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12-Week At-Home Resistance-Band Program for Women 40+

Build a Stronger, More Capable Body at Home—in Just 20 Minutes, Twice a Week

Follow a complete, progressive strength plan designed specifically for women 40+—so you can move better, feel stronger and keep doing the things you love without a gym, heavy equipment or punishing workouts.

In your first two weeks: Start feeling stronger and more confident—and begin building a more toned, capable body you feel good in.

20 MinutesPer Workout
Twice a WeekA Realistic Routine
Bands OnlyTrain at Home
OngoingCommunity Support
Alana Bouley strength training
★★★★★ Real experiences from women building strength after 40
$147 One-time payment
Start Building Strength — $147 → 30-day money-back guarantee — if it's not for you, we'll refund every penny.
A different kind of first workout

Your First Win Is Realizing: “I Can Do This.”

You do not need to wait weeks to experience a meaningful change. From your very first session, you will have a qualified coach guiding you, a workout you can complete, and a clear next step.

Before

Unsure and second-guessing

You are not sure which exercises are right for you, whether your form is correct or what to do next.

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Your guided
workout
After your first workout

Capable and clear

You completed a purposeful total-body session, understand the movements and know exactly what comes next.

✓
You do not have to finish exhausted for a workout to be effective.
★★★★★

"I used to dread working out — I was tired, low energy, and nothing seemed to fit my life. These short workouts changed that. I actually have energy now, and I look forward to moving my body."

Lynn, 63 · Florida
20
Minutes a workout
2
Days a week
12
Week program
1
Set of bands
Why it gets harder

Why It Gets Harder to Stay Strong After 40

It's not that you don't care about your health. After 40, your body genuinely changes — and most fitness advice is too random, too complicated, or built for someone half your age.

40+ Muscle strength and function become increasingly important as we age. The good news is that a consistent, appropriately progressed strength routine can help you build and maintain the capability your everyday life requires.
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No clear plan
Without a simple weekly structure, it's easy to start strong, lose steam, and slide right back to where you began.
02
Random workouts
Endless videos and generic routines leave you guessing what to do next — and unsure it's even working.
03
Wasted time and money
Trainers, memberships, and complicated programs add up fast, without giving you a plan you'll actually follow.
04
A room full of equipment
You shouldn't need machines and bulky gear just to get stronger.
The simpler way

Introducing Total Body Fitness

An expert-designed program that answers every one of those problems — built for women 40+ and easy to follow wherever life takes you.

No clear plan A complete 12-week planKnow exactly what to do, every single week.
Random workouts Guided follow-along sessionsTrain right alongside me, start to finish.
Wasted time & money 20 minutes, twice a week — for $147One payment, no gym membership and no recurring program fee.
A room full of equipment Resistance bands onlyBuild real strength with simple bands at home.
Simple from the start

Here Is Exactly How It Works

You do not have to design workouts, piece together videos or wonder when to progress. Open the program and follow the next step.

01
Start where you areReview the guidance, choose the options that fit your current ability and complete your first guided workout.
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Train twice each weekFollow two 20-minute total-body workouts with clear demonstrations and a purposeful progression.
03
Get support as you goUse the ongoing community to ask questions, request form feedback and stay encouraged.
Your 12-week path

What to Expect as You Move Through the Program

Everyone progresses differently. This is not an overnight-transformation promise; it is a practical path for building strength through consistent, purposeful work.

Weeks 1–2

Learn

Become familiar with the movements, resistance bands and rhythm of training twice a week.

01
Weeks 3–6

Build

Improve control and gradually challenge your muscles as each exercise becomes more familiar.

02
Weeks 7–10

Progress

Progress resistance, movement quality and total-body capability at the level that is right for you.

03
Weeks 11–12

Continue

Finish with a repeatable strength routine and ongoing access to the workouts and community.

04

This is not about chasing a younger body. It is about building a stronger body for the life you want to keep living.

Purpose over vanity. Strength for real life.
More guidance. More lasting value.

One Gym Session—or an Entire Strength System?

Personal training can be helpful, but the typical big-box model often sells your time one session at a time. Total Body Fitness gives you a complete plan, expert teaching and support you can return to.

