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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?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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