Fitness Coaching for Women Over 45 Who Want to Build Lasting Strength

Strength coaching for pre-menopausal and menopausal women who want to build real muscle,
lose stubborn fat, and feel more confident as they age.

Build

Build a Body That Feels Powerful Today and for Years Ahead

Train

Training that Works With Your Hormones, Not Against Them

 Plan 

A Plan You Can Actually Stick to For Life

You’re Not Too Old to Start. You Just Haven’t Had the Right Support Yet.

Maybe you’ve never really done any strength training before. Maybe the gym feels intimidating and you’re not sure where to begin. Maybe you keep hearing conflicting advice and have no idea who to trust.

Most pre-menopausal and menopausal women are not failing at fitness. They are trying to follow advice that was never designed for their body or their stage of life.

But I'm here to show you that what actually works is strength training that starts where you are, nutrition that supports your hormones instead of fighting them, and a community that makes you feel capable instead of out of place.

You do NOT need to already be a gym person. You just need a safe place to start.

Older woman exercising in a gym while holding a weight, wearing a "Greyin & Slayin" tank top, with exercise equipment in the background.

Fitness Programs

Fitness Programs For Pre-Menopausal & Menopausal Women

Whether you’ve never lifted a weight in your life or you’re coming back after years away, there’s a program here for you.

  • Fit 4 Life

    Online Group Fitness

    Live and on-demand workouts you can do from home, with a built-in community that keeps you accountable. Beginner-friendly coaching with minimal equipment — all you need is a step-up, stability ball, and a set of dumbbells. No gym required.

  • Built 2 Last

    Custom 1-on-1 Online Coaching

    This is for the woman who wants a plan built entirely around her. A fully custom program, weekly Zoom coaching calls, direct SMS access to your coach, and nutrition guidance — all rolled into one 3-month commitment.

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    Fit 4 U

    12-Week Weight Loss Support Program

    A beginner-friendly, self-paced 12-week workout program designed for women who want to lose weight, especially those on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. Minimal equipment. Clear structure. Focused on protecting your muscle while losing fat. 

  • In-Person Training

    Duluth, MN

    Train with me in person at my Duluth studio, AP Training. Options include private 1-on-1 sessions, semi-private for small groups of 2 to 4, small group classes of up to 12, and my signature 8-Week Strength Training Program for Women Over 50. Fill out the online form to get started.

Why Women Over 45 Trust Anna McGee

I know what it feels like to look in the mirror and not recognize yourself.

I was a hairdresser who smoked, ate poorly, and gained 35 pounds. I was tired and embarrassed and had no idea how to find my way back. When I finally walked into a small women's gym, the first class I took made me physically sick on the way home.

But I went back the next Sunday. And the one after that.

Over time, I quit smoking. I started lifting. I learned how to eat in a way that supported my body instead of fighting it. I lost fat while eating 2,300 to 2,500 calories a day. I kept my muscles. My body changed even when the scale did not.

That was decades ago.

Today, at 63, after two pregnancies, menopause, and two hip replacements, I am still here and still lifting. Because strong muscles and nourishment protected me.

I am not a trainer who has always had it easy. I am a woman who did the work to get her body back, and now I help you do the same.

The women who come to me are not always longtime gym-goers. Many have never picked up a weight before. They are overwhelmed, a little intimidated, and not sure they belong in a fitness space. That is exactly who I built this for.

  • She has helped me become the best version of myself.

    "I came to Anna in my early 40s to address injuries and surgeries that left me limited in what I could do. Almost seven years later, she has helped me become the best version of myself — improving not just strength but confidence. It is one of the very best decisions I have ever made for myself."

    — Renee S.

  • From one badass to another, Anna is the best.

    "I am currently beating cancer that has metastasized to my bones. My goal was to get stronger so I could hold my granddaughter and get up off the floor. Anna listened, built me progressively challenging workouts, and the results keep getting better. I get it now. From one badass to another, Anna is the best."

