One of the biggest mistakes I made with my fitness in my 30s and 40s was believing that my gym's classes with weights would take care of my muscles. Boy was I wrong!When menopause hit, I lost ALL my muscle tone and started just looking 'blobby' - and it seemed to happen overnight!If only I'd realized that not all workouts with weights are created equal. In this episode of the podcast, I explain the three fundamental differences between what I've termed 'cardio with weights' and the kind of strength training that will not only maintain your lean muscle mass but allow you to increase it.Those differences are: 1️⃣  How challenging the weights are2️⃣  Ability to apply progressive overload3️⃣  Ability to recover between setsEnjoy the episode!x LynnLearn more about Strong for Summer group program >> Support the showHow I can help you on your fitness journey: Join my Strong for Summer 6-week group program. We kick off April 16th so hurry! >> Learn about my Learn to Lift Strength Training Kick-Starter Programs (home or gym options) >> Info on 1:1 coaching with me >> Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>>Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>