MBodied Strength

MBodied Strength The Central District’s #1 Personal Training Studio, helping Women gain STRENGTH, CONFIDENCE and TRUST in their bodies

MBodied Strength is Seattle's #1 personal training studio for busy women to get out of pain and get strong. Unlike sweaty big box gyms that can feel intimidating and unsafe, here you’ll find a warm and inviting community built by women, for women to get the specialized programming and expert attention you deserve. Our mission is to help women get out of pain and build strength for life. Since 2011, MBodied Strength has helped hundreds of women create strength and resilience. With over 50 5-Star ratings on Google within the first year of opening our doors, and national certifications with NASM, ISSA and specialties on pelvic floor conditioning and women’s nutrition, you can trust you’ll receive the kind of support you need to crush your goals and stay pain free.

01/15/2026

Part 2 - Here are some helpful reference tools!

I use the “Trigger Point Therapy Workbook whenever someone comes with a weird pain I don’t know how to solve, and for when I’m onboarding new trainers. It’s a fantastic reference that makes it so easy to troubleshoot your own pain.

“Becoming a Supple Leopard” is an annoying title. But the content is really good. You’ll learn when to smash, when to traction, when to distract, and a whole bunch of other techniques to teach you how athletes warm up. The author is a PT for Crossfitters, so you know he knows how to help people prep to avoid injury. It seems intense, but it’s comprehensive and well done, so check it out.

Both of these references are a bit pricey brand new. Look for them at a used bookstore for a better price.

Next week, I’ll show you some simple techniques for releasing your shoulders, feet and calves, and then we’ll tackle the rest of the body.

Follow us for more tips and tricks. We’ll be posting more 🧡

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01/15/2026

Part 1 — Don’t delay starting!

Don’t get stuck in “Research Mode”, that’s where a lot of goals go to die. It’s ok to research, don’t get me wrong. But don’t delay starting! You can still take action while you’re looking for outside help.

A really easy way to start is with MOBILITY. It’s what I would want you to start with anyway, AND it’s easy.

Over the next few weeks, I’m going to give you some resources, so you’re not putting off getting started. Stay tune for Part 2 of our Intro to Mobility Series, we’re sharing it in 5… 4… 3… 2 …

You gotta go to the next video, silly! And follow us for more. 🧡

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If it feels like pain keeps popping up in different places, you’re not imagining it.Shoulder first.Then hip or foot.Then...
01/14/2026

If it feels like pain keeps popping up in different places, you’re not imagining it.

Shoulder first.
Then hip or foot.
Then the back joins in.

For many women in perimenopause, recurring joint pain isn’t random. Hormonal shifts can impact inflammation, joint health, and recovery. When mobility, stability, and strength aren’t supported consistently, the body starts compensating and pain shows up somewhere new.

That’s why it can feel like Whackamole. Fix one thing, another pops up.

You’re not broken.
You just weren’t told what was changing.

We’re helping connect the dots between hormones, movement, and recurring pain.

Follow for more like this 💛

Joint pain that keeps coming back.Longer recovery after workouts.Stiffness you didn’t have before.If you’ve been searchi...
01/13/2026

Joint pain that keeps coming back.
Longer recovery after workouts.
Stiffness you didn’t have before.

If you’ve been searching things like “perimenopause symptoms,” “joint pain in menopause,” or “why does my body feel different after 40,” you’re not alone.

Hormonal changes during perimenopause can impact inflammation, muscle recovery, and joint health. That’s why these shifts often feel sudden and confusing.

We’re sharing clear, practical education around perimenopause, menopause, strength training, and mobility so women understand what’s actually happening in their bodies.

Follow to learn more 💛

The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.Say that 10 times fast 😅I’ve been stumbling over it while trying to make a ree...
01/09/2026

The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause.
Say that 10 times fast 😅

I’ve been stumbling over it while trying to make a reel because this is something I want every woman to know about.

If you haven’t heard of it, you’re in good company. I only learned about it LAST YEAR. It’s a fairly new term and when I first heard it, so many light bulbs went on.

