Strength 101
Simple strength training guides for women who want a clear plan, not random workouts.
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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.
A strength coach compares 9 of the top strength training apps for women by focus, workout style, equipment, and price, to help you pick the right one.
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.
Learn how to start strength training during perimenopause with this beginner-friendly 30-minute dumbbell workout.
20-minute cardio workout with weights for perimenopause fitness.
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.
Compare Simply Strong vs. SWEAT to see how they differ in workouts, programming, pricing, progressive overload, and which app is best for women.
Compare Sadie Active vs Simply Strong App, including workout style, programming, pricing, features, and which is better for women building strength.
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
61 articles to help you train smarter.
Try this simple 3-day dumbbell workout for women at home. Build strength and muscle with a structured lower body, upper push, and upper pull routine.
Learn what joint-friendly training really means for women over 35, including how to lift weights, manage impact, choose exercises, and prioritize recovery.
Working hard doesn't always mean you're training effectively. Learn the difference and how to structure your workouts for strength, muscle, and lasting results.
Looking for a 5-day workout split with 2 leg days? Learn why this balanced weekly strength training schedule works well for women.
Trying to decide between a 3-, 4-, or 5-day strength training split? Learn the benefits of each schedule and how to choose.
Random workouts get random results. Here's why you need structured strength training.
I tried the CGX App (Caroline Girvan). Here's my feedback as a personal trainer.
Strength training has become one of the most recommended forms of exercise for women with PCOS; here's why.
Feeling stuck with your strength training? Learn the most common reasons women hit fitness plateaus.
Searching for the best perimenopause workout app? See how the Trainwell App compares in features, coaching, pricing, and strength training approach.
You can apply progressive overload and still make progress from home with the same dumbbells.
Here's my review of the JJD Fit Club App as a personal trainer
