If you truly want to be a strong and powerful runner, then core and glute strength are the best place to start.

But, a surprising number of midlife women can’t engage their core or glutes in the gym - and aren’t using them on their runs (and I was one of them!)

Yes they can still run, but without being able to correctly engage these vital muscles, their form will collapse over time, increasing their risk of injury.

Many women know they are losing strength in these areas, but don’t know how to fix it.

And when you’re not sure, you can’t take action.

But if you know it’s something you can’t afford to ignore, this video tells you:

How to ensure you are engaging your glutes and your core in the gym

How to train to make sure you are using your glutes and core when you run (most runners who strength train miss out this part)

If running is too important to lose, and you want a plan to get back to the runner you are inside, this is where to start.

Client Case Studies

  • A woman standing on a winner's podium at an outdoor event, holding a medal and a piece of paper, with a scenic green hillside in the background. She is wearing a pink shirt, patterned leggings, and running shoes, and has a race bib number 1072.
  • Before and after photos of a woman, showing her as overweight in the first photo outdoors, and slimmer in the second photo indoors, both wearing a black sports bra and purple patterned leggings.
  • Two women outdoors, one in cycling gear and the other in casual athletic wear, smiling and posing for photos.
  • A woman with glasses and blonde hair smiling on a smartphone screen, with beige curtains and a plant in the background.
  • A woman with glasses and dark hair speaking during a video recording on a smartphone, with framed artwork in the background.
  • Smartphone screen showing a weight loss app with a graph of weight over two months, indicating a change from about 76 kg to 72.1 kg, and a written message about Nicola's journey towards healthier eating and lifestyle changes.
  • Smartphone screen displaying a weight tracking app with a graph showing weight loss from 69.9 kg to 57.2 kg over a year, with a motivational message about Ruth's health journey.
  • Side-by-side before and after photos of a woman in a blue sports bra and shorts, showcasing weight loss transformation.
  • A smiling woman with light-colored hair shown on a smartphone screen with a landscape painting hanging on the wall behind her.
  • A woman with long wavy hair wearing large blue glasses looks at a smartphone camera, with a text overlay on the right side discussing her struggles with weight and her journey towards better balance and happiness.

“I’d come back from track sessions crying, but now I’ve got my mojo back.”

“I felt like I was losing myself, but now I feel good on my runs and in my body.“

“I thought my goals were just a pipe dream, but now I know I’ve got what it takes to achieve them.“

“What made me successful this time was the accountability, getting the protein right and strength training.“

“I thought I was doing all the right things, but nothing was working. Now I feel stronger and fitter than ever - and fit back into my favourite clothes!'“