We take mums’ wellbeing seriously – so much so it’s one of our 3 key pillars. That’s why we partner with @puremusclesgym to deliver free pre- and postnatal strength classes every week exclusively for @mumswhobuild , and our Wednesday class is all about building strength with @rosieinstrell_pt 💪
The benefits of strength training for women go far beyond stopping muscle loss in midlife. A recent @thetimes article highlighted how lifting heavier weights can:
✨ Regulate blood sugar
✨ Improve bone mineral density (which declines as oestrogen drops in menopause)
✨ Support fat loss more effectively than light weights (by building more muscle, which burns more energy even at rest)
✨ Reduce the risk of “midlife spread”
All powerful reasons why building strength matters - and why we need to challenge the old narrative that strength training “isn’t for women.”
If you can’t make it to our Pure Muscle sessions, MOB member Octavia - founder of @xena.life_ – shares regular mini strength online wor...