04/04/2026
Research drawing on 137 systemic reviews and over 30,000 participants, for women in midlife:
1: muscle loss occurs as a result of not loading your muscle to the appropriate level.
2: benefits achieved at moderate loads, 30-70% of 1RM.
3: variable prescription WORKS. You don’t need to max out!
4: resistance train at least 2 x week.
5: CHALLENGING loads build strength and bone.