Strength 101
Simple strength training guides for women who want a clear plan, not random workouts.
New Here?
The one article to read before anything else.
For some women in midlife, strength training is brand new, and for others, it’s not necessarily new, but their approach to how it fits into their life is. Mi...
The Basics
Four fundamentals that every Simply Strong member should understand.
The beginner's guide to strength training at home.
What it means and why it's the key to getting stronger.
The basics of structuring a workout that actually works.
Small shifts that make showing up feel easier.
Equipment guide, beginner plan, and tips to stay consistent. Free, straight to your inbox.
Includes a free 30-minute Legs & Glutes workout.
Deep Dives
Longer reads that help you make better decisions about your training.
Let’s face it, there have never been more strength training app options for women than there are now (which is amazing!!), but that also means there can be a...
The best strength training program isn’t the most complicated one. It’s the one that’s structured, progressive, and realistic enough to follow consistently.
Follow Along
Full workouts you can do at home with dumbbells.
Follow Along
Sample workouts you can do today.
Free 30-minute, dumbbell-only perimenopause-friendly leg workout
Quick, efficient lower-body workout for women using dumbbells only, for strong, toned legs and glutes in just 20 minutes.
If you're looking to strengthen and tone your arms during perimenopause and beyond, this simple and effective dumbbell arms workout is a great place to start.
Perimenopause can bring a lot of unexpected changes - hormonal shifts, metabolism changes, lower energy, reduced bone density, and increased body fat (partic...
Real Women
Stories from women inside the Simply Strong community.
App Comparisons
Honest breakdowns to help you pick the right program.
Both Ladder and Peloton offer strength training programs, but which app is better and offers the best results?
There are several factors to be considered when choosing a strength training app for women. In this post, we compare Fitbod to Simply Strong.
One of my very first real weight training experiences came via Madeline Moves App (now just “Moves App”) back in 2019. I was newly postpartum with my second ...
I’ve tried a lot of fitness programs over the years: BODi, Faster Way to Fat Loss, Peloton, and more. While each program has its benefits and served its purp...
Simple. Strong. Consistent.
Open the app, tap the day, and follow video-guided strength workouts built around progressive overload.
Full Library
47 articles to help you train smarter.
If you're looking for the top strength training apps for women 40+, this article helps you know what to look for.
The best exercise for perimenopause weight gain isn't just one exercise; it's strategic strength training.
5-day workout plan for women, dumbbells only, at-home friendly.
With AI use on the rise, many people are questioning whether or not it's ok to use systems like ChatGPT to generate their strength training workouts...
Repeating workouts with the intention of getting stronger and more efficient is crucial for muscle growth and body composition changes in women.
A 3-day full-body workout routine is the perfect way for women to get started with strength training without feeling overwhelmed.
4-day dumbbell workout plan (with free PDF) for women - perfect for those who want to get strong, lean, and toned without spending too much time in the gym.
If you're looking for a workout app that tells you exactly what to do, eliminating all the guesswork, the Simply Strong App is exactly what you're looking for.
Most women have a desire to shed excess body fat and increase their lean muscle mass. This guide explains exactly how that's possible.
For years, the gym has been viewed as the more “serious” way to work out. Access to more equipment, heavier weights, and the overall vibe indicate that it’s ...
“How long will this take??” This is one of the most common questions I hear from women who begin a strength training program. And, it’s a fair question. You...
GLP-1 medications have changed the conversations around weight loss, and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. For many women, these medications can be a ...
