7 Top Exercises That Changed My Body
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If you’re still training like you did in your 30s and wondering why nothing’s working anymore—this is your wake-up call. Women are not small men, and we shouldn’t be working out like we are. In this episode, Chalene breaks down exactly how to train after 40 to actually change your shape, support your metabolism, and protect your bones—without wrecking your hormones. From walking to the strength training and mobility moves she swears by, this is your no-BS guide to workouts that finally make sense for your midlife body.
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► Why cardio isn't the answer after 40—and what to do instead
► The top 6 strength moves for fat loss, longevity, and mobility
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► Why mobility is the underrated secret to looking and feeling younger
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Again, I feel like you made this video specifically for me! It’s everything I put in my comments! You always blow it out of the park! Thanks!
Awww thank you!!
Always what I need to hear exactly when I need to hear it! Motivation is YOU!!! 💕💕
I love this little podcast. I love how you transitioned. And yes, walking 100% is a great low impact way to not only lose weight but when you’re breathing in that fresh air that oxygen, it helps your brain it helps with any type of dementia beginning dementia. I also love that you’re incorporating weights because as my great grandfather used to tell me when he was in his 80s, he was still using weights and he used to tell me when I was a little girl how important it was to always make sure you use weights.I’m not too sure about the jumping thing being an acupuncturist and a functional medicine doctor. I don’t jump because it’s hard on the knees and the Cartlidge especially if someone is bone on bone maybe using a trampoline for the rebound would be better but on the hard surface I wouldn’t start off with that. But that’s just me. And no shame to anyone that’s doing it or teaching it.
Hi Chalene! I discovered you quite recently and have found your videos to be so valuable. I am down 25 pounds in 10 weeks and feel better than I have in years. Thank you so much for talking so openly and passionately about women’s health and helping us to age powerfully ❤
Omg that’s amazing!!
@@chalenejohnsonthank you! I have enjoyed your content recently on making friends and would love to hear your thoughts on how to find your spark if that’s something you have ever experienced? I definitely have let my social life and my own interests fall by the wayside for years due to mum guilt to the point where I don’t really know who I am as a person or what I enjoy anymore. As my kids get older, I am worried about being a very lost empty nester!
How blessed are we to have Chalene Johnson as our personal trainer here? She didn’t charge us a dime. ❤
Awww love this
@@chalenejohnson💯we appreciate and adore you!!
Followed her for years, I love that she has evolved with needs & helping us even too❤
Agree 100%. Loved her all the while she was beating herself up and now that I’m 52, it’s refreshing to know it’s been wreaking havoc on us and there’s so much more to working out than just going to the gym beating up our bodies.
Totally, I live in México and im so huge fan
Thank you girl!!! You always have the greatest info! Turning 55 tomorrow and soooo thankful that I have incooperated yoga into my fitness routine for over 20 years. Healing countless unburies and building that resilience…. Keeping up with the cycling endurance of my 62 year old boyfriend is my next goal… we are NEVER too old to start! ❤❤❤❤
Never to old to start!! Love this!
Thank you beautiful! I was a body builder from my 20s into my 50s… Then my 27 year old son passed away tragically and I lost all of my drive. I’m now 64 and so thankful for this video… I walk daily but am ready to get strong again, for myself and my son. You’re an inspiration, Chalene! Luvu, Pamela
I am so sorry for your loss, using your son’s memory to get stronger is amazing and touching ❤🩹
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I lost my son that was 33 and just started back to the gym. Sending thoughts and prayers your way and hoping you will get strong again 🙏 💪
Zone 2 cardio does not work for women in their 40s and 50s. Which is unfortunate because zone two cardio is a lot more pleasant than HIIT training. But for women in perimenopause and menopause, we are supposed to do sprints and HIIT training to burn fat to rev up metabolism and to fix our hormones. Our bodies adjust too easily and cAN SUSTAIN ZONE 2 for a long time. ZONE 2 training is way easier for women than it is for men. I can do zone two training all day long. It’s the sprints and the HIIT training I have zero motivation for when I get home from work. But that’s apparently what works. DR STACY SIMS talks about this.
