Bill Sias MPHC, Pn1, SFMA, FMSC2, YBT, FCS, M-CPT
Why Muscle Matters More Than You Think (Especially Over 40)
Let’s be real — nobody gets excited about shrinking. Not in the gym, not in life, and definitely not in their jeans.
But somewhere along the way, we started praising smallness like it’s the holy grail. “Tone, not bulky.” “Just a little tighter.” “I don’t want to get too strong.”
Yeah, yeah. Meanwhile, the rest of your body is yelling: Please, for the love of glutes, give me some muscle.
Here’s the truth: big butts, strong backs, thick thighs, and powerful legs aren’t just sexy — they’re functional. They’re foundational. They’re survival tools in the modern world, especially if you’re a woman over 40 who wants to feel good, move well, and not fall apart by 90.
Glutes Are the New Abs
When someone says “core,” most people think abs. But your real power center is south of that — your glutes. Big, strong butt muscles are the secret to:
- Low back health
- Hip stability
- Walking without waddling
- Getting up off the floor like a badass
Small, weak glutes? That’s a fast-track to pain, stiffness, and eventually needing help to get off the toilet. Not cute. Not strong. Not sustainable.
Lifting Heavy Is the Ultimate Anti-Aging Serum
You can spend hundreds on collagen, retinol, or whatever the latest biohacking gadget is. But if you’re not lifting, you’re missing the real fountain of youth.
Muscle is metabolic gold. It:
- Raises your resting metabolism
- Supports your joints
- Improves insulin sensitivity
- Helps you carry all the groceries in one trip like the legend you are
And guess what builds muscle? Not cardio. Not Pilates. Not “toning.”
You need resistance. Intensity. Challenge. Load.
Shrinking Isn’t a Strategy
If your whole fitness journey is about being smaller, you’re playing a losing game.
Bodies change. Hormones shift. Life gets harder. The stronger you are, the more you can carry, handle, and enjoy. Muscle is the armor that lets you stay in the game.
And yes, that means you might not be a size two. Who cares? You’ll be the one with the muscle, the energy, and the ability to pick up your grandkids — or a barbell — without thinking twice.
Stop Chasing Skinny. Build a Butt.
Look, the world doesn’t need more tiny. It needs more women who own their strength, train with purpose, and stop apologizing for taking up space.
Big glutes, big lifts, big energy. That’s the vibe.
Want to build strength, muscle, and a life that doesn’t revolve around dieting? Come train with us at The Bar & Plate.
We coach real people, with real lives, who are ready to stop shrinking and start thriving. Reach out anytime—we’re here to help. Contact us for a free strategy session. 231-329-8835 Bar.and.Plate@gmail.com