Strength Training 101 Beginners Series

A 5-week class series to take you from feeling awkward and overwhelmed to strong and confident in the gym.

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM

Next small group series will start Jan 8!

Strength Training 101 is for you if…

🌟 You think lifting weights sounds kinda fun, but keep putting it off

🌟 You’re not a “gym person” but want to learn to move and lift really well

🌟 You’ve ever sat in your car in a gym parking lot and decided to go home without ever going in

🌟 You want to get more confident in your skills and abilities for summer adventures

🌟 You like learning in a systematic, methodical, purposeful way

🌟 You’re risk-averse or recovering from injury/trauma and want to go at your own pace

🌟 You really want to get out of a funk and feel more badass

reserve your spot for $215

Hi. I’m Tess. I still get nervous walking into a new gym.

I was the nerdy kid who did marching band to get exempt from gym class (gym class trauma, anyone?!?). Until my mid-20s, my body was just the thing carrying my head around.

Now, moving and lifting heavy things is how I regulate my nervous system, how I express myself and my values, and how I conjure joy when I feel like shit. Movement is when I feel most at home.

If you’re curious about strength training, I’d love to help you get started.

What you’ll learn

Safe, strong lifting form

“Where do I put my feet in a squat?!? Will Kettlebells hurt my back? How do I breathe when I lift something heavy?” In each class, we’ll answer these types of questions, grow your skills, and improve your technique.

The basics of programming & progressions

If you’re overwhelmed by sets and reps, I got you covered. You’ll learn the difference between strength training, “toning,” and other focus areas. There will be plenty of time to get your questions answered.

How to feel more confident in the gym

I’ll be honest…I still don’t feel at home surrounded by a bunch of machines and protein powder. But now that I feel more confident in my abilities, it doesn’t seem to matter as much. By the end of the series, you’ll never have to wonder “am I doing this right?” or “do I look stupid” (hint: probably not) again.