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Private 12-Week Integrative Strength Training Program For Women 40+

A high-touch, small-group training and coaching experience designed to help midlife women rebuild strength, metabolism, and confidence—without burnout or extremes.

There Are Plenty of Workouts in Chesapeake. This Is Not One Of Them.

This Is Where Midlife Strength Training Finally Makes Sense.

This program was created specifically for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife weight loss—because that’s who I work with, and that’s what I specialize in. It is led by a coach who:

Is certified in women’s coaching and menopause support

Understands how hormonal changes affect strength, recovery, fat loss, and motivation

Designs training that adapts to your body instead of fighting it

You are not being “pushed through” a generic program.
You are being coached by someone who knows why your body responds the way it does—and how to work with it.

Why Most Programs Stop Working For Women After 40.

If you’re in your 40s or beyond and feel like:

the scale won’t move the way it used to

recovery takes longer

injuries show up faster

and “just push harder” leaves you exhausted

…it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.

It’s because most training programs were never designed for women in midlife.

They don’t account for hormonal shifts, metabolic changes, or the mental load women carry at this stage of life.

And in Chesapeake, most trainers are still using those same outdated approaches.

There’s A Difference Between Training Women—and Coaching Women Through Midlife.

I don’t just teach this—I live it.

I’ve navigated:

Hormonal imbalance, pcos, hypothyroid

Weight loss resistance in midlife

The daily and weekly energy and mood swings

The frustration of doing everything “right” and still not seeing results

That lived experience matters—because it shapes how I coach. Women come to me when they’re tired of:

Being told to eat less

Being told to train harder and push through fatigue

Being told that fatigue, weight gain, or pain is “just part of aging”

This program exists so you don’t have to accept that narrative.

This Program Is For You If:

  • You’re a woman 40+ and feel like your body has changed—but the advice hasn’t

  • You want to build strength and lose fat without overtraining or extremes

  • You’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and want training that works with your hormones

  • You’re currently using GLP-1 or other weight loss medications and want expert guidance on adding strength training safely and effectively

  • You value coaching, structure, and accountability—not guesswork

This Program Is Not For You If:

  • You’re looking for quick fixes or drastic calorie restriction

  • You want drop-in workouts with no progression or coaching

  • You’re not ready to commit to consistency for 12 weeks

  • You prefer generic programming with no personalization

  • You don't care how midlife physiology impacts weight loss and results

This Is Not Generic Training—and It’s Not Meant To Be.

There are plenty of places in Chesapeake where you can get a workout. This program exists for women who want more than that.

This is for women who want:

  • Coaching from someone who understands midlife physiology, not just exercise selection

  • Strength training that supports hormone health, recovery, and long-term results

  • Accountability that is supportive—not shaming or punitive

  • Guidance that feels informed, intentional, and safe

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, or dismissed in traditional fitness spaces—this program was built specifically for you.

Because midlife weight loss requires a different strategy—not more willpower.

Private 12-Week Integrative Small Group Strength Training Program

March 2nd, 2026 - May 31st, 2026

Location: Riverview Wellness, Chesapeake, VA

Here's what you get:

  • Up to 3 × 60-minute small-group strength sessions per week. (min. commitment - 2 sessions per week)

  • Personalized nutrition guidance, & lifestyle coaching that supports hormone balance, recovery, and energy.

  • 4 × 30-minute private coaching check-in sessions.

  • Ongoing accountability, community, and coach support via GroupMe

Ready to see if this program is right for you?

Get On The Waitlist Free Today!

Join the waitlist to receive a private email with full program details and an invitation to schedule a discovery call where we’ll talk through your goals, determine fit, and review investment options.

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