Fitness experts recommend strength training for women over 40

Fitness professionals emphasize the importance of strength training for women over the age of 40 to maintain muscle mass and achieve toned lower bodies. Personal trainer Álvaro Puche notes that while walking is a beneficial habit, it is insufficient on its own to prevent muscle loss or achieve highly defined legs, as seen in figures like Marta Ortega. He recommends incorporating exercises such as lunges, squats, and deadlifts at least twice a week.

Trainer Jen Edwards suggests a multi-functional movement using a single dumbbell to target the entire body. This exercise combines a wide-stance squat with an overhead dumbbell movement and a standing knee drive with a torso twist. According to Edwards, this routine engages the upper and lower body, core, and provides a cardiovascular boost. She recommends performing two sets of 20 controlled repetitions, prioritizing proper technique over heavy weight to maintain balance and mobility.