Life Time said strength training is the top exercise women want to add in 2026, and its female trainers urged women to make it a core part of long-term health.
Five Life Time experts said the gains go beyond appearance, citing stronger bones and muscles, hormone balance, mobility, confidence, resilience and independence as women age.
Their practical advice centered on consistency and progression: train at least three times a week, increase weight over time, lift at roughly an eight or nine effort level, and prioritize proper form and recovery.
Life Time said it supports that demand with more than 1,900 female personal trainers, women-focused programs in its app and L•AI•C, its AI health companion, across 195 clubs in the U.S. and Canada.