    — Katie Bakke

  • My body composition has completely changed

    "My body composition has completely changed and I know without a doubt that strength training is key when using a GLP-1 medication."

    — Emily T.

  • You will never, ever regret getting stronger with Anna.

    "What surprised me most was how strong I got, and how that strength showed up in everything I do — from golfing to swimming to skiing. You will never, ever regret getting stronger with Anna."

    — Tina M.

  • I lost 20 pounds and went from a size 6/8 to a size 2/4.

    "I lost 20 pounds and went from a size 6/8 to a size 2/4. The reshaping of my body has been amazing. So much so that the scale does not mean much to me anymore. I finally feel in control."

    — Heather Miller

30+ Years of Fitness and Coaching Experience

Certified Women's Fitness Coach

30+ Years of Fitness and Coaching Experience • Certified Women's Fitness Coach •

Specializing in Women 45+ and GLP-1 Fitness Programs

Hundreds of Women Trained In-Person and Online

Based in Duluth, MN | Coaching Women Across the Country

Specializing in Women 45+ and GLP-1 Fitness Programs • Hundreds of Women Trained In-Person and Online • Based in Duluth, MN | Coaching Women Across the Country •

How We Get You Strong

STEP ONE: Pick Your Program

Choose the option that fits your life. Online or in-person. Group or 1-on-1. Beginner or intermediate. There is a right fit for you.

STEP TWO: Get Your Plan

I meet you where you are. Based on your body, your goals, your schedule, and build from there.

STEP THREE: Get Strong and Stay That Way

Show up, do the work, and feel the difference. In the gym, at home, and everywhere else that matters.

Find the Program That Fits Your Life

Online Programs

Online Programs

  • Fit 4 Life

    Live and on-demand group workouts for women who want community, flexibility, and results from home. What you get: Live workouts every week, on-demand library, built-in community, intermediate-level programming. Equipment needed: Step-up, stability ball, dumbbells.

  • Built 2 Last

    Fully custom 1-on-1 coaching for women who want a plan built around their specific goals, history, and lifestyle. What you get: Custom program, weekly Zoom coaching call, direct SMS coach access, nutrition guidance. 3-month commitment. 

  • Two people exercising with resistance bands in a gym, one wearing a red tank top and another wearing a black shirt. Others are visible in the background performing different exercises.

    Fit 4 U

    A 12-week self-paced weight loss program — beginner-friendly and especially effective for women on GLP-1 medications. What you get: 12 weeks of structured workouts, nutrition guidance, high-protein recipe guide, minimal equipment required.

In-Person Training

In-Person Training

– Duluth, MN

  • Private Training

    (1-on-1)

    Personalized sessions with me. Minimum 1 session per week. Sold in 5-session packages. 

  • Semi-Private Training

    (2 to 4 People)

    Train with a friend or small group. Minimum 1 session per week. Sold in 5-session packages.

  • Small Group Classes

    (Up to 12)

    Coached group classes in a supportive, energized environment. Available as a 5-class punch card.

  • 8-Week Strength Training

    For Women Over 50

    My signature in-person program. Build strength, protect your bones, and train alongside women on the same journey. Choose 1 or 2 sessions per week for 8 weeks.

Not sure where to start? Fill out the form and I’ll point you in the right direction.

Over 30 Years Helping Women Build the Strength to Live the Life They Want

Anna McGee is a women's fitness and nutrition coach with over three decades of experience helping women over 45 rebuild strength, protect their metabolism, and feel confident in their bodies again. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, Anna coaches women in-person locally and online across the United States through her signature programs: Fit 4 Life, Built 2 Last, and Fit 4 U.

Coaching Women Across the Country, and Right Here in Duluth

All three online programs are available to women anywhere in the United States. No gym required. Minimal equipment. You can start from your living room today.

For women in the Duluth area, I train clients in person at my studio at 208 W. Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802.

Wherever you are, there is a program built for you.

Real Talk on Fitness, Nutrition, and Aging Strong

Real Talk

Questions Women Ask Before They Start