LIFTING LADIES

Women weightlifting sessions in Islington, London

We love carbs, have fun training and find other gyms boring

Islington's first women's weightlifting club

Our mission has been to create a safe, supportive space for women to build strength, confidence, and lifting skills. We're evidence-based coaches who promote holistic progress beyond sweat and weight loss. Join us in saying a F*** U to diet culture, celebrate all gains, and lift each other up—because every gain, no matter how small, deserves a gold star (we really do that!).

We believe in being open and honest about the challenges women face with strength training – and it’s this learning that inspired our Lifting Ladies, the women only fitness club in Islington, London

What is “Lifting Ladies”?

“We’re the home for women who hate gyms, burpee and big classes, who want to improve their health in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment”

We are proud to be the first 4:1 small women strength training group in Islington. You can expect an hour of exercise led by a coach who is passionate about challenging you to reach your fitness goals and educating you about your health.

Our values is built on what we cherish: encouraging and empowering women to move, find happiness, prioritise their health and get stronger though strength training and great support from a female community.

First time at Lifting ladies?

Ready to start your lifting journey? We’ve got two amazing offers to get you going 💪


OFFER 1: INTRO OFFFER


👉 Three sessions for just £90


If you’re curious about lifting and want to see what Lifting Ladies is all about. Try us out, meet the team, and feel the vibe — no pressure, just progress. Please note this offer is for ladies who have some prior gym experience)

OFFER 2: LEARN TO LIFT


💥 Brand new to lifting? Our Learn to Lift program is made specifically for beginners. We’ll teach you everything from the ground up — technique, confidence, and strength.

Supportive space. Expert coaching. No intimidation.

Please note: You may choose only one offer — either the Learn to Lift program or the Intro Offer. Offers cannot be combined, so pick the one that suits you best before booking.

Note

1-1 consultation is not needed before booking for Lifting Ladies

Our sessions fill up quickly because we don’t run large group classes like F45. Each session is limited to just 4 ladies, so they are often fully booked.

However, don’t let that stop you! If your preferred session is full, join the waitlist — this helps us gauge demand.

🟢 We will add additional sessions once we see increased demand.

Personal Training session VS Lifting Ladies session

What you get from us is personal training value at a more cost effective price.

We were 1:1 PTs ourselves. Neither of us had done group training before and if we are really honest, we doubted that it was any good. When we thought about classes & group training we thought Barry's, F45, Crossfit.

Gymbox or One Rebel group sessions were full to the brim heaving sessions where form wasn't addressed, progress wasn't tracked & reps were shouted across the room.

Which no shade😩 just wasn't our jam.

We wanted our clients to gain strength, make tangible progress, have silly chat and make friends. Listen to Taylor Swift over deep house. Have an evidence based program coached by coaches that coached well. Without gym anxiety or gym intimidation at a more cost effective price.

So when we started thinking about what we could offer we knew it had to be better than what we were currently doing and what was currently out there on offer.

It doesn't have to be

🚫Horrid commercial gym environment

🚫Unaffordable PT prices

🚫Busy, unhinged group training sessions

This gives us the confidence to grow & invite you to cone train with us. Don't just take our word for it. Check out stories for client reviews and feedback 🙏🏽🙏🏻

Our coaches

  • Trang Huyen

    FOUNDER

    Hi my name is Trang! Like many women, I started my fitness journey as a ‘cardio class, cash diet and carb-cutting down’.

    I found strength training 9 years ago and haven’t looked back! I started coaching to help women build confidence and find the freedom to live a balanced lifestyle. I’m all about people enjoying the exercise they do and encouraging important fundamentals, like strength training and compassion!

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  • MIA

    ELITE PERSONAL TRAINER

    Mia is a Level 3 personal trainer passionate about helping women reconnect with their physical, mental, and emotional strength. Her coaching centers on building confidence, resilience, and sustainable progress through strength training. For Mia, fitness is about enhancing life, not complicating it—helping women grow into their strength, one rep at a time.

