#85: How Often Should You Strength Train? (and what's the benefit of lifting more often)

40+ Fitness for Women: Strength training in perimenopause & menopause

Are you wondering how often you really need to train to build muscle and stay fit?
In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I break down the pros and cons of training two, three, or four days per week—so you can decide what fits best with your lifestyle and goals.

In this episode, I cover:

• The benefits of training at different frequencies
• How to effectively schedule each option into your week
• What extra results you can expect from training more frequently
• Why two days a week is more than enough to see progress

Whether you’re just getting started or are looking to fine-tune your routine, this episode will help you figure out how to balance your workouts with your busy life and still get results.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Not lifting yet? Check out my Learn to Lift Courses for structured programs designed for midlife women.
• Need help building your training routine? Explore my Monthly Membership for done-for-you programming.

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Starting Your Training (00:00:39)

3. Training Frequency: How Often Should You Train? (00:01:23)

4. Guidelines for Beginners: Two Days a Week (00:02:32)

5. Advanced Training: Three Days a Week (00:06:59)

6. Maximizing Gains: Four Days a Week (00:09:57)

7. Flexible Training Schedules (00:11:55)

8. Conclusion and Final Tips (00:13:52)