Top Weight Loss Mistakes Made by Women Over 50

20. Doing Strength Training Requires a Lot of Planning and Engaging Your Muscles

Strength training is one of the more essential exercises you can do since having stronger muscles means less fatigue on your bones and joints. Doing strength training also boosts your metabolism to burn more fat from the body. However, it’s doing the right amount of strength training that’s important. If you’re using weights that are too light, then you’re not engaging your muscles in any work. Furthermore, that means you’re also not putting your metabolism to work.

Not having a plan in your strength training routine is also a big mistake most people over 50 make. They stick with the same weights without going to heavier ones, or they engage in random exercises in a random order that doesn’t provide any benefits to the body. Your strength training exercises should focus on the large muscle groups first so that your metabolism can be engaged to burn fat. Squats, lunges, and pulling exercises are great for your legs, which are some of the largest muscles in your body.