Strength After 40 — For Women
Training data built for where you are now, not where you were at 25.
Age-adjusted strength calculators and gear comparisons for women 40+ who lift. Every number accounts for female midlife physiology, so you can train smarter without chasing someone else's baseline.
Tools
Calculators
Every result is adjusted for age and sex — because generic charts overstate what a 25-year-old man should lift and ignore the rest of us.
Lifting
One-Rep Max Calculator
Estimate your max and see your age-graded strength tier — no pretending you're still 25.
OpenNutrition
Protein Intake Calculator
Daily protein target adjusted for anabolic resistance after 40, based on bodyweight and training load.
OpenBenchmarks
Strength Standards
See how your lifts compare, adjusted for age and bodyweight, using masters coefficients and real meet data.
OpenCompare
Gear & Supplements
Honest comparisons focused on what matters for strength, recovery, and a body that recovers differently than it did two decades ago.
Supplements
Protein Powder
Whey, casein, and plant blends compared on leucine content, digestibility, and what recovery actually needs in midlife.
OpenSupplements
Creatine
The most studied strength supplement on the planet, and why it still works — without the bloating myths.
OpenGear
Home Gym Equipment
Racks, dumbbells, and the small-space setup that grows with you without eating your whole garage.
OpenStrength After 40 provides general fitness information, not medical advice. The content on this site is for educational purposes and is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or substitute for guidance from a qualified healthcare provider. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or are returning to exercise after injury, consult a healthcare professional before starting any new training program.