A woman switched from a desk job to bodybuilding in her mid-40s with 4 simple strategies. It revitalized her life.

Longtime journalist Anne Marie Chaker discovered weightlifting and bodybuilding in her mid-40s. It helped her revitalize her health.

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• After years of a hectic but sedentary routine, Anne Marie Chaker said weightlifting transformed her life.
• She learned to lift heavy and eat more to build muscle, and gained more confidence and focus too.
• Tips like finding a coach and getting into a simple, sustainable routine are key to longterm fitness.