Strength Training for Women: Essential Elements of Every Session

Woman lifting weights in the gym

Why strength train?

As we age, we lose muscle mass. Hormone changes through menopause increase our risk of osteoporosis and we need to do everything we can to prevent it. Lifting weights is a way to help strengthen our bones so that we decrease the chance of breaking them when we're older.

What's your approach to training?

I've been told I'm a practical person by nature - if things don't have a purpose, there's no sense in doing it. I take that approach in the gym, too.

In every session, we will... 

Push something. 

Why? Because we push shopping carts, strollers, and the occasional table or chair in daily life. 

Pull something. 

Why? Because we need back strength to help us stand upright AND because we reach for things on high shelves when we put dishes away, take down art supplies, and put away off-season clothes. 

Use our legs. 

Why? Because we sit in a chair, in the car, at a sports game AND we have to have the strength to get up again. We use our legs when carrying heavy things. We get off the floor when playing with kids and grandkids and picking up after pets. 

Have some fun!

Why? Because training in a gym can be scary, hard, and not everyone's favorite time of the week. I'm here to make this easier and a more lighthearted experience so you want to keep coming back.

What if I have medical conditions?

Before we start, I'll have you get clearance from your medical provider to make sure you're healthy enough to train. Once that's done, we will work around whatever conditions you have - high blood pressure, heart conditions, pains/aches, hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, etc. My goal is for you to be safe and will make sure that happens in every single workout.