Happy International Women's Day: Let's Celebrate Strength!
Happy International Women's Day!
This week, we're celebrating the incredible strength and resilience of women, and the growing movement of women embracing weight training. The science is clear: strength training is transformative for women's health.
However, as we explore the world of weights, a curious imbalance emerges. High bar squats, Romanian deadlifts, Anderson squats… the exercise landscape is dominated by male names. Where are the women? While CrossFit's "Girls" workouts, named by founder Greg Glassman to reflect the intense challenge of these benchmarks (like weathering a storm), offer a unique exception, it's time to acknowledge the powerful women shaping fitness beyond these.
Let's remind ourselves why strength training is vital for women:
Stronger Bones: Prevents osteoporosis.
Increased Muscle & Metabolism: Maintains weight, boosts energy.
Hormone Balance: Eases menopause symptoms.
Daily Strength & Independence: Makes life easier, prevents falls.
Improved Mood & Reduced Stress: Boosts confidence.
Disease Prevention: Improves heart health, lowers diabetes risk.
Remember: You don't have to love weightlifting to be a strength trainer.
It's never too early or too late to become your strongest self. There are no age limits to strength training. Starting now means reaping rewards later.
Strength training isn't just for bodybuilders; it's for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Boost your metabolism, improve bone health, and enhance overall well-being with me.
Your best is yet to come. Let's build it together.
"While many seniors — people 50 and older — understand the importance of aerobic exercise, many neglect a critical component to successful aging: maintaining strength and power,” Dr. Knopf says. “Specifically, a lack of strength and power in our legs, trunk, and arms reduces our ability to attend to basic activities of daily living. This weakness increases the risk of falling and reduces our independence.”
Studies show that an active lifestyle is key to a long life, and strength training is essential at any age.
And it is not just about the exercise, moving together creates connection and community.
I wanted to share a story with you about one of our members...Erin, our First International Member!
"Life's adventures can lead us to unexpected places! For Erin, now a valued member of Move with Emma, that journey began with a year-long sabbatical in beautiful Winchester. 'We were seeking a peaceful and stable environment for our family,' Erin shares, 'and Winchester, with its warm atmosphere and rich history, has been everything we hoped for.' Craving connection and a boost to her well-being, Erin stumbled upon our outdoor FitState classes, and her fitness journey began. Now, with her family remaining in Winchester, Erin has returned to South Korea for work.
But her exercise routine hasn't stopped. 'Emma's online classes have been a lifeline,' Erin explains. 'The time difference allows me to join live sessions, and if that doesn't work, I can easily catch up on demand.' Erin is dedicated to building strength and prioritising self-care through exercise and mindfulness.
'Focusing on myself allows me to be a better working mom,' she says. 'I want to be strong and ready when my family returns home.' Erin's story beautifully illustrates that fitness is about more than physical strength—it's about community, connection, and finding what works for you, no matter where you are in the world.
We're incredibly grateful to have Erin as part of our Move with Emma community.