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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

I'm a Seasoned Pro—6 Strength Training Mistakes I See Women Make In Their 30s, 40s, and 50s

A woman strength training at a gym.

You all know that strength is essential for ageing well, and that the benefits of strength workouts stretch far beyond aesthetics. Multiple studies have proven weights workouts boost confidence, mental strength, hormonal health and metabolic resilience.

That said, the weights room can feel like a minefield - which is why we've asked renowned expert Stef Williams for her top tips. While she began posting fitness content online back in 2016, she's since launched WeGlow; a women’s health app encompassing both training and nutrition. She's always been candid about her lifelong love of sport, plus the bullying she suffered due to being muscular, and the impact this had on her body image and mental health.

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