Health is Wealth with Georgia from G' Fit Training
- Nov 18
- 3 min read
When it comes to women’s health and fitness, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re stepping into a gym for the first time, returning after having children, or looking to maintain your strength as you age, the principles remain the same: build confidence, listen to your body, and take it one step at a time.
This wisdom comes from Georgia, founder of G' Fit Training, who joined our Well Women series, Health is Wealth, sharing across two episodes of the Raised Women Podcast. Georgia’s passion for empowering women to move well, eat well, and live well is rooted in the belief that strength is for every woman, in every season of life.
Walking into the gym with confidence- Health is Wealth
For many women, that first step into a gym can feel intimidating. All the machines, the unfamiliar faces, the “weights area” that seems dominated by men. Georgia’s advice? Remember that most people aren’t watching you they’re too focused on themselves.
The best way to walk in with confidence is to have a plan before you even step through the door. Whether that’s a program from a personal trainer or a list of exercises you feel comfortable doing, going in prepared keeps you focused and prevents the “wander and wonder” feeling.
If you’re completely new, start with machines. They’re safer, easier to learn, and help you build strength before progressing to free weights. Over time, you can add in more complex lifts as your confidence grows.
Set performance goals, not just aesthetic ones
One of Georgia’s strongest encouragements was to focus on what your body can do not just how it looks. A performance goal might be:
Completing 10 perfect push-ups
Doing a full pull-up without assistance
Deadlifting your bodyweight
Holding a plank for two minutes
When you train for performance, the physical changes follow naturally, but your confidence skyrockets because you’re seeing tangible progress in your strength and ability.
Build a healthy relationship with food
Georgia’s approach to nutrition is refreshingly simple: no demonising, no extreme restrictions, no “all or nothing” mentality. Instead:
Prioritise protein at every meal to build and maintain muscle.
Include healthy fats to support hormone balance.
Enjoy carbohydrates as part of a balanced diet they’re your body’s main source of energy.
Track your food intake for awareness, not punishment.
Notice how different foods make you feel and adjust accordingly.
Supplements aren’t essential if you’re eating well, but Georgia highlights creatine as one worth considering. It supports muscle building, improves energy, and even benefits brain health particularly valuable for women in perimenopause and beyond.
Food by me - Tash
Why muscle matters at every age
As women, we naturally lose muscle mass as we get older, which can affect balance, bone health, and independence. Weight training is one of the most powerful ways to protect yourself against age-related decline.
Georgia encourages:
In your 20s- Build a healthy foundation with food and movement.
In your 30s- Focus on gaining muscle to support you long-term.
As a mum or mum-to-be - Prioritise core and pelvic floor strength. Start small, like daily walks or mums-and-bubs classes, and gradually add resistance training.
Later in life- Maintain muscle to stay strong, independent, and injury-free.
Listen to your body
Not every session needs to leave you sore or dripping with sweat. Progress comes from consistency, recovery, and balance. Recovery days are just as important as training days, that’s when your body repairs and grows stronger.
Your menstrual cycle is also worth paying attention to. You may need to ease back during certain phases, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop training altogether. Adjust the intensity to match your energy levels.
Make it enjoyable
The best training plan is the one you’ll stick to. If you enjoy lifting weights, you’ll keep doing it. If you prefer group classes, dancing, or outdoor workouts, lean into that. And if possible, find a training partner having someone to share the journey with can keep you motivated and accountable.
Georgia’s heart for women in fitness comes down to this:
“Strength training should build confidence, not insecurity. Train for how you feel, not just how you look. Respect your limits, start where you are, and discover just how capable your body really is." - Georgia Irvine
For Georgia’s full story and even more practical tips, you can listen to both parts of Health is Wealth in our Well Women Series Part 1 and Part 2 on the Raised Women Podcast.
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