Exercise and fitness for women over 40

Strength training and fitness for women over 40, with practical guidance on workouts, cardio, VO2 max, heart rate and staying active.

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Resistance Training for Women Over 40: How to Start + 3 Home Workouts

Strength & Fitness

Sep 24, 2026 · 18 min read

Resistance Training for Women Over 40: How to Start + 3 Home Workouts

Start resistance training after 40 with a practical two-day plan, simple progression rules, and three printable home workouts using bodyweight and bands.

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VO2 Max by Age for Women: What’s a Good Score?

Strength & Fitness

Sep 17, 2026 · 16 min read

VO2 Max by Age for Women: What’s a Good Score?

See current VO₂ max reference values for women by age, understand treadmill, cycle, watch and field-test results, and use four practical printable tools to track aerobic...

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Resting Heart Rate for Women by Age: What's Normal at 40, 50, 60 and 70?

Strength & Fitness

Sep 09, 2026 · 16 min read

Resting Heart Rate for Women by Age: What's Normal at 40, 50, 60 and 70?

What should your resting heart rate be at 40, 50, 60 or 70? See the numbers that matter, what can change your baseline, and how menopause,...

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Strength Training for Longevity: How Much Do You Need?

Strength & Fitness

Aug 31, 2026 · 16 min read

Strength Training for Longevity: How Much Do You Need?

How much strength training do you actually need for healthy aging? A practical look at the 2026 evidence, why two full-body sessions a week is a...

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