I have a question for a friend.
5'3", 44yrs old, about 132lbs. Looking to cut down to mid 120s.
Currently 3-4 days of lifting per week (crossfit)
3 added days of cardio (moderate intensity spin bike 2 x 30 minute sessions)
1 rest day (usually is spent hiking or walking with the dog, etc).
Most of the macro calculators put her at a suggested 1400 or so calories and while they may have slightly different outcomes, they're similar to this break down:
142g carbs
142g pro
32g fat.
I'm curious from women over 40 if you have any feedback or thoughts on this. ways to improve etc. The cardio setup is ideal because it allows her to spin at home when life is too busy to make it to the gym. Comparatively, my macros are all double hers and my goal is 5lbs of gaining weight. so changing mental gears to help her trim up is a whole new ball game for me.
From a muscular development perspective, her goal is to improve arms, thighs, and mid section. I think much of this would come naturally with the leaning up as she has about 6 years of lifting history already in her, but I'd love ideas that I can pass on to her.
5'3", 44yrs old, about 132lbs. Looking to cut down to mid 120s.
Currently 3-4 days of lifting per week (crossfit)
3 added days of cardio (moderate intensity spin bike 2 x 30 minute sessions)
1 rest day (usually is spent hiking or walking with the dog, etc).
Most of the macro calculators put her at a suggested 1400 or so calories and while they may have slightly different outcomes, they're similar to this break down:
142g carbs
142g pro
32g fat.
I'm curious from women over 40 if you have any feedback or thoughts on this. ways to improve etc. The cardio setup is ideal because it allows her to spin at home when life is too busy to make it to the gym. Comparatively, my macros are all double hers and my goal is 5lbs of gaining weight. so changing mental gears to help her trim up is a whole new ball game for me.
From a muscular development perspective, her goal is to improve arms, thighs, and mid section. I think much of this would come naturally with the leaning up as she has about 6 years of lifting history already in her, but I'd love ideas that I can pass on to her.