As a woman in her 50s and going through the menopause, my advice is weight train, weight train, weight train ladies. I have very few symptoms since I upped my game.
I love weight training SO MUCH! I lost 25 pounds in 3 months while building muscle, and while I still have a ton of fat left to burn my arms and legs are spectacularly toned for my current body size. I actually like doing cardio now too, because the strength from my weight training has made inclines more manageable and my stamina for jogs and runs has increased substantially, making it enjoyable instead of hellish.
Awesome! Did you follow a certain program or just mix of different work outs. I want to start but I have to work out at home and I am trying to figure out if I need a program or just do randomn work out videos on youtube.
@@meganhughes723 I'm kind of disorganized, but when I posted I was doing 4-6 strength training exercises for either upper body or lower body for 3-5 sets, then followed with 20-40 minutes of cardio depending on ny energy level (I usually use an incline trainer so that I can alternate between steep hikes and downhill jogs). On recovery days I do a 10-15 minute core workout and do yoga, pilates, or a walk. My roommate joined my gym so now I've had to cut down my workout times to 50-60 minutes since he doesn't want to stay for 1 1/2 hours, so I've gotten more efficient with my time and usually just do 3-4 strength exercises, do 20-30 minutes cardio, then if I need to do more later I'll do something at home like lunges or push-ups or whatever.
As a runner, I always tell people to run if you want to get better at running and not just for losing weight. Strength training is so important and it's surprising that people still have this idea that building muscle is the opposite of fat loss.
I totally agree that strength and muscle are absolutely crucial. Mobility = strength + joint flexibility, and mobility is the absolute baseline to fitness. Even just body weight strength exercises can do so much, and can have so many levels to progress through. That said, as a former runner _and_ field event athlete (shot, discus, and hammer), there's a whole lot of athletes, including some less competitive sprinters, who seriously weight train and still have a good layer or several of fat. Just lifting weights has never taken any fat off anyone I knew, including the male throwers, and including myself. But almost zero of the people I or my father competed with in distance events back then looked overweight to me. And he competed in open events, so mostly older people who weren't serious athletes. The people I lifted around were high school and college athletes. In my experience, and my husband's experience, (he's a boxer who sparred with some of the greats back in the day), running/road work has proven absolutely integral to losing weight. I think the best way to build the lean, functional body you want is to combine at least 20 minutes of challenging cardio/endurance work and at least 10 minutes of challenging strength work that meets your needs (high weight + low reps for bulk and strength, lower weight + high reps for leaner, more mobile muscle). But that's just what I've seen and experienced.
This! I am a runner who has been slowly working my way back after a broken wrist and gaining 25 pounds about 6 months ago. Running alone isn't helping me feel stronger, it's mostly indoor bouldering, weight lifting (which I'm just starting to get into) and iyengar yoga, which requires poses for 3-5 minutes. I also used to only cycle before running and it nearly wrecked my body. Strength is so important!
Whoever claimed that building muscle is the opposite of fat loss? They're literally two different things. \ Now, how it all works when you're talking fat loss vs. WEIGHT loss ...
@@karlchaudry1464 I've been in fitness/gyms for 35 years and have never heard that claim, even by people trying to disingenuously sell something. They blur the line between fat loss and WEIGHT loss, but never that building muscle is the opposite of fat loss. That would be "building fat."
There is so much information in this one video - appreciate all the time and experience you share with us. Cori, I will say that I am worried about your knees.....in this video, I saw what appears to be knee wraps at least at one point in the video, but not all the time - even with heavy lifting. I am one of your older fans - age 67. I love fitness and strength training is definitely my favorite over cardio. BUT lately I am having to focus on upper body (and that's ok because I am really seeing results - your abs are to die for though!) I had arthroscopic knee surgery 12 years ago, and fractured my ankle (same leg) 3 years ago - and came down too hard on it a month ago in a fitness class - thus I now have a sprained ankle. Your videos are great! Maybe do one focused on strength training tips for the over 50 crowd some time....thanks!
I absolutely love the shirt!! Awesome! A combination of the two-diet and strength training is so important with some cardio thrown in. I have always looked at working out in order to get stronger not just burning calories. It is so important to preserve our muscle mass as we age!
I love lifting but didn’t realize that menopause would make me more vulnerable to pelvic floor injury. We are told to tighten our abs, but the pelvic floor is not typically addressed. After some severe injury on a leg press and tons of rehab, I am still super careful not to strain, and I have to be so very vigilant about form. Thankfully so far I’ve avoided surgery.
I agree on most, if not all what you´ve said in the video. I especially liked the emphasis on compound movements and incorporating some "cardio" while lifting, it produces a totally different sensation. I must say the battle for domination of fat takes place 75% of the time in the kitchen and 25% in the gym.
Thank you for covering this. Too many women think they will become Arnold Schwarzenegger if they lift weights. Most women won’t even look like you without full-time attention to diet and workouts. Body type also plays into this. I agree with most of what you’re saying; however, I’m 54 and I’ve been doing body split workouts for 40 years, but have now integrated a Ski ERG, Row ERG, or ECHO Bike between super sets. It has benefitted me immensely.
