Strength Training for Women 40+
MENTOR: Holly Rilinger
Ready to get stronger? As we age, building and maintaining muscle becomes increasingly vital for health, mobility, and independence. In this transformative class, you'll learn how to start strength training effectively at home with minimal equipment. Learn proper form, smart progression strategies, and a complete workout routine you can do anywhere.
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Meet Your Mentor
Holly Rilinger is a former professional basketball player turned elite fitness expert with degrees in kinesiology and exercise science. As a Nike Master Trainer, Weight Watchers advisor, and Red Bull athlete, she's helped thousands of women build strength and confidence. She's the founder of the Lifted Method and creator of the Menopause Bootcamp, specializing in helping women over 40 master strength training for optimal health and vitality.
About This Class
Master the fundamentals of strength training, including the proper form and understanding how much weight to use. By the end of this class, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to start building strength safely and effectively right from home.
Here’s what you’re going learn:
::: LESSON 1. Meet Your Mentor - Meet Holly and learn about her mission to help women discover their strength at any age.
::: LESSON 2. Why Strength Training is Crucial After 40 - Discover the science behind strength training and its vital role in healthy aging.
::: LESSON 3. How to Get Started at Home - Learn exactly what equipment you need and how to choose the right weights.
::: LESSON 4. Progressing in Your Workout - Master the concept of progressive overload and learn how to safely increase intensity.
::: LESSON 5. How to Not Get Hurt - Get essential safety tips and learn to work around pre-existing conditions.
::: LESSON 6. Rest and Recovery - Understand the critical role of recovery and how to optimize it.
::: LESSON 7. The Role of Protein - Learn how protein supports your strength training goals.
::: LESSON 8. Making It Happen - Master proven strategies for staying consistent with your training.
::: LESSON 9. Mobility and Activation - Learn essential warm-up moves to prepare your body for training.
::: LESSON 10. Understanding Form - Master proper form for fundamental strength exercises.
::: LESSON 11. Your Full Body Workout - Get a complete workout routine you can do at home.
::: LESSON 12. Recap - Review key principles to ensure you're ready to train independently.
::: LESSON 13. Action Steps - Get your clear action plan for implementing strength training starting today.
Plus, Checklists Galore
Short on time & like to get things done? Your Class Guide helps you remember what you learned and know exactly what to do next.
- RECAP LIST: Forgot something important you know you learned? Here's your at-a-glance review sheet covering the key points from this class.
- RESOURCE LIST: Ready for more? Here's a list of Holly's recommended books, programs and podcasts to deepen your strength training journey.
- TODO LIST: Your short and to-the-point action steps for getting started with strength training.
- WORKOUT LIST: Track your progress with this printable workout sheet - record your sets, reps, and weights to ensure progressive overload.
- SHOPPING LIST: When you want to add to cart... An unbiased roundup of the essential equipment you may need. (PS... you'll never see any affiliate links in our shopping lists.)
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Get access to Holly's class PLUS an incredible collective of the top doctors, scientists, innovators, and educators whose joint mission is to empower women in midlife.
Bonus? You're Supporting Good Causes
20% of proceeds from MENTORS is being donated to important causes that support women's health, including the Women's Alzheimer's Movement and Let's Talk Menopause.