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Join The Movement! Empowering women 40+ to redefine midlife through strength, fitness, & adventure. Find out more: realgirls.com.au Welcome to Real Girls Sweat!

Your local active wellness studio empowering women with fitness, adventure & a holistic approach to thrive in midlife. As a 40 (something:) ) Mum, who has had her own battles with weight loss and fitness, I've seen many fads come and go (and come back again!), I understand how intimidating gyms can be and am tired of the 'glossy' facade of the fitness industry! I am here to provide you with 'girls

only' group fitness and personal training sessions that are fun, supportive and a little SWEATY! All of my classes and PT sessions can be personalised to your needs, whether you have an injury or limitation, are returning to exercise after a break or pregnancy, or have a specific fitness goal. Why not give me (Joanne) a call (0477 505 531) or email me at [email protected] and make sure you download your FREE class pass to join your first group session for FREE!

17/01/2026

Feeling stronger.
Having more energy.
Trusting your body again.

These aren’t ‘nice extras’ — they’re the things that make everyday life feel easier.

I created Movement Foundations because I see too many women stuck thinking:
“𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨… 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵.”

This is the start.
A supportive entry point.
Clear structure.

And a community where you’re met exactly where you are.

If you’re ready to stop putting yourself last — even just a little — this is for you.

👉 DM me FOUNDATIONS and I’ll send you the details.

16/01/2026

𝗕𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁… 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂? 😅

You want to feel stronger and more energised
You know moving your body would help
But actually starting feels weirdly hard.

You keep thinking “I just need more motivation” —
but deep down, what you really want is something that feels doable, supportive, and clear.

That’s exactly why I created Movement Foundations.

It’s not about hyping yourself up or pushing harder.
It’s about having a plan, some guidance, and a place where starting again doesn’t feel like a big deal.

No extremes.
No “new year, new you” nonsense.
Just a smart, supportive way to get moving again — without feeling silly or overwhelmed.

💬 DM me FOUNDATIONS if you want to know if it’s right for you.

15/01/2026

Most women over 40 don’t lack willpower.

They’re just exhausted from being told to try harder, eat less, and start over — again.

When movement is only ever about weight loss, it stops feeling empowering and starts feeling like a chore.

So I wrote a blog that asks a different question:
If you likely have another 40 years ahead of you —
how do you want to live them?

Strong? Capable? Moving well?

Or stuck in the same cycle of pushing, quitting, and blaming yourself?

If this hits home, the full post is up now (link in comments).

It might be the perspective shift you didn’t know you needed.

14/01/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

And before you scroll past thinking “𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳” — let me tell you who this is really for.

It’s for women over 40 who:
🩵 Know they need to do something for their health
🩵 Feel flat, tired, or a bit disconnected from their body
🩵 And don’t want another all-or-nothing challenge

Movement Foundations isn’t about smashing yourself or starting from scratch.

It’s about building a solid base — strength, confidence, routine — in a way that actually fits your life now.

Inside Movement Foundations you’ll get:
✅ Structured, supportive training (no guessing what to do)
✅ Extra guidance to help you build consistency
✅ And a calm, welcoming place to start — or restart — without pressure

If you’ve been thinking “I just need something to help me get going again” — this is that.

👉 Want details? Comment FOUNDATIONS or DM me and I’ll walk you through it.

08/01/2026

𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

When I started The Real Girls Movement, I knew women needed more.

🩵 More than 6-week challenges.
🩵 More than punishment workouts.
🩵 More than being told to “love your body” — but only if it fit a before-and-after.
🩵 More than burpees “just because”.
🩵 More than one-size-fits-all advice that ignored the realities of life after 40.

So I did things differently.

I started with one client, one car boot full of gear, and one clear mission:

🩵 To coach women over 40 in a way that actually supports their bodies and lives.
🩵 To build strength without punishment.
🩵 To create consistency without guilt.

That mission created a community.

And that community?
It’s where women rebuild confidence, strength, and belief in themselves — often after years of feeling like fitness had left them behind.

Long before midlife became a marketing trend or menopause became a hashtag, this work was already happening here — quietly, consistently, and with real women at the centre.

If you’ve ever felt like mainstream fitness doesn’t quite get this stage of life…

You’re not imagining it.
And you’re definitely not alone.

💬 I’d love to know — what do you wish the fitness industry understood better about women over 40?

07/01/2026

✨ 500 sessions for Kate ✨

Kate has been training with me since 2022, and today we celebrated a HUGE milestone — 500 sessions.