So much information I’m going to have to watch multiple times I’m sure! And I need the direct messaging and tough love right now, so thank you for always being you and keeping it real!
Wow - as others have said, this is loaded with good info and I will watch again. Can you please do a Part B with a video that shows these tips in action?
This is great stuff, thanks for posting! Such an inspiration to many, I really like your fitness journey. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Have you ever used any of these custom meal plan tools? I got one from Next Level Diet to help me lose some fat and I actually like their plans. Was just wondering if you've heard of or tried any of them yourself. Thank you!
I workout with Caroline too, I was trying to get personal training through cori as I need a little help with the last few pounds but they told me no because I was partially deaf.. reason? Because I asked for an email consult instead of phone consult and stated why, they said it was too long and to look at the other programs so since then I haven’t really messed with Cori
I spent years as a competitive powerlifter and had a good base of muscle.. when I stopped competing and lockdowns hit, I switched completely to calisthenics and racket sports for cardio... the new challenge to my body produced very satisfying results... got leaner, quicker, more agile and built a different sort of muscle fibre.. will not go back to weight training at a gym again... bodyweight training is convenient and works!
You are a smart trainer. I would hire you!! That says a lot as someone who is and was a trainer for over ten years focused on corrective exercise specialization. Follow this woman’s channel. She’s on point. 🙌
Another high quality video loaded with great information. Hopefully viewers would not be overwhelmed with the many different things you can do in the gymn. It is excellent that strength training is getting more promotion along with cardio, most of us are just trying have better health and this is certainly the way to do it.
🇨🇦 Hi Cori. First time viewer. I’ve always been fit, muscular for a 5’2” woman in a manual labour job all my life. At 60 got very ill, sepsis, uterine cancer, multiple complications, three major abdominal surgeries, waiting on a fourth hernia surgery. Went down to 99 pounds. Usually weight around 135-140. I’m back at that weight. Started TH-cam exercise videos during Covid. Just trying to put together some sort of routine that I get results from. Muscle and keep weight down. My biggest challenge is no abdominal strength from all the surgeries, lots of mesh implants. So I have developed my arms and back muscles to help take up the slack. My stomach area looks a mess and feels a mess. Do you have any thoughts on how to develop muscle over mesh? Is it even possible? Thanks. Judy. Oh I’m 65 now.
My motto is ANYTHING is POSSIBLE, ATLEAST Some improvement/ strength …….I would email/ call the surgeon & ask ……If you get ok from him that it is safe, then seek personal trainer or RESEARCH………(** I do hoopla hoop for Core strength too, when I don’t hit the gym , lol…..my friends can’t believe my abs…..lol. & I LOOOVE doing it ….brings me back to being a child……..I have been using it over 20+ years😃🤣😍
Father, in the name of Jesus! I ask that you completely heal this young lady, Your daughter whom You created for your pleasure made in Your likeness, with the same DNA as You! Father, You already know what she’s in need of, but I ask You Father to turn her pain into purpose, and her ashes to beauty. Lord, You have the Final say in our lives. So I ask You Father to take away every hinderance that is blocking her healing, cause her issues with her stomach to turnaround and allow her to workout according to Your plan and Your will for her. Father allow her to see the impossible made possible like only You can! So, Father do what only You know how to do! Father we give Thanks To You, Lord and Savior. You’re the same yesterday, today and forevermore! Thank You for being Who You Are in Jesus mighty name, Amen and Amen! Shalom! 🙏🏾
I'm 65 yo male introvert. I have no interest in going to a smelly crowded gyms filled with preening goons. I do plenty of cardio, so am in good shape, but looking in the mirror, I know I am loosing muscle. Any Ideas for a minimal home gym?
Time after time I return to your channel for fitness tips and exercise variations. I rate your knowledge of biomechanics; you always teach me something new. Thank you, Cory🙏. Please however be careful about dispensing nutrition advice, which of course includes weight management advice. On that topic the science has evolved so much since you completed your (excellent!) biomechanics training. Remember, it is never too late to review the basics of biochemistry and human physiology, as myself and others have had to. It’s a case of Regress to Progress, y’know?
I have dietitians on my staff and am always reading the latest studies. I'm very well versed in all of the change thankfully. And I'm constantly regressing to progress in every area of my life. You can never know everything and it's key we are constantly learning to even meet our clients where they are at more efficiently.
Have you written a book? If not, you should! So much great information-I can’t keep up with notes! I’m listening while cleaning my closet and have to keep stopping to rewind.😂❤
thank you Cory I have tried many programs and diets but now since I have been on the R.S program I feel great, strong, my body has started to recover from a lot of pain from too much like that I thought it was good, thank you you are here helping people like me ❤you are amazing your program is wonderful 🏆😍💪🏻beautiful results 🎉
I have been doing full body 3x a week splits after my surgery last year, and I love them! Silver era bodybuilders were really intuitive in what worked, and full body is how they exclusevely trained
I do like that move right at the 5 min. mark. I’m going to try that. Plus, lots of good advice incorporating workouts loads to a small calorie deficiency. Some welcome reminders!
