jamielynnhudson1 wrote: »

New to weigh lifting. New to this site. I'm 40 years old

Me too, could do with some tips, I never seem to know what to do when at the gym, and feel abit stupid.

43 and lifting for a couple of years ....

46

I will be 40 in September and I have already started to notice a decline. I am finally getting back on the wagon to get healthy again. Weight lifting always made a huge difference for me and I am finally getting back to it.

Edit: lol I just realized I already posted to this feed. I need to log onto here more often.

I'm going to be 47 next month and I feel great! I am definitely in the best shape of my life. I wish I had started sooner.

I exercise 7 days a week with 5 days of cardio. I haven't noticed my recovery taking longer in general but I'm starting to feel it in my knees.

Letitiamcd wrote: »

I'm going to be 47 next month and I feel great! I am definitely in the best shape of my life. I wish I had started sooner.

I exercise 7 days a week with 5 days of lifting and cardio on the other two days - sometimes the other days too. I haven't noticed my recovery taking longer in general but I'm starting to feel it in my knees.

54-menopause hit and I BECAME MY MOTHER!! hahaha I have completely changed my view on exercise and now focus on weight training 2-3 times per week and dont fixate on cardio as much -2 times a week now max. I also do yoga 2 times a week (would like to do it each day but have been lazy) the flexability is now so important to me. I have lost 4 lbs and can see the "tone" starting to happen. I think lifting for those of us over 40 (50) is soooo important!!! If any of you have advise please pass it on to me!

I have taken a break from strength training this month. My gym was closed and I went out of town. I'm keeping up with my cardio videos, walking, swimming, and a tiny bit of strength with body weight and dumbbells. I am a little worried how long it will take to get my strength back to where it was. Weight room should be available again by end of August.

dulcitonia wrote: »

How many days week do you 40 somethings strength train?

I lift 4 days a week day and sometimes I add day 5 with something extra.

45 next month Not exactly where I'd like to be...but working on it 1 step at a time.

41 here. Starting 2019 focusing on strength training. After a 40+ weight loss l'm almost at my goal weight but want to tone up. Feel free at add me.

I'm 48..
At 47 I had a bad injury, went to PT... That started me back on weights, but also running. (Nothing mad, mind you. I started at 30 seconds of run for every 5min of walk... so, no, there are no marathons here. I did my first ever 5K around Halloween).
I was already walking over 30 miles a week, so the 40minutes of walk run, 3 times a week, was an add-on.
But, "running" (load bearing on legs and back), combined with weights twice a week, and yoga after every run... Has really changed my body!
Well that, combined with being honest about what I eat on MFP.
The most interesting thing (to me), is the process is much easier/more comfortable/enjoyable than I anticipated.
For me, it's all about making it a habit.

There have been times I got home, and was thinking.. "no run today. Too tired. Just relax, have a glass of wine or a cuppa tea"... and by the time I was done wrestling with myself in my mind, I found I was outside in my running togs, wondering "HOW THE HECK did I get here?"...
So for me, it really is just a matter of making it a habit.
A great habit, that keeps me sane (ish). But a habit!

I am 44, turning 45 in April, and I have only recently gotten very interested in weight training. I like to run too, so making time for both gets challenging. I just bought some heavier dumbbells and would love to add a barbell to my home gym soon.