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Curated Fit Journal · 1 September 2026 · 2 min read
Should exercise change after 40?
The Guardian investigates whether women over 40 should train differently to men, and which of that advice is supported by evidence.
The Guardian investigates the popular claim that women over 40 should lift heavy, sprint and reduce moderate cardio. It presents both the case for female-specific training and the criticism that some prescriptions run ahead of the available evidence.
Do women need to exercise differently from men, and ease up on cardio after 40?
Good advice should make exercise more useful, not create another rigid set of rules. Which recommendations are supported, and which depend on the individual?
Sources
- The case for and against sex-specific training advice for women over 40 - The Guardian, May 2026
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