Is it too late to start lifting weights after menopause?

On Ep. 373, Nikkiey calls BS on the idea that you can't build new muscle after menopause. She has seen women in their 60s and 70s gain measurable muscle once they start a properly structured program, because the biological capacity to build muscle doesn't disappear with age. On Ep. 324, guest Stacy adds that heavier lifting stresses the ligaments, tendons and muscle and builds bone to support them. If you're 62 and new to this, though, you don't walk in and do a heavy deadlift. You start where you are and build up gradually, the same way anyone would.

The proof is in real women. On Ep. 65, Nikkiey shares the story of WarriorBabe member Cheryl, who built a lot of muscle from age 57 to 60, post-menopause. She also notes that results can come slower during the menopause transition itself, which is why she pushes performance goals like getting stronger over the scale. On Ep. 118, she says choosing to start now can change your health trajectory for good, and that you could be strong at 80. If a doctor told you this is just aging, the show's position is that it's the plan, not your age, that decides what happens next. Talk with your doctor about any medical concerns before you begin.