Sarah Rainey-Smithback

Strong for Life, Strong Through Menopause As women move into midlife, strength becomes so much more than fitness—it's the foundation for a healthier, stronger future. Strength training helps preserve muscle mass, support bone density, strengthen the heart , and improve balance, mobility, and independence. And let's not forget one of the most important muscles of all—the pelvic floor. A strong pelvic floor supports bladder and vaginal health, helping reduce leaks, improve confidence, and...

Sometimes I work with clients who are dead set against jumping–especially middle aged and older women. For most of us, we simply haven’t jumped, or hopped, or skipped for decades…maybe even since childhood. It feels silly, we’ve got fat and boobs flying, and maybe not very coordinated. And, just about everything around says impact hurts your joints and bones. So, doing jump squats, back squats, deadlifts, and overhead presses feel dangerous. I totally get that. A couple of years ago, I...

As I recently announced, we're opening a gym, expanding the concept of "feminist fitness" with The Movement. Our physical space and online presence are spaces to celebrate movement, but also for growing a movement of progressive fitness professionals to work with all clients. So, over the next few months, we will be recruiting some of the best trainers and teachers we can find! And, I'm over the moon to announce our first addition to The Movement fitness team, Gena Collier ! I met Gena a...