Hi, I'm Hilary

I touched a barbell for the first time at age 37, and it changed my life.

As I began getting stronger I discovered I could do things I never thought possible, including writing about fitness for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Slate, and NatGeo. 

Now at age 52, after 15 years of lifting weights, I've discovered a new passion: helping women age 45+ establish a regular strength training program that will keep them strong and healthy in midlife and beyond.

When I'm not working I spend my time doing CrossFit, strength training, or surfing. I live near the beach in San Diego with my husband and high school age son, and I have a daughter in college. Read my work here and feel free to email me at ironbloomstrength at gmail dot com with any questions!