Why women should strength train at every stage of life

The Conversation reports that after age thirty, women face a steady decline: roughly ten percent of muscle mass slips away with each decade. That matters because muscle does far more than define appearance — it underpins bone strength, brain function, metabolism, and mental health. Hannah Campbell, a clinical exercise physiologist at the University of Leeds, explains that strength training tailored to each life stage — from early adulthood through pregnancy, menopause, and into older age — can rebuild muscle and preserve independence. And you don't need a gym: resistance bands, household items, or body weight all work. Two sessions a week is the target, though short 'movement snacks' of one to three exercises scattered through the day are equally effective.

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