I'm 60 and lost over 80 pounds several years ago. I exercise to walking/light cardio videos every day and also work out with 5-8 lb dumbbells three days a week for ten minutes at a time. For the past couple of months, on my strength days, I've been using the hand weights 3x a day followed by a protein shake and/or protein meal. Do you think the 3x a day regimen and protein is too much? Should strength training be limited to once a day? On the strength days, should the cardio be done before the strength so as not to possibly ruin the muscle-building effects of the protein? Thank you.
I love this video. I am one those stuck in a cycle of cardio first then stregth. I keep going back to it even though as I get older, it isn't as useful. Plus, I heard as women get older, muscle is even more important to hold the body together. So, I need to get out of boring cycle of same ole same ole and step out and do more weight training.
As much as possible I really prefer to design for the individual. Beginner truly can mean so many things. It's why I have some fabulous coaching options if you do ever want clear direction. (Shameless plug hehe) I do also have some great free blogs with moves and such if you ever need help designing your own routines -redefiningstrength.com/
How would you structure the workout split mentioned in the video to ensure hitting the same movement frequently while hitting all parts of the muscle as you would in a split ? Also how much cardio would you suggest then 1-2 times a week for 20-30 mins? And what would you eat before and after cardio?
Hello… I just turned 50 and would like to start weight training. I’ve been browsing through the videos and I’m wondering if there’s one I should start with. Thanks so much!
I definitely need my cardio. I track my rest periods, I do supersets, etc. I make sure my heart rate doesn’t fall below 125bpm, 2 warm up sets, 3 working sets- 3-4 sets with 15-20 reps. I don’t drop anything while only lifting. I have to do cardio in order to see results. My body is weird… 😩😩😩
One no-rest example is certain cable work. For some movements, you can put the pulley at the top, middle and bottom. You can do sets with no rest between other than the adjustment of the pulley because you're hitting the muscle group from different angles so the fatigue doesn't set in that fast. I basically do 36 sets without a break during that part of my workout once I can get a free, adjustable cable.
I always start my workout with 5 to 10 min of moderate cardio to warm up. Then I go into the weight training. I need to start adding some of those balance/coordination moves to mix it up.
I go for soreness but it is harder for me to get that soreness . Tip 6 is if your fat in the middle just do core exercises your arms and legs will follow
Hi there! So this is my question….I am 59, I love to run, swim and don’t mind lifting weights. My time is a little limited and I am looking for a schedule to work in all three. My sister keeps telling me, You’re 59 years old….so, I don’t feel 59 and I would like to do what I enjoy I just don’t know where to start with a plan. Any help would be appreciated. I haven’t found a video with all three sports together to get the best results. Thank you!
Do you have any advice for men as we age. I’m 68 plant-based. I workout daily but have to admit I don’t see slot of results. I run, do weigh-training and some Yoga. I like resistance bands rather that free weights. I’m at a good weight 177 lbs down from 215 before I retired. I’m stuck with doing the same type of workouts.
I believe in one specific key principle - if it challenges you, it will change you. I do think you can use bodyweight training to achieve muscle growth. Yes using weights can make it easier to create progression, BUT you can adjust volume, training density, tempos, ranges of motion, instability...so many things to create a challenge to drive muscle gains with just bodyweight training. Especially starting out!
Thank you! Always need these reminders to strive to continue making forward progress. 👍 My hubby said this is his original but you can borrow it if you choose to 😆 "Can't let the conditions dictate the intake."
I'm wanting to start doing body weight workouts on Monday's and Friday's and doing Cardio exercise on Tuesday's and Thursday's with Wednesday's and the weekends being rest days. Is this a terrible idea? or a good one? and Why? any help is appreciated!
My warm ups consist of a 5-10 minute stretch to begin my workouts. Is that sufficient or do I need to focus on something else when warming up. I mainly stretch as a warm up because I have chronic back issues
Hi Cori. I have just started watching your videos. I recently started training 3 days a week with a personal trainer and I am a diabetic. There are so many foods that I cannot have (i.e., rice, all fruits except the ones that end in ...berry, potatoes, corn, sweet peas, etc.) On the days that I do not train I walk 3 miles outside in my neighborhood. I have lost 26 pounds and have 49 more to go. I am currently on a program, Ideal Protein, where it's a very low calorie intake, low carbs and higher protein (for diabetics, as the program is billed). This is getting harder and harder to sustain. Do you have any words of wisdom on diabetes and exercise. I have lowered my A1 from 8.1 to 6.1 in 10 weeks. Please help. Thanks so much.
Had I known years ago that weight training was the best way to get a fit body, I would have been doing it long ago. I love seeing how my body has changed and how I have great muscle definition, purely feminine.
