You already know strength training is good for your bones and muscles. You've probably heard about sarcopenia (muscle loss), about bone density, about balance and fall prevention. But here's something that doesn't make it into most fitness articles: Lifting weights is one of the most powerful things you can do for your brain. By far, the most common thing I hear from women is that fear of injury keeps them from starting strength training.

By far, the most common thing I hear from women is that fear of injury keeps them from starting strength training.

You already know you should be doing strength work. You've read the articles. You've bookmarked the advice. You might even have a set of hand weights somewhere gathering dust. So why hasn't it happened?

The Mindful Muscle Club is a 3-month live online cohort for midlife and peri/post menopausal women who don’t love fitness environments but know they need to do strength work.

Some yoga poses that worked at 35 don’t serve the same purpose at 55. Here are five common poses women over 50 may want to rethink — and what to do instead.

Menopause gets blamed for a lot of things. And rightly so! Common menopausal symptoms include sleep issues, GI issues, hot flashes and night sweats, mood changes, headaches, fatigue, acne, difficulty concentrating, hair loss, and so much more, including arthritis (even though studies on menopause and arthritis vary).