The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

I Lifted The Groceries

And Called It Weight Training

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
Sep 16, 2025
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Last week, I found myself carrying three heavy grocery bags from the car. By the time I reached the kitchen counter, my arms were trembling, my breath was heavy, and I laughed to myself: that counted as weight training.

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We often picture strength training as dumbbells, barbells, or machines in a gym. But here’s the secre…

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