Simple, practical guides

Strength training resources for adults 35+

Practical guides and writing on building useful strength, returning to training and keeping progress realistic around a full life.

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Calm, practical reading for people who want to understand the basics, make a sensible start and keep training connected to the rest of life.

01Getting started

Strength Training After 35: What Actually Changes, and What Doesn’t

A simple guide to getting stronger after 35, what may need a bit more attention and how to make training fit real life.

02Training basics

How Much Strength Training Do You Actually Need?

How often you need to strength train, how much is enough and why more is not always better.

03Returning to training

Getting Back Into Strength Training After a Long Break

A simple way to return to strength training after time away without trying to do too much too soon.

04Building a balanced week

Strength or Cardio After 35: Do You Actually Need Both?

Why strength and cardio both have a place, and how to combine them without turning fitness into a second job.

05Training mindset

Do You Need to Train Hard Every Session to Get Stronger?

Why strength training needs effort, but every workout does not need to leave you exhausted.

06Moving with confidence

Can Strength Training Help When Your Knees Ache?

A simple look at strength training and aching knees, including when to adapt exercise and when to get healthcare advice.

07Strength for life

Why Strength Matters for Staying Capable as You Get Older

Why getting stronger can make everyday life easier and help you stay confident and capable as you get older.

08Training mindset

You Don’t Need the Perfect Programme: What the Research Says About Consistency

Why a good plan you can follow beats constantly searching for the perfect workout.

09Choosing a trainer

How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Greenwich

What to look for when choosing a personal trainer in Greenwich, from qualifications and coaching style to whether you actually feel comfortable with them.

10Starting safely

Can I Start Personal Training If I Have Aches, Injuries or a Health Condition?

How personal training can be adapted around old aches, injury history or health conditions, and when medical advice should come first.

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