Top 5 Fitness Mistakes Women Over 40 Make in Vancouver

Troy Tyrell, wearing a black Tsquared Personal Training shirt, coaches a female client over 40 as she performs a seated bicep curl with a dumbbell in a modern gym

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Top 5 Fitness Mistakes Women Over 40 Make in Vancouver

Strong, Confident, and Over 40, But Your Workout Isn’t Working?

Hitting 40 can feel like someone swapped out your metabolism for a slower model. You might notice stubborn weight around the midsection, reduced energy, or workouts that used to give you results now don’t.

And it’s not your imagination. Hormonal changes, muscle loss, and a busy Vancouver lifestyle (hello, juggling work, kids, and the never-ending to-do list) make fitness over 40 a different game.

Here are the top 5 mistakes women over 40 make in their fitness routines, and how Tsquared Personal Training helps you avoid them.

1. Only Doing Cardio

Many women focus heavily on cardio to burn calories, but after 40, cardio alone can lead to muscle loss, slower metabolism, and more joint pain.

Solution:
At Tsquared, we blend strength training for women over 40 with short bursts of cardio and mobility work to keep your metabolism active and your muscles toned.

2. Ignoring Strength Training

Strength training isn’t about bulking up, it’s about maintaining muscle, bone density, and functional strength. After 40, it’s the single most important factor for aging well.

Solution:
We teach safe, effective weight training with multi-plane movements that help you lift groceries, climb stairs, and keep up with life without aches and pains. Read more from Harvard Health on strength training for women over 40.

3. Neglecting Flexibility and Mobility

Tight hips and shoulders can cause pain, reduce range of motion, and make daily movements harder. Many women skip flexibility work entirely, focusing only on calorie burn.

Solution:
Our programs include targeted stretches and mobility drills that help you improve flexibility after 40, reducing stiffness and improving posture.

4. Not Accounting for Hormonal Changes

Perimenopause and menopause can cause weight gain, muscle loss, and energy dips, even if your diet and workouts haven’t changed.

Solution:
We customize training to match your energy levels, focus on strength to offset muscle loss, and incorporate nutrition strategies that work with your body’s new normal.

5. Going It Alone

Trying to figure it all out yourself often leads to frustration, plateaus, and wasted time. Without a plan tailored to you, it’s easy to give up.

Solution:
Working with a personal trainer for women in Vancouver gives you the structure, motivation, and expert guidance you need to see consistent results.

Client Success Story: From Frustrated to Fierce

When Lisa, 46, came to Tsquared, she had been doing daily spin classes but wasn’t seeing changes in her strength or body shape.

After 12 weeks of small group gravity training:

  • She dropped 10 pounds of fat
  • Gained visible muscle tone in her arms and legs
  • Reported higher energy at work and home

"I thought lifting weights would make me bulky, now I feel strong, lean, and confident. My clothes fit better, and my back pain is gone!"

The Tsquared Difference for Women Over 40

We design every session with your lifestyle, body, and goals in mind. You’ll get:

  • Workouts that build strength without strain
  • Coaching that respects your time and energy
  • Supportive small groups that feel like a community

Your Next Step

If you’re ready to feel stronger, more confident, and in control of your health, now’s the time.

👉 Book your free first session with Tsquared Personal Training and discover how training smart can change everything after 40.

Troy Tyrell, wearing a black Tsquared Personal Training shirt, coaches a female client over 40 as she performs a seated bicep curl with a dumbbell in a modern gym

Troy Tyrell

Troy Tyrell is a certified personal trainer in Vancouver who's passionate about helping men and women over 40 get in shape while increasing their strength, mobility and balance. Troy offers 1-on-1 training sessions as well as group training. Troy has also assisted many people recover from an injury with rehabilitation training.

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