Progressive strength training for women over 40 who are done winging it.
For women who train. Not women who dabble.
I know you’ve been lifting and training for years.
Maybe you came up through Beachbody or Peloton Strength. Maybe you’ve been hitting the gym consistently since your 30s. Maybe you ran half marathons and added lifting to support your training, and it stuck.
You’re not a beginner wondering if strength training matters. You already know it matters. What you need is a program that knows it too — and treats you accordingly.
Right now, something’s off. You’re working just as hard as ever, but the results aren’t matching the effort. Your energy isn’t what it was. You keep hitting the same plateau no matter what you adjust.
You’ve tried program after program and they all end the same way: eight weeks of grinding, a fleeting result, and then you’re back at square one.
What our members say it actually feels like to train with a plan that works
They stop dreading their workouts. Not because the program is easy — it isn’t — but because they know exactly what they’re doing and why.
They stop second-guessing their weights. The RPE system means they push hard on good days and ease up on hard ones. No guilt, no guesswork.
They start seeing progress that compounds. Not just on the bar, but in real life — the race that didn’t wreck them or the bags they carried without thinking.
…most of all, they feel like athletes again.
“My 2024 bone scan showed a 6.4% increase from L1 to L4 and a 1.8% increase in my left hip — one year after starting the program. I’ll be 52 in May and I am stronger than I was 20 years ago.” – Annik
“Five months into Strong with Steph, I’ve achieved personal records in all four main lifts: Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, and Shoulder Press. I continue to make progress each month, increasing my lifts and feeling more comfortable in doing so.” – Nic
“I don’t think I’ve ever run 5 miles in my life. And it’s pain free. This is so much due to my last year with strong with steph. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see what year 2 will bring me.” — Amy H.
“I spent the day in the yard doing mid-summer weeding and planting in 85-degree heat — and my body feels amazing. I have stamina again. I’m strong again and I LOVE it.” – Heather
What is Strong with Steph, exactly?
Strong with Steph is a long-term, app-based progressive strength training program delivered through TrueCoach. It’s built around years of structured programming — not random training blocks — designed to evolve with you through every season of training and life.
The program combines strength, power, balance, and movement quality in a format that’s structured enough to produce real results and flexible enough for real life.
What you get:
- Progressive full-body strength training — 2 or 3 sessions per week, 60–75 minutes each
- Movement prep, core, balance, plyometrics, accessories, and cooldown built into every session
- Exact reps, sets, tempo, and RPE for every exercise — so you know how hard to push without guessing
- Video demo for every exercise — no wondering if your form is right
- Two equipment options — full barbell program OR dumbbell-focused for home or minimal gym setups
- The Mental Gym — 20+ videos on mindset, training theory, and staying consistent when life gets chaotic
- Progress tracking built into the app — watch your strength compound over time
Why this works when other training programs didn’t
Other programs built by people who have never trained around a marathon training block, a BJJ competition, or a body that’s navigating perimenopause. They’re designed for 25-year-olds chasing aesthetics — not athletic women in their 40s and 50s chasing performance.
Random workouts produce random results
If you’re piecing together workouts from Instagram, YouTube, or an app that shuffles exercises around, you’re exercising — not training. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it won’t build the kind of strength that compounds year over year.
Eight-week programs are designed to end
They’re not designed to get you somewhere — they’re designed to give you a before-and-after. After eight weeks, you’re right back to figuring it out alone. Strong with Steph has a 12-month master plan with programming that keeps building.
Most programs don’t account for who you actually are
Joint awareness. Recovery needs. The reality of training around the rest of your athletic life — whether that’s pickleball, running, BJJ, or cycling. Generic training programs don’t see any of that. This one is built for you and your stage of life.
You need to train smarter with a program that actually sees you.
Strength train anywhere, track everything.
The entire program lives in the TrueCoach app — accessible from your phone or laptop, whenever you’re ready to train. Open the app, follow your session, watch video demos, log your weights, and add notes as you go. Your full training history is right there, so you can see exactly how far you’ve come.
Plus, every member gets access to The Mental Gym — a vault of 20+ videos on mindset, training theory, behavior change, and staying consistent when life gets chaotic. Because the physical work is only half of it. The other half is learning to show up for yourself even when motivation is nowhere to be found.
TWO WAYS TO JOIN
For the experienced lifter who wants a proven plan and has the discipline to run with it.
You know how to train. You just want a program that knows where it’s going. Open the app, follow the session, track your progress, repeat. No hand-holding needed — just smart programming and the satisfaction of watching your numbers climb.
- Full progressive program, 2–3 sessions/week
- Every session fully programmed with video demos
- RPE-based intensity — train hard when you can, pull back when life happens
- Mental Gym video library included
- Progress tracking in TrueCoach
- No coaching or feedback
30-day money back guarantee. Jump in and start lifting. If it’s not for you, cancel within 30 days for a full refund.
For the lifter who wants expert eyes on her training, not just a program to follow.
Same full program as DIY — plus Steph is actually in your corner. She sees your logs, gives written or video feedback each week, answers your form checks, and notices when something’s off before you do. The program fits around your gym, your schedule, and your life.
- Everything in DIY
- Weekly written or video coaching feedback from Steph
- Unlimited video form checks
- Direct messaging inside the app
- A coach who actually knows your name and your history
30-day money back guarantee. Jump in and start lifting. If it’s not for you, cancel within 30 days for a full refund.
Premium spots are limited — if full, start with DIY and request an upgrade when space opens.
“Even though I did CrossFit for 15 years before this, there was no distinct continuity to the programming. Now I am consistently looking and feeling stronger as a result of how the program is designed. It all connects.” — Lora
“I’ve built more strength and muscle with Strong with Steph than with any other program I’ve done — without feeling constantly run down.” — Nikki
“Now I am absolutely freaking delighted to stare at my beautiful strong arms and shoulders, and have more confidence when I’m out in sleeveless summer wear. Big BIG thank you for that!” – Tanya
“I still can’t believe how much I’ve progressed with my strength, mobility and overall performance…I was worried my age would halt progress. Now I can’t wait to see how much stronger I can get!” – Heather
“This program has helped me be more consistent in my training and to consistently track my progress. I love the suggested RPE – it allows me to base my intensity on how I feel that day. There is endless amounts of information contained within the app from alternatives to moves to step by step instruction to videos.
While testing this program I was impressed by how easy the app is to use. In addition to being able to use the app I can also pull up the workout on my email for a text version. There are no excuses!” – Steffany
Is this right for you?
Strong with Steph is a good fit if:
This probably isn’t the right fit if:
I’ve got A’s for your Q’s
You’ve already done the hard part.
You’ve built the habit. You’ve proven you’ll show up. You’ve been training through every obstacle life has thrown at you. You deserve a program that honors that — and builds on it. Strong with Steph gives you the structure, the progression, and the support to finally see your effort pay off.