It’s time to put yourself first
You’ve spent years juggling work, family, and endless to-do lists—so much so that your health and fitness have taken a back seat. But deep down, you know it’s your time now. You deserve to feel strong, energised, and confident in your own skin.
Or maybe you’re already active, but you’re tired of gyms that don’t cater to women like you. You’ve outgrown being treated like a 20-year-old, and you’re certainly not ready to be labelled a “senior.”
At The Real Girls Movement, we understand the unique needs of women in midlife because we’ve been there. Our women only gym in Wodonga offers the perfect environment for you to reclaim your fitness with confidence.
No judgment. No pressure. Just real results for real women.
Imagine Finally Finding a Fitness Routine that Helps You:
Feel confident and strong
while embracing a body that looks and feels great.
Re-energise your life
with the fitness and flexibility to tackle whatever comes your way.
Be supported by a community of like-minded women
who understand where you are in life and lift each other up.
Feel comfortable in your own skin
whether you’re starting out or already strong.
Our Approach is Simple:
No yelling, no burpees, and no pressure
to keep up with the 20-somethings. Just fun, sweaty workouts tailored to women like you, in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Strength training
to build a strong, lean physique that keeps you feeling confident and capable.
Functional training
enhance your balance, agility, and everyday movements, keeping you ready for anything life throws your way.
Yoga and flexibility classes
to improve balance, reduce stress, and keep your body feeling strong, centered, and in control
We Keep It Real:
Every class is capped at 12 women, so you get personalised attention without feeling left behind.
Each workout is designed to challenge you—without pushing you too far.
We help you build energy, flexibility, and strength to not only feel good, but to look good too, so you can confidently wear whatever you want—from your favourite jeans to a summer dress.
Because fitness in midlife isn’t about chasing impossible standards. It’s about feeling strong, looking good, and being confident in your body, whatever your goals.
Age Isn’t a Limitation—It’s an Advantage
Now is the time to build the strong, fit, and flexible body that will support you for years to come. We know how to train women like you to become the best, most confident version of yourself. And you’ll never feel out of place in our community.
So, if you’re ready to be trained as the strong, capable 40- or 50-year-old powerhouse you are—without being treated like a 20-year-old—come see what The Real Girls Movement is all about.
Are you ready to get fit for midlife?
At The Real Girls Movement, we believe fitness should be fun, supportive, and empowering.
I don’t yell, and we don’t do burpees – It’s just not my style.
We are real women, living real lives, coming in all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. And we celebrate that. Our sessions are designed for women 40+ who want to feel strong, confident, and energised, in a friendly and encouraging environment.
You’ve spent enough time putting everyone else first. Now it’s your turn.
WHAT IS REAL GIRLS SWEAT?
Real Girls Sweat is a 40+ ‘girls only’ group fitness membership that is fun, supportive and usually a little SWEATY!
All Real Girls Sweat classes are capped at a maximum of 12 participants so that I can meet your individual needs and provide personalised service – so that no one gets ‘left behind’.
Each workout is different. We focus on functional fitness including strength, flexibility & low impact cardio.
In addition to our in person workouts, being a member of Real Girls Sweat includes:
- a comprehensive on demand workout library delivered using the Real Girls Sweat app
- weekly recipes & healthy habit challenges,
- workshops, seminars & social events,
- plus a tonne of support and accountability,
- PLUS regular local ‘adventures’.
Most of all you will be joining a community of amazing women who support and encourage each other every step of the way.
*Exercises and workouts can be scaled to suit individual needs such as fitness level or injury.
Why wait?
The time to prioritise yourself is now.
