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Introducing the Strong Girls Squad Podcast: For Women 40+ Who Are Ready to Take Up Space

30 July 202530 July 2025 By adminNo Comments

I’m so excited to finally share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes: The Strong Girls Squad Podcast is officially live! If you're a woman over 40 who wants to feel stronger, more confident, and finally comfortable in the gym, this podcast is for you. Whether you’re new to lifting, returning after a break, or just need a boost of motivation, this is your space to learn, grow, and feel supported - by me and by each other. As a personal trainer who works exclusively with women, I see it all the time: the gym can feel intimidating. There’s confusion around where to start, fear of judgment, or just that sense that maybe it’s “too late.” I’m here to tell you...it’s not. It’s never too late to start building strength, both physically and mentally. On the podcast, I’ll be breaking down the basics of strength training, tackling common gym fears, busting myths, and having honest conversations about what it really means to...

Overcoming fear of the gym

2 August 20202 August 2020 By adminNo Comments

There was a time (not so long ago!*) when I really struggled to make fitness a consistent part of my life. I had a load of reasons not to go that seemed totally legit at the time: I had to work late, I was too tired, I was too busy, I forgot to put my kit in the car etc etc. However, I now realize that my “reasons” for avoiding fitness were actually excuses because I was afraid of the gym. It was somewhere that only really fit people went. Somewhere that the unfit got judged. And somewhere where I had literally no idea what I was doing, so I would rather avoid it if I could. There’s no getting around the fact that for some of you the gym can feel like an intimidating place when you’re first starting out. But I am hoping to share a few experiences and tips that mean you might be willing to give it...

Why weight training is so good for you

10 July 202015 July 2020 By adminNo Comments

Discover your inner strength..... I had just been to the gym for a fun weight training session with my coach Luke. Although I didn’t know it for sure, the gyms were getting quieter and I had a feeling this may be the last session I was going to have there for a while. So when I got home, I started to look to see what equipment I could fit into my spare room. That night, Lockdown was announced and I hit that ‘buy’ button without any hesitation. 3 months later and I am typing this up after getting up early to do a workout at home with the weights I was able to purchase before every company ran out and/or started charging £50 for a set of 2kg dumbbells. If you had told me a few years ago that I would be so upset at the thought of not being able to go to the gym that I created my own mini home...

Want long lasting transformation results? Change your approach to exercise…

21 May 202030 June 2020 By adminNo Comments

Why is it that so many people still see exercise purely as a way to lose weight? Something that has to be endured, or done purely to ‘burn off’ the calories after eating something they deem as ‘bad’ like a burger? There is nothing wrong with having physique goals, but there is so much more to exercise. And once you find those reasons, I can guarantee you’ll actually enjoy exercising rather than dread it, and you will reach your goals in a way that you love and the results will actually be sustainable. I may not have been through a weight loss body transformation, but this doesn’t make my journey any less inspirational so let’s tell you a little more about it…I’ll keep it brief... On first glance, you may look at me and think I have always been into my fitness. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. When I was at school, I would do anything to avoid as many...

How weight training improved my life

2 February 202027 June 2020 By adminNo Comments

I can honestly say that resistance training has improved so many aspects of my life. But before I get into that, I want to give you a bit of background info so you can see what a big jump for me this was. And if I can do it…….anyone can do it! It all started back in 2014 when I saw a photo of me at the work Christmas Party. I had been pretty slim all my life, but my weight was starting to creep up and I didn’t like the way I felt - clothes that used to be comfortable were suddenly starting to feel tight. I just didn’t feel good about myself, and I realised I had started to not care about myself. I had a massive sweet tooth. I would have 3 sugars in my coffee and I would happily eat a whole packet of biscuits or have a slice of cake for breakfast. Growing up, I found it...