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  • Rox

    With over six years of coaching and three years as a qualified sports massage therapist, Rox takes a holistic approach to fitness. She believes in working with the body—not against it—to build sustainable strength and confidence.

    Specialising in functional fitness and strength & conditioning, Rox helps clients move better, feel stronger, and live more balanced lives.

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Train like your body is the only gear you'll ever need.

Cali Babes is our 60-minute small group calisthenics session designed to build real, functional strength — the kind that kicks in when you're lugging groceries up stairs or holding a perfect plank without breaking a sweat.

Powered by Lifting Ladies and the elite gymnastics expertise of Josh Nathan (GB Gymnast), this session fuses intelligent movement with progressive bodyweight training to help you move smarter, feel stronger, and defy gravity with style.

You'll get a dynamic mix of core work, mobility, strength progressions, and unapologetic energy — all in a space that’s supportive, empowering, and built for badass women. Whether you're new to calisthenics or ready to level up, Cali Babes is where strength meets confidence.

Prenatal and Postnatal

We are open to all women and it’s perfect also for women who want to maintain their fitness levels before, during and after giving birth.

If you unsure if Lifting Ladies would be a great fit then please book LEARN TO LIFT so we could assess and have a chat further with your pregnancy training journey.

Lifting ladies monthly community meet up

  • Yoga & Catch up

  • Islington Women Meet up

    Summer BBQ

  • Women only event in Islington

    Social Collage Workshop

  • Paint Decorate Glass Jar

  • Women meet up in Islington

    Pizza Catch up

  • Dumpling cooking classes

  • Women Only Cake Decoration

    Cake Decoration

  • Sound bath

At Lifting Ladies, we organise monthly meet ups that enable the ladies to have a chance to get to know each other. We built each event on the values that we cherish: encouraging and empowering our ladies to connect.

We believe that connection is the antidote to so many of the problems we face as women, isolation, mental illness, burn out, addiction… connection is key.

In a big city like London, the one thing that gets eroded is community. At our meet up, it is all about embracing every aspect of life, and health, especially the fun stuff that often gets overlooked like– joy, connection, and even a bit of silliness. We want to share our belief that being healthy is about so much more than just working out; it's about truly living and lifting each other up. A true spirit of a rich community.

We'll explore wellness as a journey of curiosity and self-discovery, not just a focus on physical fitness. We'll challenge preconceived notions and show you that health isn't just about how much protein you can eat in one sitting. It's about mindset over macros!

Our Woman Lifting Training program FAQs

  • Our programming is designed to maximise your progress over a 3 months block, divided into three phases.

    We strategically incorporate various sets and rep ranges to optimise your strength and muscle growth.

    Each session is a full-body workout, ensuring optimal frequency and covering all movement patterns.

    This approach promotes muscle development, strength gains, and toning—and we can't resist giving some extra love to the booty! Our programs are low-impact and scaleable to all fitness levels.

    Best of all there are no burpees! Instead, we focus on effective, enjoyable exercises that deliver results without with minimal effort. You really can do less and gain more.

  • While we don't push weight loss goals, we can support you in reaching them sustainably if it's something you desire.

    At Lifting Ladies, we take an anti-diet culture stance, promoting a holistic approach to well-being rather than quick fixes.

    Unlike "12-week shreds" or "weight loss challenges," our personalised plans are designed to set you up for long-term success, not failure.

    We collaborate with you to develop an individualised action plan that includes mindset work, nutrition guidance, and improving your relationship with food and your body.

    Our ultimate goal is to empower you to feel confident, healthy, and amazing in your own skin.

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  • Absolutely not! You don't need any prior weightlifting experience or a certain fitness level to join us.

    Our training is designed to be adaptable, accommodating everyone from absolute beginners to intermediate level lifters.

    At LiftingLadies, we create a judgment-free environment where you can train confidently and comfortably, free from comparison. We're here to guide and support you every step of the way, no matter where you are in your fitness journey.

    Check out our blog on: Empowering women with lifting ladies.