Join The Movement and start building the strength, flexibility, and energy to live your best life in midlife.
mEMBERSHIP OPTions
Real Girls Sweat
Unlimited Group Classes – Including Yoga and Live Online
Real Girls Sweat App – On-Demand Workouts and Workout Tracking
Weekly Recipes and Wellness Challenges
Seminars and Workshops
Adventures – Local Social Events and Activities
Private Facebook Group
An Amazing Community of Women
*$99 Joining Fee – includes Myzone – MZ-1 Heart rate monitor valued at $139
*Minimum 8 Week Commitment
Real Girls Sweat - ULTIMATE
All Real Girls Sweat Inclusions
PLUS
Monthly Recipe eBooks & Sample Meal Plans: Delicious, nourishing recipes that make healthy eating a breeze!
Educational Programs: Short, targeted programs to help you tackle midlife and menopause challenges with confidence.
Habit Tracking & Accountability: Tools and support to help you stay on track and celebrate your progress.
Mindset Mastery & Self-Care: Education, tools and strategies to nurture your mind and spirit.
*$99 Joining Fee – includes Myzone – MZ-1 Heart rate monitor valued at $139
*Minimum 8 Week Commitment
Momentum
1:1 x 45 min PT session per week
1:1 Goal Setting & Mentoring Session – Reviewed Quarterly
Real Girls Sweat App – On-Demand Workouts and Workout Tracking
Weekly Recipes and Wellness Challenges
Seminars and Workshops
Adventures – Local Social Events and Activities
Private Facebook Group
An Amazing Community of Women
*Minimum 8 Week Commitment
Frequently asked questions
Current Timetable.
*timetable subject to change
The Real Girls Movement studio is located at 1/83 High Street Wodonga
RGS sessions vary – however each week will include a combination of the following session types:
Strength & Conditioning
Once we reach our 30’s we start losing muscle mass due to age. Strength training is the primary treatment for age-related sarcopenia, and provides numerous physical and mental health benefits. It is recommended that women over 40 who are in perimenopause prioritise strength training over other forms of exercise.
Our strength & conditioning sessions provide a full body workout focused on building strength using a combination of more traditional ‘weights’ based exercises and functional exercises and equipment.
Not sure about the importance of strength training – https://realgirls.com.au/the-importance-of-strength-training/
STRENGTH
These sessions are designed to test and challenged one major body part or movement pattern – to challenge and improve your strength.
F.I.T. – Functional Interval Training.
Timed circuits that use functional movement and exercises to challenge and improve your coordination, balance, agility and strength.
H.I.I.T.
H.I.I.T. sessions performed correctly, 1 – 2 times a week, have been shown to have health benefits for women over 40 who are in perimenopause.
Our High Intensity Interval Training sessions are low impact cardio session design with a 1:1 or greater (i.e. 3:1) rest:work ratio – to improve cardio fitness and many other health benefits.
Not sure about H.I.I.T – read here https://realgirls.com.au/hiit-what-is-it/
Metaboost
Moderate to high intensity, low impact cardio class, using bodyweight, resistance bands and / or dumbbells to improve cardio fitness.
MMBP – Mobility, Movement, Balance and Power
Designed to improve mobility, flexibility, stability, balance, power and range of movement. A mix of bodyweight & functional training exercises and equipment.
Back to Basics
Back to Basics is a fun class is a total body workout designed to improve strength while increasing your fitness. It’s an easy to follow program for all levels of fitness focusing on function and form.
We don’t do burpees and I won’t yell at you – it’s not my style 🙂
It is a small group training session that is adapted to your needs and perfect for:
– Building a solid foundation
– Ensuring your technique is correct
– Modifying exercises to suit your current fitness level or any minor injury or niggles
– Starting or returning to exercise
– Working at your own fitness level while being encouraged to progress to the next level and beyond in a fun, supportive and non-intimidating environment.
These classes vary each week and are a modified version of the classes above.
Taking the first step to try a new fitness facility can be daunting – I totally get it!
I will do my best to make you feel welcome and at ease – as will the rest of our amazing community.
Feel free to arrive 10-15 minutes early to your first session so that we can have a brief 1:1 chat before we get started – or you can pop into the studion outside of class times to meet me.
All you need to bring with you is a towel and a water bottle – and wear comfortable clothing. No need for fancy or expensive activewear (unless you want to of course 🙂 ).
