Train with Carly.
Proper Strength & HIIT for women 40+
Structured. Progressive. Built to get results in midlife.
You don’t need convincing to exercise. You need a better way to train…
You’re here because:
Something’s shifted.
Recovery takes longer.
Progress feels slower.
Your old routine isn’t delivering like it used to.
Motivation is wobbling because the results aren’t there.
These are things I hear from women over 40 every single day. And I can tell you that if this is resonating, you’re not lazy. You’re not “doing it wrong”.
You’re trying to train a midlife body using old rules. And those rules have changed.
This usually shows up in one of three ways…
The Runner
Running is your thing. It’s your headspace. But lately you’re:
getting slower.
picking up niggles.
feeling wiped out even after “easy” runs.
realising you need strength work…but have no idea where to start.
The Pilates Lover
You love your classes and how they make you feel. But you also know:
you need more muscle.
your heart and lungs need more challenge.
“feeling the burn” isn’t the same as building strength.
The Long Game Thinker
You know midlife is a turning point. You’ve read the articles.
But:
you’re not sure what proper training should look like.
you need structure, not just good intentions.
you don’t want to waste the next decade guessing.
If this sounds like you… it’s time for structured strength and proper intensity.
Train with Carly is your missing piece.
This is proper training for women over 40
Train with Carly is built around one simple principle:
More isn’t better in midlife. Better is better.
You don’t need longer workouts.
You don’t need to train every day.
You don’t need to destroy yourself to see change.
You need the right dose.
This is how we do it.
Two coached 30 minute online classes each week:
• 1 x HIIT
• 1 x Strength
Short, focused sessions designed to work at around an 8/10 – hard enough to drive change, smart enough to recover from.
Built specifically for women 40+ who want strength, fitness and long-term resilience without burning themselves out.
Join live if you can. Or train on replay within 7 days – which is how most members fit it around their lives.
No cobbling workouts together.
No guessing if you’re doing enough.
No endless scrolling for the “right” session.
Just press play. Train properly. Then get on with your day.
Coached by me – a PT with over 10 years’ experience working exclusively with women, and a midlife woman myself.
This isn’t generic online fitness.
Most programmes are built for a different stage of life.
They assume you can train for an hour, multiple times a week.
They assume recovery happens quickly.
They assume more is better.
They don’t consider the impact of hormones
Midlife doesn’t work like that.
And many classes sit in that frustrating middle.
Hard enough to leave you tired.
Not focused enough to drive real progress.
You finish the session feeling worked…
but not actually moving forward.
Midlife women need a smarter approach. My classes focus on:
✔ building real, functional strength.
✔ improving fitness without tipping you into exhaustion.
✔ delivering the right training nudge at the right intensity.
✔ fitting around a busy life.
✔ challenging you in a way you can recover from.
✔ working with your hormones, not against them.
It’s proper training. Just done intelligently.
Here’s what happens when women train properly.
“I have no pains anywhere for the first time in years.”
“Blowing my own mind with the PBs I’m notching up at 44 and in perimenopause.”
“My knees are better than they were 10 years ago.”
“I’m walking around in a new body that never gets tired.”
“I feel powerful and in control.”
“I haven’t felt so confident in years.”
“This is by far the strongest I’ve ever felt.”
“I keep having to upgrade to heavier weights.”
All from just two 30 minute sessions each week.
“I know when I’m doing Carly’s classes, I’m ticking all the right boxes for my body.
So much better than just picking a random workout from YouTube.
I love hearing all the science around why what we’re doing works - it keeps me going.”
“I've done a fair amount of exercise over the years, including classes & PTs at the gym, running, online workouts etc.
But this is definitely by far the best and strongest I've ever felt in myself and seen the most results.
It's also the most I've enjoyed it too!”
“I thought this was completely beyond me (I’m in my mid 60s).
With Carly’s encouragement and advice, I’ve gradually built my strength and confidence.
Thank you for taking me out of my comfort zone and helping me become fitter and stronger in later life.
Hi, I’m Carly 👋
Midlife woman.
Personal trainer.
Former solicitor who prefers evidence over fads.
