India, May 26 -- Strength training has been reiterated time and again as one of the non-negotiables in your fitness routine, especially as you age, because it helps retain muscle mass. There's a common belief that strength training makes women appear bulky, but that's rooted in outdated myths. Women traditionally lean towards Pilates or cardio, but a fitness coach shares a reality check on why those alone might not be enough after 35. But only pilates and cardio won't get you anywhere.

Tara LaFerrara, a strength and mobility coach who regularly shares fitness tips on Instagram, on May 22 offered some hard truths about why women over 35 need to lift weights more than ever.

After crossing the threshold of 35, women begin to notice changes...