The Silent Epidemic of Muscle Los...
The Silent Epidemic of Muscle Loss in Women — Part 1
The ELLEvateHer Project by Dr. Marino
E1
Sep 21, 2026
14:06
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Why Women Lose Muscle After 40: The Silent Epidemic | Part 1

What if some of the changes you're noticing in your body after 40 aren't simply "getting older"?

Feeling weaker, struggling with stairs or groceries, noticing changes in your metabolism, or finding that your body doesn't respond to exercise the way it used to can have a deeper explanation.

In this episode, we’re talking about muscle loss in women—and why it deserves far more attention during midlife.

We’ll explore:

• What sarcopenia is and why it can begin earlier than you think • Why muscle loss can be so difficult to notice at first • How declining muscle mass can affect strength, metabolism, mobility, and independence • Why the menopausal transition can be an especially important time for muscle health • The role of estr ... 

Keywords
muscle health
sarcopenia
healthy aging
Muscle Loss in Women
Perimenopause
Menopause
Women’s Health
Strength Training
Resistance Training
Protein for Women
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