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Stop wasting time on workouts that don’t work for your midlife body
Take this quick quiz to discover whether your routine is protecting your muscle, metabolism, and long-term health — or if it’s time to get more bang for your workout buck (and how to do it).
What does your weekly workout look like right now?
What does your weekly workout look like right now?
A
Mostly walking, Pilates, or yoga
B
Swimming or cycling
C
Cardio classes (aerobics, HIIT, spin, etc.)
D
Strength training with weights, machines, bands or bodyweight
E
A mix of the above
How often do you include resistance training (weights, bands, bodyweight strength exercises)?
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How often do you include resistance training (weights, bands, bodyweight strength exercises)?
A
Never
B
Once in a while
C
1–2 times per week
D
2–3 times per week
E
More than 3 times per week
When you strength train, how do you usually structure your sets and reps?
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When you strength train, how do you usually structure your sets and reps?
A
I don't strength train
B
Just a few light reps to “tone”
C
Lots of reps with very light weights
D
About 2–3 sets of 8–10 challenging reps
E
I vary it but aim for heavier loads when I can
Do you do exercises that train all the major muscle groups (legs, chest, back, arms, shoulders and core)?
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Do you do exercises that train all the major muscle groups (legs, chest, back, arms, shoulders and core)?
A
Not really, I stick to smaller or easier moves
B
Sometimes, but not consistently
C
Yes, I make sure to train them all most weeks
Do you include functional exercises (like squats, step-ups, or pushing/pulling) that mimic daily activities?
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Do you include functional exercises (like squats, step-ups, or pushing/pulling) that mimic daily activities?
A
No, I haven’t thought about that
B
Sometimes, but not regularly
C
Yes, I include functional training weekly
How much do you enjoy your current workouts?
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How much do you enjoy your current workouts?
A
Honestly, I dread them
B
I don’t love them, but I do them because I feel I should
C
I enjoy some of it, but not all
D
I usually look forward to my workouts
E
I love them and would miss them if I skipped
Who taught you your current workout routine?
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Who taught you your current workout routine?
A
I just figured it out myself
B
A group class instructor (e.g., Pilates, yoga, HIIT)
C
A personal trainer or coach
D
A physiotherapist/exercise physiologist
E
I follow a structured program
What do you do when an exercise starts to feel easy?
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What do you do when an exercise starts to feel easy?
A
I usually just keep doing the same thing.
B
I might add more reps but not more weight.
C
I sometimes increase the weight or resistance.
D
I regularly make my workouts more challenging by adding weight, resistance or reps.
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