Strength for a healthier, stronger life

Evidence-based strength coaching for health, confidence and lifelong physical capability.

Led by Dr Helen Collins, PhD, UKSCA-accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach.

Whether you're building strength after having children, navigating menopause, wanting to stay strong and independent as you age, or developing your skills as a coach — you're in the right place.

Why strength?

Strength is about much more than lifting weights.

It helps us maintain muscle and bone strength, move with confidence, perform everyday activities and preserve our physical independence as we age.

Strength gives us physical capacity — the ability to do the things we want to do, now and in the future.

And it doesn't need to be complicated.

Strength coaching for real life

Whether you're building strength through midlife, wanting to stay strong as you age, or developing your skills as a coach, there's a way to work with Helen.

Women's health & strength

Strength coaching for women through postpartum, perimenopause and menopause — and beyond.

Build strength, support bone health and develop confidence in your body with expert guidance.

Active ageing

Stay strong, capable and independent as you age.

Build the strength, balance and physical capacity to keep doing the things you enjoy.

Coach development

Develop your knowledge and confidence as a strength & conditioning coach or practitioner.

Evidence-based education, mentoring and practical guidance for coaches who want to understand how to apply strength training effectively.

Strength coaching that fits around life

Expert strength coaching wherever you train.

Get a personalised programme, expert feedback and ongoing support without needing to attend face-to-face sessions.

Why work with Helen?

Qualifications matter. But what matters more is knowing how to turn knowledge into effective coaching. My job is to take the science and turn it into strength training that works for you.

25+ years' experience

Working across strength & conditioning, health and physical activity.

PhD in strength training

Research expertise combined with practical coaching experience.

UKSCA-accredited coach

A recognised professional standard for strength & conditioning coaching in the UK.

Award-winning expertise

UKSCA Coach of the Year — Health & Well-being, 2022.

Ask Helen. 

Real questions. Evidence-based answers.

Strength, health and ageing can raise a lot of questions. Here are some of the questions Helen is asked most often — and what the evidence tells us.

Do I really need strength training if I already do lots of cardio?

Cardiovascular exercise is hugely important for health — but it doesn't provide the same stimulus as strength training. Building and maintaining strength and muscle is particularly important for physical function, bone health and maintaining our ability to do the things we enjoy as we age.

Is it too late to start strength training?

No. Strength can be improved at any age, and you don't need to be fit or experienced to begin.

Do I need to lift heavy weights to get stronger?

Not necessarily. Effective strength training requires an appropriate challenge, but that challenge will look different depending on the person and their experience. What matters is that the muscles are challenged sufficiently and that training progresses over time.

What does "evidence-based" coaching actually mean?

It means combining the best available research with professional expertise and, importantly, the individual in front of you.

"Helen is a fantastic coach! She is very skilled and knowledgeable, realistic and encouraging. Her calm, quiet approach is refreshing and so empowering."

Connect with us

Dundee, Newport-on-Tay
Fife, United Kingdom

Contact

hello@lifelongstrengthcoaching.co.uk

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