I worked out at the gym for 15 years using many machines there. While I felt really good afterward, I don't think I lost an ounce within those 15 years - and I went several times a week. I even signed up for workouts there, spending more money each month, in the hopes it would kickstart my fitness. It ended up a joke where I kept using the same machines each day, and the instructors never arrived for the classes or would arrive late. How frustrating! So, I quit the gym. Now I can't find a place that's remotely affordable! Upwards of $200/mo to train at many places. WTFFF? I enjoy working out but have become so frustrated with the cost of it all.
Great video! What's the name of the exercise being performed @5:00 into the video? The idea of the hemisphere or anterior/posterior splits is very helpful. thank you!
Cud you please make the video on diet with diff calories for fat loss? As strength training along with the diet will benefit more. Please include vegetarian diet too.
This is an awesome video!! But I do have a question: For me it always feels like doing strength with heavy weights, for example squats and deadlifts, do not challenge me enough because my heartrate doesn't raise as much. Though on the other hand it takes me so long to build muscle. I do 2-3 strength training sessions at home with dumbbells with different tempo's, isolation and resistance. This makes my heart rate go faster than the strength sessions in the gym. Next to that: 2-3 times crossfit per week also including strength & cardio of course, I give 1 tabata lesson and I try to run 2x per week. I am getting stronger, but I almost believe that strength sessions with lower heart rate don't affect me as much. I never feel sore from them even though I am challenging myself with either weight/reps... Sorry long rant haha!
Muscles rebuild and repair at rest. Not while you're working them. You need to fit some rest days into that. That doesn't mean you have to just sit every other day but don't do a strong leg day and then run the next.
Does that mean full body weight workouts are more efficient than splitting upper and lower body on different days??? I always that targeted workouts were better to see results???
My husband and I have this argument a lot. I tell him you can exercise off a poor diet. And there are 101 reasons to exercise bit weight loss isn’t one of them. A healthy diet and a good exercise regime is the way to fat loss
Building muscle is awesome. I’m still the same waist measurement but I’ve gained 12 pounds of pure muscle mass over 3 years. Now I need 2000 calories just for maintenance on days I don’t even workout vs 1500 I was eating before.
great info, it's funny cause I'm 42 and in best shape of my life and, I agree with everything you said it's almost my exact program,especially with the diet part this is exactly the right way to do it!
Need help with something, I like doing less rest in my workout for a little bit of a cardio related workout while lifting, but u guess my question is, what if I lift heavy like 1 rep max, with one rep max I might need more rest to recover
As a woman in her 50s and going through the menopause, my advice is weight train, weight train, weight train ladies. I have very few symptoms since I upped my game.
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Same for me
same...just turned 58 and the heavy weights are much better at changing body comp for me than tons of cardio...
Agreed plus yoga
“Lift heavy shit.” - Dr. Stacy Sims 👸
I am 66 and still working out in the weight room. Great to see other ladies my age there too! We can do it at any age.
Exercise not only changes your body. It changes your mind, attitude & mood
I love weight training SO MUCH! I lost 25 pounds in 3 months while building muscle, and while I still have a ton of fat left to burn my arms and legs are spectacularly toned for my current body size. I actually like doing cardio now too, because the strength from my weight training has made inclines more manageable and my stamina for jogs and runs has increased substantially, making it enjoyable instead of hellish.
Awesome! Did you follow a certain program or just mix of different work outs. I want to start but I have to work out at home and I am trying to figure out if I need a program or just do randomn work out videos on youtube.
@@meganhughes723 I'm kind of disorganized, but when I posted I was doing 4-6 strength training exercises for either upper body or lower body for 3-5 sets, then followed with 20-40 minutes of cardio depending on ny energy level (I usually use an incline trainer so that I can alternate between steep hikes and downhill jogs). On recovery days I do a 10-15 minute core workout and do yoga, pilates, or a walk. My roommate joined my gym so now I've had to cut down my workout times to 50-60 minutes since he doesn't want to stay for 1 1/2 hours, so I've gotten more efficient with my time and usually just do 3-4 strength exercises, do 20-30 minutes cardio, then if I need to do more later I'll do something at home like lunges or push-ups or whatever.
Thats great! I amhappy for you keep it up!
@@meganhughes723 same! I don't know where to start!
As a runner, I always tell people to run if you want to get better at running and not just for losing weight. Strength training is so important and it's surprising that people still have this idea that building muscle is the opposite of fat loss.
Yeah that lie has been perpetuated for a minute though.
I totally agree that strength and muscle are absolutely crucial. Mobility = strength + joint flexibility, and mobility is the absolute baseline to fitness. Even just body weight strength exercises can do so much, and can have so many levels to progress through. That said, as a former runner _and_ field event athlete (shot, discus, and hammer), there's a whole lot of athletes, including some less competitive sprinters, who seriously weight train and still have a good layer or several of fat. Just lifting weights has never taken any fat off anyone I knew, including the male throwers, and including myself. But almost zero of the people I or my father competed with in distance events back then looked overweight to me. And he competed in open events, so mostly older people who weren't serious athletes. The people I lifted around were high school and college athletes. In my experience, and my husband's experience, (he's a boxer who sparred with some of the greats back in the day), running/road work has proven absolutely integral to losing weight.
