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11 Powerful Fitness Transformations That Will Inspire You<\/span>Jen Dorman – Hearst Owned<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

in <\/strong>women’s health<\/strong><\/em>we believe that real change begins with seeing what’s possible. Whether it’s overcoming a serious health challenge or simply finding your way back to exercise after feeling stuck, these stories prove that progress doesn’t have to go in a certain direction.<\/p>\n

Here, we’ve collected some of our favorite stories from women of all ages who have found strength in everything from jiu-jitsu to group training. They share the highs and lows that led to their journey and what kept them going. Because it doesn’t matter where you start. Because progress is what matters. everytime<\/em> on the table.<\/p>\n

1) Jill McLaughlin<\/h2>\n
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“Find Crunch has been helpful in my journey. I work out there six to seven days a week. I do weight training on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, TRX circuit training on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and cardio dance classes on Sundays. I also walk for about an hour every night.”<\/p>\n

See Jill’s story<\/p>\n

2) Nellie Barnett<\/h2>\n
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“What really helped me get through the middle of the pandemic was all my at-home workouts. I already had a set of 7.5-pound dumbbells, but I was able to find a 20-pound set at Target (in fact, that was the last set available!). I couldn’t find anything heavier or lighter, but those two sets really helped me create a well-rounded workout.”<\/p>\n

See Nellie’s story<\/p>\n

3) Audrey Galvin<\/h2>\n
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\u201cJiu-jitsu has become a workout staple for me and has completely leveled up my strength, endurance, and recovery. I have been taking jiu-jitsu classes two to three times a week consistently for almost a year now.\u201d<\/p>\n

See Audrey’s story<\/p>\n

4) Pam Jackson<\/h2>\n
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“I live in Toronto, Canada, so I paddle five days a week, weather permitting, at the Macacoa Outrigger Club. It’s still my passion, but strength training has become my top priority to support muscle growth and maintain bone health.”<\/p>\n

See Pam’s story<\/p>\n

5) Kimber Myers<\/h2>\n
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“Over the next few years, I dabbled in various group fitness classes around New York City. Then a friend I met at Barry’s Boot Camp introduced me to my current gym, Tone House. That’s where I discovered the joy of strength training and wanted to get stronger. It wasn’t until my 40s that I finally started strength training on a consistent basis.”<\/p>\n

See Kimber’s story<\/p>\n

6) Pamela Quayle<\/h2>\n
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“I started working virtually with Amanda Lim, a midlife strength coach. Over time, her guidance, consistency, and focus on proper form and nutrition transformed my routine and my body. My muscle definition was more visible, my body fat was reduced, and I felt stronger and more confident in my daily activities.”<\/p>\n

See Pamela’s story<\/p>\n

7) Rebecca Visi<\/h2>\n
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\u201cI was diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder (FND), a chronic disease caused by changes in the way brain networks communicate.<\/p>\n

Although my body feels different every day, I remained committed to moving my body in a way that worked for me, and my efforts paid off. After several months of consistent training, my entire body became stronger and I gained confidence in my ability to move successfully throughout my life despite my disability. \u201d<\/p>\n

See Rebecca’s story<\/p>\n

8) Cerita Hall<\/h2>\n
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“At first, switching from running to resistance training put a strain on my knees. I was slamming my knees into the ground for the entire mileage (literally), so they were stiff and swollen. After a month of less running and more strength training to strengthen my lower body, the knee pain completely subsided.”<\/p>\n

See Cherita’s story<\/p>\n

9) Neha Verma<\/h2>\n
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“Trust me, there are times when I don’t want to train because I’m tired or overwhelmed, but I’ve developed the self-discipline to stick to my goals. Some days I’ll lift something heavy, some days I’ll walk 10,000 steps, or I’ll meal prep for the week, but both are important and both help me move forward.”<\/p>\n

See Neha’s story<\/p>\n

10) Marcia Allen<\/h2>\n
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“I saw a woman on Facebook who had completed the 75 Hard Challenge and had amazing physical changes. The challenge included working out for 45 minutes twice a day (once outside), eating healthy, drinking 1 gallon of water every day, reading 10 pages per day, and taking progress photos for 75 days. I served as an accountability group on Facebook. My friends and I decided to try this out.<\/p>\n

See Marcia’s story<\/p>\n

11) Jen Dorman<\/h2>\n
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“After being diagnosed with cancer and going through menopause, I needed a smarter approach to fitness. What had worked for me for years, I wasn’t getting the same results anymore. What I changed was, I didn’t stop training. I just slowed down.”<\/p>\n

See Jen’s story<\/p>\n

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