Starting at age 40, many women begin to notice physical and emotional changes related to aging, hormonal imbalance, loss of muscle mass, or a slowing metabolism. What many don't know is that weightlifting and strength training are key tools for slowing these effects.
Good pre- and post-exercise nutrition not only improves performance during physical activity, but also recovery, muscle strengthening, and long-term adaptations. In this article, we'll explore what, when, and why to choose certain foods based on your training. Before training: what and when to eat? Ideally, eat a full meal 2 to 3 hours before…