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Hello and welcome to my group, my name is Valerie Plante and I am passionate about teaching fitness. As an ACE Certified Group Ex Instructor and Personal Trainer, I have worked in many Boston area clubs and studios. After thousands of classes, and hours spent personal training, those clients who have a framework of support, accountability and strategy are the ones who succeed. In other words, while a Personal Trainer is great to have, you will eventually need to run with the ball. And you need to feel confident that you are capable because strength/fitness can't be stored. It is a lifelong journey.

Through this group, I will refresh your knowledge of the basics but offer you far more than program design with sets and reps. You will learn how how self efficacy, self discipline, pain tolerance and false beliefs shape your results. I will show you how to take your past success in work, career, family or relationships and transfer that skillset to fitness.

You can expect free course previews, group exercise meet ups, virtual strength training meetups and two 4 week intensive courses, one for beginners and one for intermediate and advanced.

Thanks for reading, and if you have questions, please feel free to send me an email. Hope to see you in one of my events.

In strength,
Valerie

$49.00
Strength Training for Women 4-Week Series for Intermediates

Strength Training for Women 4-Week Series for Intermediates

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Ladies,

Check out these benefits of strength training:

· Makes you look visibly younger - lowers your biological age
· Strenthens bones & dramatically lowers osteoporosis risk
· Prevents and reverses sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)
· Speeds up metabolism - helps stop menopause-related weight gain
· Can reduce risk of heart disease
· Improves blood sugar control & lowers diabetes risk
· Improves mental health & reduces depression/anxiety
· Improves balance, posture & lowers fall risk
· Helps regulate hormones
· Boosts confidence & empowerment

In this focused 4-week Zoom workshop, you’ll learn:

Week 1: Understanding Non-Negotiable Elements of Strength Training
By the end of this session you will:

  • Describe the minimum effective frequency and duration required to produce meaningful strength gains.
  • Differentiate between strength training and endurance training.
  • Explain the key principles of strength training, including progressive overload, specificity, consistency, recovery, and neuromuscular focus.
  • Apply the formula for determining appropriate lifting loads, including how to choose weight that is challenging yet allows for proper technique.
  • Justify the effectiveness of shorter, focused workouts and explain why consistency over intensity produces sustainable results.

What you'll get:
A workbook designed to help you translate the ideas from each session into action, reflection, and measurable progress
The 5 Biggest Strength Training Mistakes Women Make

Week 2: Simple Program Design and Applied Focus
By the end of this session you will:

  • Identify and perform five foundational compound strength exercises that effectively train major muscle groups.
  • Design a simple strength training program using these compound movements that can be completed in approximately 30 minutes
  • Explain the neurological component of strength training, including how the nervous system contributes to strength development.
  • Demonstrate focus techniques that enhance the mind–muscle connection during resistance training.
  • Apply focused attention strategies during exercises to improve muscle activation and overall training effectiveness.

What you get: Strength Foundations: Joint Stacking & Core Bracing and
Focused Attention: The Power of Mind & Muscle Connection

Week 3: Understand Hidden Barriers – Perceptions, Self-Doubt, and External Influences
By the end of this session you will:

  • Recognize common psychological and social barriers that can interfere with strength training progress, including self-doubt, intimidation, and external influences.
  • Reflect on personal beliefs and perceptions that may be limiting their willingness to challenge themselves in training.
  • Identify strengths and skills developed in other areas of their lives that can support success in strength training.
  • Reframe limiting beliefs into constructive perspectives that encourage confidence and persistence.
  • Develop a personal commitment to continued strength training based on self-awareness, confidence, and transferable life skills.

What you'll get:
The “Motivation Doesn’t Matter” Discipline Blueprint
Strength Identity Worksheet

Week 4: Integration, Reflection and Member Spotlight
By the end of this session you will:

  • Summarize key principles and review strength training core concepts.
  • Explore best practices in effective session tracking.
  • Explore the benefits of photo/video recording in your progress.
  • Understand how to use the Accountability Tracker.
  • Members will have the opportunity to take a final test, review any outstanding concerns, and share successes.

What you'll get:
(3 Tiny Daily Habits) and The Accountability Accelerator (Your Weekly Check-In System)
7 Signals You are Training Correctly
Series Survey

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