19/09/2026
If you want to start strength training but feel like you have absolutely NO idea what you’re doing, I hope this makes it feel a little less overwhelming.
Because one of the things I hear a lot from women is…
“I’ve got myself into the gym, but I don’t know what I should be doing now I’m in there.”
What exercises should I do?
What weight should I use?
How many times should I train?
What if I do something wrong?
And how do I know if I’m actually getting stronger?
It can all feel overwhelming, especially when you’re surrounded by people who seem to know exactly what they’re doing.
Please feel reassured, you don’t need to know everything before you start.
You need a few exercises you can learn and become familiar with, a weight that challenges you appropriately and enough consistency with those exercises to give yourself the opportunity to progress.
And this is the important bit.
Variety and constantly switching your workouts might feel more interesting, but it makes it much harder to see whether you’re actually getting stronger.
When you repeat the same exercises, you start to notice things.
The weight that felt heavy a few weeks ago feels easier.
You can do another rep.
Your technique feels better.
You feel more confident using a piece of equipment you once avoided.
THAT is progress.
And please don’t think you need to get fitter, lose weight or feel more confident before you begin.
You get confident by starting and learning as you go.
Strength training is how you become stronger and more capable 🙌💪.
I’m thinking about putting together a FREE Beginner Strength Guide for women who want to start but aren’t sure what to do.
Would that be helpful? Comment START below and let me know.
Debra x
