I'm a health & fitness coach and biohacker for women who are menopausal and beyond. My mission is to help menopausal women optimize their health so they can thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Using a combination of nutrition, exercise, habit change, biohacking and mindset tools, menopause becomes a time of positive transformation, energy and growth. I have over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, a B.S in Physical Education, certifications in: nutrition [Precision Nutrition], Wellcoaches, Pilates, Yoga and Digestive Wellness. I chose the name kuhlebody for my health and fitness coaching practice because the word "Kuhle" comes from the African Zulu language which means, "Good, fine and beautiful." Menopause is every woman's opportunity to become KUHLE.
Are You Actually Strong for Your Age? (Let’s Test It)
Know Your Starting Point (So You Can Actually Move Forward)Hi Reader, Most women think they know their fitness level. But when I actually have them test it… Not because they’re doing anything wrong— This is something I see all the time with women I work with. It’s less of a fitness problem… You can be consistent. And guessing leads to:
Self-assessments change that. They give you clarity on:
Below are simple, at-home tests to help you assess your core, strength, and mobility—with clear scoring so you know exactly where you stand. 1. Core Strength & Endurance — Plank TestHow to do it: Scoring (Women 40–49)
Scoring (Women 50–59)
Scoring (60+)
2. Upper Body Strength — Push-Up TestHow to do it: Standard Push-Ups (Full)40–49
50–59
60+
Modified Push-Ups (Knees)40–49
50–59
60+
3. Lower Body Strength — Wall SitHow to do it: Scoring (40–49)
Scoring (50–59)
Scoring (60+)
4. Thoracic Mobility / Back ExtensionHow to do it: Scoring
Key signal: If it's impossible to press your spine into the wall without your head and chin tilting up + shoulders rounding forward, mobility needs work. 5. Hamstring Flexibility — Supine Leg RaiseHow to do it: Scoring
Tip: Filming yourself helps you see the true range. 6. Shoulder Mobility — Behind-the-Back ReachHow to do it: Scoring
Test both sides—you’ll often notice asymmetry. 7. Hip Mobility — Standing Knee Lift How to do it: Scoring
Key signal: If you can’t do this without rounding the upper torso, hip mobility needs attention. What This Actually Means for YouThis isn’t about judgment. It’s about direction. Most women don’t need more effort… When you know your baseline:
And yes… many women start this journey wanting to change how they look. But they stay because:
That’s the real win. Try ThisTest yourself once. Then retest in 4–6 weeks. That’s how you see progress—not just feel it. If you want structure around improving these exact areas… Strength. Mobility. Longevity. If you want a simple way to track this and understand what your results actually mean…This is exactly where most women get stuck… Not because they’re not trying— So I created something simple for you. A step-by-step way to assess your:
And more importantly… 👉 Download your assessment demo video library + assessment roadmap tracker Take your time going through it. Film yourself if you can. That feedback alone can be a game changer. And if you do it, hit reply and tell me your plank time—I’d love to hear how you did. (This is exactly the kind of foundation we build on inside my programs.) Strong and Beautiful after 50! Sharon Kuhle Body is a project of Vidya Ministerium, a faith based, private membership association. Services are available to members only. Membership is free and we are always accepting new members. You can opt out at any time. For more information, please read our PMA Declaration. |
Hi! I'm Sharon
I'm a health & fitness coach and biohacker for women who are menopausal and beyond. My mission is to help menopausal women optimize their health so they can thrive physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Using a combination of nutrition, exercise, habit change, biohacking and mindset tools, menopause becomes a time of positive transformation, energy and growth. I have over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, a B.S in Physical Education, certifications in: nutrition [Precision Nutrition], Wellcoaches, Pilates, Yoga and Digestive Wellness. I chose the name kuhlebody for my health and fitness coaching practice because the word "Kuhle" comes from the African Zulu language which means, "Good, fine and beautiful." Menopause is every woman's opportunity to become KUHLE.
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