Agree with you
Having tore up my body as a competitive athlete, driving hard for decades after because I thought I had to, to walking away from working out due to a major car crash, then twins… I really have been struggling now at 50. I stopped going to a physical therapist and a chiropractor because none of them were helping me. I hit the interwebs and starting asking “what hurts and why”. I am now about 70% better less than a year later. I have a long way to go, but I am doint it! This search also led me to you. I am endlessly grateful to have your channel. As I transition through all these life phases, reprogram my idea of fitness and prioritize my health- you are vital to my success. Thank you. You’re a beautiful person inside and out, and I appreciate you. ❤
Wow… You are the definition of resilience. 🙌 Rebuilding from that kind of pain takes serious guts—and I’m so honored to be part of your journey. You’re doing the dang thing. 💪 Sending you so much love, girlfriend. ❤
At 73, I have done every exercise fad in the world. Now it is Pilates, normal walking, and strength training. Love your chats.
At 73 and still crushing it with Pilates, walking, and weights?! You’re goals. Thank you for being such a rockstar example. 💪
As a registered Bone Density Technologist, and certified personal trainer, this video is 💯on point. These are All the things I discuss with patients and clients. This vid is. GOLD ladies.
OH WOW!! Thank you so much!!
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Disagree, never round your back while exercising, that is basic fundamentals for anyone with Osteoporosis.
My dads 77 and still has a 6 pack!! He still works every day (has his own business) plus grows all his and mums own veggies, and does a ton of physical hard manual work. I swear he puts most modern day younger men to shame. He is a perfect example of keep using it and you’ll never lose it. Age is not a barrier to being strong, fit and lean with good muscle tone.
💪 That’s legendary!! Love that living proof that strong, fit, and thriving has no age limit. Total inspiration—go Dad!!
One of the things that I love the most about Chalene is that she remains open to continuous learning and holds sincerity and honesty as she tries new things and shares the results of the things, substantive or lackluster. She really cares about helping women. She is absolutely genuine in advocating for our health and well-being. ❤
Oh my goodness… What a sweet comment! Thank you
I was watching your video. Told hubby how you walk with an umbrella in the rain & in the winter. He said, want to go for a walk? I stopped the video. We grabbed our weighted vests and went for a walk outside. I still work about 50 hours a week. We’ve been using treadmill & stationary bike. I also use the “mountain climber” machine & infra-red sauna blanket. (& red light therapy hat, face & neck). I’m 66. Hubby 70. He had a stroke at 50 (fully recovered). Prostate cancer in 2018 (remission). He quit drinking 3 years ago (I stopped 8/24). His hip replaced 6/24. I want to lose 27#. He needs to lose weight too. I bought your PhaseItUp plan but haven’t used it yet. (bad, bad girl) . I don’t know how long I’ve been a subscriber. I own a lot of your BB DVDs. (I need to donate those)
Great advice Chalene! I’ve been weight training for 5 years +. At 62 I started wearing miniskirts and shorts. I ALWAYS get compliments on my legs, thanks to deadlifts, squats and lunges. Part of my wellness program is a few sessions a week in the sauna. I’d love for you to do a segment on the benefits of saunas. It helps with muscle recovery, suppleness, creating beautiful skin and even has cardiovascular advantages.
1. Zone 2 cardio
2. Stretching
3. Push ups
4. Rows
5. Squats
6. Bulgarian split squats
7. Deadlifts
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thanks Chick
Thank you!
This is so valuable ❤ I’m taking this to the gym tomorrow 🎉
Thnk u
So thankful for you gorgeous woman 😍 This is so important to learn about our body and use it on every day basis. Great ❤
I have wrecked knees. I can’t do a lot of this lower body work, unfortunately.
Appreciate all your info. I learn so much from you!
I’m a former 90’s fitness instructor, cardio,cardio, cardio and It’s so hard to let that go but your videos are definitely helping! I’m still working out at least 5 times a week, my workouts have changed because of you, you always seem to have the answers to my questions! Thank you!
Thank you! Loved the video. You’re giving me so much motivation to start back working out and focusing on myself again!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love you, your videos, and all your fitness tips! I started wearing a 20lb vest because of you ❤😊