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Here is how my strength training story started.<\/p>

Back in August last year I was discussing with a friend of mine about strength training while we were out paddle boarding. Jayne is a SUP coach and a Strength training coach she specialises in women\u2019s health and providing training in her gym or online via an App.<\/p>

I had been thinking about training for a while and Jayne mentioned a free 2 week training program, no commitment and to see what I thought. This was to do home workouts that she would tailor for me via an App depending on what equipment I had available to me.<\/p>

I thought sod it, what have I got to lose I am 40 in 5 months and I want to be strong through my 40\u2019s. Strength training is super important for women as they get older it builds stronger bones and will help you through peri menopause and the menopause. If you don\u2019t believe me google it there is so much research on it. Strength training has so many benefits, it increases bone density, boosts your metabolism and makes you feel awesome!! (I will even put a few links for you below to have a look at if you want to look into it more)<\/p>

So it began. I did body weight \/ dumbbell exercises with low weights to start with, training 3 times a week building up gradually. I literally haven\u2019t looked back since!!<\/p>

I have loved having it as part of my weekly routine even doing workouts on holidays or fitting it around busy weeks but always committing to 3 workouts a week no matter what.<\/p>

I still have limited weights at home but I now have a barbell as well as dumbbells. Jayne checks in with me in person and via the app regularly to see how I am getting on and check that I am happy with progress. <\/p>

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I go into the gym with Jayne every 2-3 months for a PT session and to do a test to see how I am getting on.<\/p>

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9 months on I am feeling stronger than ever. I can see so many changes in my body. I can see muscles I didn\u2019t have before. I have more of a waist than I have in years. I just love it! It has become part of my routine now and I won\u2019t ever look back. I can\u2019t recommend it enough to everyone! If you want to get started yourself I have put a few links below to contact Jayne \ud83d\ude0a\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>

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My Progress pics from Aug 23 - April 24<\/p>

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Here is to slaying strong!! \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\ud83c\udfcb\ud83c\udffb\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>

Laurie<\/p>

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Useful Links -<\/p>

Lift to Slay Strong Tee on my website - Unisex I Lift To Slay Strong Backprint Tee (<\/a>teemill.com<\/a>)<\/a><\/p>

Jayne\u2019s Coaching Page - @Jaynethestrengthcoach - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jaynethestrengthcoach\/#<\/a><\/p>

A little info on Strength Training Pre and Post Menopause - Why weightlifting is beneficial before and after the menopause (<\/a>theconversation.com<\/a>)<\/a><\/p>

Jayne\u2019s Gym - @LiverpoolStrengthCo - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/liverpoolstrengthco\/#<\/a><\/p>

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