Hello Crew,

Strength training is BIG right now. It’s in the news, the neighborhood chat, and all over social media. I’m loving how more and more women are picking up weights and focusing on strength.

However, only 26.9% of women strength train. Two big barriers they cite are lack of time and not knowing what to do.

I can’t create time for you, but I can create an efficient workout!

It doesn’t have to be complicated. The American Academy of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recently updated it’s recommendations on strength training, and the two biggest takeaways:

• Doing something is better than nothing—don’t get bogged down in the details. There are many, many ways to get stronger.

• Consistency above all else. Strength train at least 2 days/week. If you can’t do 2, do ONE!

This month, I’ve put together a simple strength workout for you, easy to save or print for your next (or first!) strength session.

And don’t miss:

• The 2026 Women’s Wellness Weekend will take place Sept. 24-27th. Registration opens May 11th, and those on the waitlist will get first dibs. More info and join the waitlist here.

Keep Moving,

Meg

SIMPLE STRENGTH WORKOUTS - 3 LEVELS

You don’t need a lot of equipment to strength train — start at Level 1 with a couple sets of dumbbells, and work your way up to needing heavier weights like barbells.

• REPEAT: You can (and should) repeat workouts. I have clients stick with the same set of workouts for 4-8 weeks, depending on their goals.

• TRACK: Keep track of your weights and sets! If you don’t track, it’s harder to see if you’ve made progress. It’s also harder to know where to start each week (don’t rely on memory). The Notes app on your phone or a small notebook work great.

• REPS IN RESERVE: Do as many reps as you can with the weight you have, leaving 1-2 reps in reserve. This means you could eke out 1-2 more reps with good form, but not 5-10 more. If the set calls for 6 reps and you could easily do 6 more, it’s too light.

***Click below to download the pdf and get links to exercise demos.

WOMEN’S WELLNESS WEEKEND SEPT 24-27, 2026

Join me & other active women on retreat this fall! Includes:

• A luxury lake home in northern Minnesota.

• All meals prepared for you.

• Yoga & strength classes.

• Pool, hot tub, sauna & lake time.

• A chance to relax and get away from the stress & business of daily life.

Get more info and sign up for the waitlist here.

Registration opens MAY 11, 2026 @ 7 am.

SUNDAY STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

We’re moving outside! First outdoor park workout is May 10th (Mother’s Day).

Upcoming Workouts: 5/10, 5/17, 5/25 (Memorial Day), 5/31

*Outdoor workouts take place 8:30-9:30 am at Highland Park.

"Training for my summer body? F*!ck no! I’m training for my old lady body. Dense bones. Strong muscles. A healthy heart. Good balance. Functional independence.”

-Elizabeth Davies