04/22/2026
Here's something important to understand — your connective tissues, like tendons and ligaments, adapt much slower than your muscles.
That's why progressive training matters so much, especially after 40. Muscles might feel ready for more in a few weeks, but your joints need more time to catch up.
Steady increases over time protect your joints. Jumping in too hard too fast puts them at risk.
Starting slow isn't weakness. It's foundational to your future progress.