12/16/2025
Building strength isn’t about aesthetics. And it’s definitely not about pushing through pain.
For women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, strength training is one of the most effective, research-backed tools we have for improving long-term health and reducing persistent pain, including back pain. Studies consistently show that progressive resistance training can improve pain, function, and quality of life more effectively than relying on medication alone.
Why?
Because strength creates resilient tissue.
When muscles get stronger, they better support your joints, improve how forces are absorbed, and increase your overall capacity. That means everyday activities, workouts, and even stress feel more manageable instead of overwhelming your body.
But here’s the key part most people miss:
Strength doesn’t come from random workouts.
Research shows that building muscle requires a structured approach. Challenging muscles with enough resistance, typically weights that feel difficult within a moderate rep range, and doing that consistently over time. Not maxing out. Not rushing. And definitely not ignoring pain signals.
And strength isn’t built in the gym alone.
Adequate sleep, gradual progression, and proper nutrition, especially enough protein, all play a major role in how your body adapts and recovers.
This is why guidance matters.
At 901PT, strength training is about building strength safely, with a plan tailored to your body, your history, and your goals. So instead of feeling stuck or afraid to start, you can finally make progress that lasts.
