Women's Fitness and Strength Training Blog

What's the Difference Between a Smith Machine and a Regular Squat Rack?

What's the Difference Between a Smith Machine and a Regular Squat Rack?by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 08/14/2026

Confused about Smith machines vs. squat racks at the gym? Coach Kristin breaks down the real difference, plus tips for using either one with confidence.

What's the Difference Between a Smith Machine and a Regular Squat Rack?

Nervous about the free weight section in the gym? Here's how to walk In like you belong!

Nervous about the free weight section in the gym? Here's how to walk In like you belong!by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 07/11/2026

Scared of the free weight section? Get real, practical tips to walk in with confidence and start lifting today, no experience required.

Nervous about the free weight section in the gym? Here's how to walk In like you belong!

This is Your Sign to Fall in Love With Yourself (Again!)

This is Your Sign to Fall in Love With Yourself (Again!)by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 05/02/2026

Discover the fascinating science behind why I booked a boudoir session & see the results!

This is Your Sign to Fall in Love With Yourself (Again!)

How Perimenopause Unmasked My ADHD

How Perimenopause Unmasked My ADHDby: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/28/2026

Does perimenopause impact ADHD? Thought I was losing my mind, but it was just my hormones unmasking ADHD. If perimenopause has you reeling, read how I used science and strength to fight back.

How Perimenopause Unmasked My ADHD

Am I Too Old to Start Lifting Weights? Strength Training for Women Over 40

Am I Too Old to Start Lifting Weights? Strength Training for Women Over 40by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/17/2026

Is it too late to start strength training after 40? Research shows women can build muscle, strength, and bone density at any age. Learn why lifting weights after 40 is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Am I Too Old to Start Lifting Weights? Strength Training for Women Over 40

Is Powerlifting Safe for Beginners? The Truth About Lifting Heavy

Is Powerlifting Safe for Beginners? The Truth About Lifting Heavyby: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/17/2026

Is powerlifting safe for beginners? Research shows strength training has a low injury rate and can improve strength, bone density, and confidence. Learn how beginners can start powerlifting safely.

Is Powerlifting Safe for Beginners? The Truth About Lifting Heavy

Can Women Get Bulky From Lifting Weights? The Science Says No.

Can Women Get Bulky From Lifting Weights? The Science Says No.by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/16/2026

Can women get bulky from lifting weights? Science says no. Learn why strength training doesn’t make women bulky and what women REALLY gain from lifting weights.

Can Women Get Bulky From Lifting Weights? The Science Says No.

How Women Can Start Powerlifting (Even If You’re Over 40 and a Beginner)

How Women Can Start Powerlifting (Even If You’re Over 40 and a Beginner)by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/16/2026

Learn how women can start powerlifting safely and confidently. This beginner-friendly guide explains the squat, bench press, and deadlift, why strength training matters for women’s health, and how to get started lifting heavy at any age.

How Women Can Start Powerlifting (Even If You’re Over 40 and a Beginner)

The Truth About Women, Weights, and the Fear of Getting “Too Bulky”

The Truth About Women, Weights, and the Fear of Getting “Too Bulky”by: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 03/10/2026

For decades women were told lifting weights would make them “too bulky.” The science says otherwise. So where did that fear come from? The answer reveals a lot about strength, culture, and why women were discouraged from it.

The Truth About Women, Weights, and the Fear of Getting “Too Bulky”

The Overlooked Reason Women Feel Wiped Out by Mid-Afternoon

The Overlooked Reason Women Feel Wiped Out by Mid-Afternoonby: Coach Kristin PetronyPublished on: 01/14/2026

If coffee isn’t cutting it anymore, this might be why. Discover how building muscle helps women feel stronger, less fatigued, and more energized in daily life.

The Overlooked Reason Women Feel Wiped Out by Mid-Afternoon

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