Private 1-1 Personal Training Focused on Women's Strength
Build confidence, muscle & energy in a supportive women-only studio.
Strength made simple, safe, and sustainable
Welcome to Lifting Ladies — the home of women-only strength training gym that helps you get stronger, leaner, and more confident — without intimidation or confusion.
It’s often hard for women to find world-class training and facilities for strength training – and that’s especially true for beginners. At Lifting Ladies, our experience, knowledge, and outstanding private facilities make us the perfect place for improving your strength, whatever your current level of exercise history.
You’re guaranteed a completely bespoke-to-you strength training experience, world-class 1-1 coaching in impeccable private studio, immaculate changing areas, and no membership fees – ever. We specialise in helping women of all ages and abilities discover the joy and power of strength training — right here in Islington.
Stronger Doesn’t Mean Bulky
Many women avoid strength training because of the old myth that lifting weights makes you “bulky.” The truth? Women simply don’t have the same hormone levels as men, which means building extreme muscle mass isn’t realistic without serious supplementation.
Instead, strength training helps women achieve:
A toned, sculpted physique
Better posture and mobility
Lower body fat (since muscle burns more calories at rest)
If you’ve spent hours doing cardio or HIIT classes without seeing real change, it’s time to try strength training. Lifting weights won’t make you bigger — it will make you stronger, leaner, and more confident.
Benefits of strength training for women
Strength training isn’t just about lifting weights — it’s about lifting yourself.
Whether your goal is toning, building muscle, improving posture, or simply feeling strong again, resistance training offers benefits that go far beyond the gym.
Our clients experience:
A faster metabolism and easier weight management
Increased energy and endurance
Stronger bones and joints (especially through perimenopause and menopause)
Improved posture and less back or knee pain
Confidence in movement — and in life
We focus on strength, not size — helping you develop a lean, functional, and powerful body that supports everything you do.Strength training is one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and confidence. Our Islington members report:
Faster metabolism and improved body composition
Increased energy, focus, and better sleep
Reduced joint pain and improved posture
More confidence — in and out of the gym
Better mood, balance, and stress resilience
We’re not about getting smaller — we’re about getting stronger.
We create a truly personalised experience
No two Lifting Ladies clients have the same workout plan – because everyone’s different.
If you decide that we are right for you, we’ll start with a detailed conversation about what you’d like to achieve. From there, your dedicated coach will put together a strength and conditioning plan that we’re 100% sure will get you there.
Of course, a lot of strength training revolves around what you eat – and we’re absolutely more than happy to help as much or as little as you need in this area too. Don’t panic – there are no huge changes needed – just small, manageable adjustments that we’ll build upon together – and you’ll be astounded at how they add up.
Best exercises for Strength
Squat (Back or Front Squat) – builds legs, core, and overall strength.
Deadlift (Conventional, Sumo, Trap Bar) – posterior chain powerhouse (glutes, hamstrings, back).
Bench Press (Barbell or Dumbbell) – chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Overhead Press (Standing Barbell or Dumbbell Press) – shoulders and upper body stability.
Pull-Ups / Chin-Ups (Weighted as you progress) – bodyweight back + biceps strength.
Big Compound Lifts (the “core 5”)
Assistance / Accessory Lift
Planks (front, side, and variations) – build endurance and full-body tension.
Pallof Press – trains anti-rotation stability for a rock-solid core.
Hanging Leg Raises / Ab Rollouts – advanced movements for deep core activation.
Loaded Carries (suitcase carry, overhead carry, farmer’s walk) – challenge stability, grip, and trunk strength.
Bodyweight Squats (progressing to goblet squats) – strengthens legs and core with proper breathing.
Hip Thrusts – glute strength supports pelvic stability.
Step-Ups – functional, low-impact leg strengthening.
Lunges (Modified as Needed) – builds strength while teaching balance and control.
Core & Stability Strength Exercises
Power / Athletic Strength
Olympic lifts (Cleans, Snatches) – explosive full-body strength.
Box jumps / plyometrics – translate strength into power.
Prefer to train in a group?
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.
Strength Personal training FAQ
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Everyone is different – with different strengths, weakness, limb lengths, and training history. As such, you’ll never come to us and just be expected to lift big weights just because other people do. Instead, we’ll carefully assess you and your abilities, then begin strength training in a safe and considered way.
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Yes, we can. Grip strength is a factor that plays a huge role – both in personal training sessions and in everyday life. Our coaches will help identify if your grip strength could use some work, the programme the kinds of exercises that will help to boost that strength.
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We can help you work towards any goal you have in mind – so yes, training to increase muscle size or ‘tone up’ is no problem and an area we have a lot of experience in
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Almost certainly, yes. Most personal trainers will explain that as you exercise and get stronger, you’ll usually find that your levels of energy, focus, and general feeling of well-being increase too. It makes sense of course, the more your body is conditioned for performance, the more likely you are to get ultimate performance from your brain too!
Of course, exercise isn’t the answer to all mental health conditions, but even if you require medical support or medication, exercise is almost always going to be a helpful tool.
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If weight loss is one of your goals, muscle and strength building workouts are an important part of how you’ll get there. Your body requires more energy to maintain muscle than it does fat – so as your strength grows, so will the amount of calories that you naturally burn as you go about your day. The most striking body transformations always begin with strength training.
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Absolutely! No matter what you goal or current level of fitness, improving your strength is always going to offer benefits. The personal trainers at Trang fitness will be able to work with you and support you even if you’ve never stepped foot in gym before.
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Yes, it definitely can. Runners will often avoid strength training fearing that it will make them bulky and reduce their performance.
This is often a misconception though. A well-rounded program for runners should include some strength training – especially because it helps with injury prevention and coordination.