Strength training at home doesn't have to start with the hardest version. If you've ever watched a workout and thought, nope, I can't do that, this episode is for you.

I've been coaching women since 2010, and I'm sharing my best tips for scaling any workout up or down so it fits your body and your equipment. Every exercise has what I call dials. Turn them down when you need more support. Turn them up when you're ready for more.

The 7 dials:
1. Range of motion (squat to a chair, the elevated push-up ladder)
2. Weight (how BBHH tells you if it's heavy enough)
3. Speed and rest (my slow-down trick when you don't have heavier weights)
4. Support
5. One side at a time
6. Hold it
7. Swap the move

You'll also learn how to tell effort from pain, the simple rule I use to know when to turn a dial up, and your first step for this week.

If you're brand new, this is your beginner guide to strength training. If you've been working out at home and feel stuck, start with dials 2 and 3.

I'm a functional health coach, not your doctor. If you have a joint injury or a medical condition, check in with your provider before starting a new workout for menopause or any new exercise after 50.

Chapters:
00:00 Importance of squats in daily life
03:20 Learning squats and pushups basics
07:00 Choosing the right dumbbell weight
12:45 Modifying exercises to avoid pain
15:14 Building Strength at Your Own Pace

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Menopause Belly Fat, Part 1: Why More Exercise Isn't Working: https://youtu.be/3m_3Yl-yvIU

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