Islington First Women Small group Personal Training
We love carbs, have fun training and find other gyms boring
Empowering Islington Locals Women To Reclaim Their Health and Fitness In A Fun and Friendly Environment!
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
Why join Our small group training?
For the Women Who Hate Big Gyms – no burpees, no crowded classes, just focused, fun, small-group training.
The first women’s-only 4:1 coaching sessions in Islington.
Expert Coaching – every session is led by a passionate coach who challenges, supports, and educates you.
Supportive Women Community – train alongside like-minded women in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Empowering Values – we’re all about encouragement, confidence, and building strength together.
Health & Happiness First – prioritise your wellbeing, discover the joy of movement, and get stronger through strength training.
The Benefit of joining our Women’s strength session
💪 Confidence
Feel comfortable and capable in a private gym with guidance that builds self-assurance from day one.
✔️ Correct Form
Get hands-on coaching to lift safely and effectively, with proper technique from the start.
🏋️♀️ Fundamental
Learn key movements like the squat, deadlift, and bench press — the backbone of strength training.
Our Signature Classes
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Learn To Lift
We teach newbies how to lift correctly in less than 6 weeks. Our coaches focus on safe, effective weightlifting techniques so you can train with confidence and build strength.
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Glow up
Train smarter with our Upper Body Push and Lower Body Quads Strength session. Our Coaches will guide you through pressing, squatting, and core work for real results.
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Level up
Join our Upper Body Pull & Lower Body Hamstrings Strength Session. Our coaches will guide you through safe, effective pulling motion and hamstring, glutes exercises.
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Cali Babes
Empowering your bodyweight training that builds strength, mobility, and confidence. Our coaches will help you to move better, feel stronger, and master your body.
Personal Training session VS Lifting Ladies session
Personal training value — without the PT price tag.
We started as 1:1 personal trainers, and honestly, we doubted group training at first. Big classes like Barry’s, F45, CrossFit, Gymbox, or One Rebel just weren’t our style:
Crowded rooms packed wall-to-wall
Little focus on form or progress
Coaches shouting reps over loud music
That’s not what we wanted for our clients.
Instead, we built something different:
Strength & Progress – evidence-based programming that tracks your lifts and celebrates your growth.
Supportive Coaching – expert coaches who actually coach, not just cheerlead.
Fun Atmosphere – silly chat, friendships, and yes… Taylor Swift over deep house.
Safe Environment – no gym anxiety, no intimidation, just clean kit and plenty of space.
Affordable Training – the personal training quality you deserve, at a more cost-effective price.
It doesn’t have to be:
🚫 Horrid commercial gym vibes
🚫 Unaffordable PT rates
🚫 Overcrowded, chaotic group sessions
This is our confidence — and our invitation. Come train with us, and see what women-only small-group strength training can really feel like.
Our COACHES
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Trang
FOUNDER
Like many women, I started my fitness journey as a ‘cardio class, cash diet and carb-cutting down’. I found strength training in my late 20s 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
ELITE PERSONAL TRAINER
With over 6 years of coaching and 3 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.
FAQs
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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.
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While we don't push weight loss goals, we can support you in reaching them sustainably if it's something you desire.
We take an anti-diet culture stance, promoting a holistic approach to well-being rather than quick fixes.
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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.
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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
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You'll not only benefit from our expert coaches' guidance, support, and encouragement during sessions, but also the cheer and motivation from your fellow 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.
Check out this blog the benefits of group training
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