02/13/2026
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If you’re a woman in your 40s–60s still relying on long cardio to see results… this is your sign to rethink your strategy.
As estrogen declines, our bodies need a different stimulus (Dr. Stacy Sims has been saying this for years). Here are the 3 types of movement that actually move the needle:
🔹 NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) All the movement outside your workouts — walking, stairs, daily activity. Research shows NEAT can account for up to 2,000 cal/day of difference between people. This is your foundation.
🔹 Strength Training The “big rock” of women’s fitness. As estrogen drops, we lose muscle and bone fast. Heavy compound lifts 3x/week (squats, deadlifts, rows, presses) for 30 min is all you need.
🔹 Short, High-Intensity Intervals NOT hour-long HIIT classes. 1–2x/week, 30-second all-out efforts with full recovery. Improves glucose regulation, reduces inflammation, and increases BDNF — a brain chemical that protects memory and mood. Brief and intense > long and moderate.
The women who see the biggest shifts? They’re not exercising more. They’re exercising smarter.
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