Hey beautiful!
Midlife Muscle isn't just a trend, it's who I am and what I teach
Welcome to your Strong and Sexy pathway.
Hey beautiful!
Midlife Muscle isn't just a trend, it's who I am and what I teach.
Welcome to your Strong and Sexy pathway.
Let me introduce myself
Let me introduce myself
I am Nancy Di Nino, YOUR midlife muscle coach
If you're over 40 and wondering why your usual workouts aren’t hitting the same, you’re in the right place. I created this space for women in midlife who are ready to lift smarter, fix their form, and finally feel strong in their bodies again.
With over two decades in the fitness industry, from pro figure stages to clinical certifications in fat loss and menopause, I bring both real experience and evidence-backed strategies to every rep. Midlife isn’t your downfall. It’s your comeback—and I’m here to coach you through it.
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You're not too old, you're just under coached
You're not too old, you're
just under coached
Strong & Sexy is designed for the woman who used to have it all dialed in, the body, the routine, the confidence, until midlife hit and everything changed.
This high-level coaching program is for women who love the gym and are ready to build an even better body after 40. With personalized strength training, targeted nutrition, and expert guidance on perfecting your form, you’ll lift smarter, recover faster, and see real results again.
Because midlife muscle isn’t just possible, it’s the new standard.
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You get the first 7 days free...because feeling strong shouldn’t be delayed.
If you're the kind of woman who likes to do things on your own but still wants a plan that actually works, this is for you.
NDF On-Demand gives you full access to my midlife strength programs that you can do anytime, anywhere. No pressure. No check-ins. Just smart workouts, real structure, and the kind of results that speak for themselves.
It’s perfect if you’re not quite ready for coaching but still want something that actually works. THIS IS FOR YOU!
Trust me, this is the kind of offer I wish I had when I was figuring everything out on my own.
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With over 25 years’ experience as a Personal Trainer her forte is teaching proper form and the anatomy of lifting using her own tried and true T3 Training Methods.
Being in her 50s she understands the needs of women’s health, hormones, nutrition and training in the over 40 years and the formula to age in reverse.
She is certified in Menopause Nutrition and Advanced Clinical Fat loss. Using a strong holistic approach to optimize healthy aging, her motto is “muscle is your prescription” to longevity. Muscle is medicine.Now she is on mission to impact women over 40 to look and feel their best by getting leaner and stronger with age and redefine societal perceptions around midlife and aging.
As a lifelong athlete she has graced the fitness stages as a National Level Figure Competitor and former world-class professional salsa dancer.
Her passion for fitness has led to an incredibly rewarding and diverse career in the international fitness, media and modeling industry; landing me features and covers for top publications like Forbes, Apple News, Oxygen, Muscle & Fitness Hers, and Iron Man Magazine.
Lauren Lane is a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Registered Nurse, Mom and Bikini Competitor. Her academic background is primarily in Molecular Biology and Nursing, but her passion is in incorporating whole body health into the different seasons of life for herself and others.
She believes the proper knowledge, habits and a phenomenal team support system can change and save lives while helping women confidently get to the pinnacle of their fitness.
Everyone's journey and reasons are as unique as they are and she's looking forward to getting to know clients and being a part of the fit and confident years of their lives!
Lauren is a lifelong athlete of various sports and has been doing NPC Bikini Shows on and off since 2015 as a way to create goals in the gym and kitchen. Competitions were her personal gateway into functional health and weightlifting and she loves to share what she's learned.
Most recently she lived in Germany where she competed in NPC Worldwide Pro-Qualifiers and the Olympia Amateur Circuit. She's your go-to-gal for all things show day and posing. But, also your hype-squad and motivator for any body goals you're trying to accomplish!
Lee Ann Buttery is a distinguished Licensed Esthetician for over 13 years and a Health Coach/Holistic Nutritionist for nearly 5 years.
She integrates her expertise in both skincare and nutrition to help her clients achieve optimal skin health and wellness.
With a strong holistic approach, she has addressed a gamut of issues such as aging skin to helping clients lose weight and manage autoimmune disease.
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Andrea Belasco has over 16 years in customer service. She brings invaluable expertise to our operations.
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At NDF, Andrea is dedicated to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals with her exceptional organizational skills and commitment to excellence.
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