A Typical Big-Box Training Experience

Offerings and qualifications vary by gym and trainer
  • Usually purchased one appointment or package at a time
  • Support commonly ends when the session ends
  • Trainer education and experience can vary widely
  • Requires travel, scheduling and a gym environment
  • You may not have a complete program to repeat on your own
  • Continued guidance generally requires continued payment
VS

Total Body Fitness

A complete expert-designed system for $147 once
  • A structured 12-week plan—not isolated appointments
  • Master's-level kinesiology expertise and 25 years of experience
  • Follow-along workouts plus individual form tutorials
  • Train at home or while traveling in 20 minutes
  • Ongoing access to the complete program
  • Private community for questions, form feedback and encouragement

You are not simply buying workouts. You are gaining a qualified coach, a repeatable plan and a community behind you.

What you'll get back

This Isn't About the Mirror. It's About Your Life.

Real strength shows up in the everyday moments — the ones that matter most.

Alana Bouley working out Strength training with resistance bands
Keep up with your kids and grandkidsGet down on the floor and back up again — with energy to spare.
Travel without your body paying for itCarry the luggage, walk the city, enjoy every trip.
Get back to the sports you loveGolf, pickleball, tennis — play stronger than you have in years.
Feel energized, not exhaustedStairs, groceries, long days — handled, without running on empty.
Alana Bouley demonstrating a workout

See what 20 minutes, twice a week can do.

See it in action

Experience a Real Workout Before You Decide

Press play and follow along with a complete session from inside Total Body Fitness. Notice the pace, the instruction and how it feels to finish a purposeful workout you can actually complete.

Built on a simple belief: your body is a gift worth caring for — at any age.

Start building real strength today.

Get instant access to the full 12-week program and start your first 20-minute workout this week.

Start Building Strength — $147 → $147 one-time payment · 30-day money-back guarantee
Trusted on the court
CHAMPION
TRUSTED
Real-world strength
Alana Bouley training with Wimbledon doubles champion JoAnne Russell
Real-world strength in action

Trusted by Wimbledon Doubles Champion JoAnne Russell

  • JoAnne Russell uses this approach to functional strength training to help her stay strong and continue playing the sports she loves
  • Built for women 40+, meeting you exactly where you are
  • The same functional strength training, simplified so you can do it anywhere
Qualified guidance matters
Alana Bouley, founder of Active Life Academy

Hi, I'm Alana Bouley.

I hold a Master's in Kinesiology and a Bachelor's in Human Performance (Exercise Physiology), with 25 years of experience helping people move well and become stronger. For 15 of those years, I worked extensively with spinal biomechanics, core strength and post-surgical rehabilitation.

I also understand personally how surprising the changes of perimenopause can feel. Women 40 and beyond do not need another punishing, cookie-cutter routine. We need intelligent strength training that meets our bodies where they are and gives us a realistic path forward.

I coach from a biblical worldview. This work is about strength and function, never vanity — caring for the body you have so you can keep living, serving and doing the things that matter to you.

The body is a gift to steward — and strength is for living.

Alana Bouley
Everything included

Your Complete Strength-Building System

This is not a pile of random workout videos. It is a complete path—from your first session through week 12—with expert instruction, recovery and real support built in.

The complete program

12 Weeks of Purposeful Total-Body Training

A clearly organized, progressively structured resistance-band plan created specifically for women 40+.

12Weeks

Follow-Along Workouts

Press play and train alongside me through complete 20-minute sessions from warm-up to finish.

Form Tutorial Library

Learn each exercise separately so you understand proper setup, movement and common mistakes.

Printable Workout Plan

See the entire program at a glance, track your sessions and always know what comes next.

Resistance-Band Guidance

Learn how to choose and use simple, portable bands so you can train at home or while traveling.

BONUSIncluded
Move better. Recover well.

Warm-Up, Cool-Down, Stretching & Foam-Rolling Class

A complete companion class to help you prepare your body, improve mobility and recover intentionally—not simply rush into and out of each workout.

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Ongoing Program AccessReturn to the workouts and tutorials whenever you need them for the life of the hosted program.
Ongoing Private CommunityAsk questions, request form feedback and stay encouraged by women walking the same path.

Every piece is included with your one-time $147 payment.

