The Over-40 Lifting Formula I'd Follow If I Started Again Tomorrow

Feeling like the Tin Man when your feet hit the floor – and winded on a single flight of stairs – doesn't have to be "just your 40s." In this episode, we call BS on the idea that midlife means inevitable decline and lays out a clear, doable plan for rebuilding strength, muscle, and pep in your step over the next six months. No doom and gloom here – just evidence-informed training that respects your real life. You'll learn exactly how to structure your workouts for results: which compound lifts to prioritize, how to sprinkle in isolation work the smart way, and why adding power and plyometrics helps you feel quick and athletic again. We'll also touch on where cardio fits for women over 40 so you can train wisely without living in the gym. What you'll learn in this episode: The base of your lifting should be this Should you do cardio with your lifting? Why avoiding power work or impact over 40 backfires When to use isolation exercises Why 6 day a week bro splits aren't working for women 40+ Enjoyed this episode and want more? Ready to have the plan done for you – with full-body strength, smart power progressions, and cardio that actually fits your life? Grab a 7-day sample of Strong with Steph at stephgaudreau.com/workout – then join the program and let Steph lay it out so you can just open the app and lift.

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The Over-40 Lifting Formula I'd Follow If I Started Again Tomorrow is an episode from Listen To Your Body Podcast by Steph Gaudreau.

This episode is 33:08 long.

This episode was published on Sep 23, 2025.

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