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Tonight's workout with Maria 💜Strong legs, stable core, and training that actually supports her body - not damages it.Th...
24/12/2025

Tonight's workout with Maria 💜

Strong legs, stable core, and training that actually supports her body - not damages it.

This is what menopause-aware strength training looks like:
✔️Simple
✔️Progressive
✔️Confidence-building
✔️Adapted when needed

No extremes. No punishment. Just smart movement that building strength and trust in your body again.

No extremes. No punishment. Just smart movement that builds strength and trust in your body again.

Small steps really do add up.You don’t need to do everything at once — just begin where you are, with what you have.This...
22/12/2025

Small steps really do add up.
You don’t need to do everything at once — just begin where you are, with what you have.
This week we’re focusing on strength, nourishment, rest and doing things in a way that supports your body 💜

Simple. Nourishing. Satisfying 💜Protein is so important during menopause — for muscle, bone health and steady energy.Thi...
20/12/2025

Simple. Nourishing. Satisfying 💜

Protein is so important during menopause — for muscle, bone health and steady energy.

This is one of my go-to breakfasts when I want something quick that actually keeps me full.

Not about cutting foods.

Just choosing ones that support your body as it changes.

Save this or try it this week 🥑🍳

Our workout today 💜 Shoulder strength done rightToday’s session was all about building strength safely and confidently, ...
19/12/2025

Our workout today 💜 Shoulder strength done right

Today’s session was all about building strength safely and confidently, especially through peri & menopause, where joints, recovery, and nervous system load really matter.

We focused on shoulder strength and stability, keeping the weights light and the tempo slow to protect the joints and make sure form stayed solid. Higher reps allowed the muscles to work without overloading the system.

We also included rotator cuff exercises — these are so important for shoulder stability, posture, and everyday movement, yet often overlooked.

This kind of training isn’t about chasing sweat or exhaustion.
It’s about moving well, feeling strong, and building trust in your body again.

If you’re training at home and wondering “am I doing the right things?” — sessions like this are a brilliant place to start.


Smart training.
Strong bodies.

This is what strength training in menopause actually looks like.Not extreme.Not punishing.Not about pushing through pain...
19/12/2025

This is what strength training in menopause actually looks like.

Not extreme.
Not punishing.
Not about pushing through pain.

It's about suppointing your body through hormonal change, protecting bones, building strength and feeling confident in movement again.

Strength training in menopause should feel empowering - not scary 💜

If you've been unsure where to start, you're not alone.

There are so many myths around strength training in menopause. These come up in conversations with women all the time - ...
18/12/2025

There are so many myths around strength training in menopause. These come up in conversations with women all the time - so let's clear them 💜

Strength training doesn't have to be extreme. It just needs to be right for you.
Maria Benson








✨ Strong bones, strong YOU ✨One of the biggest fears I hear from women after menopause is:“I’m scared to lift heavy.”And...
17/12/2025

✨ Strong bones, strong YOU ✨

One of the biggest fears I hear from women after menopause is:
“I’m scared to lift heavy.”

And I completely understand why 💜
But honestly? This is the time in life when strength training matters the most.

As our hormones change, our bones naturally lose density — but here’s the good news:
✨ Your body is still incredibly adaptable.

You can build strength, protect your joints, support your posture, and boost confidence at any age.

Research shows that just 30 minutes, twice a week of smart, progressive strength training (with appropriate impact) can:

💪 Strengthen bones
🦴 Improve bone structure
⚡ Boost functional strength
💥 Reduce the risk of falls & fractures
💛 Support mood and energy
🌿 Help you feel more you again

And yes — even women with low bone density benefit.
No injuries. No setbacks. Just safe, progressive training that works.

You deserve to feel strong, capable, and steady in your body — today and for the years ahead.
And if you’re not sure where to start, I’m right here to guide you 💜✨

👉 If this resonates, save this post or send me a message 💜

This is my menopause story.I was training hard. Doing what I loved.But something didn’t feel right.I wasn’t broken.My bo...
15/12/2025

This is my menopause story.

I was training hard. Doing what I loved.
But something didn’t feel right.

I wasn’t broken.
My body was changing.
I needed a different approach.

That’s why I now help women feel strong, confident, and supported through menopause 💜

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.



We stayed in the car park at Lairds Restaurant last night, right on the grounds of this gorgeous place. Had the entire c...
04/12/2025

We stayed in the car park at Lairds Restaurant last night, right on the grounds of this gorgeous place. Had the entire car park to ourselves — so peaceful and quiet, it felt like we owned the estate for the night!

It was £10 to stay over, but that went towards anything we bought in the restaurant… so obviously we “had” to get hot chocolates. Two of them — and yes, one was a Baileys hot chocolate because why not? 🤣 oh and 2 scones.
After the £10 was taken off, the whole lot only cost £6. Bargain stopover, cosy night, and hot chocolate win!

We stayed in the car park at Lairds Restaurant last night, right on the grounds of this gorgeous place. Had the entire c...
04/12/2025

We stayed in the car park at Lairds Restaurant last night, right on the grounds of this gorgeous place. Had the entire car park to ourselves — so peaceful and quiet, it felt like we owned the estate for the night!

It was £10 to stay over, but that went towards anything we bought in the restaurant… so obviously we “had” to get hot chocolates and scones. Two of them — and yes, one was a Baileys hot chocolate because why not? 🤣
After the £10 was taken off, the whole lot only cost £6. Bargain stopover, cosy night, and hot chocolate win!

“Overnight by the River Spey… woke up to ducks, frost and one very nosey Charlie. I swear I’m in a nature documentary 😂🦆...
03/12/2025

“Overnight by the River Spey… woke up to ducks, frost and one very nosey Charlie. I swear I’m in a nature documentary 😂🦆🐾🚐”

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