Meet Katharine. Katharine is a Physician in Montreal who found it very challenging to stay consistent with her workouts. Katharine's hours are sporadic, sometimes working on call for 24-48 hour shifts. Her mindset about working out was very weight oriented and she developed a negative relationship with exercise and healthy habits in general because in her mind, she kept "failing." As you can imagine, Katharine found it very difficult to have a routine, was constantly exhausted, and spoke negatively to herself when she wasn't able to stick to something. Kath already had gym experience and a program to follow so we focussed on Behaviour Coaching and building consistency. We started by implementing the A-E strategy (which we'll practice in the SSH program) to curb negative self-talk. We were able to shift the focus away from the scale; to make her workouts about building strength, taking time for herself, and even fun. She started asking friends to join her in classes as a form of socializing. Shifting the focus from the scale actually allowed her to stay consistent which can ultimately lead to weight loss. Apart from workouts, we were able to find time for meal prep which Kath had never done before. Kath is very detailed oriented and visual so we decided to create a form of habit tracking where she could colour in days of movement: different colours for different things. Instead of getting down on herself when she didn't make it to the gym, she was able to look back on how many coloured days she had which were way more than ever before! She learned to adjust the plan and accept that her workouts were not always going to be 110%; if she was too tired after a 24 hour shift she would workout for less time or do something lower impact. As a result, Katharine has finally developed a healthy relationship with exercise, has stayed more consistent than ever, and her workouts have become something she WANTS to do, not something she HAS to do strictly to lose weight.

Introducing...

Strength Starts Here

The ultimate transformation program designed exclusively for women over 30 who are ready to overcome their fears of getting started and finally begin there fitness journey using a holistic approach. 

Strength Starts Here seamlessly blends beginner strength training insights with transformative behaviour change coaching. This program empowers you to conquer gym anxiety and embrace confident, consistent workouts.

Meet Abby. Abby loves hiking and mountain biking but after having kids she started to develop chronic pain in her back and hips and was feeling generally weak and unstable in her body. She knew it was time to start strength training but felt intimidated about starting on her own and was worried about making the pain worse. We started with of functional movement patterns and focussed on building core strength (Module 2 of SSH) which helped ease a lot of her pain. She's now able to perform assisted pull-ups, push-ups, squats and deadlifts and has noticed significant changes not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Meet Heather. Heather has been a dentist for over 25 years and struggled with chronic neck pain due to sitting for long periods with her head tilted to one side. She was diagnosed with neck arthritis which we were able to work around, modifying any movements involving overhead reaching. Over the course of 8 months, Heather built significant strength, improved movement patterns, reduced neck and back pain, and developed higher self-esteem.

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The Strength Starts Here Guarantee

I'm passionate about helping you start your fitness journey in a way that feels right FOR YOU. That means having the right tools and knowledge to allow you to walk into the gym comfortably on your own, with the desire to get stronger, build confidence and take care of YOU.

Take the time to work through the videos and tutorials, fill out your workbook, and get your questions answered during the coaching calls or in the online community chat. Apply everything you've learned and if after that, you don't feel like you can walk into the gym, I'll refund you in full. Simply contact me directly with photos and videos of all of your work (you will have to video yourself for your own personal reference to correct your form in module 2) and refund request.

You're ready to join Strength Starts Here if...

• You're a woman over 30 who is ready to start taking action towards a healthier life in a way that works for YOU, without the overwhelm. 

• You're committed to changing your life with sustainable habits and aren't looking for another "quick fix" workout challenge or fad diet. 

• You're ready to finally have a consistent fitness routine without fear of failure.

• You're not interested in another workout program you'll never stick to and are ready to focus on the behaviors that will get you going to the gym in the first place.

• You are motivated to make positive changes to feel strong and confident in your body and mind so that. you can live the lifestyle you want. 

• You're ready to take the next step and trust the process Strength Starts Here using a holistic, beginner approach to take you from feeling anxious and overwhelmed to gym confident and consistent. 

• You're ready to finally get the support you need to not only learn the basics of strength training and proper form, but also to stay accountable, be consistent, set your boundaries, and work through challenges. 

• You're done with starting and stopping or never starting in the first place only to guilt and shame yourself. You deserve better and are committed to FEELING better!