Part 3: From Nervous to Confident: A Beginner’s Guide to Lifting in Your 40s and Beyond
If the thought of walking into a gym makes your stomach flip a little, you’re not alone. So many women tell me they want to start lifting weights but feel nervous, unsure, or even a bit intimidated. The good news? That feeling doesn’t last long once you take the first few steps. Confidence grows fast when you realise how capable your body really is. Let’s chat about how to move from nervous to confident, step by step. Step 1: Start Simple, You Don’t Need Fancy Equipment You don’t need to join a gym straight away (or ever, if you don’t want to). You can start building strength right at home with: Resistance bands A pair of dumbbells Your own bodyweight Movements like squats , wall push-ups , or rows with bands are perfect starting points. What matters most isn’t how much weight you use, but that you start teaching your body how to move with strength. Step 2: Focus on Big, Useful Movements The goal is to train your body for life. Squats help you sit and stand with...
