Ruth Wilkinson

I don’t offer generic fitness coaching. I specialise in supporting women from peri-menopause through to post-menopause.

Everything I do is designed around the hormonal changes that influence how your body responds to training, nutrition, stress, and recovery at this stage of life.

I bring not only professional qualifications and expertise, but a genuine understanding of this phase of life through lived experience. I know how frustrating, confusing, and at times overwhelming these changes can feel, and my role is to provide clarity, direction, and support in a way that feels both informed and empathetic.

I help you make sense of what’s happening in your body, including:

• Unexplained weight gain despite doing “all the right things”

• Ongoing joint pain, muscle soreness, and slower recovery

• Disrupted sleep, low energy, and reduced resilience to stress

• Brain fog, anxiety, and changes in mood

From there, I guide you with a structured, personalised approach that works with your physiology - not against it.

My coaching is grounded in the latest research in female physiology and healthy ageing, including the work of Dr Stacy Sims and Dr Wendy Sweet.

The focus is on:

• Improving recovery through better sleep and stress management

• Building strength to support muscle, metabolism, and bone density

• Using effective, time-efficient conditioning - with cardio prescribed thoughtfully and adapted to your individual joint health and capacity

• Helping you manage and reduce joint pain through smart, progressive strength training and movement strategies

• Supporting your body with the right nutrition strategies

This is not about pushing harder or doing more. It’s about applying the right strategy for your body, so you can feel strong, capable, and in control again.

• Winner – Up & Coming Personal Trainer of the Year (New Zealand, 2014)

• 14 years of experience coaching women

• Certified Personal Trainer

• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach

• Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist

• Ongoing specialist education in menopause, strength training, and female physiology

I work with women aged 40+ who:

• Are in peri-menopause or post-menopause and struggling with symptoms

• Feel frustrated that their body is changing and don’t understand why

• Are experiencing weight gain, low energy, poor sleep, joint pain, or brain fog

• Want a clear, structured approach based on real science, not guesswork or fitness trends

• Are ready to prioritise their strength, health, and long-term wellbeing

I also work with women who:

• Train in gyms but want expert guidance tailored to menopause

• Want to feel confident and capable in their training

• Need structure, accountability, and ongoing support

• Value long-term results over quick fixes