
Why diets don’t work for midlife women (and what to do instead)
That diet you went on in your 30s—the one where you dropped 15 pounds in 6 weeks? The one you keep trying to recreate now?
It’s not working anymore. And it’s not your fault.

That diet you went on in your 30s—the one where you dropped 15 pounds in 6 weeks? The one you keep trying to recreate now?
It’s not working anymore. And it’s not your fault.

Your cardiovascular system—heart, lungs, and circulatory system—is literally what keeps you alive. Every cell in your body depends on this system to deliver oxygen and nutrients and remove waste products. Cardiovascular exercise makes this system more efficient and resilient.
Welcome to week three of our October series on building an effective midlife exercise program. We’ve covered why exercise matters and how to build strength. This week, we’re exploring the component most people overlook: mobility