StrongHER Truth
Muscle is your body's engine. The more you build, the better your body
works.
The Conversation
Have you ever felt like your metabolism "slowed down" as you got older?
You're not imagining it.
As we age, we naturally begin to lose muscle if we don't challenge it. Since muscle is one of the
most metabolically active tissues in your body, losing it means your body needs less energy to
function.
The good news?
Your metabolism isn't broken.
It may simply be asking for more muscle.
Strength training doesn't just help you build muscle—it helps your body use energy more
efficiently, improves blood sugar control, and supports long-term metabolic health.
This isn't about "boosting" your metabolism overnight.
It's about building an engine that serves you for years to come.
StrongHER Science
How Muscle Supports Your Metabolism
Step 1
You Eat
When you eat carbohydrates, your body breaks them down into glucose, which enters your
bloodstream.
Glucose is your body's preferred source of energy. There are other fuel sources like proteins
and fats but the body prefers Carbohydrates.
Step 2
Your Muscles Open the Door
When you strength train, your muscles become more responsive to insulin.
This helps move glucose from your bloodstream into your muscle cells, where it can be used for
energy.
Step 3
Your Muscles Store and Use Fuel
Your muscles either burn that glucose during movement or store some of it for your next
workout.
Healthy muscle acts like a fuel tank, giving your body a safe place to store energy.
Step 4
A Healthier Metabolism
The more healthy muscle you have, the better your body becomes at using and managing
energy.
Over time, this supports stable blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and helps your
metabolism work more efficiently.
Did You Know?
Your muscles are the largest site for glucose storage in your body. That's one reason strength
training is recommended to help prevent and manage insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
StrongHER Reflection
For years, many women have believed their metabolism is something they have no control over.
What if it isn't?
What if every strength workout is one small step toward building a healthier, more efficient
body?
StrongHER Action Step
This week, stop thinking of your workout as a way to "earn" your food.
Instead, think of it as building a stronger engine that helps your body use food the way it was
designed to.
Every lift is an investment in your future metabolism.
Coach's Note
One of the biggest myths I hear is, "My metabolism is just bad."
The truth is, metabolism is influenced by many things—your age, hormones, genetics, activity
level, and how much muscle you have.
You can't change your age or your genetics.
But you can give your body a reason to preserve and build muscle.
That's one of the most powerful things you can do for your long-term health.
Muscle is your body's engine. The more you build, the better your body works.
