Yes! Many people I work with are new to gym spaces or returning after a long break.

Sessions are structured to prioritise learning and comfort. We move at a pace that suits you, take time to explain what we’re doing and why, and build familiarity gradually. There’s no expectation to already “know” how to train.

No. Some people come in with clear goals, while others are simply curious about getting stronger or feeling more confident with movement. Goals can be explored and refined over time, and it’s completely okay not to have everything figured out at the start.

Comfortable clothing you can move in and a pair of trainers are all you need. If you have lifting shoes or specific equipment you enjoy using, you’re welcome to bring them, but nothing specialised is required.

Training sessions take place at Ladies Who Lift, a private studio with step-free access throughout. The main training space and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible.

The studio is accessible by public transport, with buses 21 and 267 stopping at Toryglen Street, followed by an approximately 8-minute walk. There is also free parking available in the car park just outside the studio.

If you have specific access needs or would like to check whether the space will work well for you, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I’m always happy to talk things through in advance.

Free weights are weights that aren’t fixed to a machine, such as dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells. Unlike machines, free weights move freely through space and require you to control the movement.

Because of this, free weights allow for more variation, adaptability, and skill development. They can be scaled up or down easily, making them suitable for beginners as well as more experienced lifters.

I focus on free weights because they encourage the body to work as a whole. Free-weight movements require you to stabilise and control the load yourself, which naturally involves the core and many smaller stabilising muscles alongside the main muscles doing the work.

Compared to machines, which tend to guide movement along a fixed path, free weights allow for more adaptable and transferable strength. Machines can be very useful in rehabilitation or for targeting specific tissues in particular situations, but free weights are generally more applicable to everyday movement and long-term strength development across a wide range of bodies.

When I describe my coaching as evidence-based, I mean that it’s informed by sound scientific methods and research from peer-reviewed academic journals in areas such as physiology, biomechanics, and exercise science.

This includes drawing on published evidence about how bodies respond to training, alongside practical coaching experience, rather than relying on trends or anecdote. Training decisions are guided by what the evidence shows is effective and safe, and then adapted to the individual in front of me.

Strength training can support many things beyond visible or measurable outcomes. For many people, it’s about building confidence with movement, learning skills, and developing a more trusting relationship with their body over time.

While changes in strength or capacity can be meaningful, they aren’t the only markers of progress. Showing up consistently, moving with more ease, or feeling more capable in everyday life can be just as important. Strength training doesn’t need to be framed around constant optimisation to be valuable.

There’s no expectation to continue beyond your session pack. Some people choose to book another pack, others take a break or check in occasionally. We can talk about what feels appropriate as you go.

I don’t provide meal plans, prescriptive nutrition advice, or monitoring of body weight or body composition as part of my coaching.

My focus is on movement and strength training. Where helpful, I’m happy to discuss general, evidence-informed principles around fuelling for training, and to signpost to appropriately qualified nutrition professionals if more specific support is needed.

No. My work isn’t framed around weight loss or body composition changes. It’s informed by a Health at Every Size® (HAES) approach, which focuses on supporting health, strength, and wellbeing without using weight as a primary measure of success.

While people may notice physical changes over time, sessions prioritise building strength, confidence, and capacity in ways that are sustainable and respectful of the body.

I do offer standalone programming in some cases, but only to existing clients who I know and have coached in person.

Programming is available as an add-on for clients who have demonstrated sufficient technique and confidence to train safely on their own, either independently or alongside ongoing coaching. This allows programmes to be written with a clear understanding of how you move, rather than relying on assumptions.

At this stage, I don’t offer standalone programmes to people I haven’t worked with before.

At the moment, online coaching is only offered to existing clients who I’ve already worked with in person.

This allows online support or programming to be grounded in a clear understanding of your movement, technique, and training context, rather than relying on assumptions or remote assessments alone. Online coaching may be used on its own or alongside in-person sessions, depending on what’s appropriate.

I don’t currently offer online coaching to people I haven’t worked with before.