Beyond the Mat
A 6-week beginner strength programme for women who want to start gently and build confidence at home.
Using resistance bands, bodyweight and simple guided sessions, Beyond the Mat helps you build the foundations of strength training without needing to go to a gym or pick up heavy weights before you are ready.
Perfect if you feel stiff, unsure, intimidated or ready to feel more capable in your body again.
A gentle, structured way to begin strength training.
You already know you should be strength training. This is where you actually start.
If weights feel intimidating, or the gym is not for you.
If your body feels stiffer, weaker or less mobile than it used to.
And you want to build strength, but you need it to feel simple and achievable.
Beyond the Mat was built for exactly this moment.
Beyond the Mat is a 6-week self-paced online strength programme designed to help you build confidence with movement, create consistency at home and prepare your body to progress safely.
This is your starting point.
WHO IT IS FOR
Beyond the Mat is for you if:
You are new to strength training or returning after a long break.
You feel intimidated by weights or unsure where to begin
You want to build strength at home
You feel stiff, sore or less strong than you used to
You want structure without needing to go to a gym
You want strength training to feel doable, not overwhelming
You are ready to plan your week and make time for your body
This programme is designed for total beginners and midlife women who want a gentle but purposeful introduction to strength training.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Inside Beyond the Mat
A 6-week self-paced online strength programme
Guided strength sessions using bodyweight and resistance bands
Progressive sessions designed to build confidence safely
Yoga and mobility practices to support how your body feels
A downloadable training planner and tracker
A welcome video explaining how the programme works
Guidance to help you plan your week before you begin
Session times listed so you can fit workouts around your schedule
A course progress bar to help you stay motivated
Baseline strength markers so you can revisit your progress
Email support from Anna if you need help
Immediate access after purchase
Note: You will need loop resistance bands and booty bands for this programme.
6 weeks of structured, progressive, guided strength training to help you transition to your stronger self. Follow the sessions in order or at your own pace, to suit your schedule, with the freedom to fit training around your life.
Please note: Beyond the Mat is non-refundable after purchase. You will be asked to agree to the terms and medical disclaimer before completing your purchase.
Build strength you can feel in everyday life.
Everyone’s body is different, but the aim of Beyond the Mat is to help you feel stronger, more mobile and more confident in how you move.
After the first couple of weeks, you may notice that you feel more comfortable using resistance bands and more familiar with the movements.
By the end of the programme, you may notice:
More confidence with strength training
More ease using resistance bands
Better mobility and range of movement
Less stiffness and aching
More strength through your core and shoulders
A stronger plank hold
More confidence lifting, carrying and moving in everyday life
More readiness to progress to dumbbells or heavier weights
Many women also find that other activities, like walking, running and swimming, begin to feel easier.
Words from our community
AMANDA
“I’ve noticed such a big improvement in my strength, especially in my arms and back, which were exactly the areas I wanted to focus on. Anna was incredibly professional and knowledgeable, and every session with her felt purposeful and supportive.”
BEYOND THE MAT
HANNAH
“I’m getting stronger without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. The sessions fit in around my life and actually feel doable.”
THE STRENGTH LIBRARYKATH
“You always seem to make magic. It was lovely to meet all the amazing people you bring together. I had a lovely weekend.”
RETREAT
Your Questions, Answered
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Yes. Beyond the Mat is designed for total beginners and women who want a gentle, structured introduction to strength training.
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Yes. You can work through the programme in your own time and plan your sessions around your week.
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Yes. Beyond the Mat is designed to be available to purchase at any time.
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You will receive immediate access to the programme area, where you can watch the welcome content, download your tracker and begin working through the sessions.
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Yes. The programme is self-paced, so you can move through it in the way that works best for your schedule.
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Yes. You can email Anna if you need support with the programme.
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No. Beyond the Mat is a self-guided programme, but you will be encouraged to complete baseline strength markers so you can revisit your progress at the end.
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You will need loop resistance bands and booty bands.
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Please seek clearance from a medical professional before beginning if you are injured, have a medical condition, osteoporosis, joint pain, or anything else that may affect your ability to exercise safely.
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No. Beyond the Mat is not suitable during pregnancy.
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No. Beyond the Mat is non-refundable after purchase.
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If you feel ready to keep progressing, you can move into Anna’s Strength Library for ongoing dumbbell training at home.
Ready to begin?
Start gently, build confidence and create a strength habit that supports your real life.