at-home weightlifting program for women over 50 (or 40)

[Anonymous]

My 9infrequently attended by me] gym closed, so I am now for a good at-home program. I currently have dumbbell sets between 3 - 20 lbs.

I need to go semi-slow at times to accommodate old injuries. I used to lift regularly with a trainer, so I know how to modify lifting but many online programs go too darn fast for me.

I tried Caroly Girvan and while I like her, I felt dispirited by all of the core work. I just simply could not do *any* of it, even at the beginning of the plans I tried out. I think I need something much more rudimentary for core work or something that offers suggestions for modifications.

I recall seeing a program or two for women in my demographic on Instagram, but can't find the programs anymore. I'd prefer a written guide as well as video sessions to follow along with. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous]

I like Kaleigh Cohen

[Anonymous]

I use peloton and write down the workouts so I can go at my own speed and alter so I’m not pressured to keep up and end up with injuries. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use peloton and write down the workouts so I can go at my own speed and alter so I’m not pressured to keep up and end up with injuries. Good luck!

Thanks! Any particular instructors you like?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I like Kaleigh Cohen

Thanks! I will look her up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I use peloton and write down the workouts so I can go at my own speed and alter so I’m not pressured to keep up and end up with injuries. Good luck!

Thanks! Any particular instructors you like?

DP but I really like Rebecca Kennedy and Denis Morton

[Anonymous]

DP as well, I've been using the Peloton app for a few months and like it. Still learning the instructors but I love Matty M - such a positive spirit! Tunde's classes are a great challenge. In general, many of the instructors offer modifications.

[Anonymous]

You can still have a trainer write up a program for you. Many strength gyms for athletes will take this assignment of you ask them about it.

[Anonymous]

pssst - you don’t need a program “for women.”

[Anonymous]

On Peloton, I like Ben Alldis’s strength classes. Simple, straightforward, not aggressive, but good workouts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DP as well, I've been using the Peloton app for a few months and like it. Still learning the instructors but I love Matty M - such a positive spirit! Tunde's classes are a great challenge. In general, many of the instructors offer modifications.

I love Tunde! She kicks my butt

[Anonymous]

op here - thanks for the recommendations! I’ve never looked at Peloton…the commercials and ads were always a turnoff. But I think I’ll give it a try. Has to be a a good reason the world loves it

[Anonymous]

Exercise bike and resistance bands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:pssst - you don’t need a program “for women.”

You do. Women have greater joint flexibility and modification from a man’s program can help reduce injuries. Women also have stronger legs so knowing how to use them is important.
After birth? A program to rehab the back muscles and core will help a lot.
A split program focusing on left and right is also more practical for women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:pssst - you don’t need a program “for women.”

You do. Women have greater joint flexibility and modification from a man’s program can help reduce injuries. Women also have stronger legs so knowing how to use them is important.
After birth? A program to rehab the back muscles and core will help a lot.
A split program focusing on left and right is also more practical for women.

omg no you do not. Use Starting Strength.

-woman lifter x 25 years.