The Angry Vegan
Vegan Personal Trainer and Strength Coach
Strength Training with Fran: Empowering Women 35+ – Online & In-Person Coaching
Hello, I’m Fran – co-founder of The Angry Vegan Personal Training, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years in the NHS, and a strength coach helping women stay strong through every stage of life – especially through menopause and beyond.
If you’re here, chances are your body is changing in ways you didn’t expect, and what used to work just doesn’t anymore. Maybe your metabolism has slowed, your energy isn’t what it used to be, or no matter what you do, the weight just isn’t shifting. Your joints ache more, you feel stiff when you get up, and some days, you just don’t feel like yourself.
I get it. I’ve seen it with my patients, with the women I coach, and I’ve felt it myself. The good news? These changes are normal – but that doesn’t mean you have to sit back and accept them. Strength training is one of the most powerful tools you have to take back control of your body, build muscle, protect your bones, and bring your energy levels back to life. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone.
Whether You Train in the Gym or at Home – The Right Coaching for You
Your training should fit into your life, not the other way around. That’s why I offer coaching that works for you – whether you want hands-on support in our private gym or the flexibility of expert online guidance from your own home.
✔️ Train in our private gym – A calm, welcoming, distraction-free space where you’ll get coaching tailored to your needs. No waiting for equipment, no gym crowds, just focused, structured training that works.
✔️ Train online from home – Get the same expert coaching and structured programming, designed around your body, your life, and your goals. Whether you have a home gym or just a kettlebell in the corner, I’ll help you train effectively.
✔️ Build strength, confidence, and resilience – This isn’t about chasing an ideal body shape or undoing decades of bad advice. It’s about feeling strong, capable, and in control of your health at every stage of life.
✔️ Strength isn’t about a number on the scale – it’s about how you move, how you feel, and that fire in your belly when you realise what your body is still capable of.
My Journey and Your Path
I’ve spent over 20 years working in women’s health, seeing first-hand the struggles women face - especially during menopause. I know what it feels like when your body starts changing without your permission. When weight creeps on, energy plummets, and joints feel stiffer than they used to. I’ve seen it in my patients, in the women I coach, and I’ve lived through it myself.
The good news? You don’t have to just accept it.
Strength training isn’t about pushing yourself to exhaustion or trying to turn back the clock - it’s about rebuilding confidence, restoring energy, and proving to yourself that you’re not done yet. By combining my medical expertise with strength training, I help women train in a way that works with their bodies, not against them.
Strength training isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s about lifting yourself up and proving that ageing doesn’t mean slowing down.
📩 Want to learn more? Let’s chat about how we can build your strongest future.
Understanding Menopause and Fitness
Menopause isn’t just a phase - it’s a whole new chapter, and like any big change, it comes with challenges. Weight gain that seems to appear overnight, joints that suddenly ache, energy levels that don’t cooperate, and muscle loss that makes you feel weaker than you should. It’s frustrating, it’s real, and it’s something I see every day in the women I coach.
But here’s the good news: you are not powerless in this process. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to take back control of your body. Research shows it improves bone density, protects muscle mass, keeps your metabolism firing, and enhances your overall wellbeing - not just during menopause, but for decades beyond.
Why Train with Me?
I’m not just another coach who’s read about menopause in a textbook. I’ve spent over 20 years working in women’s health, helping women navigate the changes that come with this stage of life - in the clinic, in the gym, and in my own training. I know what works, what doesn’t, and how to make strength training effective, safe, and actually enjoyable.
✔️ Personalised Approach – No two women experience menopause the same way, so your training shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all. I tailor every programme to fit your needs, abilities, and goals.
✔️ Holistic Wellbeing – This isn’t just about lifting weights. Strength training helps balance hormones, improve mental clarity, and boost confidence, making you feel stronger inside and out.
✔️ Expert Guidance – With my background in women’s health, you’ll get evidence-based advice, not just fitness industry fads. I’ll help you train in a way that works with your body, not against it.
Your Strength, Your Terms
This is your journey, and it should be on your terms. Whether you’re new to strength training or a seasoned gym-goer, my goal is to make it a sustainable, empowering part of your life. Menopause isn’t something to battle through - it’s something to face with strength, confidence, and control.
Join Our Community
Strength training is powerful, but so is having the right people around you. At The Angry Vegan Personal Training, you’re not just signing up for coaching - you’re joining a community of women who get it. We train hard, support each other, and prove every day that getting older doesn’t mean getting weaker.
If you’re ready to start feeling strong again, I’m here to help. Let’s take this next chapter head-on - together.