At 72, Kate is one of those women who just shows up. No fuss. No fanfare. Consistent, determined, and quietly very strong. The kind of strong that often surprises people — including those half her age.

She comes for the accountability, the mental space, and the social connection… and the strength that’s built real confidence along the way. Since joining the studio, Kate has even taken up horse riding again — because this stage of life isn’t about slowing down.

Kate, you inspire more women here than you probably realise — and 500 sessions is something to be incredibly proud of.

23/12/2025

✨ What a fabulous way to wrap up 2025 here at The Real Girls Movement… ✨

Today we’re celebrating a huge milestone — Elise’s 600th session 👏

600 sessions built over time.
Week after week.
Year after year.

Over three years of training.

That’s hundreds of early mornings, busy weeks, adjustments along the way — and yes… that's 600 hours hanging out with me 😉

This is what real, sustainable progress looks like.
Not quick fixes.
Not perfection.
Just continuing to show up and do the work, week after week.

Elise, we’re so proud of you and everything you’ve built over time. Thanks for being such an important part of our community 💙

P.S. Yes, the t-shirt says 500 and the banner says 600 — I’m a little behind on milestone merch, but Elise just kept turning up anyway 😉

14/11/2025

People hear “women’s studio for over 40s” and assume it’s all light weights and fluffy workouts.
Yeah… not in my studio. 😂

Your 40+ body is capable of so much more than you’ve been led to believe — you just haven’t been shown how.

We train smart for stronger bones, better energy, better mood… and a life where you actually feel good in your body again.

And you don’t need to be “fit” to start.
Just show up — I’ll handle the rest.

If you’re ready to find out what you can actually do…
💙 Join the Movement.

12/11/2025

There’s no shortage of fitness programs out there — but most of them weren’t built for us.

The Real Girls Movement was 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬, 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟰𝟬 (over 50 now, actually!) — because we deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our bodies and priorities change — and your workouts should too.

That’s why Movement Foundations isn’t a bootcamp or a challenge — it’s your chance to rebuild confidence and strength safely.

It’s a 4-week foundation program designed to help women over 40 reconnect with exercise, rebuild trust in their body, and learn how to train in a way that gets results in midlife — safely and sustainably.

It’s about:
✔️ Building real-world strength and confidence with functional movement.
✔️ Feeling supported, seen, and capable — no matter where you’re starting from.
✔️ Creating a rhythm that fits your life (not the other way around).

No burpees. No guilt. No fads.

Just a smart, supportive way to start —or start again — with women who get it.

Curious? Drop me a message and I'll share all of the details.

11/11/2025

𝟱 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲

Your body’s changed — and so should your workouts.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to get back to feeling strong, this is for you.

Here are 5 signs you’re ready to start again — the right way this time:
1️⃣ You’ve noticed the workouts or diets that used to work just don’t anymore.
2️⃣ You miss feeling strong, steady, and confident — not sore, stressed, or exhausted.
3️⃣ You’re ready for structure and support that actually fit your life (not a 6-week challenge).
4️⃣ You want to future-proof your body — build strength, mobility, and energy that last.
5️⃣ You’re done “starting over” and want to build something sustainable for this next chapter.

If you’re nodding along, the next Movement Foundations intake is for you.

It’s a 4-week foundation program for women 40+ who want to feel strong, energised, and confident again — without fads, extremes, or burnout.

Our next intake starts in just a few days

If you're interested in learning more, shoot me a message and I'll send you all the details!

01/11/2025

You’re not imagining it — your body really does feel different now.
The workouts, routines, or diets that once worked might be leaving you tired, sore, or flat.

That doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
It just means your body’s needs have changed — and your training needs to change with it.

Doing more isn’t the answer.
Doing what’s right for this stage of life is.

That means:
💪 Strength work that builds stability and confidence.
🧘‍♀️ Movement that supports flexibility and recovery.
❤️ Consistency that fits around real life — not perfection or punishment.

You don’t need to go back.
You just need to start moving forward, in a way that works for you now.

28/10/2025

When nature flashes you on a girls’ hike 😆🌿
You never quite know what you’ll stumble across on a Hike Fit weekend 🤣
…like trees with personality 😂
Every Hike Fit adventure has its surprises — and this one definitely made the highlight reel!

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Wodonga, VIC
3690

Website

http://www.realgirls.com.au/real-girls-sweat

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