#74: Rep Ranges: How to work with them & the best rep range for you

40+ Fitness for Women: Strength Training, Fat Loss Tips & Healthy Aging for Women over 40 in perimenopause & menopause

Did you know that a prevailing myth in fitness is that to get 'toned', you should work with low weights and high reps? That's just not true.

So how many reps should you be doing?

Well, it depends...

In episode #74 of 40+ Fitness for Women, I discuss:

✔️ The pros and cons of working in low vs. high rep ranges,

✔️ The recommended rep ranges for women in perimenopause and post-menopause

✔️ My recommendation for women over 40 who are just getting started
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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Rep Ranges (00:00:25)

3. Muscle Building and Strength Maintenance (00:01:10)

4. Scientific Insights on Rep Ranges (00:01:47)

5. Individual Variations in Training (00:03:06)

6. Factors Affecting Training Results (00:03:48)

7. High Rep Ranges Explained (00:04:31)

8. Low Rep Ranges Explained (00:09:09)

9. Choosing the Right Rep Range for You (00:11:05)

10. Practical Tips for Beginners (00:13:38)

11. Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts (00:17:35)

12. Final (00:19:03)