Strength Training for Women in Midlife

1-on-1 personal training in a private studio in Liphook.

Build muscle, increase bone density, and discover the confidence that comes with getting genuinely strong.

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Is this for you?

You're a woman in midlife who:

Wants to start strength training but feels intimidated by commercial gyms
Is navigating perimenopause or menopause and knows you need to prioritize your health
Wants proper 1-on-1 instruction in a private, judgment-free space
Is ready to build real strength - not just "tone up"
Wants a personal trainer who understands the physical AND mental challenges of this life stage

If that sounds like you, you're in the right place.

I know what it's like to feel stuck.

After years of prioritizing everyone else, my health suffered. I gained weight, experienced joint pain, and lost confidence. I felt sluggish, exhausted, and stuck in a life that felt smaller than I wanted it to be.

Then I made a decision and took action.

I discovered yoga and breathwork to manage stress. But it was strength training that truly changed everything. As I got physically stronger - eventually deadlifting double my bodyweight and competing in fitness competitions - something unexpected happened.

The strength I built in the gym started showing up everywhere else. I hiked challenging terrain I never thought I could manage. I launched my first retreat. I took risks I'd been too scared to take before.

Each time I proved to myself I could do something physically hard, my beliefs about what else I was capable of expanded.

That newfound confidence led me to step into bigger professional challenges and live more boldly in every area of my life.

Today, I help women in midlife experience the same transformation: use strength training as the foundation for building not just a stronger body, but a bigger, bolder life.

Confidence naturally follows when you strengthen your body and mind.

Why Strength Training Matters for Women in Midlife.

If you're in perimenopause or menopause, strength training isn't optional - it's essential.

The Physical Benefits:

Builds and maintains muscle mass (which naturally declines with age and hormonal changes)
Increases bone density and reduces osteoporosis risk
Boosts metabolism and helps manage weight
Improves sleep quality and mood
Reduces joint pain and improves mobility
Supports better posture and prevents injury

But Here's What Most Personal Trainers Won't Tell You:

The real transformation happens in your mind.

When you lift a weight you didn't think you could lift, when you complete a workout that felt impossible last month, when you look in the mirror and see someone strong - your entire sense of what you're capable of shifts.

Suddenly, other things that felt too hard, too scary, or "not for someone like me" start to feel possible.

That's the real power of strength training.

The Journey: Building Strength, Building Confidence

I guide clients through a 3-phase framework that starts with proper strength training foundations and evolves into living a bigger, bolder life.

Phase 1: Foundations (3 Months)
Learn proper strength training technique in my private studio. Build sustainable habits. Work toward your first meaningful goal. This is where you prove to yourself you can do hard things.

Phase 2: Levelling Up (3 Months)
Take your training to the next level. Work toward bigger physical challenges. Build independence and capacity.

Phase 3: Bigger Life (Ongoing)
Watch your physical strength translate into confidence in other areas - career, relationships, adventures, and possibilities you never imagined.

Ready to start?

Learn More About the Programme

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More than just a Personal Trainer.

Your Private Studio Experience
No crowded gyms. No waiting for equipment. No judgment. Just you, me, and a safe space to build your strength at your own pace.

Proper Technique, Personalized Programming
I teach you how to lift correctly from day one and create programs tailored to your body, your goals, and where you're starting from.

Psychology-Informed Approach
With my background in psychology and behaviour change, I understand the mental and emotional aspects of transformation - not just the physical. I help you address the mindset blocks and limiting beliefs that keep you playing small.

Holistic Health Support
Strength training is the foundation, but we also address stress, sleep, nutrition, and recovery - because sustainable results require looking at your whole life, not just your workouts.

Evidence-Based Transformation
Every workout becomes proof that you're capable of more. This evidence builds confidence that extends far beyond the gym.

Training Meets Mindset & Behaviour Change
Unlike traditional personal trainers who focus on aesthetics and weight loss, I focus on inner transformation.

Ready to Live Bigger?

Book a Free Discovery Call

We'll talk about where you are now, where you want to be, and whether we're a good fit to work together.

Experience a Trial Strength Session

Try a 60-minute training session in my studio for just £30. You'll get a real feel for how we work together.

Begin Your Foundations Program

Choose Essential (1x/week) or Optimal (2x/week) and start your 3-month journey to a bigger life.

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Real Experiences

"Emma-Kate’s warm, genuine nature immediately put me at ease. She created a safe space to explore my values and vulnerabilities, and gave me tools I now use in my daily life. Step by step, I’m moving toward the place I want to be — and I couldn’t have done it without her support and guidance."

"Emma-Kate is super welcoming and designs events to help women feel supported and uplifted. If you’re looking for a space to nurture your wellbeing and connect with a community, I can’t recommend them enough!"

"I was nervous attending my first yoga workshop, but Emma-Kate’s calm presence and gentle, educational teaching style immediately put me at ease. The environment she creates is peaceful and welcoming — I left feeling relaxed and inspired."

"Spending time with Emma-Kate has been a truly transformative experience. Her calm, supportive, and friendly presence created a safe space for me to explore my next steps with honesty and clarity. Through her thoughtful guidance, I was able to reconnect with what truly matters to me — not just in my career, but in life — and confidently move toward a more fulfilling direction."

Meet Emma-Kate

I'm a psychologist-turned health coach, personal trainer, and yoga teacher who believes women in midlife deserve to feel strong, confident, and alive.

After experiencing burnout and feeling stuck in my own life, I discovered that physical challenges could transform not just my body, but my entire sense of what was possible for me.

Now I combine my qualifications in psychology, personal training, yoga, and health coaching to help women use strength training as a gateway to living bigger, bolder lives.

My Qualifications:

Masters in Psychology (MPsych - Ed & Dev)
Certified Personal Trainer (CIMPSPA Registered)
Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance Registered)
Health & Life Coach (Fully Qualified & Insured)