Strength training for women 40+
True strength changes everything – your body, your energy, and what you believe you're capable of.
Strong body - strong mind, confidence and longevity
“Becoming a personal trainer has given me the opportunity to rebuild my own strength, confidence and wellbeing after recovering from thyroid cancer. Ten years in teaching taught me how to help children grow. Now I help women invest in their health and strength.
It's not just about muscle and bone density. It's about mindset, energy, and feeling stronger both mentally and physically. I believe in being proactive about health. Building strength, staying active and looking after our bodies now means a healthier, stronger, more independent future.”
Alesia Smith, Founder of Strength Training for Women
How and where we train
One-on-one coaching in the comfort of your own home – building strength at your own pace, in your space, with support every step of the way. £70 for one session or £300 for five sessions.
Dedicated one-on-one coaching, built around you – so you can build strength, confidence, and momentum at your own pace, at a local gym. £70 for one session or £300 for five sessions.
I’ll coach you through the free TrueCoach platform, where you’ll get your personalised training videos, feedback and weekly audio/video calls with me.
It’s up to you how and where we train. I can come to you, your local gym, or you can join me online.
I cover Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, St Margarets, Strawberry Hill and Teddington.
Buy five sessions in advance and save £50.
What my clients say
“Alesia has been brilliant since the birth of my daughter — attentive, warm, and always encouraging me to go further than I thought I could go. My back ache is gone, and I’m stronger, more confident and so proud of what I’ve achieved.”
Megan, 45 “Alesia is an excellent teacher. I’ve always enjoyed her sessions, and am grateful for the training tips she gave me. As a result of training with Alesia, I feel stronger and more mobile.”
Karen, 68
“Alesia has been coming to my home for training sessions for over a year now. With strength training my posture has improved and I feel more confident.”
Irina, 46
Is strength training right for you?
You might be:
a woman over 40 who wants to become stronger, improve bone density and increase lean muscle mass
returning to exercise after a long break
nervous about using weights
wanting to improve your fitness without punishing yourself
looking to maintain strength, mobility and independence as you age
someone who wants a personalised coaching rather than another generic training programme
Let’s work together
