Holly / Personal Trainer

I workout from home with dumbbells that range from 4kg to 12.5kg. I do 4-5 strength training workouts every week that are 30 mins long. I also do 1-2 stretch/mobility workouts each week. I eat three meals a day (some days I will add in a protein shake if I’m really hungry). I follow the 80/20 rule. 80% of the time my diet is full of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, protein and good fats. 20% of the time I drink wine and eat the chocolate cake. Pretty much most of our food is cooked from scratch at home. Consistency and balance is the key! Ive been a personal trainer for 17 years and used to push my body to the max with long gruelling workouts. The older (and wiser) I’ve got, I understand that intense workouts aren’t beneficial for my body and the importance of slowing things down focusing on keeping muscle mass through weight training. I want to share all my experience and knowledge with you. If you love running, then run, do what you enjoy ☺️ but realising the importance of keeping muscle mass which we do with weight training should be high up on the priority list. I train hundreds of women (mainly over 40) who fit in workouts into there busy lives, they workout from home , with little equipment and are building strong bodies 💪🏻🥰 Working out from home is a game changer! And a time saver, because i understand how precious that is 🌟 Join my membership today and let me train you, you instantly have access to over 150 workouts. Then you have four new workouts added every week. Yoga, pilates, strength training and more. From 10 minutes to 45 minutes sessions, suitable for all levels. Plus there are lots of yummy recipes on there too. Link in bio or go to Hollyactive.com 💪🏻 £25 a month. Use the code Holly20 and get 20% off your first month ♥️ #OnlinePersonalTrainer #FitOver40 #FitOver45 #FitnessForEveryone #WorkoutFromHome #WorkoutWithMe #StrongWomen

Here is another everyday move to add to your locker. Holding a downward-dog and/or taking it for a walk 🥰. Can you do it for at least one minute? The benefits 🫶 Strengthens the upper body The stabilizing position of downward dog strengthens muscles in the arms, upper back and shoulders. Elongates the spine You are in a partial inversion, so the usual downward pressure on the spine is reversed and your vertebrae are realigned in a gentle way. Strengthens hands, wrists, and fingers Because it is a weight-bearing posture, it will strengthen your hands and wrists. Opens up the backs of the legs It stretches and widens the hamstrings, the calves, and the Achilles tendon. Improves circulation In downward dog, your head is lower than your heart, so it has the benefits of inversions and improves the blood flow through your body. Relieves tension and stress Downward dog stretches and helps to relieve tension from the neck and back. The flow of blood to the brain helps to relieve headaches, mental fogginess, and mild depression. Yes please to all of that! 🙌 #EveryDayMoves #DoThisEveryDay #DownwardDog #DownwardDogPose #You’veGotThis #LookAfterYourBody #FitnessForEveryone #MentalHealthFitnessForEveryone

No equipment needed! You could use this as a warm up and do it once through before your workout. Or on its own repeating it 4 times. Rest at the end of each round for 1 minute. Try to do 1 minute of each exercise but obviously if that too challenging you can do less. • Walk-out to up-dog • Crouch down to side step • Plank to down-dog reach • Narrow squat to wide squat • Press-up to side plank Enjoy!! : : #noequipmentworkout #noequipmentneeded #homeworkout #homeworkouts #warmup

You’d never choose to start a family walk in the pouring rain, but when it suddenly arrives out of nowhere, it somehow turns an ordinary walk into something memorable and a little bit magical. We came home absolutely dripping wet, but there were plenty of giggles along the way — and moments like these are the ones that make the best memories. Frankie’s face 😝 #imsowet #rain #summer

15 years on social media and honestly… some days it feels inspiring, creative, supportive and I’m full of ideas. And other days it feels like wading through an endless pile of absolute nonsense wondering what on earth we’re all doing here 😂 You post something you love… 12 people see it. You spend 3 seconds throwing up a random reel… suddenly the algorithm is obsessed with you. Add a lovely sprinkle of perimenopause into the mix and wow… the self-doubt can really come in swinging some days 🫠 But honestly, I think a lot of us probably feel this way at times. Social media can be such a weird little minefield. It can make you feel incredibly connected and completely overwhelmed all at once. Anyway… this is just one of those honest moments. No big motivational ending. No “5 tips to beat burnout.” Just me reminding myself to keep showing up, keep doing my thing, and remember that behind all the noise there actually is a lot of love, community and genuinely lovely people on here too ❤️ Thanks to everyone sticking around with me on here! Appreciate it 🙏☺️🙏 #socialmedia #whatsitallabout #perimenopause

Oh yes to these, LOVE them!. Body-weight legs/glutes/hamstrings. Have you tried any of these moves? 1. Raised glute bridge march 60 seconds 2. Frog pump 60 seconds 3. Standing fire hydrant 30 seconds e/s 4. Back lunge-knee raise up with heel lift 30 seconds e/s Repeat 2-4 times depending on how much time you have. These are some of the exercises we did in todays leg workout in the membership. It was a cracker!! 🦵 🔥 If you want to try some of my workouts for free go to my YouTube channel HollyActive. And with my membership you can join in on four new weekly workouts and have access to over 150 saved workouts. Link in bio or go to Hollyactive.com Wearing @sweatybetty #trainwithme #onlinepersonaltraining #strongwomen #fitoverforty #fitover45