Oh and what if you’re not over 40?
If you have read this far and feel that the Real Girls approach to fitness is exactly what you are looking for – then shoot me a message and let’s chat!
…and what if you’re over 50 (or 60!)?
Full disclosure – I recently turned 50 🥳 – so I know exactly where you are and where we are headed – call or message me any time to find out more.
1:1 Personal Training
If you have a specific goal, are returning to exercise, need 1:1 guidance or simply prefer 1:1 over group sessions – personal training could be the answer.
Contact me to discuss your needs and session time availability.
45 min sessions
$59 pw – minimum 6 week block.
$65 per session – one off / casual appointments.
1:2-4 Small Group Personal Training
Small group personal training is the perfect compromise between 1:1 and small group training. If you have a friend (or 3), and would like to have your own private session tailored to your needs and goals – small group training could be the answer.
These sessions are also perfect for small groups of work friends to let off some steam, have fun and team build.
60 min sessions
$77 pw + $19 per additional person – minimum 6 week block.
Contact me to discuss your needs and session time availability.
TESTIMONIALS
My favourite thing about Real Girls Sweat sessions is being able to exercise in an accepting environment with a trainer who is caring & skilled in her ability to alter every exercise to anyone who has an injury as well as their current ability.
I highly recommend real Girls Sweat and the best way to overcome your fears of main stream ‘gym environments’ is to give Real Girls a go & see that we are all just that, ‘real girls’ just wanting to do something positive for our health & well being.
Jo couldn’t be more helpful and considerate. Never once has she made me or anyone else do a burpee and if I have doubts about doing an exercise she’ll work with me so I can do it.
Jo is genuinely excited when I reach a goal, nail a new exercise or do something really cool like carry a slab and two ten packs at once?!
Joanne’s guidance for proper techniques and motivation, challenges me every week to give that little bit more.
My biggest fear before joining Real Girls, was not being able to keep up with everyone and looking silly.
I now understand that it’s about turning up, doing your best, celebrating your successes with internal fist pumps and feeling so much better at the end of each session…
I love how Jo gives me the gentle “hang in there” and “you can do it” words when I think I have reached my limit, even though I know there is every opportunity to stop for a few seconds and start again, without judgment…
I am 57 and I’m bloody awesome!!
Joining Real Girls Sweat has been a real ‘life’ revamp for me.
I love the friendly and fun atmosphere, the variety in the workouts, the social walks, the warm-up games and the bright, welcoming look of the gym.
Jo is a passionate and dedicated trainer, who has a broad knowledge of health (food and nutrition), movement and fitness that she generously shares with us through workshops, online (FB group) tips and recipes and conversations during our sessions.
Thanks to Jo and the RGS crew, I’m feeling fit, healthy and motivated to make the most each day.
Jo helped me train for my first 10 km run, which I never thought I’d be able to do, and has been in my corner for each event since…
Jo is supportive and has helped me identify different fitness options to suit my lifestyle, so that I could achieve my goals…
I just love her authenticity and genuine care.
My favourite part is the variety, each session is different, you are pushed to work harder and there is never an “easy” session- which is just great!
The group size is also great, having no more than 10 in a class means you don’t get missed.
Jo makes an effort to assist and push us individually, which would probably not be possible in a bigger class.
Just imagine!
- NO BURPEES! EVER
- Having the choice of working out when you want, where you want as often as you want – knowing that your workouts have been designed for you.
- Feeling strong, fit and flexible,
- Having the energy to grab life by the short and curlies again!
- Achieving your fitness goals safely & confidently
- Being part of a supportive community of 40+ Real Girls living their best midlife.
COME AND MEET US
IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
The Real Girls Movements provides nutrition and fitness coaching for women. We specialise in helping women over 40 navigate the life changes that peri-menopause and mid-life brings.
We are located at 1/83 High Street, Wodonga, 3690.
The Real Girls Movement Studio
83B High Street, Wodonga