Your next chapter could be your strongest yet.

Come and find out what’s possible with the 40+ Female Coaching Collective.

Practical advice on nutrition, strength and hybrid fitness, mindset and sleep. Honest conversations about your changing body. And a spark of Penergy to get you excited about what’s next.

For the woman 40+ who has plenty of living left to do.

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You’ve got enough advice. What you need is help making sense of it.

Eat more protein. Lift heavier. Get your steps in. Prioritise sleep.

Oh, and manage your stress.

Excellent. Shall we squeeze that in between work, the school run, ageing parents and remembering what we went upstairs for?

You want to look after yourself. You’re willing to put in the effort.

But when every expert has another rule, it’s hard to work out what deserves your attention, what applies to you and where to start.

That’s why I created the 40+ Female Coaching Collective.

A place to understand more, build confidence and take practical steps towards feeling stronger, fitter and more energised.

With some good company along the way.

Last week I heard a lady say, “I’m old and tired, but at least I am here”

YES Woman! There’s still so much you can do.

You can start strength training.

You can learn how to fuel yourself properly.

You can enter your first hybrid fitness race, return to something you love or discover something completely new.

You can also want to feel good in your jeans and have enough energy to enjoy Saturday afternoon.

Your goals don’t have to impress anyone else to matter.

Inside 40+FCC, we make room for the everyday wins and the slightly terrifying ambitions.

Because sometimes you need useful information.

And sometimes you need someone to say, “Why couldn’t that be you?”

Here’s what you’ll find inside.

Nutrition advice you can use at your next meal.

Make sense of protein, carbs, fuelling and recovery, with practical ideas for eating in a way that supports your goals. Less standing in the supermarket wondering what the latest podcast told you to buy.

Training ideas that make you excited to get stronger.

Understand the role of strength, cardio and hybrid fitness, and how to make training work around a full life. Whether you’re curious about HYROX, Deadly Dozen or simply picking up a heavier dumbbell, there’s a starting point for you.

Mindset support for the moments you doubt yourself.

Explore confidence, motivation, comparison, nerves and the all-or-nothing habits that make consistency harder than it needs to be. Learn to recognise your progress and give yourself a little more credit for it.

Honest conversations about sleep, recovery and changing bodies.

Explore the challenges women face through their 40s and beyond, with practical ideas, research explained in plain English and conversations about when professional support can help.

The science, with the “so what?” explained.

What did the research actually find? Who did it study? And what might it mean for your training, food or recovery?

You’ll get context to help you make informed choices.

A place to join the conversation.

Bring your questions, share what resonates and hear from other women working things out too.

Join in as much as you like. Reading quietly with a coffee counts too.

Hi, I’m Penny. Expect a bit of Penergy.

I’m the founder of the 40+ Female Coaching Collective, creator of Penergy Plans and a woman in her 40s who still gets excited about a big goal.

My background includes 18 Ironman triathlons, more than 40 marathons, World Championship races, sports journalism and a growing love of strength and hybrid fitness.

But you don’t need my sporting CV to belong here.

What matters is that you want something for yourself, and you’re curious about how to get there.

I bring practical coaching knowledge, a journalist’s questions, plenty of lived experience and the conviction that women 40+ have far more ahead of them than we’re often encouraged to believe.

Expect useful ideas, honest stories, a good laugh and encouragement to have a go.

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A few things you might be wondering…

Do I have to be fit already?

Come as you are. You might be starting again, building your confidence in the gym or training towards your next race. The aim is to help you move forward from your starting point.

Is this all about menopause?

We talk about perimenopause and menopause because they can affect how you feel, train and recover. We also talk about food, strength, goals, confidence and enjoying your life.

Do I have to do HYROX?

You’re welcome whether you race HYROX, Deadly Dozen, another hybrid fitness format or never enter a race. Getting stronger for your own life is a worthwhile goal.

Is joining free?

Yes. This is the free 40+FCC publication and conversation on Substack.

Do I get a personalised programme?

Your free subscription gives you educational content and a place to join the conversation. If you want nutrition and training tailored to you, with ongoing one-to-one support, that’s what Penergy Plans are for.

What if I mostly want to read?

Perfectly fine. Take what’s useful, try something and join the conversation whenever you want.

What might happen if you started backing yourself a little more?

You might pick up the weight.

Fuel the workout.

Enter the race.

Or finish the day feeling pleased that you finally did something for yourself.

Come for the practical advice. Find a little more belief in what you can do next.

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Fit. Fierce. Fantastic.