Gemma Atkinson Instagram – Snippets from todays session 🤘🏼
A week into @elliottupton program for me and so far loving it. Today was an EMOM, I performed the above exercises for 4 rounds, a min on each (28 mins so nice and quick)
My aim is to build more muscle 💪🏼
I know not everyone will get that, BUT I had a chat with Eliot before our first session and I told him it’s something I’ve always done, for at least 15 years because it makes me feel good. He explained to me how there’s a lot more to it and he put it to me in layman’s terms. He said the below, and honestly, it makes me want to do it even more now.
“Your 40 in November right? So weight training is 100% the thing you should be doing. In fact for women over 40 or women going through menopause, it’s essential. It’ll increase insulin sensitivity as the menopause kicks in, it’ll help combat stress levels, decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases, help prevent bone degeneration going into menopause and building muscle is the number 1 factor in slowing down the aging process”
He ended it with “there is no argument against weight training for women, esp women over 40”
So ladies, do not fear the weights! Your body and mind will thank you for it.
With that in mind, I picked up the dumbbells and cracked on! I’m excited to see how I look towards the end of year under Elliot’s supervision adjusting sessions as and when we need to. | Posted on 30/Aug/2024 21:22:07
