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Strong Beyond 50
Women's Coaching Specialist
Coach Wendy Maree
at Pikey Peak, Nepal, October 2024
Photo: @jessica.amity
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Welcome to
Strong Beyond 50
Smart, effective coaching for women 40+ who want real results.
Feel strong, capable, and in control of your health
- without extremes or guesswork.
Who I Coach
Every woman’s health and fitness journey is unique. Imagine it as a spectrum of lifestyles and goals:
➡️ At one end, there are bikini competitors and bodybuilders chasing stage-ready physiques. They track every calorie, sacrifice social moments, and invest heavily in specialised coaching. Or powerlifters aiming for max lifts and serious strength milestones.
➡️ Women who aren’t ready to change. Still chasing “skinny” at the expense of their health and wellbeing in their declining years. The ones following every latest fad, extreme dieting for decades, looking for quick fixes and magic bullets, or believing walking and the occasional Pilates class is “enough,” even as their strength, balance, and bone health quietly decline.
If you’re managing complex health conditions, injuries, or mental health challenges, your first step should be clinical support from physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, or therapists. Coaching works best when you’re ready to fully engage.
❌ I’m not for either end.
✔️ I work with the women in the middle, in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, who are already moving, lifting, or ready to start strength training, and who know that getting strong is non-negotiable through midlife and beyond. Who want to build strength, resilience, and vitality, staying active, adventurous, and powerful for decades to come.
You want:
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A smarter, more flexible way to build real strength and fitness.
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Support that matches your life stage without trends, gimmicks, or fake hype.
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Nutrition guidance that works without leaving you starving, tracking, or miserable.
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A coach who gets what you’re aiming for and respects how far you’ve already come.
You're not trying to win medals. You’re building a body that keeps up with your life - hiking, lifting, exploring new adventures, travelling, gardening, and doing whatever the hell you want.
This is where strong women grow even stronger. And if that’s you?
Welcome. You’ve found your place.
Your Coaching Hub - In Your Pocket
Real Coaching. Real Progress. Wherever You Are.
Whether you're working 1:1 with me or following a structured program, your Strong Beyond 50 experience is delivered through my private coaching app - your central hub for training, tools, and support.
Once you join a coaching plan or program, you’ll get access to everything you need to train with purpose and confidence - right at your fingertips.
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Weekly training plans tailored to your path or program.
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Full video library with technique cues and demos.
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Progress tracking and workout scheduling.
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Habit and mindset support tools.
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Direct in-app communication with your coach (for coaching clients).
This isn’t just an app - it’s a focused space where your training meets real support, consistency, and results.
Hi, I’m Coach Wendy Maree - Personal Trainer, Certified Girls Gone Strong Women’s Coaching Specialist, yoga teacher, and passionate advocate for helping women feel strong, capable, and in control of their health. With over 14 years of experience, I specialise in coaching active women through perimenopause and beyond, delivering sustainable, science-backed strength and lifestyle solutions that work without extremes.
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Already active—but stuck?
You move regularly - walking, lifting, Pilates, but your results don’t match the effort.
I help you break through plateaus with coaching that fits your life and stage. No cookie-cutter plans, no extremes - just tailored, progressive, evidence-based support to help you finally see the changes you want.
How to Work With Me
Choose the level of support that fits you best
Tailored 1:1 support designed specifically for women aged 35-70. Includes fully personalised strength & fitness training programs crafted around your unique goals, lifestyle, and fitness level. Includes detailed weekly check-ins, sustainable nutrition coaching through my Eat With I.N.T.E.N.T.™ method, and habit-focused guidance to help you build lasting, healthy routines. Delivered via my app with ongoing expert support, Thrive Coaching offers Lite and Full options so you can choose the right level of care and accountability.
Exclusively available to Thrive Coaching clients, these personal training sessions offer focused, individualised support to help you train smarter, move better, and build lasting strength — with expert guidance every step of the way. Follow programming that complements your Thrive Coaching plan. Perfect if you love the extra accountability, real-time feedback, or the confidence that comes from learning to train safely and effectively — at the right level of challenge for your body and your goals.
Not quite ready to commit to ongoing coaching? I’ve got you. Focused, one-off support options like the personalised Thrive Over 40 Audit, deep-dive 90-minute Clarity Sessions, and my 7-day Eat With I.N.T.E.N.T.™ email experience can help you gain clarity, build confidence, and find your unique path forward. If you’re already a Thrive Coaching client, you can also book exclusive 1:1 coaching sessions here to deepen your personalised support. These tools provide actionable insights without long-term pressure, empowering you to take confident steps toward your goals.
Perfect for women who aren’t quite ready for full coaching but are tired of piecing together random workouts with no clear direction. Includes simple, effective training that fits real life. Whether training at home or in a gym, these 12-week structured programs deliver balanced, progressive workouts that build strength, power, cardio fitness, mobility, and resilience. Programs evolve with your level, schedule, and goals.
1-1 Progressive Technique Course also available.
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With 30+ years’ experience in corporate environments and qualifications in Quality, OH&S, and Training, I specialise in practical, customised wellness solutions. From tailored strength and movement training for individuals and teams to bespoke workshops on nutrition, movement, recovery, and stress management, my approach is grounded in real-world experience. Each service is designed to reduce injury risk, boost resilience, and improve physical and mental wellbeing. Available online or in-person, tailored to your workplace or group’s unique needs.
Are you a health coach without fitness qualifications? Instead of sending your clients to generic gym or Pilates classes without personalised guidance, partner with Strong Beyond 50 and provide them with expertly tailored fitness programs — all managed by me. As an Everfit team member, you can offer your clients safe, effective, and customised strength and movement coaching while focusing on your core expertise.
