Strong Is the New Safe

Many of us were raised in a time when women were told to be careful, not powerful. In the 1950s, women were expected to move gracefully, not lift things. Exercise meant vacuuming faster or going for a walk — not picking up weights.

We were told not to overdo it.
“Don’t lift that — you’ll hurt yourself.”
“Leave the heavy stuff to the men.”

Somewhere along the way, the message became that strength training is dangerous and that we should “rest” to preserve our bodies. But they had it all wrong. Losing strength is what’s truly unsafe.

We were raised to think exertion was for men — that women should stay de
licate, not strong. Yet now we know better.

Remember the old commercial, “I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up”? It became a bit of a joke for a while, but for many women over 60, that fear is very real. That’s what happens when we lose strength and balance.

Strength training is how we make sure that’s never us.

The truth is, losing strength makes us vulnerable. Lifting weights safely and smartly makes us resilient. What used to be seen as “too much” is now exactly what keeps us healthy and capable.

Today, science tells us what experience has shown again and again — strength training protects our bones, balance, and independence.

Strong isn’t risky. Strong is the new safe.

If you are not currently lifting weights, you are leaving your future to muscle and bone loss, frailty, and a fear of falling. You have the power to change all that. Please consider starting an exercise program or contacting the Active Life Fitness Website to get started feeling better, looking better, and moving better. 

Kim Musikant