Jenny Henderson Personal Training

Jenny Henderson Personal Training PRIVATE personal training studio. Menopause Coaching Specialist. Founder of “Future Me”.

Who’s in? Social steps Link in Bio to join the challenge, join mine, create your own, get moving 👣
31/08/2026

Who’s in? Social steps Link in Bio to join the challenge, join mine, create your own, get moving 👣

Body image in midlife is a funny old thing.Part of me genuinely gives zero f***s. I’m 51, I’ve lived a lot of life, my b...
23/08/2026

Body image in midlife is a funny old thing.

Part of me genuinely gives zero f***s. I’m 51, I’ve lived a lot of life, my body has carried me through a lot, and I know my worth has absolutely nothing to do with the size of my jeans.

And then… there’s another part of me that catches sight of herself in the mirror and thinks, hmmm, I’d quite like to feel a bit more comfortable in here.

Both can be true.

I can reject diet culture and want to make choices that help me feel better in my body. I can love food and have zero interest in restricting it. And I can love moving my body while also having absolutely bugger-all motivation to do it right now.

So, in the spirit of being honest with myself… I weighed myself this morning. Something I rarely do. And I’m a good 3kg heavier than my ‘comfortable’ weight.

It’s not the number itself that bothers me. But it has made me acknowledge something I already knew: since my heart event earlier this year, I’ve found movement and motivation harder. Add winter into the mix and I’ve moved less, eaten more and generally lost a bit of the rhythm that helps me feel good.

And yes, I can come up with plenty of reasons why. Some of them are completely valid. But with a race in 11 weeks and training properly starting now, this feels like my little accountability post.

Not to get smaller. Not to diet. Not to punish myself for loving food or having a winter slump.

But to get back to moving more. Eating in a way that makes me feel good. Training for something that excites me.

And hopefully, somewhere along the way, feeling a little more comfortable in my 51-year-old skin.

Because this body is capable. It’s strong. It’s been through some s**t. And it’s still pretty bloody badass. And I’d quite like to start feeling that way about it again.

About time I started (again) training for the event I signed up for! 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️11 weeks to get bike and run fit enough to ...
22/08/2026

About time I started (again) training for the event I signed up for! 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

11 weeks to get bike and run fit enough to complete - not compete - in a duathlon.

Weeks 1 & 2 are all about establishing a routine and easing myself back in with 2 bikes and 2 runs each week.

My biggest hurdle right now? Getting back out on the road bike. So, for now, most of my riding will be happening on the indoor trainer. Dull? Possibly. Safe? Definitely.

One week at a time. One session at a time.

😅🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Not in a “everything is falling apart” kind of way. Just in a “there are a LOT of tabs open in my brain and I’d quite li...
09/08/2026

Not in a “everything is falling apart” kind of way. Just in a “there are a LOT of tabs open in my brain and I’d quite like to close some of them” kind of way.

Work.
Family.
Emotions.
Life admin.
The juggle.
The struggle.
The constant remembering of things I need to remember.

And I’ve noticed I’m exhaling loudly a lot more lately.

You know the one.

That big, dramatic -insert expletive- out-breath.

And honestly, I don’t think I need to fix it today. Maybe I just need to acknowledge that sometimes life feels a bit much.

So… just me?

Or are we all currently holding it together with caffeine, lists and a fairly questionable sense of humour? 😂

If you’re over 40, nutrition hits differently.Hormones shift.Muscle becomes harder to maintain.Blood sugar gets less for...
31/07/2026

If you’re over 40, nutrition hits differently.

Hormones shift.
Muscle becomes harder to maintain.
Blood sugar gets less forgiving.
Recovery takes more intention.

But the solution isn’t restriction.
It’s strategy.

These aren’t “diet rules.”
They’re muscle-preserving, metabolism-supporting, energy-protecting habits for this phase of life.

Start with one.
Then stack another.

Consistency > intensity.

Want to dive deeper? Grab my free 10 Nutrition Strategies for Thriving in Midlife PDF via the link in my bio and in the comments.

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Seven years ago I opened the doors to my little studio.If you’d told me then what these four walls would become, I don’t...
30/07/2026

Seven years ago I opened the doors to my little studio.

If you’d told me then what these four walls would become, I don’t think I’d have believed you.

Yes, we’ve lifted a lot of weights.
We’ve chased PBs.
Built stronger bones, stronger bodies and stronger minds.

But we’ve also celebrated birthdays, navigated menopause, survived injuries, shared tears, laughed until we cried, talked through life’s curveballs, and cheered each other on through some really big moments.

This little studio has never just been about exercise.

It’s been about helping women feel capable, confident and strong for whatever life throws at them.

The last couple of years have tested me more than I ever expected. My own health has changed the way I coach, the way I train, and the way I see what “strong” really means.

But if anything, it’s reinforced why this work matters.

To every client who has trusted me, supported my business, recommended me to a friend, or simply kept showing up - even on the days you didn’t feel like it - thank you.

You are the reason this little studio is still here seven years later.

Here’s to the next chapter.

Less daylight. Fewer steps. The healthy habits I’d worked hard to build over the summer slowly started slipping too.The ...
27/07/2026

Less daylight. Fewer steps. The healthy habits I’d worked hard to build over the summer slowly started slipping too.

The high-protein breakfasts became whatever was easiest. More processed food crept back in. And for a while… you think you’re getting away with it.

Then one day you pull on your jeans and they feel a bit tighter. You go for a walk and notice your tummy jiggling a little more than it used to. Your hips, thighs and bum feel a bit rounder. Hello, thigh rub. 😂

No drama. No guilt. Just information.

It’s my reminder that the small things really do add up.

So I’m going back to what worked.

Last year I completed a course, I learnt small, strategic habits, that had powerful results:
• I lost weight around my middle.
• My energy improved.
• I stopped constantly thinking about snacks.
• A protein-rich breakfast kept me full for hours.
• I naturally made better food choices throughout the day because I wasn’t chasing quick fixes.

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about returning to the fundamentals.

Things like:
✔️ Starting your day with protein.
✔️ Prioritising protein at every meal.
✔️ Eating more fibre and a greater variety of plants.
✔️ Moving after meals.

There are 10 strategies altogether, and I’m going to dust them off, update them, and turn them into a free downloadable guide for you.

Because sometimes we don’t need another complicated plan.

We just need to get back to the basics that actually work.

Keep an eye on my profile over the next couple of weeks - I’ll let you know as soon as it’s ready.

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