Get stronger & more toned

in 2 weeks

With Strength Kickstart, a training method that works for women in midlife.

May 5-16 | Richard Lord’s Boxing Gym | Austin

If you've been putting in the work and not seeing the results you want, it's probably not a motivation problem. It's a method problem.

Here's what nobody tells you about training in midlife.

When estrogen starts to shift — whether you're in perimenopause or already through it — your body changes how it stores fat and builds muscle. This isn't a sign that you've slipped up or lost discipline. It's biology, and it requires a different approach.

More cardio won't fix it (and may actually make things worse by spiking cortisol). Eating less without hitting your protein targets will work against you.

What actually moves the needle is progressive strength training with heavy weights, combined with nutrition that supports muscle growth — which is exactly what most group fitness classes skip entirely.

That's the gap Strength Kickstart is designed to close.

Coach Lisa, Certified Personal Trainer, in a plank pose

Introducing Strength Kickstart

Six 60-minute, full-body strength sessions led by Coach Lisa on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at Richard Lord's Boxing Gym.

Every workout is hypertrophy-focused — meaning we're using heavy dumbbells with intention, not just going through the motions. You'll choose weights that are appropriately challenging for you, and you'll progress week over week.

You also get personalized protein and calorie targets based on your body (not a generic formula), a progress tracker so you can see your strength gains in real time, and the full workout program as a PDF so you can keep building after the two weeks are over. This isn't a drop-in class — it's a structured program with a real outcome at the end of it.

What women say about my strength programs

  • “I LOVED today’s workout and am LOVING this workout plan! This week was challenging but great and I looked forward to each day’s workout! Thank you!”

    Steph

    “I LOVED today’s HIIT workout and am LOVING this workout plan! This week was challenging but great and I looked forward to each day’s workout! Thank you!”

  • “I feel more energetic, accomplished and ready to tackle physical work in the evenings. Friends tell me they can see how fit i’m looking and that my skin is glowing. I’m loving that feedback!”

    Hiral

    “I feel more energetic, accomplished and ready to tackle physical work in the evenings. Friends tell me they can see how fit i’m looking and that my skin is glowing. I’m loving that feedback!”

  • “Been noticing a difference in how some of my clothes are fitting!!! So proud of myself for sticking to it!”

    Abby

    “Been noticing a difference in how some of my clothes are fitting!!! So proud of myself for sticking to it!”

  • Regina before & after

    Regina

    I've noticed a lot of physical changes. I've been getting stronger in my arms and legs and have more stamina to do active things I enjoy.

4-week body transformation

What you can realistically expect in 2 weeks

I'm not going to promise you a dramatic transformation in 14 days — that's not how bodies work, and you're smart enough to know it. But two weeks is enough time to:

  • Feel tighter in your midsection

  • Build meaningful strength

  • Improve your confidence and energy

  • Start feeling more toned

  • Strengthen your core

  • Practice good nutrition habits

  • Prove to yourself that you can be consistent

This is my first 2-week program, and I'm excited to see what we can achieve together. Clients from my other programs have had noticeable body transformations in only four weeks. If this is what's possible in four weeks, two weeks of focused, intentional work is a meaningful head start.

The women who get the most out of Mostly Well programs come in ready to work and leave with a different understanding of how to train for this stage of life — and that's the part that compounds after the two weeks are over.

4-week body transformation - side view
Coach Lisa, Certified Personal Trainer
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Hi, I'm Coach Lisa — and I've been exactly where you are.

I spent decades being active throughout a demanding corporate career. Then perimenopause arrived, and the things that had always worked for me suddenly stopped working. Building muscle got harder, belly fat appeared out of nowhere, recovery took twice as long, and mornings got stiffer. I did what I always do: I went deep on the research and figured out what actually works at this stage of life.

The short version is that I'm stronger in my 40s than I've ever been — sleeping better, eating better, and in control of my body in a way I wasn't a few years ago. The workouts I've designed for Strength Kickstart are the ones I wish I'd had access to when I was starting to figure this all out.

NASM Certified Personal Trainer · AFAA Group Fitness Instructor · Texas Masters Boxing Champion · As seen in Women's Health

Strong woman in midlife at the gym

Who this is for

Strength Kickstart is for Austin-area women ready to stop spinning their wheels with routines that aren't producing results. It's a great fit if you:

  • Know strength training should be a priority but haven't managed to make it a consistent habit

  • Have hit a wall with cardio-heavy workouts and want something that actually shifts how your body looks and feels

  • Like the accountability and energy of working out in a group

  • Can commit to Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., May 5–16

  • Are willing to track your food during the program to get the most out of the nutrition component

  • Can exercise outdoors for 60 minutes

All fitness levels are welcome — every workout has modifications, and you choose your weights, so the challenge meets you where you’re at.

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When & Where

May 5-16

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

Richard Lord’s Boxing Gym

5528 N Lamar Blvd

Austin, TX 78757

This 2-week bootcamp starts Tuesday, May 5 and ends Saturday, May 16. We’ll meet Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at the iconic Richard Lord’s Boxing Gym - 5528 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78757. We won’t make you box (but you may want to after visiting!)

 

How much does it cost?

The program is $227 for six sessions of coached strength training, personalized nutrition targets, and a workout program you keep. For context, comparable personal training in Austin typically runs $75–150 per session — so this is structured, expert-led training at a fraction of that cost. Registration closes May 1st or when spots fill, whichever comes first, and I'm only accepting a handful of women.

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“I’ve noticed a lot of physical changes. I’ve been getting stronger in my arms and legs and have more stamina to do active things I enjoy.”
— Regina D

  • Most trainer-led group strength training sessions are ~$40 per class, and personal training costs anywhere from $75-150 per session. But I’d like to help as many women as possible get stronger this season. If you sign up by April 10, you’ll only pay $177, or less than $30 per class. But hurry, because after April 10, the price goes up to $227.

  • We’ll strength train 3x a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. You’re welcome to do cardio, yoga or Pilates on your own outside of that, but it’s not required.

  • They will be plenty challenging for all fitness levels, but I will have modifications for beginners, and you can select dumbbell sizes that are appropriately challenging for your personal fitness level.

  • Each workout will incorporate dumbbell-based, full-body strength, with a focus on hypertrophy (maximizing muscle growth) through low reps and heavy weights. “Heavy” is relative: you will select dumbbells that are an appropriate challenge for you.

  • Yes! Strength training is usually beneficial for arthritis, helping improve joint stability and overall strength. Several of my clients with arthritis have made great progress and felt stronger in their bodies.

    As always, check with your doctor before starting if you have any medical restrictions, and all workouts can be modified to meet your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Strength training is one of the most important things you can do as you get older—and it’s never too late to start.

    I work with women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are building strength, improving energy, and feeling better in their bodies.

    All workouts can be modified to meet you where you are. If you have any injuries or medical conditions, it’s always a good idea to check with your doctor first.

  • Because we’ll be working out outside, I recommend bringing a sweat towel and water with electrolytes. You’re welcome to bring a mat if you like, but we will have workout mats available.

  • For best results, I will make personalized protein and calorie recommendations, and you should plan to log your food intake using the free MyFitnessPal app or a similar app.

  • May 5-16. We train on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings.

  • Richard Lord’s Boxing Gym

    5528 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78757

    Workouts take place outside behind the gym.

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I'm keeping this group small so everyone gets real coaching attention. Registration closes May 1st, or when seats fill up — whichever comes first.

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