Feb 4, 2025
We are hosting a fitness industry veteran on today's episode of Girls Talk Healthy Aging. Co-hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski sit down with Ann Gilbert. She has 42 years in women’s fitness and as the owner of Fit Her—a female-only gym in Florida that’s been thriving for 35 years—Ann has seen it all.
From starting her own journey as an obese mom at 27 to becoming a trailblazer in women’s strength training, Ann shares the shifts she’s witnessed in how women approach exercise and nutrition. She dives into why more young women are embracing strength training, how she fosters a supportive and welcoming space for women who may not feel comfortable in co-ed gyms, and why movement is mandatory for a vibrant life.
Ann passionately believes that if you’re not exercising by 40, you’re in a midlife crisis—because staying active now determines how well you’ll move at 70 and beyond. She also discusses how fitness studios often overlook beginners and what needs to change to make strength training accessible to all women. Plus, we explore the role of GLP-1 medications in helping more women reach their fitness goals.
Get ready for an empowering conversation about creating a fitness community that works for women, the evolution of strength training, and why the best time to start is now!
Connect with Ann here: https://anngilbert.net
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