  • Our sessions are designed to be effective, focused, and enjoyable:

    ✓Personalised coaching: With a maximum of 4 people, you'll receive individualised attention and support.

    ✓Optimal session length: Each session lasts 1 hour, giving you enough time to properly execute your big lifts and rest between sets.

    ✓Full-body workouts: Each session covers all major movement patterns, ensuring a well-rounded workout that targets every muscle group.

    This approach allows you to make the most of your time at Lifting Ladies, with expert guidance and a carefully planned program to help you reach your goals.

  • Lifting Ladies , you'll not only benefit from our expert coaches' guidance, support, and encouragement during sessions, but also the cheer and motivation from your fellow Lifting Ladies members.

    You'll be welcomed into our vibrant and supportive community, where we share tips, tricks, successes, and struggles in our dedicated WhatsApp group. Together, we'll lift each other up, celebrate our victories, and tackle any challenges that come our way.

    Join the Lifting Ladies family and experience the power of a community that's as committed to your success as you are!

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  • At Lifting Ladies, we believe that progress goes far beyond just fat loss. In an industry often fixated on pushing women to lose weight as the sole reason to exercise, we're here to challenge that narrative and focus on gains instead of losses.

    Our mission is to help you gain strength, develop new skills, expand your knowledge, and build a supportive community. By shifting our mindset from scarcity to abundance, we create a positive environment that not only leads to improved fitness outcomes but also fosters a healthier body image and self-esteem.

    Join us at Lifting Ladies and experience a refreshing approach to fitness that prioritises overall well-being and celebrates progress in all its forms.

Why women should prioritise strength training to improve their health?

Many research show that weight training is a highly effective way for women to improve their physical health and fitness, as well as their overall quality of life. Here are few key benefits:

  • Increased Strength

    It is an excellent way to increase strength and muscle mass, which can help women perform daily activities with greater ease and reduce the risk of injury.

  • Improved Body Composition

    It can also help women improve their body composition by increasing lean muscle mass and reducing body fat. This can lead to a more toned and defined physique.

  • Increased Bone Density

    It can help improve bone density, which is especially important for women as they age and become more at risk for osteoporosis.

  • Boosted Metabolism and aid weight loss It can help boost metabolism, which can aid in weight loss and help with weight maintenance. It helps increase muscle mass, which in turn boosts metabolism and calorie expenditure even at rest. When combined with a balanced diet and cardiovascular exercise, strength training can contribute to weight loss and body fat reduction.

  • Improved Health

    It has been shown to have numerous health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, decreased risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, and improved mental health.

FAQ for strength training

  • Absolutely! Strength training is highly beneficial for women. It helps increase bone density, improve metabolism, enhance body composition, boost confidence, and promote overall health and well-being.

    Check out our blog on: The importance of strength training for PCOS management.

  • No, strength training alone will not make you bulky. Women have lower levels of testosterone compared to men, which makes it difficult to develop bulky muscles naturally.

    Strength training will help you build lean muscle, increase strength, and achieve a toned and sculpted physique.

    Check out our blog on: common fitness myths for women

  • frequency of your strength training sessions will depend on your goals, fitness level, and schedule. Generally, 2-3 sessions per week with rest days in between is recommended to allow for proper muscle recovery and growth.

  • In most cases, modifications can be made to accommodate specific injuries or conditions. However, it's important to inform the trainers about any pre-existing injuries or conditions so they can provide appropriate guidance and tailor exercises to your needs.

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  • Yes, strength training can be beneficial for postpartum recovery. It helps restore core strength, improve posture, rebuild muscle tone, and enhance overall fitness. However, it's important to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any exercise program after giving birth.

    Check our blog on The importance of Postnatal training.

  • Its absolutely safe for prenatal ladies to join us.

    Strength training during pregnancy is a great approach to help your body adjust to the changes you're going through.

    Working in a small group so we have worked with many pregnant women from the very first weeks of their pregnancies all the way up until the last few days before giving birth, just as Trang did.

    Check out our blog on: The importance of prenatal fitness