How lifting heavy helps postmenopausal women get stronger and healthier
Optimizing resistance training for body recomposition in postmenopausal women
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Higher load resistance training was identified as a critical factor for body recomposition, even though results occurred across different group assignments.
It’s often assumed that total program design (volume, frequency, etc.) is key, but this abstract suggests load may be the dominant variable—contrary to common programming advice.
Practical Takeaways
Incorporate heavier resistance training (progressively increasing weight) into workouts to improve body composition and strength.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Higher load resistance training was identified as a critical factor for body recomposition, even though results occurred across different group assignments.
It’s often assumed that total program design (volume, frequency, etc.) is key, but this abstract suggests load may be the dominant variable—contrary to common programming advice.
Practical Takeaways
Incorporate heavier resistance training (progressively increasing weight) into workouts to improve body composition and strength.
Publication
Journal
Sport Sciences for Health
Year
2024
Authors
Jonathã Luiz Justino da Silva, F. Orsatti, Luanna Rodrigues Margato, R. M. Silva, W. G. de Sousa, Cláudio de Oliveira Assumpção, M. V. C. Souza
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Even super-fit athletes can gain muscle and lose fat at the same time—if they do the right things with their diet and training.
Lifting heavier weights can help postmenopausal women lose belly fat, gain muscle, and get stronger.
Lifting weights might help older women lose dangerous belly fat and feel healthier overall.
Working out with weights can help older women build muscle and get stronger, no matter how exactly they do the workouts or which group they're in.