Lift with Laura

What’s your goal? Why are you putting your time, effort and money into this?

I’m seeing more and more of these time of responses and I love seeing them. Because even the women who do walk in with an aesthetic goal, give it some time and the goalposts more. You stop chasing a number on the scale and start chasing numbers on the barbell. You stop trying to shrink and start trying to build. You start to see the bigger picture.

That is the whole point. And it is slower, less glamorous road than any of the quick fixes, there’s no filter, no filler, no overnight tweak, no shortcut that gets you there. It’s reps. It’s consistency. It’s showing up when it’s not exciting anymore. But it’s the only version of “results” that is actually your work. No one can take it away your effort from you.

Quick fixes fade, real strength doesn’t.

Yea, you looked good for the occasion but in 20 years time - you will care more about getting off the floor comfortably. Carry your own shopping, living independently, keeping up with the family and trusting your own body.

That’s what we’re training for here. Not a before and after. A forever after.

If your goal sounds more like “I want to feel strong” than “I want to look a certain way” you’re exactly who I built this program for

If getting stronger isn’t enough reason to get yourself into strength training then here is some other juicy benefits you will get out of lifting that barbell

1. You’re losing muscle right now

After 30, women lose up to 8% of their muscle every decade. You don’t feel it straight away, but it shows up later as weakness, fatigue and injury. Lifting is the only thing that stops it.

2. Your bones need it too

As your hormones shift through your 30s, 40s and into menopause, your bones and balance take a hit. Women who strength train consistently protect themselves against that decline, at every age and every stage.

3. It’s one of the best things you can do for your heart

Lifting regularly lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and helps your body manage blood sugar. Most people think cardio is the only thing that matters for heart health

4. It will make you sleep better

Women who followed a 12-week resistance training programme slept better, felt better mentally and had sharper cognitive function by the end. Even women who already slept well saw improvements

5. It changes your mental health

Strength training reduces anxiety, lifts mood, builds confidence and lowers stress. Women who lift consistently report feeling calmer, more energised and more in control, inside the gym and out.

So yes, You should be lifting. Not “starting Monday”, not “when things calm down”, not “once I find the right sports bra.” Now.

The barbell has been waiting very patiently. 🏋🏽‍♀️

This is what we’re building in class every week💪🏻

I have 8 new ladies starting with me this week and this is exactly what I what I will be living by to get them started

What actually matters ⬇️

You don’t need to know every movement. You just need to start and build from there.

Show up consistently over showing up perfectly. Three sessions a week, done imperfectly, beats one “perfect” session - every single time.

Learn the basics first.
Squat, hinge, push, pull. Master these movement patterns and everything else gets easier. Don’t skip this step chasing more exciting stuff.

Track what you do
Write it down. Use the App. Knowing what you lifted last week is how you make progress this week.

Rest is part of the programme
Your muscles grow when you recover, not when you’re training. Sleep and rest days are not optional extras.

Get help
Every experienced lifter in that gym was once where you are. Find somewhere you feel safe enough to ask all the questions and get all the feedback you need to progress

The gym is supposed to feel hard at first that’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong. It’s a sign you’re doing it. 💪

Save this if you’re just getting started, and tag someone who needs a nudge. 🏷️

Frequently asked questions 👇

A few of the questions I get asked most often:

✨ No free trials or drop-ins, I work with women who are ready to commit to at least 4 weeks and give themselves a real chance to see what they’re capable of.

✨ Suitable for all levels, whether you’ve never touched a dumbbell or barbell or have years of training under your belt, everything can be adapted to meet you where you’re at.

✨ Flexible scheduling, choose the classes that work best for your week. No need to commit to the same days every time.

Monday 7am/7pm
Tueaday 7pm
Wednesday 7pm
Satuday 9am - social coffees after

✨ Easy to get to, plenty of public transport options right outside the building, with some street parking nearby.

✨ And the last question… that one might be my own 😂

Because honestly, the best that can happen is so much more than getting stronger. It’s building confidence, surprising yourself with what your body can do, and becoming part of a pretty incredible community of women.

Got another question? Drop it below 👇

How well can you actually do the basics?

Not how much you can lift. Not how many extra reps can get through.

Can you squat all the way down without pain? and comfortably hold it there?

That’s a fundamental human resting position. Toddlers do it effortlessly. And nowadays most adults can’t get close.

Here’s why it matters: a joint that doesn’t move through its full range regularly starts to lose that range. The tissues around your joints adapt to the ranges you actually use, stop going there, and your body can treat it as off-limits.

Use it or lose it isn’t a saying. It’s biology.

I love lifting heavy. I love watching women get under a bar and surprise themselves. But here we always look for quality before quantity - because the real long term improvements happen when you’re strong for life. Strong in the areas that are going to need you the most. Your joints.

The deep squat, a full hip hinge, overhead reach without your ribs flaring - these aren’t advanced movements. They’re your joints doing what they were designed to do. And the ability to get down to the ground and back up independently is one of the strongest predictors of quality of life as we age.

Train the full range now, while you have it. Or earn it back if you’ve lost it.

Thats exactly why we train and nail the basics before sprinkling in the fun stuff. That’s what training for real life looks like.