Resistance Training vs Cardio for Women Over 40 | JJ Virgin & @DoctorFitandFabulous

For decades, women were told to “do more cardio” to stay lean—but it’s one of the biggest fitness myths keeping midlife women stuck. In this conversation with Dr. Jaime Seeman, we break down why resistance training beats endless cardio when it comes to building muscle, boosting metabolism, and aging powerfully.

From the pink dumbbell problem to the myth that lifting weights will make women “bulky,” JJ and Dr. Seeman expose how the fitness industry has sold women short and how to reclaim strength, power, and body composition at any age.

This is not about getting “big.” It’s about building the lean, toned, metabolically active muscle that helps women stay strong, energized, and confident for life.

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   @lindakayaz

   10:04 pm on September 25, 2025

   GIve me a break. I’m 63 and women have been lifting weights when I was 22. This is so bogus. Cardio is good and FUN! Doing both is good for you. Weight lifting, pilates, yoga, HITT – all good.

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   @christineatkinson3640

   11:42 am on September 26, 2025

   You’re my Role Model JJ. 😊

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