The Boneyard

As women age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly important. One of the most effective ways to ensure a strong, healthy body well into later years is through resistance training. For women over 40, this form of exercise offers a multitude of benefits that go beyond aesthetics, addressing key aspects of health such as bone density, muscle mass, metabolic rate, and overall well-being. 1. Combatting Age-Related Muscle Loss One of the most significant challenges wome

Throughout my life, I’ve always been active. Whether it was playing hockey, running, backpacking, or raising my kids, staying physically engaged was a natural part of who I was. But after I turned 50, things began to change. I started gaining weight, and during an annual physical, I faced a harsh reality: I was at the heaviest I had ever been, and my bloodwork reflected a health trajectory heading in the wrong direction. Seeing this downward spiral, I knew I needed to take ac