Strength Training Made Simple for Women in Perimenopause

Personalised Online Coaching That Fits Real Life

Perimenopause can feel like your body has quietly changed the rules. You're more tired. You know you're losing muscle and bone density. Your sleep is unpredictable. And you keep hearing you "should" be doing strength training.

But you're juggling a bunch of other responsibilities, and keep finding yourself pushed down the priority list. I know you have competing responsibilities, and I can't make you put yourself at the top of the list. But I'm here to make sure you are at least on the list.

As a perimenopause personal trainer, I help women over 40 build strength, energy, and confidence through simple, progressive strength training that fits real life.

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Right Now It Feels Like...

You are tired more often than you used to be. You hesitate getting off the floor. You do not feel as steady as you once did. You have wondered quietly, "Is this just ageing?"

You do not want extremes. You want to carry heavy shopping without thinking, feel steady on uneven ground, see muscle returning, and know your bones are getting stronger. You want to be able to enjoy the outdoors or a spontaneous adventure without wondering, "Will my body be able to keep up?"

You want your confidence back.

What Happens When This Is Done Properly

When strength training is personalised and progressive, something shifts. Your energy improves because you are doing the right things. Your muscle rebuilds. Your posture lifts. Your bones are stimulated to stay strong. Your body feels reliable again.

And mentally? You stop second-guessing yourself. You feel supported. My clients use strength training as self-care, not punishment. Even 20-30 minutes can create an energy boost that makes you more present with your family. It is not selfish to take that time.

This Isn't Generic Online Training

This is fully personalised 1:1 coaching. Your programme is built around your time constraints, your responsibilities, your experience level, and any perimenopause symptoms.

If you have 20 minutes, we use 20 minutes. If life gets busy, we adapt. If your energy dips, we adjust. Strength training should support your life, not compete with it.

My Approach: A Clear Pathway

• Months 1-2: Foundation & Real Life Integration. We start with a full lifestyle audit. Where are the easy wins? We build a plan around your commitments so strength training becomes part of your life, not another stressor.

• Months 3-4: Progression & Confidence. Once you are comfortable, progress becomes tangible. You lift heavier, track improvements, and hit personal bests. Energy improves, headspace clears, and you start trusting your body again.

• Months 5-6 and Beyond: Long Term Strength. There is no finish line when it comes to muscle and bone density. We continue progressing, setting new goals, and building resilience for your 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Why Work With Me?

I have been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2013, and I am a Menopause Coaching Specialist. But more importantly, I have lived this.

I went through early menopause at 30. I gained weight. I was diagnosed with osteopenia. I rebuilt my strength, reversed my osteopenia, and I feel stronger now than I ever did before.

I understand both the science and the lived experience. You will not get a generic plan. You will get guidance, support, and coaching that meets you where you are.

Sally Eccles - menopause strength training coach

Pricing, Support & What Happens Next

So what does all this cost?

As an in-person PT, I charged £100 per week for 2 workouts.

That works out around £400 per month.

But my coaching isn't even close to that.

You get all the training, nutrition, accountability, support and guidance for just:

£149/month.

If you’re ready to take the next step, you can apply to work with me using the button below.

Answer a few short questions, and then you’ll have the option of booking in a Coaching Call with me.

We’ll chat about what’s going on with you now, and I’ll walk you through what we could do.

No pressure. No sales pitch.

Just a good natter.

At the very least, you get half an hour where the focus is on you - a brew and a chat with someone who genuinely gets what you’re going through.

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How long am I tied in for?

You’re not! I ask you to have a mindset of at least 3 months in mind so that we can build some sustainable habits and start to get you the results you’re looking for. In reality, most of my clients stick with this for 9-12 months, but I don’t believe you should need a coach forever. Once you’ve reached your goals and moved to a maintenance phase, you can downgrade to Strength Essentials.

How Much Time Will I Need Free Each Week?

It’s entirely dependent on what time you have available - there’s no point in me writing you a plan that you’re not going to be able to stick to. We’ll decide together what’s realistic for you - and we’ll adapt it if your circumstances change.

I have clients who do 2-3 x 20minute sessions per week, and others that train every other day for 45-60 minutes - they're all achieving the results they were looking for.

How Often Will I Speak With You?

Most of my clients touch base via messaging a couple of times a week - I'll always reply within 24 hours.

For Coaching Calls, these are a maximum of twice per month over the phone or Zoom.

You'll be asked to complete a Weekly Review so I can track your progress and give you input wherever you need it.

How Often Will You Adjust My Programme?

Your programme will be progressed weekly, and I'll write you a new one every 4-6 weeks.

We need to stick with the same exercises for long enough to allow you to progress and improve - there's no point in changing them every week.

Everything I change will be discussed with you first, to avoid boredom and account for your likes and dislikes too.

Do I Need A Gym Membership?

The short answer is no.

If you have one, or you'd like to use the gym, that's great.

It's not a requirement though - the important thing is that we make it both enjoyable and realistic for you and the time you have available.

If you decide to work out at home only, you’ll be able to start without any equipment, but to really make progress building muscle and bone density you’ll need some dumbbells and resistance bands (I can guide you on what to get and when, and we’ll always work within your budget and the space you have available. There’s no need to build a home gym, but some equipment will be required for you to get optimal results).

I Have Previous Injuries, Is This Safe For Me?

As your coach, it's my job to write you a programme that suits your needs and what your body can do.

This includes working around injuries, and liaising with any other professionals you're under the care of (for example, physios).

Everything can be adapted to suit you - the important thing is that you communicate with me, and never do anything you're uncomfortable with.

It's usually best to discuss this on a Coaching Call, which you can book below.

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