You're not alone

More Than a Program — a Community Behind You

The Active Life Academy community of women

24/7 online community

  • Post questions whenever it is convenient for you
  • Post your workout videos for form checks and feedback
  • Connect with other women building strong, active lives
  • Stay encouraged and accountable, from coaches and members alike
Yours to keep

One Payment. A Resource You Can Keep Using.

This is designed to remain useful long after you complete week 12.

No subscription

Pay $147 once. There are no required recurring program fees.

Return anytime

Rewatch the workouts and tutorials for the life of the hosted program.

Ongoing community

Keep asking questions, requesting form feedback and receiving encouragement.

Future savings

Receive member discounts on future Active Life Academy programs.

Start building practical strength for $147.

One payment. Yours to keep. The full program, the bonus class, and the community — everything you need to build real strength.

Start Building Strength — $147 → $147 one-time payment · 30-day money-back guarantee
Alana Bouley strength training

This is what strong looks like.

Real-life strength for women 40 and beyond.
What women are saying

Real women, real strength.

★★★★★

"I used to dread working out — I was tired, low energy, and nothing seemed to fit my life. These short workouts changed that. I have energy now, and I look forward to moving my body."

LLynn, 63Florida
★★★★★

"I feel stronger and have less pain when I walk — and I'm moving better than I have in years."

LeeLeeNaples, FL
★★★★★

"In a short time I'm so much stronger — now I can walk further and keep up with my husband when we travel."

DianeDianeIndiana
An honest look

Who This Program Is For

This is for you if…

  • You're a woman 40+ who wants a strong, capable body that supports an active life
  • You're busy and can't give hours to the gym — but can commit to 20 minutes, twice a week, from wherever you are
  • You're tired of confusing YouTube workouts and want expert, step-by-step guidance you can trust
  • You want real expertise without overpaying for personal training

This isn't for you if…

  • You're after a quick fix with no effort — this is an expert-designed system, but you still do the work
  • You expect an overnight transformation — lasting strength takes consistency
  • You're not ready to invest in your long-term health and independence

Ready to feel strong again?

Begin with a workout you can complete, then follow a clear 12-week path toward greater strength, confidence and capability.

Start Building Strength — $147 → $147 one-time payment · 30-day money-back guarantee
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the $147 payment?
Your one-time payment includes the complete 12-week program, follow-along workouts, individual exercise tutorials, the printable plan, the warm-up, stretching and foam-rolling bonus class, ongoing program access and ongoing access to the private online community. There is no required subscription.
When does it start, and how long do I have access?
You get immediate access the moment you join. It's unlimited and yours to keep — one payment, no subscription. Rewatch everything as often as you like, for the full life of the program, as long as it's hosted by Active Life Academy.
What if I have an old injury or haven't exercised in years?
The program includes approachable options and joint-conscious instruction so you can begin at an appropriate level. Because an online program is not individualized medical care or rehabilitation, check with your physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning if you have an injury, pain, a medical condition or activity restrictions.
Can't I just find this on YouTube?
You'll find endless free videos — and no way to know which advice is sound or what order to do it in. This was built by a coach with a Master's in Kinesiology and 25 years of experience, with every movement demonstrated so you can follow it with confidence instead of guesswork.
Can I really do this on my own?
You will never be left to piece the program together by yourself. You will know exactly what to do in two simple 20-minute sessions each week, and the private community is there when you have questions, want form feedback or need encouragement.
Do I need special equipment or a gym?
No gym required. All you need is a set of resistance bands — affordable, portable, and easy to use anywhere, whether you're at home, traveling, or outside. And I'll show you exactly which ones.
30 Day Money-Back
Guarantee

Try it risk-free for 30 days

Go through the full program. If it's not the right fit, email us within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund every penny — no hassle.

Start Building Strength — $147 → $147 one-time payment · 30-day money-back guarantee
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DISCLAIMER: The information in Total Body Fitness is for educational and fitness purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before beginning this or any exercise program, especially if you have a medical condition, injury, pain, balance concerns, or have been advised to limit physical activity. Results vary based on individual factors including consistency, fitness level, health history, and effort. Stop exercising and seek medical guidance if you experience pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or any unusual symptoms. By participating, you understand that exercise involves inherent risk and you are responsible for exercising safely within your own abilities. Community feedback is for general fitness education only and does not replace medical care, physical therapy, or individualized diagnosis or treatment.