ladies 35 and older who lift
PoesiaSagrada
Posts: 26 Member
Hola!!! I'm a nearly 43-yr old woman who discovered weight lifting only a couple years ago. I started to ensure the maintenance of my bone density and discovered that I love it. Looking to share tips, work outs, successes, lessons learned, etcetera with other mature women. Feel free to add me as a friend. 😁
I'm brand spanking new to MFP. I'll probably start posting my work outs soon (schedule permitting).
I'm brand spanking new to MFP. I'll probably start posting my work outs soon (schedule permitting).
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I'm 42 and lift. Add me if you like.3
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42 and have been lifting on and off since I was 17.
My goal is to stop letting excuses (life) get in the way, so that it can STICK. It’s my absolute favorite form of fitness. I’ve been on MFP since 2011, only starting to use it socially now, so feel free to add me!3 -
40 and lift feel free to add.2
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44yr old lifter for the same reasons as you, to preserve bone density and muscle mass.3
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44 yr old lifter. It’s totally changed my shape & I love it! Feel free to add me though I don’t always check messages too often 🙈3
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I'm 39 and have been lifing for 2.5 weeks now : ) Feel free to add me. I'm working on losing 8 stone but I'd lift for fun anyway, I love it.4
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38 and lift. Please feel free to add me
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46 and want to get back into lifting - please feel free to add 2
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37 year old lifter!2
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I'm 47 and have been lifting for almost 3 years now (actually cant believe it's been that long).
I go through phases in my training where I concentrate on the lifting and others where I concentrate on running. Atm I've done my biggest races this year and although race season is definitely still in full swing until November as I'm doing nothing over a half I'm working harder at my lifting and trying to up my max lifts as a complement to my running and other stuff2 -
44 and started weight lifting a couple years ago. Love it. You can add me2
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If you're interested in a experienced 40+ male lifter there a few of us as well.
Regardless enjoy your lifting and good luck.4 -
I am 43, and lift. I do throw in some cardio now and again, but mostly lifting.2
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I'm 47 and have been lifting for almost 3 years now (actually cant believe it's been that long).
I go through phases in my training where I concentrate on the lifting and others where I concentrate on running. Atm I've done my biggest races this year and although race season is definitely still in full swing until November as I'm doing nothing over a half I'm working harder at my lifting and trying to up my max lifts as a complement to my running and other stuff
Bravo! I've never been great at running... color me impressed and inspired.1 -
Drat, I'm only 34
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I lift a little.
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I just started again last October after a 20 year break. I love it. I love how strong I am. I love how much better my swims and runs are now! 2
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I’m turning 38 shortly, been lifting for 3.5 years (since my youngest was 8 months old...and he’s turning 4 soon!) Happy to discover lifting—now my older boys make comments about how strong I am, or “no wonder, Mrs XYZ isn’t healthy and strong like you, Mom”/ “why aren’t you helping Mr so-and-so move that couch? You could do it”. Love having something to train to gain, instead of only exercising to lose.2
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CaffeinatedConfectionist wrote: »Drat, I'm only 34
Oh noooo!!! Be my friend anyway 😁😁😁
Just trying to find a majority range. Not trying to be exclusive. 💗💗💗2 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I lift a little.
Just a little... [says Miss Guns 😁]1 -
gradchica27 wrote: »I’m turning 38 shortly, been lifting for 3.5 years (since my youngest was 8 months old...and he’s turning 4 soon!) Happy to discover lifting—now my older boys make comments about how strong I am, or “no wonder, Mrs XYZ isn’t healthy and strong like you, Mom”/ “why aren’t you helping Mr so-and-so move that couch? You could do it”. Love having something to train to gain, instead of only exercising to lose.
That's awesome! Great photo too.1 -
girlwithcurls2 wrote: »I just started again last October after a 20 year break. I love it. I love how strong I am. I love how much better my swims and runs are now!
Oooh... swimming 💗💗💗1 -
53. I lift off and on. I'd like to be more consistent.1
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<--- I'm 51 and I lift.1
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43 next month and I lift becuase I want to be massive.1
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I’m 62 and I have lifted since I was 40. It makes all the difference in the world! I’ve had to change my weights because I now have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’m not quitting though! I don’t know how I would manage this disease without the years of taking care of myself. All I can say is don’t wait! You don’t know what life will throw at you so you better be ready!3
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Recent research has shown that lifting particularly powerlifting style is beneficial for RA as well as other chronic pain disease. I began powerlifting just over two years ago and I am drug free from RA and I'm currently ranked #2 in the USA. Lifting under intelligently written templates which includes auto regulation is the way to go.skippygolunks wrote: »I’m 62 and I have lifted since I was 40. It makes all the difference in the world! I’ve had to change my weights because I now have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’m not quitting though! I don’t know how I would manage this disease without the years of taking care of myself. All I can say is don’t wait! You don’t know what life will throw at you so you better be ready!6 -
49 and lifting 1
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48 here and happily lifting nowadays.2
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