I’ve been doing this work for years and I can’t tell you how many women come to us with recurring joint issues. Shoulder. Hip. Foot. Back. It can feel like Whackamole. Just when one thing calms down, something else pops up.

For a long time, I subconsciously thought “this is just what happens to women.” I never connected the dots.

Until now.

If any of this sounds familiar, I wrote a full blog breaking it down and what you can actually do about it.

Read the whole blog here
👉 https://mbodiedstrength.com/blog/2026/1/1/themusculoskeletalsyndromeofm

And follow us for more education around menopause, perimenopause, and strength 💛.

01/08/2026

Frozen shoulder. Random aches. Pain that keeps coming back.

For a lot of women, this shows up during perimenopause and it’s not just “getting older.”

As estrogen declines, recovery changes and inflammation shows up differently. That’s why mobility, stability, and strength work matter more than ever.

Not quick fixes.
Not doing exercises for a few weeks and stopping.

Consistent support for your body so you’re not always playing catch up.

You deserve to feel strong in this phase of life.
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✨ Client Spotlight: Barbara ✨Barbara came to us wanting to feel stronger overall, especially in her back, and she was st...
01/07/2026

✨ Client Spotlight: Barbara ✨

Barbara came to us wanting to feel stronger overall, especially in her back, and she was starting from scratch.

She’s been honest about how discouraging the beginning can feel. New movements. A low starting point. A lot to learn.

What kept her going?
Encouragement
Structure

Trainers who met her where she was, while still bringing the challenge.

In her words
“Even when I couldn’t complete a move, it was adapted so I could still work the same muscles in a way that was achievable for me.”

From her trainer, Kellen
“Since starting in June, Barbara has made incredible strides. She shows up with a great attitude, embraces every challenge, and continues to get stronger and lift heavier.”

We love training with you, Barbara 💛

What if this year was different? ✨What if, instead of resolutions that fade after two weeks, you actually followed throu...
01/06/2026

What if this year was different? ✨
What if, instead of resolutions that fade after two weeks, you actually followed through with your goals?

Not because you suddenly have more willpower, we all know that is fleeting and unreliable.

But because you have a PLAN one that breaks the goal down, step by step, in a way that actually fits your life.

Because you have someone to do the RESEARCH and PARTNER with you 🤝 when the excitement wears off and showing up gets hard.

Because you finally decide to invest 💛 in these goals and in yourself.

We believe in you.
You’ve got this 💪

Some days the goal isn’t perfectionIt’s showing upMove your bodyBreathe a little deeperLeave feeling better than when yo...
01/05/2026

Some days the goal isn’t perfection
It’s showing up

Move your body
Breathe a little deeper
Leave feeling better than when you walked in

That’s a win 💪✨

12/31/2025

"2025 wrapped 💛

A year of showing up together.
Early mornings and long days.
Workshops. Challenges. Training sessions.
High fives. Hard work. Real progress.

This is what community looks like.
Strong bodies. Strong relationships. Strong humans.

Grateful for every rep, every laugh, and every person who trained alongside us this year 💪✨"

12/30/2025

Another flashback post, this time talking about photo and video consent! Just in case you forgot, "no" is a complete sentence. ;)

Respect builds trust.
Trust is what makes coaching actually work.

Just because something is allowed doesn’t mean it’s assumed.
Clear communication matters.
Asking first matters.

For coaches
Pause.
Check in.
Create safety before anything else.

For clients
You’re always allowed to say no.
No explanations required.

Save this if you’re a personal trainer 🤝

12/29/2025

Here's a lookback at Consent. We did this reel in... January of 2024? Something like that. Anyway, it's worth repeating.

Coaching comes with responsibility.
When someone trusts you with their body, your words and your hands carry weight.

That’s why asking first isn’t optional.
It’s respectful.
It’s professional.
It builds real trust.

And for clients
You’re always allowed to say no.
No explanations required.
No awkwardness.
Just respect.

Save this if you’re a personal trainer 🤝💪

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