Debby’s Fitness Journey

Tag: strength-training

  • Hiring a Trainer: An Investment in Your Health

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    Why lifting heavy without guidance can cost you more than money. Strength training—especially lifting heavy—is one of the most effective ways to protect bone density, preserve muscle, improve balance, and stay independent as we age. It’s powerful. And I’m a huge believer in it. But here’s what doesn’t get talked about enough: Lifting heavy without…

  • Why Lifting Heavy is Non-Negotiable as Women Age

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    Why Strength Training for Women Over 50 Matters More Than Ever For most of my life, I thought exercise was about staying thin, burning calories, and maybe earning my dinner. I walked. I played golf. I thought I was active. And then I got older. Here’s the truth no one really explained to me when…