BIG Fitness Mistake Women Over 50 Make (It's Crucial to Lean Muscle) Rest is required! Between exercise sessions AND between use of the same muscle groups. Science says for both beginners and intermediate strength training 1-3 minutes is ideal. (Sometimes advanced lifters need a little more). 5 Exercises to get more out of each workout and stop wasting time at the gym! (or home workouts too)
Rest between sets brings cortisol back down. If it stays elevated it can prevent the reduction of fat you may want from your exercise.
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Debra Atkinson – a 39-year fitness veteran and international fitness presenter, Master trainer to personal trainers, and a former (15-year) University Senior Lecturer in Kinesiology – created this channel to share weekly videos for women to help with hormonal changes in menopause, pro aging nutrition, and strength training for women over 50.
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Do you have videos for beginners over 50? I get out of breath really quickly. I have to do a little at a time, until I can build up momentum. Thank you kindly in advance.
These are very beginner-friendly… and all exercise is based on YOU.., your exertion level. So if it’s too much you back off on speed or resistance so you can gradually change it.
@Flipping50 Thank you kindly.
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Thank you, good advice, I will give this a try!
Any modifications for hip replacements? Thank you. Do you have beginning videos on how much weight to lift as returning to lifting weights after a couple years?
thank you so much. Just finding you!!
Nothing here needs a modification. You would likely have done these post rehab? Or you have a list of currently advised exercises from a post rehab Physical Therapist. Be sure youve asked
🤗 thanks!
Great! Thank you!
Hi Debra, love your videos! The balance exercises work the legs. If I’m already doing a workout for legs that day, can I still do those exercises for the resting period? Thought you said to rest the muscle groups that are being worked on.
This is not overload however. This is just functional work to do between sets. If you’re experiencing too much work with this? I’d be surprised
Hi, I know that you advise 3 sets for weight training. However I read that 2 sets are enough. What do you think? My 2nd question: Is it really possible for women at 60 to develop muscle without hormone replacement therapy?
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Is it ok to do this with bare feet ?
I am starting to follow you since I am turning 53 in a month. This resting tip in between resistance exercises is a real help. Can’t wait to try f these balance exercises. Will keep on watching your videos. Thanks for this 😊
Thank you for sharing your knowledge . I absolutely love how you explain everything you do . Here is to being our best self. ❤️