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Paula Earl PT

@earlpt

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Personal Trainer, Reformer/Pilates instructor, GX instructor, Sports Massage Therapists, lover of lifting, pizza hater and mother to 3 handsome men.

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I’ll be 55 in three months and still able to do 5-6 strict pronated (overhand) pull-ups.

The pronated grip is more demanding than chin-ups due to less bicep assistance there’s a greater emphasis on the upper back, grip strength and shoulder stability.
For me, this isn’t about performance, it is years of consistent training to preserve muscle mass, bone density, joint health, metabolic function, coordination, and overall athletic capacity as I age.

You can’t influence aging itself, but you can influence how you move through it. #personaltrainer #over50andfit #pullup #pilatesinstructor #practicewhatyoupreach by @earlpt

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Consistency! #personaltrainer #sportsmassagetherapist #groupfitnessinstructor #over40fitness #0ver50andfit #fattofit #weightlosssuccess by @earlpt

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4 years ago

Some days @jackearlpt and I train hard other days we ….. 🤣🤣🤣 #personaltrainer #sportsmassagetherapist #motherandsontraining #weigtlosssuccess #fattofit #over40fitness #over50andfit by @earlpt

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4 years ago

10 Pull-Ups at 54 💪🏾

A few months ago, I shared that I was going to be 55 in three months and could do 5–6 strict pronated (overhand) pull-ups.
I’m still 54, with just 11 days until I turn 55 and I can now do 10!
I’ve now moved on to weighted pull-ups using a 5 kg weight belt. I can do 5 weighted pull-ups I’m focusing on progressive overload, gradually getting stronger so that my bodyweight pull-ups become easier and I can eventually do even more.
For me, it’s not about chasing numbers. It’s about continuing to build strength, maintain muscle and challenge my body as I get older especially through menopause and beyond, I believe progressive overload is one of the most important tools we have for getting stronger and maintaining muscle.
So if you’re over 50 and wondering whether you can still get stronger… yes, you absolutely can.
Keep showing up. Keep progressing. Keep lifting. #over50andfit #menopausefitness #progressiveoverload pullups weightedpullups strengthtraining womenwholift strongwomen fitover50 by @earlpt

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I am 55 in 5 weeks Post-menopause and Stronger than ever 💪🏾
Post-menopause isn’t the end of feeling your best it’s a reason to prioritize your health even more.
Heavy lifting, progressive overload, eating well and showing up consistently.
As an ex-obese woman, I know change is possible. It didn’t happen overnight. It happened by building habits and refusing to quit.
If I can do it, so can you.
#PostMenopauseFitness #WomenWhoLift #ProgressiveOverload #HealthyAging #StrengthTraining FitOver50 MenopauseFitness by @earlpt

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Relentless rain has meant my usual outdoor runs have not been happening so I hit the treadmill this weekend my legs have really felt the difference! They have been sore so I treated myself to a long, relaxing sauna to recover.
I’m lucky to have a small two person traditional sauna, if you have the space and can invest in one, I highly recommend it.
So different from a saunas at the gym, no constant people coming in and out so heat stays perfectly consistent and who needs a bikini😳🤣.
My legs feel so much better!

#treadmillrunssuck #Saunarecovery #Homesauna #over50andfit by @earlpt

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8 months ago

110kg deadlift to start the year.
54 and getting stronger.
Princess energy retired. Witch strength activated. #personaltrainer #over50andfit #traintoteach #weightlosssuccess #deadlift by @earlpt

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9 months ago

And some days we wear skirts 😊 #outout #personaltrainer #pilatesinstructor by @earlpt

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10 months ago

Most people only train the rectus and obliques, real core strength comes from the deep muscles you don’t see. The deeper layers like the psoas, transverse abdominis, and pelvic stabilizers are essential.
Psoas sit-ups fire up those stabilizers giving you improved posture and spinal support it will build stronger and more efficient movement, enhances hip mobility and control, reducing lower-back strain/pain which creates a more balanced and defined midsection. Don’t just train the surface go deeper. #personaltrainer #over50andfit #coretraining by @earlpt

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Pulled 105kg today 5kg heavier than my monthly goal!
I went through menopause nearly 4 years ago, and the last 6 weeks of focused glute + leg work are finally showing. Excuse the shaky legs 😂 Feeling strong and ready to push even further. 💪🏾
#personaltrainer over50andfit Deadlifts by @earlpt

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My post legs finisher circuit: Sumo Low Squats
RDLs Smith Machine Good Mornings
Single Leg Step-Overs

All to failure! why walk normally anyway? 💀#personaltrainer #pilatesinstructor #pilatesreformerinstructor #groupexerciseinstructor #over50andfit #traintoteach #weightlosssuccess by @earlpt

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a year ago

Limited for time today to train shoulders and arms
Hit record and went to work with supersets Superset: Shoulder Press + Lateral Raises
Bicep Curls + Tricep Pushdowns Hammer Curls +and front raises cable flies + Rollouts
the best sessions aren’t always the longest, they are the most focused.

#personaltrainer #over50andfit #ShoulderDay #ArmDay #TrainHard #notimenoproblem #traintoteach #supersettraining by @earlpt

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