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Strength training that won't wreck your joints- for women who want to feel strong, steady, and pain-free.

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Build muscle mass without beating up your joints

Turn stiff, achey mornings into confident, strong days. This is training that helps you age powerfully.

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Why Choose Strength Training with Amanda Boike Fitness?

Climb stairs without knee pain

Ski a full day without feeling wrecked

Do all the things you love, without over doing it.

Feel confident in your body again

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In-Home Personal Training

Personalized guidance for building muscle mass adn healthy mobility. Skip the stress of commuting, crowded gyms, and one-size-fits-all workouts with an in-home personal trainer. If you’re looking for personalized support that meets you where you are- this is for you.

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The best home workout. Explore our online workout routine to build muscle mass on your schedule, from the comfort of your home.

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More Than Just Personalized Instruction. We Believe Fitness Training Should Meet You Exactly Where You Are

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"I highly recommend Amanda! The results I've had have blown past my expectations of what I thought was possible. Amanda is incredibly skilled at diagnosing your body mechanics depending on your goals. I've never felt healthier and I've been active most of my adult life."

Building Muscle Determines How You Age

We'll show you how to build muscle at any age. As a certified personal trainer with a background in dance, the Feldenkrais Method and biomechanics, I bring a science-meets-somatics approach to strength training, so you can see results without the aches and discomfort of traditional training.

Building muscle is an investment in your quality of life, and your future. I'm here to support you every step of the way.

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Low-Impact Dumbbell Exercises That Actually Build Strength (2025)

By Amanda Boike Fitness Featured Summary Low impact doesn’t mean low effort. Build real strength with dumbbells 2-3 days/week using 2-4 sets of 6–12 reps at RPE 7–9 (leave ~0–3 reps in reserve ). Expect noticeable strength changes in ~8–12 weeks . In Chicago, in-home personal training often runs ~$50–$150/hour . (Source: CDC; Thumbtack; Sports Medicine) Why Low-Impact Strength Training? If it feels like your body is telling you "please stop!!" during or after jumpy workout

Low-Impact Strength Exercises for Lean Muscle

By Amanda Boike Fitness Article Summary: Yes, low-impact strength can build lean muscle if you train at the right intensity. Do 3 full-body sessions/week, aim for 4-8+ hard sets per muscle, and finish sets with ~1-3 reps in reserve. Many people notice meaningful changes in 8-12 weeks. In Chicago, in-home trainers often cost ~$50–$150/hour. What is Low-Impact Strength Exercise? If “low impact” makes you think “light and easy,” I’m here to lovingly correct you. Low impact just

Low Impact Strength Training for Seniors: Safe Exercises That Work to Build Strength and Mobility

By Amanda Boike Fitness Low-impact strength training helps older adults and women over 40 build muscle and move better. It does this by putting less stress on joints, making it a safer way to get stronger. This article explains why joint -friendly strength work is important. It shows how it helps stop muscle loss and keeps bones healthy. You'll also find easy exercises and plans you can use at home or with a coach. Many older adults worry that lifting weights will make

It's not innate to know the safest and most effective way to build strength and muscle mass.

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Reaching out is painless, and your future self will thank you.

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