I think the best way to build the lean, functional body you want is to combine at least 20 minutes of challenging cardio/endurance work and at least 10 minutes of challenging strength work that meets your needs (high weight + low reps for bulk and strength, lower weight + high reps for leaner, more mobile muscle). But that's just what I've seen and experienced.
This! I am a runner who has been slowly working my way back after a broken wrist and gaining 25 pounds about 6 months ago. Running alone isn't helping me feel stronger, it's mostly indoor bouldering, weight lifting (which I'm just starting to get into) and iyengar yoga, which requires poses for 3-5 minutes.
I also used to only cycle before running and it nearly wrecked my body. Strength is so important!
Whoever claimed that building muscle is the opposite of fat loss? They're literally two different things. \
Now, how it all works when you're talking fat loss vs. WEIGHT loss ...
@@karlchaudry1464 I've been in fitness/gyms for 35 years and have never heard that claim, even by people trying to disingenuously sell something. They blur the line between fat loss and WEIGHT loss, but never that building muscle is the opposite of fat loss. That would be "building fat."
There is so much information in this one video - appreciate all the time and experience you share with us. Cori, I will say that I am worried about your knees.....in this video, I saw what appears to be knee wraps at least at one point in the video, but not all the time - even with heavy lifting. I am one of your older fans - age 67. I love fitness and strength training is definitely my favorite over cardio. BUT lately I am having to focus on upper body (and that's ok because I am really seeing results - your abs are to die for though!) I had arthroscopic knee surgery 12 years ago, and fractured my ankle (same leg) 3 years ago - and came down too hard on it a month ago in a fitness class - thus I now have a sprained ankle. Your videos are great! Maybe do one focused on strength training tips for the over 50 crowd some time....thanks!
Focus on compound movements
Avoid body part splits
Use fewer single lift designs
Mix up tools you use
Do thay warm up
How about.. have some fun too?
Thanks.
What are body part splits?
@@CH-nb3nz leg day, arm day, chest day, etc
@@ElanaElyce thank you! So what is the solution then. Full body every day?
I absolutely love the shirt!! Awesome!
A combination of the two-diet and strength training is so important with some cardio thrown in. I have always looked at working out in order to get stronger not just burning calories. It is so important to preserve our muscle mass as we age!
I love lifting but didn’t realize that menopause would make me more vulnerable to pelvic floor injury. We are told to tighten our abs, but the pelvic floor is not typically addressed. After some severe injury on a leg press and tons of rehab, I am still super careful not to strain, and I have to be so very vigilant about form. Thankfully so far I’ve avoided surgery.
I agree on most, if not all what you´ve said in the video. I especially liked the emphasis on compound movements and incorporating some "cardio" while lifting, it produces a totally different sensation. I must say the battle for domination of fat takes place 75% of the time in the kitchen and 25% in the gym.
Thank you for covering this. Too many women think they will become Arnold Schwarzenegger if they lift weights. Most women won’t even look like you without full-time attention to diet and workouts. Body type also plays into this. I agree with most of what you’re saying; however, I’m 54 and I’ve been doing body split workouts for 40 years, but have now integrated a Ski ERG, Row ERG, or ECHO Bike between super sets. It has benefitted me immensely.
So, this is great advise! Thank you! Are you going to create a weekly routine off this?! I would love that!
So much information I’m going to have to watch multiple times I’m sure! And I need the direct messaging and tough love right now, so thank you for always being you and keeping it real!
Wow - as others have said, this is loaded with good info and I will watch again. Can you please do a Part B with a video that shows these tips in action?
This is great stuff, thanks for posting! Such an inspiration to many, I really like your fitness journey. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Have you ever used any of these custom meal plan tools? I got one from Next Level Diet to help me lose some fat and I actually like their plans. Was just wondering if you've heard of or tried any of them yourself. Thank you!
I workout with Caroline Girvan here on youtube. Im always happy to see the harmony between her workouts and your advice
I workout with Caroline too, I was trying to get personal training through cori as I need a little help with the last few pounds but they told me no because I was partially deaf.. reason? Because I asked for an email consult instead of phone consult and stated why, they said it was too long and to look at the other programs so since then I haven’t really messed with Cori
I spent years as a competitive powerlifter and had a good base of muscle.. when I stopped competing and lockdowns hit, I switched completely to calisthenics and racket sports for cardio... the new challenge to my body produced very satisfying results... got leaner, quicker, more agile and built a different sort of muscle fibre.. will not go back to weight training at a gym again... bodyweight training is convenient and works!
You are a smart trainer. I would hire you!! That says a lot as someone who is and was a trainer for over ten years focused on corrective exercise specialization. Follow this woman’s channel. She’s on point. 🙌
Another high quality video loaded with great information. Hopefully viewers would not be overwhelmed with the many different things you can do in the gymn. It is excellent that strength training is getting more promotion along with cardio, most of us are just trying have better health and this is certainly the way to do it.
Annnnnd as always some of THEE VERY BEST INFO !
