Over the past 12+ months, she’s been quietly (and consistently) smashing it – getting stronger, fitter, and lighter than she’s been in years. She’s down over 11kg, lost more than 17cm off her waist, and the only real problem we’re facing now is that her dumbbells just aren’t heavy enough anymore. She’s literally outgrown her weights. Someone get Argos on speed dial.

If you're a woman over 40 picking up a dumbbell could be one of the best things you ever do for your health, confidence, and long-term wellbeing.