Strength Training Is the Best Thing You’re Not Doing (Yet)

I’ve spent my career as a physical therapist helping people move. For some, that meant building strength and improving capacity for movement. For others, it meant challenging long-held beliefs and gradually returning to activities that had started to feel out of reach. For many, it was a combination of the above plus a little something extra.

Every day in the clinic taught me something new, but one lesson stood out.

You don’t always need to get stronger to overcome pain. But building strength is one of the best buffers against whatever life throws your way.

I started Strong Enough Fitness to help more women get comfortable in the weight room in order to better prepare for life’s uncertainties. At some point, we all get thrown a curveball. And unless you’ve already experienced a severe illness or injury, it’s almost impossible to conceptualize how much your physical function can decline in a very short amount of time.

Despite all the evidence we have, many women still aren’t lifting heavy weights. I’m painting with a broad brush here, but it is impossible to ignore how women have been internalized the message that heavy lifting is not for them.

We’ve been told the same narrative again and again, as if there are magical modes of exercise that can defy the laws of physics to deliver the appearance you want without the stimulus required to create real change. Those narratives often include words like toning, slimming, long and lean, bikini body, low impact…

But I am tired that narrative. It has already taken up more than its fair share of space. You won’t find discussions on appearance or aesthetics here. I promise that I will never post The Best Workout For Whatever Body Part You’re Self Conscious About This Season.

So here is what you can expect from me instead:

My messaging will be empowering, because you are capable. Most of us just need a thoughtful, realistic plan to get started. Along the way, I hope to challenge some of the narratives we've all been exposed to. What you’ll find here is real, evidence-based guidance designed to help you feel stronger and more confident in your body regardless of your age, experience, or starting point.

I believe in nuance. What works for you might not work for someone else. What works today might not work for you in ten years. On paper, the best plan might end up being something you despise doing.

But no matter what, one thing stays true. Lifting weights is one of the best things you can do to support your health and your future.

If you are ready to get started, or if you just need help figuring out what your next step looks like, I would love to help.