So glad it helps! :-) Thank you!
63 woman and I love my weight strength training and wow the difference in a few months
Do compounds , don’t rest too much , work all your muscles , do higher reps
Awesome awesome awesome video. I’m 28 and this really helped me change my perspective on my current approach. Thank you!!!!!
🇨🇦 Hi Cori. First time viewer. I’ve always been fit, muscular for a 5’2” woman in a manual labour job all my life. At 60 got very ill, sepsis, uterine cancer, multiple complications, three major abdominal surgeries, waiting on a fourth hernia surgery. Went down to 99 pounds. Usually weight around 135-140. I’m back at that weight. Started TH-cam exercise videos during Covid. Just trying to put together some sort of routine that I get results from. Muscle and keep weight down. My biggest challenge is no abdominal strength from all the surgeries, lots of mesh implants. So I have developed my arms and back muscles to help take up the slack. My stomach area looks a mess and feels a mess. Do you have any thoughts on how to develop muscle over mesh? Is it even possible? Thanks. Judy. Oh I’m 65 now.
My motto is ANYTHING is POSSIBLE, ATLEAST Some improvement/ strength …….I would email/ call the surgeon & ask ……If you get ok from him that it is safe, then seek personal trainer or RESEARCH………(** I do hoopla hoop for Core strength too, when I don’t hit the gym , lol…..my friends can’t believe my abs…..lol. & I LOOOVE doing it ….brings me back to being a child……..I have been using it over 20+ years😃🤣😍
Father, in the name of Jesus! I ask that you completely heal this young lady, Your daughter whom You created for your pleasure made in Your likeness, with the same DNA as You! Father, You already know what she’s in need of, but I ask You Father to turn her pain into purpose, and her ashes to beauty. Lord, You have the Final say in our lives. So I ask You Father to take away every hinderance that is blocking her healing, cause her issues with her stomach to turnaround and allow her to workout according to Your plan and Your will for her. Father allow her to see the impossible made possible like only You can! So, Father do what only You know how to do! Father we give Thanks To You, Lord and Savior. You’re the same yesterday, today and forevermore! Thank You for being Who You Are in Jesus mighty name, Amen and Amen! Shalom! 🙏🏾
Hoopla hoop for core strength- LOVE IT!! I’ve been doing it over 20 +years! And I am 60
I'm 65 yo male introvert. I have no interest in going to a smelly crowded gyms filled with preening goons. I do plenty of cardio, so am in good shape, but looking in the mirror, I know I am loosing muscle. Any Ideas for a minimal home gym?
Time after time I return to your channel for fitness tips and exercise variations. I rate your knowledge of biomechanics; you always teach me something new. Thank you, Cory🙏. Please however be careful about dispensing nutrition advice, which of course includes weight management advice. On that topic the science has evolved so much since you completed your (excellent!) biomechanics training. Remember, it is never too late to review the basics of biochemistry and human physiology, as myself and others have had to. It’s a case of Regress to Progress, y’know?
I have dietitians on my staff and am always reading the latest studies. I'm very well versed in all of the change thankfully. And I'm constantly regressing to progress in every area of my life. You can never know everything and it's key we are constantly learning to even meet our clients where they are at more efficiently.
Good tips. Especially the naccessity of the warm up, one should also do cool down and stretch as well.
Would you consider doing a video on kettlebell workouts? The how-to’s, benefits and “risks”?
As they are an expensive investment, correct direction would be a big help.
Have you written a book? If not, you should! So much great information-I can’t keep up with notes! I’m listening while cleaning my closet and have to keep stopping to rewind.😂❤
thank you Cory I have tried many programs and diets but now since I have been on the R.S program I feel great, strong, my body has started to recover from a lot of pain from too much like that I thought it was good, thank you you are here helping people like me ❤you are amazing your program is wonderful 🏆😍💪🏻beautiful results 🎉
How long have you been at it?
@@oolala53 six months and I continue this year 2023
Harmonious informative awesome video … great delivery of information, good demonstration, and a wonderful look and shape … it’s really really good
Warm up is so important to avoid injuries, so true 💖
I have been doing full body 3x a week splits after my surgery last year, and I love them! Silver era bodybuilders were really intuitive in what worked, and full body is how they exclusevely trained
So glad you've found what works for your schedule, body and goals!
glad you incorporated dumbells in your training I train at home dumbells are a cornerstone of my training.
I do like that move right at the 5 min. mark. I’m going to try that. Plus, lots of good advice incorporating workouts loads to a small calorie deficiency. Some welcome reminders!
So glad they help Don!
I'm 60 and lost over 80 pounds several years ago. I exercise to walking/light cardio videos every day and also work out with 5-8 lb dumbbells three days a week for ten minutes at a time. For the past couple of months, on my strength days, I've been using the hand weights 3x a day followed by a protein shake and/or protein meal. Do you think the 3x a day regimen and protein is too much? Should strength training be limited to once a day? On the strength days, should the cardio be done before the strength so as not to possibly ruin the muscle-building effects of the protein? Thank you.
