{"id":337653,"date":"2026-03-19T16:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/337653\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:08:10","slug":"i-want-to-continue-building-a-strong-body-i-can-rely-on-as-i-age-a-personal-trainer-reveals-the-exact-weekly-routine-she-follows-for-longevity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/337653\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI want to continue building a strong body I can rely on as I age\u201d\u2014a personal trainer reveals the exact weekly routine she follows for longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Workout Diaries<\/a>, a series where we ask expert trainers to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine.<\/p>\n

Edwina Jenner<\/a> is an online personal trainer who specializes in helping midlife women get fit and strong through strength training programs<\/a> on her app and website.<\/p>\n

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And, of course, Jenner practices what she preaches. \u201cMy priority is always strength,\u201d she tells Fit&Well. \u201cI turn 50 next month, and I want to continue building a strong body I can rely on as I age, and that won\u2019t hold me back.<\/p>\n

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\u201cStrength training supports my metabolism, helps protect my bones from osteoporosis, improves balance and helps me stay independent as I get older. It also helps me manage stress much more effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean Jenner lives in the gym, or even goes there at all. \u201cMost of my training revolves around strength work using dumbbells. I focus on compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, lunges, rows and presses because they recruit multiple muscle groups and give me the most benefit for my time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jenner generally exercises for between 30 and 45 minutes at a time. \u201cYou don\u2019t need to spend hours exercising to see results. A well-structured strength session can be highly effective in a relatively short time.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlongside that, I include mobility work, core training and isolation exercises for smaller muscle groups. Walking is a regular part of my routine for both physical and mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She aims to fit four workouts a week\u2014plus daily walks\u2014into a busy schedule, which means being flexible. \u201cI\u2019m realistic,\u201d says Jenner. \u201cLife, work and family responsibilities all come into play, so if I miss a session, I don\u2019t overthink it. Consistency over time matters far more than any single missed workout.\u201d<\/p>\n

So Jenner doesn\u2019t have to rely on motivation, she schedules workouts into her calendar so they are part of her to-do list. \u201cMotivation comes and goes,\u201d she says. \u201cHowever, with regular workouts, I feel much more in control of my life and I manage stress more easily. The advantages of a workout far surpass any excuses I might come up with.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf course, I don\u2019t always feel like training, and I listen to my body, but I trust the process and keep things simple. If I\u2019m really low on energy or pressed for time, I just do three moves, repeat them three times, and ensure I\u2019m lifting heavier by the third set. Job done with no overthinking.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Edwina Jenner\u2019s weekly workout routine<\/p>\n

Monday 12pm
Active recovery, dog walk (1 hour)<\/p>\n

Tuesday 4pm
Full-body strength (30 minutes)<\/p>\n

Wednesday 5pm
Core and mobility (25 minutes)<\/p>\n

Thursday 5pm
Upper-body strength (30 minutes)<\/p>\n

Friday
Rest day, long dog walk and mobility work (90 minutes)<\/p>\n

Saturday 3pm
Lower-body strength (30 minutes)<\/p>\n

Sunday 3pm
Arm and accessory work (25 minutes)<\/p>\n

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\u201cBe proud that you train and make it part of your life,\u201d she says. \u201cIf we have to dig our mat and dumbbells out from under a table, workouts are far less likely to happen. If you can unroll your mat and start moving in seconds, you\u2019re far more likely to stay consistent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schedule your workouts<\/p>\n

\u201cPut them in your diary on a Sunday night and treat them like a doctor’s appointment or work meeting,\u201d says Jenner. \u201cYou are sending a clear signal to yourself that training is part of your identity and that you are making room in your life for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cStrength training responds best to consistency,\u201d she says. \u201cA handful of well-performed movements done regularly will take you much further than constantly changing workouts. Repeating the same key exercises week after week builds confidence, allows you to gradually increase the weight and helps you develop real strength.\u201d<\/p>\n

And Jenner says even if you\u2019ve not tried strength training before, it\u2019s never too late to pick it up. \u201cI\u2019ve seen women in their 40s, 50s and beyond become significantly stronger within a matter of months. The body is remarkably adaptable. With the right approach and a bit of patience, you can build a strong body that will support you for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

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