# Iron Aunties

> One-to-one online strength and nutrition coaching for women aged 50 and over, led by coach Yvette Coetzee (ISSA Elite Trainer). Based in Canada, coaching women online across Canada and the United States, and in person, in their own homes, in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland, BC.

The main program, Built to Last, runs for 16 weeks. It includes a personalized strength plan rebuilt every four weeks, a weekly coaching call, and practical nutrition coaching (tracking optional). It works for women training at home or in any gym, including complete beginners. IRON AUNTIES is coaching, not medical care; clients with osteoporosis, a heart condition or another diagnosis train alongside their doctor's advice.

To start: take the free 2-minute Starting Point assessment, then book a free 30-minute Starting Point Call. Contact: yvette@ironaunties.com

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## Main pages

- [Strength Coaching for Women 50+](https://ironaunties.com/): Online 1:1 strength and nutrition coaching for women 50+. Build muscle, protect your bones, and stay strong for life. Take the 2-minute assessment.
- [Built to Last: 16-Week 1:1 Coaching](https://ironaunties.com/coaching): A personalized 16-week strength and nutrition coaching program for women 50+, online and one-to-one. No extreme diets, no punishing workouts.
- [In-Home Strength Training for Women 50+ in Kelowna](https://ironaunties.com/in-home-training): Strength training in your own home for women 50+ in Kelowna, West Kelowna and Peachland, with ISSA Elite Trainer Yvette Coetzee. Licensed and insured.
- [Find Your Starting Point: 2-Minute Assessment](https://ironaunties.com/starting-point): Take the free 2-minute assessment to see what deserves your attention first: strength, body composition, consistency or rebuilding a foundation.
- [Book a Free Starting Point Call](https://ironaunties.com/booking): Book a free 30-minute call to talk through where you are now, what you want to change and whether IRON AUNTIES coaching is right for you.
- [About Yvette: Why I Built IRON AUNTIES](https://ironaunties.com/about): The story behind Iron Aunties — founder Yvette's path from decades of dieting to lasting change, and the coaching philosophy she now shares with women 50+.
- [FAQ: Coaching for Women 50+](https://ironaunties.com/faq): Answers about fitness level, equipment, nutrition, injuries, travel, scheduling and what happens after the 16-week IRON AUNTIES program.

## Articles

- [What Aging Well Really Means: Strength, Balance, Independence](https://ironaunties.com/resources/aging-well-strength-independence): Aging well isn't about looking younger. It's keeping the strength to do what matters to you. What research says about muscle, falls, bone and independence.
- [Strength Training for Women Over 50: Where to Start](https://ironaunties.com/resources/strength-training-for-women-over-50): New to strength training after 50? What Canadian guidelines and research say about frequency, intensity and exercises, plus a plan that fits a busy week.
- [Can Women Over 50 Build Muscle? What the Research Shows](https://ironaunties.com/resources/can-women-over-50-build-muscle): Yes, women over 50 can build muscle, even after menopause. What the studies show about how much, how quickly, and what it takes.
- [Why You're Getting Weaker Even Though You're Active (50+)](https://ironaunties.com/resources/getting-weaker-even-though-active): Walking, yoga and gardening keep you healthy but may not keep you strong. Why strength drops faster than muscle after 50, and what reverses it.
- [How Much Protein Do Women Over 50 Need?](https://ironaunties.com/resources/how-much-protein-women-over-50): Most women over 50 who want to stay strong need more protein than the official minimum. Daily and per-meal targets from expert papers, with whole-food examples.
- [Strength Training vs Cardio After 50: Do You Need Both?](https://ironaunties.com/resources/strength-training-vs-cardio-after-50): Yes, and here is why: what cardio does that strength training cannot, what strength does that cardio cannot, and how to fit both into a busy week.
- [Why the Scale Can Mislead You After 50](https://ironaunties.com/resources/scale-after-50-body-composition): After 50, weight can stay the same while fat rises and muscle falls. What the research shows, why lifting can stall the scale, and what to track instead.
- [How to Start Exercising After Years Off: A 6-Week Plan (50+)](https://ironaunties.com/resources/start-exercising-after-years-of-inactivity): Haven't exercised in years? How to restart safely after 50: a health check, a 6-week plan that starts easier than you'd think, and what soreness is normal.
- [All articles](https://ironaunties.com/resources)

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