Strength trainers for middle-aged women love this dumbbell workout for strong and toned arms

Strength trainers for middle-aged women love this dumbbell workout for strong and toned arms

Building strong, toned arms isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s one of the best things you can do for long-term health and everyday functional strength. If you’re not sure how to get started, this five-movement workout with a pair of dumbbells is just one that midlife strength training coach Edwina Jenner recommends. “This is my go-to session … Read more

Experts reveal how much exercise middle-aged women need to exercise each week to halve their risk of premature death

A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not.

By CIARAN FOREMAN, Reporter Published: 06:35 EDT, 27 March 2026 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 27 March 2026 A study found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly had a significantly lower risk of early death than those who did not. Researchers in Australia found that women who consistently exercised for the recommended weekly amount of 150 … Read more

‘Evidence’: Exercise cuts middle-aged women’s risk of death in half

Group of happy women laughing after yoga class.

We all know that exercise is good for us. Moving our bodies improves our mental and physical health, with even a small increase in physical activity leading to significant benefits. New Australian research, published today in PLOS Medicine, highlights the importance of staying physically active for women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Researchers … Read more