Strong by Joanna

💪🏼 Lifting weights, breaking barriers, rewriting the rules 🩷

Midweek grind 💪🏼 Steal this full body workout and thank me later 🏋🏼‍♀️

••• WHY I DO CARDIO IN MY 40s ⬇️ •••

I remember as a 20-something woman, it was all about hours on the treadmill or the cross trainer to burn as many calories as possible. I don’t think I ever picked up a weight!

Now as a 40-something woman, strength & conditioning is the main focus in my training and do I still do cardio? Well actually, yes, and here’s why…

✅ Heart Health – Reduces the risk of heart disease by strengthening the heart and improving circulation.

✅ Hormonal Balance – Helps regulate hormones, benefiting those with PCOS, menstrual irregularities, or menopause.

✅ Mood & Mental Health – Boosts serotonin and dopamine, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

✅ Stronger Bones – Weight-bearing cardio such as running, hiking & dancing, improves bone density and lowers osteoporosis risk.

✅ Fat Loss & Metabolism – Burns calories and can help support maintaining a healthy body composition.

✅ More Energy & Stamina – Improves endurance, making daily activities easier.

✅ Longer, Healthier Life – Lowers the risk of chronic diseases and strengthens the immune system.

Body combat is my cardio one true love & I absolutely love teaching it every single week. No endless soul-destroying hours on the stepper. I keep it simple- find a cardio activity you enjoy and get moving!

What’s your favorite way to get your cardio?

🩰Why you should try Barre 🩰

Barre workouts blend ballet-inspired movements with elements of Pilates, yoga, and strength training to create a low-impact, full-body workout. Here’s why you should give it a try:

✔ Improves Strength & Tone – Small, controlled movements help sculpt lean muscles, especially in the core, legs, and glutes.

✔ Enhances Flexibility & Posture – Stretching and alignment-focused exercises improve flexibility while promoting better posture.

✔ Low-Impact, High-Results – Barre is gentle on the joints but still delivers a spicy burn, making it great for all fitness levels.

✔ Boosts Endurance & Stability – Isometric holds, small controlled movements and balance work build endurance and strengthen stabilizing muscles.

Ready to feel the burn in the best way? 🩰🍑🔥

Try a barre class with me and experience the benefits for yourself!

Boost your health with the powerhouse, nutrient-packed green machine that is the avocado! 🥑✨

Strong women show up, put in the work, and make it happen. 💪🔥 They keep pushing, keep growing, and keep proving their strength. We are the strong women 🩷

Want to take your box jumps to the next level? 🚀 Here are 4 tips to help you smash those high jumps 💥➡️

Focus on:
✅ Technique
✅ Lower body strength
✅ Explosiveness
✅ Gradual box height increases

Consistency is key- enjoy the journey & keep pushing your limits! 🔥