Stay True Weightlifting Club, Gympie

One of the biggest things I hear from women who want to start strength training is:

"I've tried going to the gym, but then I didn't know what to do so I just walked on the treadmill for a bit then left"

If you've never been taught how to lift, of course the gym can feel confusing and intimidating.

Details for my new small group strength training program are coming out later in the week. It will be for my girls who never felt like they've quite got the hang of going to the gym and lifting weights before.

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I used to be a huge wa**er when I was a CrossFit coach and thought that CrossFit was the superior fitness program and everyone should be doing it and if they weren't that was dumb of them (lol, okay settle down baby coach) but now (as a grown ass weightlifting and strength coach with a bit more life experience) I know that the best exercise program is the one that you will actually do.

For Laura doing weightlifting with me and the girls has been it. It has been the right combination of things to help her actually stick to something. She's still at it 3 and half years later, through all the highs and lows.

Maybe you don't hate exercise, maybe you just haven't found your thing?

If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, strength training is just not up for negotiation.

Weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scales, you also want to protect as much of your muscle mass as possible while you lose weight.

Your muscle mass determines your general strength, metabolism and long-term physical function so yeah, I guess you could say it's pretty important.

This is why resistance exercise, alongside adequate protein intake, shouldn't be overlooked.

If you don't know how to strength train or have been unsuccessful with it in the past, keep your eyes peeled because I have a new program coming for you!

I don't mean to brag but 🤷‍♀️