by Donna McDermott | Oct 18, 2026 | menopause, peri-menopause, Strength Training, weight loss
World Menopause Day is a reminder that women deserve better information, more support and a lot less pressure to simply get on with it. Have you noticed that your body seems to be changing, your sleep isn’t what it used to be, or the things that once worked for...
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...
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...
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...
by Donna McDermott | Apr 12, 2026 | cardio, Core Strength, menopause, Strength Training, weight loss
If you feel like you’re constantly starting over with fitness… you’re not alone. One week you’re motivated.You’ve got a plan.You’re ready to go all in. Then life gets busy. You miss a workout…Then another…And before you know it, you’re telling yourself: “I’ll start...
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...
