I teach strength training to women 45+ who were never "gym people." The ones whose doctor said you need to exercise. The ones who'd rather do almost anything else. The ones who won't walk into a regular gym — and shouldn't have to. If that's you, you're my people.
You don't have to be ready. You don't have to look perfect. You just have to show up.
I want to show up
Most fitness programs are quietly selling you a reflection. A smaller size, a tighter silhouette, a number on a scale. This is something different.
The ability to get up off the floor. Carry all the groceries in one trip. Walk into any room knowing your body has your back.
And every one of those runs on the same engine: muscle.
of muscle mass lost per decade after age 30 — and it accelerates after menopause. Peer-reviewed research on sarcopenia
of the weight lost on a GLP-1 medication can be lean mass — not fat — without strength training. STEP-1 trial analysis, New England Journal of Medicine
You can't change the math. You can change what happens next. In one short read, you'll know exactly what's happening to your muscle — and the first move to protect it.
Show me what's happeningKnow exactly what's happening to your muscle — and what to do about it. For women 45+ on GLP-1 medications. Free. Backed by research.
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I was more of a nerd, honestly. But I've been showing up consistently since I was 18 — gyms in my 20s, yoga in my 30s, CrossFit in my 40s, where I learned to call myself an athlete for the first time.
I'm a double-certified personal trainer — in personal training and in training older adults. I also have a PhD in another field. It has nothing to do with fitness, and everything to do with why I can't teach something I can't back up with evidence.
I'm not some effortlessly fit person. I've struggled with my weight. I have hypothyroidism. I've had knee surgery. I know what it feels like when your body doesn't cooperate.
My real superpower is the habit. Showing up — through all of it, for all of it. My goal is to still be moving daily in my 90s. And to help you do the same.
Full Functional Longevity™ methodology page — coming soon
Every program is built around your goals, your history, and your life — nothing generic, nothing borrowed from someone half your age.
Everything starts with a conversation. From there, I build a training plan designed entirely around you. In person or online, English or Español.
Four weeks of coached strength training for women 45+ on GLP-1 medications — live classes, community, and me in your corner.
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The same 4-week GLP-1 strength program, on your own schedule. Scaling options for every movement — including seated, sore wrists, and sore knees.
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"I took a bad stumble and had an ugly fall. I bruised my fingers and my knee — but the important thing is that I fell well, with as little damage as possible. I sat down, took a breath, and got back up."Paola, 65
"What an incredible coach. I'm tired — the good kind of tired. And she was right about everything she said about muscle soreness. Now I understand what my body is telling me."Rego, 54
"Wonderful class. I love farmer's carry now."Yael, 41
No. PandaFit is designed for all fitness levels. What matters isn't where you're starting — it's that you're ready to move with more strength, energy, and confidence. Every movement has scaling options, including seated versions.
The GLP-1 programs are built specifically for women on these medications — adapted for fluctuating energy and the physiology of muscle preservation during weight loss. That said: before starting any exercise program, clear it with your doctor first. This is general education, not medical advice.
Both. Personal coaching is available in person or via video call. Group programs are online with live sessions. Available in English and Spanish, anywhere in the world.
Every PandaFit program is built with your full body history in mind — injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions included. If your intake indicates you need a specialist first, I'll tell you honestly. Your safety always comes first.
Nothing fancy. At minimum: a mat, a set of dumbbells, and resistance bands. I also work with tools like a bosu ball and a step — but I adapt to what you have, and we add as you progress. The most important equipment is you.
Tired doesn't mean skip — it means scale. Every workout has a low-energy version: shorter, lighter, seated if needed. Fatigue changes what your session looks like. It doesn't cancel it. The one thing this program can't do is work without you.
If you're not sure where to start, or you just want to ask something first — reach out. You don't have to figure this out alone.