September 3, 2026

How Joan MacDonald Transformed Her Strength After 7O and the 5 Fitness Habits She Wishes She Had Started Sooner

Month after month, things that once felt impossible became normal.

Within the first six months, she had lost around 40 pounds, and her strength and mobility continued improving afterward.

Years later, videos would show her performing exercises such as deadlifts, hip thrusts and weighted strength movements that many people would find demanding at any age.

Her transformation is a reminder that the body you have today does not necessarily determine what your body will be capable of several years from now.

1. She wishes more people understood the importance of strength training

If there is one habit at the center of Joan’s transformation, it is resistance training.

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