Is Walking Enough? Rethinking Movement After 40 When Your Body Has Been Through The Ringer
What to do when strength training feels impossible – and why “just move” might be your strongest strategy yet Pull up a chair… Let’s talk about something that no one really prepares you for in midlife: what happens when your body doesn’t let you exercise the way you used to – or the way Instagram says you “should.” You know strength training is important for menopause, weight management, and bone health. But what if you’ve been dealing with chronic pain, past injuries or joint issues that make squats, lunges, and heavy weights feel more like torture than training. Spoiler alert: You can still make progress. Is walking enough? YES. A thousand times, yes. Walking is one of the most underrated fat loss and wellness tools out there – especially for perimenopause and post-menopause. Why walking works: If traditional workouts are too much right now, walking more frequently is a powerful
