, and how that shapes expectations when results do not match the effort. We also get into why resistance training matters for maintaining muscle, function and independence, plus the real world obstacles that stop women getting started, from lack of exposure and time pressures to fear of injury and not knowing what to do. We finish by touching on the limitations of relying too heavily on DEXA and single numbers, and why performance and capability can be a better north star. Stream the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Aw_3KB5TuhY Or listen on your favourite podcasting platform: https://theproof.com/lauren-colenso-semple-and-alyssa-olenick/ Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit https://theproof.com/friends/. • The Proof with Simon Hill - https://theproof.com/podcast/ • Book: The Proof is in the Plants - https://theproof.com/book/ • Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-proof-with-simonhill/id1367773989 • Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7bAIJCVgnquxXZuQCdZyTi • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theproof/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/theproof • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theproofwithsimonhill • Plant-Based Ferments Guide - https://theproof.com/ferments/ • Two-week meal plan - https://theproof.com/mealplan/ • Plant Performance - https://theproof.com/plant-performance/ • Use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends.