Month: July 2022

How to feel fit & fab at 50

For those of you who are new to the platform and don’t know me yet let me give you a little bit of background about me! I’m Caroline, I am 50, a mum of two and personal trainer/fitness coach specialising in women’s fitness, specifically strength training. I have always loved sport and exercise and decided to make my passion a career in 2001 by training as a PT. I started my business in London and built up a base of clients before my family and I moved to the countryside and I started local group circuit classes – so Caroline’s Circuits was born. 2020 changed everything for everyone and I took the classes online creating my platform of online, at home, strength workouts – I now feel I am part of something much bigger than before.

So why does strength training help me and my clients feel fit and fab at 50?

I found that lots of my clients were focussing heavily on trying to do lots of cardio but very much neglecting their strength training. It is so important as we get older to use weights and resistance bands to build strength both in muscles and bones as well as the mind. Increasing bone density and muscle mass (which both naturally decrease as we age) will help us to stay injury free, reduce the risk of falls and fractures and help us feel fantastic. Now when I say strength training I do not mean body building and heavy weights I mean small dumbbells – 3-5kg. All you need is a little extra resistance to see some pretty epic results.

I have been strength training all through my 40s and now into my 50s and I feel stronger, fitter and healthier than I did in my 20s and 30s. I am so passionate about the benefits this type of strength training can bring to women – I just want to spread the word!

Without wishing to labour the point just some of the benefits include:

  • Enhanced bone density
  • Increased muscle mass
  • Reduced risk of falls and fractures
  • Improved sleep
  • Boosted immunity
  • Better weight management
  • Greater cardio fitness
  • Improved mood
  • And of course that feel good factor!

Speaking from personal experience I know for sure that I always feel 100% better once I have done a workout – even if its just 30 minutes! That leads me onto why my workouts are always just 30 minutes. If you can get all of these great benefits from a 30 minute workout why spend much longer? You can almost always find 30 minutes in the day to fit it in and its done before you even realise! So what are you waiting for – why not come and join me in feeling fit and fab at 50 – join me. Have a go at one of my classes for free and see what it is all about here.

Caroline x

Can you handle the heat? Why 30 minutes is enough

The idea of packing your stuff and going to the gym, doing a workout or worse attempting a run in the heat is far from inspiring. Even I don’t love the thought of slogging away for an hour in the heat of the day. Why would we want to do that? I have a much better plan! How about 30 minutes, not a second more of quick-fire, dynamic, fun circuits which will not only be over in a flash but leave you feeling totally fab, and to top it off it’s all over and done with by 9.30 am in the comfort of your own home! Have I got your attention?

Cue a quick overview of my platform – Caroline’s Circuits and why it might just change the way you think about working out. My workouts are 3 times a week for just 30 minutes. They are interval training circuits which work different muscle groups and challenge the body, keeping the heart rate moderate to high with passive or active rest – they give the perfect mix of strength and cardio for the best results.

The workouts are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am (although don’t panic – they are all recorded and available to you within an hour of the session if you can’t make the live).

Mondays and Fridays are workouts focusing on all the muscle groups. A strength-based class where you have the option of using weights or exercising without equipment.

Wednesdays are focussed on the lower body – legs and tummy toning. Using resistance bands if you have them but equally all the classes can be done without equipment.

Classes have been specifically designed to suit all fitness levels and create fitness habits which last & which produce results.

So enough about the platform, let’s talk about the why! Why strength work, why weights and why 30 minutes?

Strength training is both physically and mentally beneficial. As we get older our muscle mass decreases but this can be reversed by strength training. Strength training increases bone density so reduces the risk of fractures and osteoporosis. It helps to build our strength to perform everyday activities with greater ease and prevent unnecessary injuries. Best of all it enhances our mood by boosting our metabolism and stabilising our weight. By strengthening your core you will improve your posture and balance which in turn leaves you less susceptible to lower back pain. It sounds like a no brainer to me! Best of all you can achieve all of this in just three 30 minutes sessions per week with minimal equipment from your living room or garden. So kiss goodbye to gym commutes and expensive fees and say hello to a new you!

Intrigued to know more or have a go? Try a class for free here or read more about the platform here.

If you have any questions please do get in touch.

For more workout inspo and to find out a bit more about me check out my Instagram.

Caroline x