Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 17:19     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Denise Austin videos on Utube.

For something to start.

Then if you are doing well in a few months move to one of the above suggestions.

Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 17:18     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Anonymous wrote:I’m in desperate need of a strength training plan. I can’t afford a trainer. Does anyone have recommendations for videos/app/website that gives an organized weekly or monthly plan? I know there are lots with video libraries but those leave me overwhelmed with what to do everyday. Help!


You don't need a "plan" or any gimmicks. Just learn to do the exercises with proper form. Start with machines first as you learn.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 14:17     Subject: Re:easy midlife strength training plan?
If you want a simple, basic plan take a look at the Strong Women Stay Young program. It was originally a book. I don’t know if they have videos.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 13:27     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
I find pushups, situps, and planks do a lot. You could try spending 3 minutes a day doing each of those as a start.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 13:04     Subject: Re:easy midlife strength training plan?
Try fitness blender. They have series for beginners and some of them are free.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 11:52     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Also, check out this page: https://www.reddit.com/r/xxfitness/wiki/lifting_programs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 11:50     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
OP, what are you finding hard/intense about the ones mentioned above?

You don't know how to do the movements? Too much volume?
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 11:23     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Anything less intense?
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 10:04     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What if I tried the CG beginner program and found it really hard 😭


It isn’t easy. If it were, it wouldn’t be a workout! I found all but the core work to be easily adaptable. That was all just well beyond me when I started.


Another recommendation for Caroline Girvan. If it is hard, lower weights and do less reps. Try to concentrate on form. You will improve!
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 08:42     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
https://www.syattfitness.com/

I love going to the gym with a clear lifting plan and have used this program and ap for years. There are 3 or 4 day a week options. new programs come out every month. Videos for every exercise with clear cues and instructions. Highly recommend.

Anonymous
Post 04/22/2025 08:19     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Anonymous wrote:What if I tried the CG beginner program and found it really hard 😭


It isn’t easy. If it were, it wouldn’t be a workout! I found all but the core work to be easily adaptable. That was all just well beyond me when I started.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 22:29     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
What if I tried the CG beginner program and found it really hard 😭
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:47     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Anonymous wrote:Caroline Girvan is awesome. Lots of free content on YouTube and an app if you're inclined.


Yup. Start with Epic Beginner, 24 Days of Xmas, or Iron on YouTube.

Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:43     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
Caroline Girvan is awesome. Lots of free content on YouTube and an app if you're inclined.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2025 21:40     Subject: easy midlife strength training plan?
I’m in desperate need of a strength training plan. I can’t afford a trainer. Does anyone have recommendations for videos/app/website that gives an organized weekly or monthly plan? I know there are lots with video libraries but those leave me overwhelmed with what to do everyday. Help!