I love this video. I am one those stuck in a cycle of cardio first then stregth. I keep going back to it even though as I get older, it isn't as useful. Plus, I heard as women get older, muscle is even more important to hold the body together. So, I need to get out of boring cycle of same ole same ole and step out and do more weight training.
A really informative video, as always! Thanks for this!
Pls make a workout plan for fat loss for beginners. Pls I was inspired by ur journey .I also want to try my physique like u
As much as possible I really prefer to design for the individual. Beginner truly can mean so many things. It's why I have some fabulous coaching options if you do ever want clear direction. (Shameless plug hehe) I do also have some great free blogs with moves and such if you ever need help designing your own routines -redefiningstrength.com/
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank u
@@billybrown7953 wait 🤔…why are you telling them to work out their abs when you just said you never worked out yours?
@@billybrown7953 Being a dick seems to be one of your strong points😀
@@billybrown7953 Just looking out for you man
Absolutely, Cori, you’re inspiring!!! Thxs✌️❤️ Jesse : )
How would you structure the workout split mentioned in the video to ensure hitting the same movement frequently while hitting all parts of the muscle as you would in a split ?
Also how much cardio would you suggest then 1-2 times a week for 20-30 mins? And what would you eat before and after cardio?
great video, thank you. I would love to know where you bought the pants you have on with the deadlift please.😊
Great information! wish you were in SA to train with you in person. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Hello… I just turned 50 and would like to start weight training. I’ve been browsing through the videos and I’m wondering if there’s one I should start with. Thanks so much!
Wow. Spot-on information and an excellent video. Thank you!
Love love love the advice...could you please advice what bands I should purchase?
I don’t like to cook, so that creates a problem for me! I’m 70 years young and work out during the week doing Cardio. I would love to look like you!
Cory, can you please list compound movement exercises.
1. Overhead press
2. Squats
3. Bench press
4. Pull ups
5. Deadlifts
6. Dips
I lost 12kg in 8 months by focusing on strength training, with an emphasis on compound lifts. I didn't have to starve myself either.
Love all the info! It would be even better if you would like to update some more follow along videos!! 😍
I definitely need my cardio. I track my rest periods, I do supersets, etc. I make sure my heart rate doesn’t fall below 125bpm, 2 warm up sets, 3 working sets- 3-4 sets with 15-20 reps. I don’t drop anything while only lifting. I have to do cardio in order to see results. My body is weird… 😩😩😩
What brand are your shoes? Love them! And your content!
Are you recommending doing a full body weight lifting session every time instead of alternating between upper and lower body per session?
Thanks a lot - I'll take these tips into account for sure!
Love the video & tips! And cute puppins!!!!!
One no-rest example is certain cable work. For some movements, you can put the pulley at the top, middle and bottom. You can do sets with no rest between other than the adjustment of the pulley because you're hitting the muscle group from different angles so the fatigue doesn't set in that fast. I basically do 36 sets without a break during that part of my workout once I can get a free, adjustable cable.
As always, solid sound instructions and advice!
Excellent content! Thank you and keep ‘em coming!
Big Buckets! Lots of info on this one. Great job
What do you mean by bodypart splits in your work out? I love your videos
always in shape and always some good training information!
You are so articulate and correct. Thank you
I always start my workout with 5 to 10 min of moderate cardio to warm up. Then I go into the weight training. I need to start adding some of those balance/coordination moves to mix it up.
All useful Information, thank you. All practical, any ideas on progression? You a pt?
I go for soreness but it is harder for me to get that soreness . Tip 6 is if your fat in the middle just do core exercises your arms and legs will follow
Great video and awesome tips!!
Hi there! So this is my question….I am 59, I love to run, swim and don’t mind lifting weights. My time is a little limited and I am looking for a schedule to work in all three. My sister keeps telling me, You’re 59 years old….so, I don’t feel 59 and I would like to do what I enjoy I just don’t know where to start with a plan. Any help would be appreciated. I haven’t found a video with all three sports together to get the best results. Thank you!
Do you have any advice for men as we age. I’m 68 plant-based. I workout daily but have to admit I don’t see slot of results. I run, do weigh-training and some Yoga. I like resistance bands rather that free weights. I’m at a good weight 177 lbs down from 215 before I retired. I’m stuck with doing the same type of workouts.
Can you please speak on body weight training? Every body is different but is that enough or is it a good prep for weights? Thanks for all you do!
I believe in one specific key principle - if it challenges you, it will change you. I do think you can use bodyweight training to achieve muscle growth. Yes using weights can make it easier to create progression, BUT you can adjust volume, training density, tempos, ranges of motion, instability...so many things to create a challenge to drive muscle gains with just bodyweight training. Especially starting out!
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you so much!
Thank you! Always need these reminders to strive to continue making forward progress. 👍
My hubby said this is his original but you can borrow it if you choose to 😆
"Can't let the conditions dictate the intake."
I'm wanting to start doing body weight workouts on Monday's and Friday's and doing Cardio exercise on Tuesday's and Thursday's with Wednesday's and the weekends being rest days. Is this a terrible idea? or a good one? and Why? any help is appreciated!
