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Strength for Midlife. Coaching for Real Life.

Fitness doesn’t have to be extreme, complicated, or designed for 25-year-olds. I coach busy working moms in their 40s, 50s, and 60s to build strength, function, and energy—without burnout.

Welcome to the Hourglass Mom community!

Hi, I’m Kerri Howell. I’m a working mom, a woman of faith, and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach who lives in the same stage of life as the women I work with—navigating the realities of midlife, hormones, schedules, and shifting bodies.

I created Hourglass Mom to be a home base for women who are done with fitness fads and ready for something grounded, intelligent, and sustainable. My approach combines science-backed resistance training, functional mobility, and practical nutrition—without extremes or unnecessary details.

If you’re 45+, in perimenopause or postmenopause, and want to feel stronger, more capable, and more like yourself again—I’m here to help.

What I Believe

  • You don’t need to train 5 days a week to get strong.
  • You probably need to eat more, not less.
  • Strength training is not optional. After 45—it’s essential.
  • Mobility, balance, and recovery are just as important as lifting.
  • Your workouts should support your life, not control it.
  • You deserve coaching that understands your body now—not what it was 20 years ago.

This is a strength-first, hormone-aware, no-BS approach to fitness for the second half of life.

Who I Work With

I coach women in their 40s and beyond who are:

  • Tired of cardio culture and endless dieting
  • Not sure how to lift or start strength training safely
  • Experiencing hormonal shifts, energy drops, or joint pain
  • Ready to feel strong, capable, and confident again

Whether you’re brand new to training or trying to get back on track after a long break, we’ll start from where you are—and build from there.

What Coaching Looks Like

  • 30-minute strength-based workouts, tailored to your level
  • Support with nutrition that fuels midlife metabolism
  • Tools to improve mobility, recovery, and functional movement
  • A focus on real-life progress—not perfection

Ready to Get Started?

Want to learn how this can work for your body and lifestyle?

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Explore my FREE content and learn how to care for your body, mind, and spirit…

BODY

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“A joyful heart is the health of the body…” – Proverbs 17:22

MIND

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“A tranquil mind gives life to the body…” – Proverbs 14:30

SPIRIT

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“…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17

“Kerri is so motivating, just when I am reverting back to my old habits, she is right there to get me back on track without feeling judged for my faults. I really enjoy working with her.”

Janet R., 49

I worked with Kerri for 3 months. Originally, I wanted exercise help, but she proved to be so much more. She guided me through proper nutrition, exercise tips, reading material, and tons of support. I highly recommend her calm style, but gentle ‘you can do it’ approach. She changed the way I think about food and exercise. She surely is one of the best.

Carol S., 67