Strength Training for Women Over 50:
Enjoy an Even Fuller Life with Fewer Limits
San Diego is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite activities, whether it’s hiking at Torrey Pines, paddleboarding at La Jolla Cove, or playing fetch with Fido at Del Mar’s Dog Beach.
But since turning 50, you’re not feeling as strong or energetic as you once did—not just during those favorite activities, but even in your daily routine—and it’s starting to affect your quality of life.
As your body changes in midlife, you might notice . . .
Everyday tasks are becoming more challenging.
Once easy things, like opening jars or walking around the San Diego Zoo, now take much more effort. You’re worried that losing even more strength and stamina will keep you from fully enjoying time with loved ones, your hobbies and managing daily routines.​​
Cranky joints get in the way of enjoying activities you love.
You’re worried that one wrong move could sideline you with a debilitating knee or back injury and a painful, slow recovery.
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You’re concerned about muscle and bone loss.
You've seen the toll it's taken on elder loved ones and you want to do something now to reduce your risk of falls and fractures now so you can stay active and independent as you age.
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Previous trainers didn’t understand your unique needs and goals,
and their approach to fitness left you feeling sore and exhausted, instead of stronger and more capable.
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Staying consistent with exercise feels impossible.
You’re stuck in a frustrating loop of restarting, never building momentum, and feeling your fitness slipping further away.
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The exercise routine that worked for you before no longer meets your current needs and goals
(and may even be making things worse).
Something needs to change NOW to support your overall health and well-being.
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If you find yourself nodding along to any (or all) of these, don't worry, this doesn't have to be your new normal.
The good news is that it's never too late to start making improvements, and the sooner you start, the sooner you can get back to enjoying your favorite activities with more ease and confidence.
And the best time to start is right now.
It's Time to Get Midlife Fit:
Personal Training for Women Over 50 in Del Mar, CA
As a woman over 50, if you're active (or aspiring to be!), finding the right personal trainer and program is essential to staying active and fit.
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CLIENT SUCCESS STORY:
ADRI IS KEEPING UP WITH HER ATHLETIC FAMILY, FEELING STRONGER THAN EVER
Emiko knows what it means to be an active older woman and helps me be the most fit version of myself. When I started training with Emiko, I just wanted to keep up with my athletic husband and teenage girls on our family hikes and trips. I was also recovering from a back injury and wanted to get fit without injuring myself again. Today I feel stronger than ever before! Not only am I keeping up with my athletic family on challenging hikes, but we just went on a very active vacation touring Italy and I could fully enjoy the experience without running out of steam. I don’t just want to maintain my current strength and endurance, I’m motivated to keep increasing it as well!
--Adri T.
Midlife Fit Personal Training Will help you:
Enjoy Your Favorite Activities for Longer. Whether it’s gardening, pickleball, or outings with friends and family, do more of what you love without feeling held back by your fitness level.
Move with Ease and Confidence. Wake up with fewer aches and pains, feeling more comfortable as you go about your day, and without constantly fearing that you’ll “tweak” something.
Make real progress you can feel, with an approach to fitness that’s proven to work for women just like you--no more random "busywork" workouts that waste your time with little payoff.
Stick to a fitness routine that you can and want to do, customized for your goals, body, and lifestyle, with guidance and support from a personal trainer who understands how to coach women over 50.
MORE CLIENT RESULTS
TREVIA IS PADDLEBOARDING PAIN-FREE
Trevia W.
I ended up paddling for a long time with no back pain! . . .and I was thinking ‘oh this is really working! The stuff I’m doing with Emiko is, like, really working!!' . . .having the ability to do an activity I love pain-free is such a great feeling.
CAROLYN MADE PROGRESS WITHOUT PAIN IN 4 WEEKS
Carolyn M.
Emiko is experienced, knowledgeable and can easily work within the parameters of my weaknesses and old injuries. In just 4 weeks, I grew stronger and experienced no pain or irritations. I especially notice the difference in the strength of my core.
MARI IS HIKING WITH RENEWED STRENGTH & STAMINA
Mari V.
Emiko has helped me regain the stamina and strength for hiking I had 20 years ago. Before working with her, I was convinced that my weight was holding me back from achieving my goals. That belief was put to rest when I went on a hike that was WAY harder than the “moderate” trail I was preparing for, and I made it to the top!
BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION
We’ll get on a call where I’ll learn about your goals and you can ask any questions you have for me. I only work with clients whose fitness goals I’m confident I can help them achieve. Let’s get to know each other, and if we’re a good fit, we can get started!
START MAKING REAL PROGRESS IN-PERSON AT A PRIVATE GYM
We’ll meet for your sessions at a private gym in Del Mar, and I’ll guide you through every step of your personalized program with expert coaching and support. Within a few sessions, you’ll be making noticeable progress and gaining sustainable fitness habits for life.
GET STRONGER, HAVE MORE ENERGY AND ENJOY AN EVEN FULLER LIFE
Experience the freedom and opportunities that come with increased strength, stamina, mobility, and confidence—allowing you to do more of what you love with more ease and for longer.
HOW PERSONAL TRAINING IN DEL MAR WORKS
I'm Emiko Jaffe, Del Mar Certified Personal Trainer—Your Coach for Female Fitness over 50
If you're looking for a female personal trainer who really gets what it means to be Midlife Fit, you've found her.
