@runningkarinka: You get stronger after 40 if you lift and eat enough. Muscle is metabolically active tissue. When muscle mass drops due to age or chronic low-calorie diets, resting metabolic rate drops with it, making body composition harder to manage. Eating enough calories and protein ensures your body has the raw materials to repair muscle tissue rather than breaking down lean tissue to fuel daily activity. Cardio provides light impact, but progressive overload under weight is required to maintain dense, fracture-resistant bones and resilient tendons.💪