Oh baby! Hello arms 💪🏻. You don’t need to over complicate it! Try this great upper body workout. 8-12 reps of each exercise. Use a weight that you find challenging (the last few repetitions should feel hard) . Rest for 30-60 seconds after each exercise. My members loved this one 💪🏻🌟. If you want to join me in these kind of workouts. Link is in my bio or go to hollyactive.com ☺️ 1. Hammer curl 2. Close grip shoulder press 3. Tricep kick back 1. Bicep curl 2. Shoulder press 3. Overhead trip extension 1. Windshield wiper 2. Arnold press 3. Alt tricep kickback

You don’t need longer workouts. You need repeatable ones. I’m 46 and been a PT for nearly 20 years and for the last 6 years- I only train at home (no gym) and my workouts are no longer than 30 minutes. All of my members train for 30 minutes too! That’s it. Because after 40, it’s not about smashing yourself into the ground. It’s about: ✔ Supporting your hormones ✔ Protecting your joints ✔ Building strength consistently ✔ Keeping stress lower (not higher) We are not professional athletes. We’re busy women with careers, families, responsibilities — and bodies that respond better to smart training, not extreme training. We need workouts that easily fit into our busy lives. 30 minutes means: You’re more likely to start. You’re more likely to finish. You’re more likely to repeat it tomorrow. And repetition is where the magic happens. ✨ Be honest… How long are your workouts really right now? Drop your number below ⬇️ Let me take the guess work out and let me train you too. Join me live or on demand. Become a member and have access to over 150 saved workouts. Go to hollyactive.com or link in bio. Use the code HOLLY20 and get 20% off your first month. #trainwithme #onlinefitness #homeworkouts #fitover40

Strong women don’t just lift weights… they challenge themselves. 💪 Do you always reach for the same dumbbells? Always pick the lighter option because you think the heavier one is too much? Maybe it’s time to surprise yourself. Your body adapts incredibly quickly when you give it a reason to. The weights that once felt impossible can suddenly become your warm-up. That’s how strength is built — not by staying comfortable forever, but by gently pushing beyond what you think you can do. No, you don’t need to go heavier every single workout. But if you never challenge yourself, your body has no reason to change. You are stronger than you think. Pick up the heavier weight… you might just shock yourself. ✨ My members seeing and feeling great results. Proving that short workouts from home, with only dumbbells can be VERY effective. Let me train you too, join me on my weekly workouts. Four new ones every week. Link in bio or go to Hollyactive.com #StrongWomen #StrengthTraining #WomenWhoLift #MuscleMatters

Starting is the hardest part. It’s not the workout itself — it’s getting onto the mat. The mental hurdles, the “I’ll do it later,” the excuses we create in our own heads… we’ve all been there. And honestly? Even after nearly 20 years as a PT, I still feel that resistance sometimes. But here’s the thing — it’s always worth it. Every single time. That first 5 minutes? The warm-up? That’s the breakthrough. Once you move past it, your body wakes up, your mind shifts, and suddenly it feels easier. Exercise won’t fix everything… but wow, it can completely change how you feel. Stronger, clearer, lighter. We already know the benefits. That’s not the issue. It’s not about motivation either — because motivation comes and goes. It’s about discipline. It’s about habits. It’s about showing up anyway. So today, just focus on one thing: 👉 Get on the mat 👉 Start your warm-up That’s it. The rest will follow. 💫 #onlinepersonaltrainer #fitnessmotivation #juststart #fitover40

… I’ve let go of things having to be “perfect” There’s no such thing as the perfect workout, the perfect routine, or the perfect balance. Life shifts, hormones change, perimenopause happens, and some things are simply out of our control. What is in my control? Staying consistent. Moving my body. Building and maintaining strong muscles. Showing up even when it’s not perfect. Some days feel amazing, others feel hard—and that’s okay. It’s about embracing the highs and the lows, finding balance, and keeping going anyway. Consistency over perfection. Every single time. My workouts are structured but not always perfect 😆- and I definitely share that inside my membership. It’s ok to say this is hard, to say I’m not feeling super motivated today. But we keep showing up, right! Monthly membership. Four new workouts every week. 150 saved workouts. Strength, mobility, yoga, pilates. Cancel anytime. Use the code HOLLY20 and get 20%off your first month. #onlinepersonaltrainer #trainwithme #fitover40 #fitnessmotivation #strongwomen

Simple and quick routine for everyday ❤️ Here are six mobility moves you can add into your day. Do them for 30-60 seconds ❤️ 🌟 Windshields 🌟 Quad rocks 🌟 Down-dog to deep squat 🌟 Lunge rotation (lift back knee if you can) 🌟 Cobra press 🌟 Child’s pose Doing something short and manageable that you can repeat consistently. You are better off doing something for 15 minutes everyday, it’s good to have a few stretch/mobility routines that you can fit into your day. #consistencyiskey #consistency #stretch #mobility #somethingsimple