Get A Grip, Gorgeous

Why Grip Strength is Your Midlife Power Move

Let’s talk hands, honey.

Not the dainty, pearl-clutching kind. We’re talking about hands that deadlift, hang, push, pull, and hold strong — in life, in the gym, and when sh*t gets real. If you’re over 40, navigating the glorious rollercoaster that is perimenopause and beyond, grip strength isn't just a flex — it’s your health's secret weapon.

Grip Strength: The Unsung Hero of Midlife Muscle

Grip strength isn’t just about opening jam jars or impressing your friends and colleagues with a firm handshake (though, admit it — that’s satisfying). It’s a powerful predictor of:

• Longevity: Studies show that stronger grip = longer life. Yes, really. It's linked to lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and even dementia.

• Mobility: Grip strength correlates with lower-body strength and balance — aka fewer falls, more freedom.

• Metabolic health: Low grip strength has been associated with insulin resistance and inflammation. No thanks.

And let’s not forget the confidence boost when you crush your first pull-up or carry all the shopping bags in one trip. Because we don’t make two trips, darling.

Menopause + Muscle = Your Power Decade

Menopause isn’t the end — it’s a metabolic plot twist. Oestrogen drops, muscle mass tries to ghost you, and fatigue becomes your clingy new BFF. But guess what fights back?

Lifting heavy. And building grip strength.

Whether you're doing farmer's carries, hanging from a bar like a goddess of the jungle, or deadlifting with sass, every rep strengthens your hands, forearms, and that lovely brain-body connection. You're not just building strength — you're future-proofing your fabulous self.

Sisterhood of the Steel Grip

This isn't just about fitness. It's about function, freedom, and fierce aging. It’s about being the woman who:

• Picks up her grandkids without fear

• Hangs from monkey bars at 55 (just because she can)

• Opens the damn jar — no help needed

• Holds her own — in the gym, in life, in every season

And let’s be clear — you don’t need to be an elite athlete to train grip. You just need consistency, curiosity, and a little sass in your step.

Grip Goals: Where to Start

Want to level up that grip? Try these:

• Dead hangs (start at 10 seconds, work up)

• Farmer’s carries (heavy dumbbells, walk tall, own it)

• Towel or fat grip rows/pulls (change the challenge)

• Squeeze toys or putty (yes, even at your desk — sneak it in!)

Just a few minutes a few times a week can make a difference. It’s not about going hard — it’s about going smart, steady, and strong AF.

Final Word, Queen:

Your grip is your connection to the world — to strength, to movement, to your own damn power. And after 40, it’s not optional. It’s essential.

So get a grip, literally. Then keep going. Because strong hands lead to a strong life — and we’re not here to shrink, wither, or fade quietly. We’re here to THRIVE.

With sass. With science. With sisterhood. Always.

XO Jane