As an active woman over 50 myself, I understand firsthand the unique challenges midlife brings, we want to:
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Get stronger (while protecting old injuries and preventing new ones), ​​
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Increase stamina (without workouts that leave you feeling sore and exhausted),
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Move with more suppleness (while relieving aches and stiffness)
And we want to do all of these things so that we can express on the outside the vibrant version of ourselves that we feel on the inside. ​
With over 12 years of experience, I've helped a range of clients, from first-time exercisers to former Division 1 athletes, executives, healthcare professionals, and retirees, to get fit and stay fit for the activities they love now and want to enjoy well into the future.
Let’s work together to make midlife your strongest, most fulfilling chapter yet!
Here's a Sneak Peak at How I Help San Diego Women 50+ Get Strong, Stay Active and Feel Great
MIDLIFE FIT IS $1040/MONTH AND INCLUDES:
2x/week personal training sessions at a private gym in Del Mar, CA
Customized strength training, mobility & cardio plan
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance, including stress and sleep management
Support between sessions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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In a nutshell, how does this program work?Once you purchase and download the program, you can start right away with the Quick Start Guide or you can review the program first and create a schedule for your first 4 training sessions (I have included a guide that will step you through how to use the program). You will start by learning a 10 minute warm-up sequence that you will practice the first 2 weeks and for the rest of the program. Every 2 weeks going forward you will learn no more than 4 new exercises (video instruction is provided for all exercises) which you will continue to practice for the duration of the program. By the end of 8 weeks, you will be performing two 45 minute (or less) full body training sessions weekly. Any equipment you might need are household items (soup cans, a broom handle, low step, etc). The program is designed to be completed in 8 weeks, but you can move as quickly or slowly as feels right for you. More challenging versions of the exercises (also with video instruction) are included for most of the exercises when and if you feel ready to progress that exercise. Upon completion of the program, suggestions on how to continue or maintain progress are included. There are also 2 bonus programs (4 Week Strength Training Program and 4 Week Cardio-Strength Program) included for different fitness emphases that each build on the foundation you created with the 8 week Ease Into Movement and Strength program. Also included is an optional tutorial on how to perform cardio interval training for your fitness level and how to add it to your strength program.
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I’ve never done strength training before, will this program be too challenging for me?I have designed Ease Into Movement and Strength at Home to be a gradual and gentle introduction to strength training. If you follow the recommended schedule provided (you can go slower or faster, whatever is appropriate for you), you will gradually prepare your body over 4 weeks before even starting the strength portion of the program (you will be working on improving movement quality and core stability during those first 4 weeks). I use these exercises with my private training clients who are new to strength training as well because they are relatively easy to learn and perform. As skill and strength increases, there are more challenging versions of the exercises suggested (with video instruction) when you are ready to try them.
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I’ve done strength training before, but it’s been a while since I’ve been consistent with it. Will this program be too easy for me?If you’ve been away from strength training for a few months or you are new to it (training less than 6 months), this program will provide a safe and gradual reintroduction to strength training. It will also reinforce using correct form when performing the exercises. You will have access to instructional videos demonstrating more challenging versions of some of the exercises (direct links provided) when you’re ready to progress your program. There are also 2 bonus programs (4 Week Strength Training Program and 4 Week Cardio-Strength Program) included for a different fitness emphasis that each build on the foundation you created with the 8 week Ease Into Movement and Strength program.
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What if I have injuries or physical limitations?It’s always a good idea to get clearance from your healthcare provider before starting this or any other fitness program. That said, this full body workout plan includes a variety exercises which involve getting up and down off of the floor, lying on the back, standing, kneeling and/or using the arms and legs for pressing or pushing movements. If pressing with your arms (as in a push up) is unavailable to you, for example, you could omit those types of exercises and focus on the other exercises that don’t use those movements. If you think you may need more than a few modifications, I recommend having a customized program designed specifically for your needs. I offer virtual 1:1 training and coaching if this feels like a better option for you.
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Will I lose weight on this program?While changes in weight and body composition may occur as a result of changes in activity level, Ease Into Movement & Strength at home was created to increase fitness. A calorie deficit (diet) is required for weight loss to occur and pursuing this is counterproductive to the primary goals I help my clients achieve which require adequate nutrition to ensure sustained energy levels throughout the day, better sleep, decreases in stress and increases in physical capacity and/or increasing muscle mass and bone density.
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What’s your return policy?I do not offer refunds on this digital product. All sales are final. If you still have questions or concerns about whether Ease Into Movement & Strength at Home may be right for you, please send me an email at emiko@phases-fitness.com before purchasing and I’ll be happy to assist you.
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I'm interested in a private training, do you work with clients 1:1?Yes! If you would like to receive a customized program and private coaching, I offer virtual 1:1 personal training over Zoom. You can learn more and book a complimentary consultation here.
Personal Training Gym in Del Mar, CA
Training sessions take place inside Self Made Training Facility Del Mar, a private gym exclusively for the use of personal trainers and our clients located at: 12264 El Camino Real Suite 60, San Diego, CA 92130
Near the 5 & 56 freeways, serving Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Vista, La Jolla, Poway, Sorrento Valley, Mira Mesa, and San Diego.