This might surprise you, but I never really saw myself as a “nurturing” person.
Back in my final year of school, when I was choosing university courses, I was put off by the idea of going into a ‘helping’ profession. I just didn’t think I’d be any good at it.
But over the years, I’ve realised I had it all wrong. It turns out, I love helping people—just not in the nurturing, caregiving way I always thought was necessary.
What I’ve realised is that I really shine in the sharing of information.
I love learning & understanding concepts before passing them on to people who can benefit from them.
If I know something that I believe will be helpful – I can be like a dog with a bone. I just can’t stop until I’ve done my best to communicate what I’ve learned in a way that resonates (and hopefully results in action)
I guess I just get a buzz from empowering others to understand themselves better and make choices that truly serve them. There really is nothing quite like seeing that lightbulb moment when someone has an epiphany or a shift in perspective.
And that’s exactly why (as a few of you have even mentioned!) I can’t stop banging on about strength training for women.
I know too much now—I can’t un-know it. And I can’t imagine you not having this information too.
Like (sorry I’m about to bang on again…)
Did you know women start losing muscle density from 30 onwards? Or that, 35%-50% of women have low bone mass by age 50? As women we start out with less muscle than our male peers, and we lose more with age because our hormones aren’t conducive to muscle making.
Did you also know that regular strength training not only helps to build muscle and bone density (reducing risk of osteoporosis and sarcopenia), but it also has a significant and positive impact on metabolic health, heart health and brain health? It can even lower risk of cancer and diabetes!
See what I mean? You need to know this stuff.
Because if you know this and still decide not to strength train, that’s okay – it’s “your body, your rules” (as my 7 year old says). It’s your informed decision.
But if you know this and you do want to strength train, but you’re overwhelmed, scared, or doubting your ability…well, I’m here to help!
I can’t do it for you (thank goodness, because we’ve established that I’m not that kind of helper), but I CAN guide you through the process.
Do you have any questions about strength training that I can help answer for you?