Curious about whether you switch up your deadlift grip and sometimes do underhand grip right and overhand grip left?
My warm ups consist of a 5-10 minute stretch to begin my workouts. Is that sufficient or do I need to focus on something else when warming up. I mainly stretch as a warm up because I have chronic back issues
Excellent advice! Thank you!
Hi Cori. I have just started watching your videos. I recently started training 3 days a week with a personal trainer and I am a diabetic. There are so many foods that I cannot have (i.e., rice, all fruits except the ones that end in ...berry, potatoes, corn, sweet peas, etc.) On the days that I do not train I walk 3 miles outside in my neighborhood. I have lost 26 pounds and have 49 more to go. I am currently on a program, Ideal Protein, where it's a very low calorie intake, low carbs and higher protein (for diabetics, as the program is billed). This is getting harder and harder to sustain. Do you have any words of wisdom on diabetes and exercise. I have lowered my A1 from 8.1 to 6.1 in 10 weeks. Please help. Thanks so much.
Did you figure out what to do? I’m on ideal protein, but I want to transition to body recomposition with a personal trainer.
Had I known years ago that weight training was the best way to get a fit body, I would have been doing it long ago. I love seeing how my body has changed and how I have great muscle definition, purely feminine.
I worked out at the gym for 15 years using many machines there. While I felt really good afterward, I don't think I lost an ounce within those 15 years - and I went several times a week. I even signed up for workouts there, spending more money each month, in the hopes it would kickstart my fitness. It ended up a joke where I kept using the same machines each day, and the instructors never arrived for the classes or would arrive late. How frustrating! So, I quit the gym. Now I can't find a place that's remotely affordable! Upwards of $200/mo to train at many places. WTFFF? I enjoy working out but have become so frustrated with the cost of it all.
Great video! What's the name of the exercise being performed @5:00 into the video? The idea of the hemisphere or anterior/posterior splits is very helpful. thank you!
The Windmill with the dumbbell :-) And so glad the adjustments in weekly programming help!
Absolutely delightful. No bs. Thank you. Loved this
Outstanding content!! Well spoken...
Cud you please make the video on diet with diff calories for fat loss? As strength training along with the diet will benefit more. Please include vegetarian diet too.
I’m 52, perimenopausal, 5’5”, 146lbs. I need and want to tone up. Where do I even start?
This is an awesome video!! But I do have a question: For me it always feels like doing strength with heavy weights, for example squats and deadlifts, do not challenge me enough because my heartrate doesn't raise as much. Though on the other hand it takes me so long to build muscle. I do 2-3 strength training sessions at home with dumbbells with different tempo's, isolation and resistance. This makes my heart rate go faster than the strength sessions in the gym. Next to that: 2-3 times crossfit per week also including strength & cardio of course, I give 1 tabata lesson and I try to run 2x per week. I am getting stronger, but I almost believe that strength sessions with lower heart rate don't affect me as much. I never feel sore from them even though I am challenging myself with either weight/reps... Sorry long rant haha!
Muscles rebuild and repair at rest. Not while you're working them. You need to fit some rest days into that. That doesn't mean you have to just sit every other day but don't do a strong leg day and then run the next.
Looks like a Win, win, win to me 💪🏿💪🏿
Does that mean full body weight workouts are more efficient than splitting upper and lower body on different days??? I always that targeted workouts were better to see results???
My husband and I have this argument a lot. I tell him you can exercise off a poor diet. And there are 101 reasons to exercise bit weight loss isn’t one of them. A healthy diet and a good exercise regime is the way to fat loss
Building muscle is awesome. I’m still the same waist measurement but I’ve gained 12 pounds of pure muscle mass over 3 years. Now I need 2000 calories just for maintenance on days I don’t even workout vs 1500 I was eating before.
I need those sports bras U have on. Where did u purchase them??
Excellent excellent video. Thank-you
great info, it's funny cause I'm 42 and in best shape of my life and, I agree with everything you said it's almost my exact program,especially with the diet part this is exactly the right way to do it!
Hi, do you have a video where you are doing compound movements? I have 3 to 4 days a week to do weights right now, thanks
If you search my channel I have a bunch 😊
@@redefiningstrengthOC thank you
Hi, how can I get a workout routine from you? Need something ASAP
How do I prepare for a Himalayan trek in winter..can u make a video...
Need help with something, I like doing less rest in my workout for a little bit of a cardio related workout while lifting, but u guess my question is, what if I lift heavy like 1 rep max, with one rep max I might need more rest to recover
We need a video that shows daily a simple meal plans , that also shows a exercise plan.
I have been doing a lot of stairs. I figure going up will be strength training too.
I have yet to find a way to implement the rope method...throwing the double rope. your compound moves for cardiologist and strength are great.
The battle ropes are for sure a great workout! Even using them as a quick finisher can be a great option.
Is there a follow along video for this that anyone can recommend?
Do you not see net negative using circuits or no rest type work out? I would worry about cortisol response.