Contact me to discuss how we can support your clients together.
Exercise You Actually Want to Do
You don’t need to punish your body or force yourself into workouts you dread. At Strong Beyond 50, movement is built around you.
Your strength and fitness training plan gives you structure, progression, and results, but you also get freedom to include the activities you love most. Love your HIIT class? Keep it. Enjoy long walks, yoga, or swimming? Let’s make sure those fit in without overloading your body.
You deserve a program that respects your preferences, your recovery, and your real life. This is progressive training grounded in science - no burnout, no fitness industry noise.
Why Strong Beyond 50 Works
After 40, your body changes:
Fat redistributes, energy dips, joints complain, workouts feel harder, and the old approaches stop working.
You don’t need to do more. You need a smart, sustainable strategy that supports your strength, metabolism, hormones, bones, and mental wellbeing.
This isn't one-size-fits-all. It's coaching built on six powerful pillars to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay consistent:
🏛️ Exercise & Movement
🏛️ Nutrition
🏛️ Habits
🏛️ Mindset
🏛️ Recovery
🏛️ Stress Management
What to Expect
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Body Re-composition - Lose fat, build strength, and feel lean and firm.
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Muscle, Bone, and Brain Health - Support strong muscles, reslient bones, and a sharp mind.
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Metabolic Health - Improve energy, blood sugar balance, and overall vitality.
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Joint & Bone Support - Ease pain, move better, and stay active for life.
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Purposeful Training - Progressive workouts tailored to your goals and capacity.
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Eat With I.N.T.E.N.T.™ Method - My sustainable approach to nutrition to fuel your body without extremes.
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Lasting Results - Feel in control. No more all-or-nothing cycles.
Ready to stop guessing and start seeing real results?
Whether you want personalised coaching or a smarter program to take control yourself, I’ll help you build strength and fitness, boost confidence, and improve your health with expert support every step of the way. Strong Beyond 50 is built for your body, your life, and your goals.
The Journey Towards Health Begins on the Path of Self Love. Begin Your Journey Today.
Happy Clients
Rebekah
Coach Wendy Maree absolutely amazing! She has changed my life, one powerful, inspirational woman.
I reached out to wendy just after the new year kicked off looking for someone to help me lose the weight I had gained during my pregnancy (bub was 3 months when I first contacted Wendy) I had never had personal training ever before so I was feeling very anxious on top of feeling mentally, emotionally & physically defeated (those feels that most mummas get even though all my kids eat, sleep & are physically well).
I just was living my days doing everything for my kids & partner & just hiding out inside my home when possible ashamed of how I had let myself go. Well Wendy made me feel so extremely comfortable from the moment I walked into her home gym. From learning the correct way to use gym equipment, learning breathwork & setting a good work out pace, to learning nutrition & making the area of my workout a safe zone for myself to just be me!
Wendy has given me so much of my life back. I feel confident! I feel healthy! I feel so good where I am at with my head space & most importantly I feel like I am a better mother, partner & person within myself. I will always be so grateful to have crossed paths with the beautiful Wendy. My day to day life was literally crumbling like bread crumbs with anxiety & it was so unhealthy for me. I have taken every bit of advice & encouragement this woman has given me & continued to reach for the stars. I feel amazing, thankyou Wendy for being my number one cheer squad! thankyou for being my daughter's little bestie while I could focus & put 100% in to the time I spent with you. Thankyou for all you have put into me. I highly recommend this lady to anyone ready to make time for themselves & have someone not just be a coach but someone that will take the journey with you.
Amanda
Wendy has a wealth of knowledge specifically focused on women, their bodies and training needs. She’s thorough, kind and trains you in a way that you can feel and see yourself getting stronger but without feeling exhausted and overworked.
I loved every session I had with her; group based and 1:1. Wendy also worked alongside my ‘cardio’ trainer to format a plan that complimented my strength training so we were all working towards the same goal. I’d LOVE to train with her again but distance see’s us hours apart.
Caroline
I have just finished an 8-week program with Wendy and can highly recommend her for a number of reasons:
- a very reasonable cost for what she provides
- a lovely environment to train in- willing to go the extra mile to make programs work for her clients.
- friendly and helpful
- passionate about strength training
- Takes the time to understand what you are trying to achieve and takes that into account when constructing a program for individuals.
- last but my no means least, Wendy knows her stuff!
I was fortunate enough to have 1:1 training with Wendy. She gently coached me through the correct way of doing the training. No matter how many times I would forget what a particular exercise entailed, she very patiently coached me through it each time.
If you’re looking for someone in the area, do contact Wendy.
Tammy
I highly recommend Coach Wendy Maree. A private gym in Drouin, specialising in women over 40 strength training. Wendy has tonnes of experience and a wealth of knowledge. She's your go to :)
Robyn
Another one for Coach Wendy Maree, she specialises in what you are after. Wendy is very experienced in strength training.
Merylee
Great Personal Trainer. One on one and small training sessions. Whatever you need and want! Quality and great value for money. Knowledgeable and her technique teaching is amazing.
Coaching Client
Love this! You are making my wellbeing better every single day. .....
No - thank you. Without our catch ups I would still be a mess. I feel healthier than I have for years.
Pauline
Wow, Matilda and I are loving our training sessions. Great program with a great trainer. Thanks Wendy
Larissa
I'm not keen on posting a photo of myself like this, but I am keen on supporting small businesss. So if you are looking for a new personal trainer, or looking to get back to strength training again after a long time like me I highly recommend trying out a session with Wendy.