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Strength Training for Busy Lives

Strength Training for Busy Lives

May 16, 2025

Written By Kris Mount

Kris Mount is the owner and head personal trainer at Lift Inner West. With over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kris is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities find balance in their health and fitness through a philosophy of mindset, movement and motivation. His goal is to help more people live longer, stronger lives.

Strength training for busy lives isn’t about grinding it out seven days a week. At Lift Inner West, we work with people who have a lot going on, parents, professionals, and anyone juggling the chaos of real life. But they still want to feel capable, confident, and strong in their bodies.

The good news? You don’t need hours at the gym or a complete life overhaul. Just a smart, consistent program that respects your time and fits into your week. Here’s how to make strength training work, even when life is full.

Why Strength Training Works With a Busy Life

Real strength doesn’t come from training all the time, it comes from training with intention.
Just 2–3 sessions a week, under an hour, can deliver serious results when your program is focused.
At Lift, we make it efficient, not overwhelming.

What Most People Get Wrong

You don’t need to train five days a week. More isn’t always better.
Smart programming, adequate recovery, and realistic structure make more impact than volume.
At Lift, we train for life, not burnout.

How to Fit It In

Look for the quiet pockets of your week, before work, after school drop-off, lunch breaks.
Even short sessions from home can build strength when programmed properly.
We help you slot training into your actual life.

Tips for Staying Consistent

• Treat sessions like non-negotiable appointments
• Keep workouts short and structured
• Prioritise big movements that give you the most return
• Let go of perfection, just show up

How We Coach It at Lift Inner West

Don’t do one-size-fits-all.
Write programs that flex with your schedule, whether that’s home training, short sessions, or structured gym lifts.
Help you make strength training work with your life, not against it.

If you are looking to return to exercise or even just looking to start your journey for the first time, here’s how we support training after a break.

Want to train smarter, not more? Book a consult with our team and we’ll help you build a plan that fits your week, and your life.

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