A client said something to me this week that I can't stop thinking about: "I don't feel like he understands what a woman my age needs."

So what do women in their 50s need from a trainer? I think there are two mistakes: babying us, and treating us like we're 25 in a class that's built to leave you gassed. In this episode I talk about what's in between, why I still want my gynecologist to have gone through menopause, and the one question to ask yourself about your own training.

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net

Instagram: @IronStrongFit

Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

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Do you progress plyos by adding more reps? More time? Nope. A director asked me this while I was drafting a workout, and it made me realize how differently plyos work from strength training. I talk about what “stiffness” really means, how to tell when you’ve gone thuddy, and how little time you actually need. Plus: join Jen Kirsch and me live on Zoom, Oct 30, 2025 at 12pm ET, for Intro to Plyometrics. https://ironstrongfitness.kit.com/intro-plyo-workshop-2026⁠

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

Get on my Sunday Strong newsletter:https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter

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I bought a nutrition course over two years ago. I still have only 30% done.

Meanwhile, 498 people from all over the world joined a 20 day jump challenge with me and Matt McInnes Watson. Women in their 50s, college strength & conditioning coaches, a teen baseball team, and one toddler who hasn't missed a day yet.

What’s the difference? Short. Fun. And you’re not doing it alone.

In this episode, I share why short wins when you’re starting something new, and the one small step you can take this week.🐸 Get on the 2027 Hoptober waitlist: https://ironstrongfitness.kit.com/hoptober-2027-waitlist

Where to find me or work with me:

Website: IronStrongFitness.net

Instagram: @IronStrongFit

Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule

Get on my Sunday Strong newsletter:https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter

Episodes drop once a week.