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Exercising More. Eating Less. Still Getting Nowhere.
You want to feel better.
Lose a bit of weight.
Have more energy to do the things you love.
So you start running.
Or doing back-to-back classes.
Or smashing the gym five days a week because that’s what you’ve always been told to do.
But despite all the effort, the results just… aren’t there.
You’re tired. Hungrier than ever. And the belly fat? Still hanging around.
Sound familiar?
You’re not lazy. You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just stuck in an outdated system that doesn’t serve you anymore
Let’s Call Out the Industry Bias
There’s been a generational push — especially for women — to believe more cardio = better results.
Magazines from the 90s told us to “blast belly fat” with aerobics.
Trainers shouted about the “fat-burning zone.”
And weight training? That was for bodybuilders. Or men. Or people who wanted to get bulky.
Fast-forward to today, and many women still feel nervous picking up a dumbbell.
Because somewhere along the way, we were taught that strength training would make us look “too big.”
Here’s the truth:
That’s nonsense.
And worse — it’s holding people back from looking, feeling, and living the way they want to.
The Cardio Trap (And Why It’s Not Your Fault)
Endless cardio might feel productive, but it can work against you when it comes to fat loss and overall health.
Too much cardio, especially without proper recovery or strength training, can:
- Spike cortisol (your stress hormone), making fat loss harder
- Lead to muscle breakdown (which slows your metabolism)
- Leave you drained, hungrier, and more likely to overeat
Research-backed reality check:
A study in Psychoneuroendocrinology found that chronically high cortisol is strongly associated with increased belly fat and reduced muscle mass, especially in adults over 40.
(Epel et al., 2008)
So if you’re smashing the spin classes but still not seeing changes, it’s not about working harder — it’s about working smarter.
“But I Don’t Want to Get Bulky…”
This one comes up all the time. Especially with new clients walking into Power for the first time.
Let’s be clear:
Lifting weights won’t make you bulky.
It’ll help you feel strong, lean, and more confident in your body — while giving your metabolism the boost it actually needs.
Women simply don’t produce enough testosterone naturally to pack on muscle the way men do.
And if you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s — strength training becomes even more important.
According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, women gain strength, lean muscle, and bone density through resistance training — with no evidence of getting bulky.
Muscle Is Your Secret Weapon
Muscle isn’t just for athletes or gym bros. It’s for you — for living well, staying strong, and ageing with confidence.
Here’s why it matters:
- Muscle helps protect your joints
- Keeps your metabolism ticking over
- Improves balance, bone density, and posture
- Helps prevent injury and supports day-to-day energy
One study found that every pound of muscle burns 6–7 calories per day at rest — compared to fat, which burns just 2.
(Am J Clin Nutr, 1999)
So when you swap out some of that cardio for quality strength work?
You’re literally turning your body into a fat-burning machine.
What We Do at Power
We coach real people — not athletes, influencers, or fitness fanatics.
Most of our members are over 40. Many have failed in gyms before.
They’ve been stuck in the cardio trap. They’ve done the diets.
They’ve felt the frustration.
At Power, we do things differently:
✅ Strength-led training that supports fat loss without draining you
✅ Coaches who guide you through every session — no guesswork, no feeling out of place
✅ A warm, friendly community where you’re not just a number
✅ Real-life results that go way beyond the scales
Ready to Train Smarter?
You don’t need to spend hours on the treadmill.
You don’t need to wreck yourself in every workout.
And you definitely don’t need to fear lifting weights.
What you do need?
A smarter approach, built around you — your goals, your body, your life.
That’s what we do at Power.
If you’re ready to stop running yourself into the ground and start training for real, lasting results…
Our 30-day Kickstart is the easiest way to begin.
No pressure. No pretence. Just real support — and training that works.