When I hit my 40s and perimenopause, despite all my experience and training, the workouts I’d relied on for years stopped delivering.
So I went back to the drawing board.
I rebuilt how I trained – grounded on the latest science and what actually works for midlife physiology.
Train with Carly is the result.
Smart. Effective. Realistic.
Exactly what I wish someone had handed me when my body started changing
And exactly what I deliver to the women I coach.
This isn’t a quick-fix programme. It’s structured training for women who are ready to work and get the results they deserve.
You’re going to wish you started sooner.
Not quite ready to commit to a membership?
That’s fine.
Start with a single class.
Book on a PAYG basis for £7/class and experience the structure, intensity and coaching for yourself.
If and when you’re ready, the Train with Carly Membership offers the best value - plus access to bonus sessions and member perks. Memberships start at £22/month.
No pressure to join right now.
Just a clear next step. You won’t look back.
Want to understand the why behind your training?
✔️ Read the blog where I write about strength, recovery and training in midlife - read the blog
✔️ Listen to my podcast: Honestly, Carly for conversations around midlife, fitness and what actually works - listen to the podcast
Train with Carly Membership: The Smartest Way to Train in Midlife
With your membership, you get the best value for money, access to classes 52 weeks a year plus membership perks and bonuses
• Two online coached sessions each week (live on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with full replay access for 7 days)
• The option to join live or train on replay for 7 days
• Short, focused 30-minute workouts
• No complicated schedules
• Training that fits around your life
All you need is a little space, a pair of dumbbells and a willingness to get stuck in.
Memberships start from £66 for your first three months.
You don’t need to do more. You need to train properly.
Your Questions Answered
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Yes! Totally ok.
You don’t need prior HIIT or strength experience. You just need to be open to being challenged.
Each session is coached clearly by me with options to adjust intensity. You work at your own 8/10 – not someone else’s pace.
This isn’t about keeping up. It’s about progressing properly.
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Quick answer - no!
The live sessions give structure to the week and allow me to coach in real time – but most members train using the replays.
Every class is recorded and available for 7 days, so you can train when it suits you.
Live sessions currently run on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 9am (UK time), but training on replay is very much the norm.
You won’t miss the training effect by doing it later – being consistent is what matters and you’re more likely to stick to the sessions if you’re doing them when it works for you.
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They’re designed to complement them.
You can absolutely use Train with Carly as your full training plan. But many members use the sessions alongside running, swimming, triathlon, Hyrox, CrossFit, Pilates or yoga.
The Strength and HIIT sessions provide the structured training “nudge” that often gets missed elsewhere.
They build the muscle, resilience and intensity that supports everything else you enjoy.
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Very little.
An exercise mat (ideally non-slip) will keep you comfortable.
For Strength sessions, start with a pair of dumbbells you can lift overhead for around 10–12 repetitions with good form. You can build from there as you get stronger.
If you’re unsure what to buy, just email me – I’m happy to advise before you invest.
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In a word - no!
Intensity isn’t the problem. Poorly programmed intensity is.
We work at around an 8/10 for very short periods – hard enough to drive change, smart enough to recover from.
Midlife women need a strong training “nudge” to increase fitness and strength which my HIIT classes provide.
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Many of my members come to me with exactly that - very few of us reach midlife with a totally blank canvas!
Every exercise is coached with options, and you’re encouraged to work at a level that suits your body.
The goal is to build strength and resilience – not aggravate what’s already there.
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Life happens - especially in midlife!
Because sessions are available on replay for 7 days, you’ve got flexibility built in.
And if you miss one entirely, you simply pick up where you left off.
This is long-term training – not all-or-nothing thinking.
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Yes - absolutely. I am in this stage of life myself.
The programming is built with midlife physiology in mind – balancing intensity, recovery and progression.
The goal is to support your body through this stage, not fight it.
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Midlife rewards consistency.
That’s why memberships run for a minimum of 3 months.
If you’re training consistently, recovering properly and fuelling well, that’s a realistic timeframe to start seeing and feeling meaningful change.
This isn’t a quick fix (those don’t exist).
It’s structured, progressive training that builds week after week.