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Welcome to Your Beginner 8-Week Strength Training Journey! This programme is for beginners as it introduces you to the fundamentals of strength training, helping you build confidence and skill in key movement patterns. With two sessions a week, you’ll become familiar with classic moves that form the foundation of a well-rounded strength training session. By the end of these eight weeks, you’ll feel strong, capable, and equipped with the knowledge to keep your body resilient as you age. Why Do We Repeat Moves Like Squats, Deadlifts, Lunges, and Rows? These exercises aren’t just random—they’re essential for strength, function, and longevity. Here’s why: They Build Functional Strength Squats, deadlifts, lunges, and rows mimic everyday movements like bending, lifting, climbing stairs, and pulling things toward you. Strengthening these patterns makes daily tasks easier and reduces the risk of injury. They Target Multiple Muscles at Once These are compound movements, meaning they work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Compared to isolated exercises, this makes workouts more efficient, helps improve coordination, and stimulates more muscle growth. They Support Bone and Joint Health Strength training - especially with weight-bearing exercises—helps maintain bone density and joint stability. This is especially important in midlife to protect against osteoporosis and joint degeneration. These moves will appear often in the programme because they deliver real results. Stick with them, and you’ll notice improvements in strength, posture, and overall confidence in movement. Just follow me, and let’s get started!