Why “Just Do More Crunches” Never Worked for Your Belly Fat (And What Actually Does)

by Donna McDermott | Aug 16, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss

If you’re over 40 and you’ve spent years doing ab workouts, cutting carbs, and wondering why your midsection still won’t budge — I want to tell you something that took me a long time to say out loud to clients: it was never going to work. Not because...

How to Lose Belly Fat After 40: 5 Evidence-Based Habits That Actually Work

by Donna McDermott | Aug 9, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, weight loss

If you’re wondering why you can’t lose belly fat after 40, you’re not alone. I hear it from women every week. “I’ve cut calories.” “I’ve been doing loads of cardio.” “I’ve lost weight everywhere except...

Why Women Over 40 Shouldn’t Choose Between Strength, Pilates or Cardio

by Donna McDermott | May 16, 2026 | cardio, online classes, peri-menopause, Pilates, Strength Training

If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 12 years of coaching women, it’s this: You don’t need to choose between strength, Pilates or cardio. In fact, after 40, your body benefits most from a balanced approach that includes all three. So many women feel like they’re...

The Best 10-Minute Workouts for Busy Women Who Have No Time to Exercise

by Donna McDermott | May 4, 2026 | cardio, Core Strength, menopause, online classes, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss

If you’re searching for a 10 minute workout, you’re likely not lacking motivation—you’re lacking time. And here’s the truth most women aren’t told: You don’t need long workouts to get results.You need simple, structured workouts that fit your life. That’s where the 6...

It’s Not Christmas That Causes Weight Gain — It’s Everything After

by Donna McDermott | Dec 21, 2025 | cardio, menopause, online classes, peri-menopause, Pilates, Strength Training, weight loss

Every year, the same fear creeps in around Christmas. “I’ve eaten too much.”“I’ve missed workouts.”“I’ll deal with it in January.” But here’s the truth most women don’t hear enough: It’s not what you do between Christmas and New Year that causes weight gain.It’s what...

Why “Toning” Has Never Worked — And What Actually Does

by Donna McDermott | Dec 14, 2025 | menopause, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss

If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your body doesn’t look “toned” despite doing all the right things, you’re not alone. More workouts.More cardio.More effort. And yet… very little change. Here’s the truth most women were never told:“Toning” isn’t a type of...