Lift Lab #1: Principles of Strength Training
About the event
When I started lifting, I was intimidated, lost, and nowhere near consistent. I kept copying things from youtube and instagram without really understanding the movements, and falling off after few tries.
The thing is, most classes just tell you what to do for 45 minutes, but rarely don't go into the details such as the why. A personal trainer can teach you the how and why, but that's a big commitment, and finding the right one is hard. And even then, a session is only an hour, and most of it has to go on getting the workout in, so the theory rarely gets the time it deserves.
So we went looking for an event that actually taught the theory behind strength training, in a room full of women. We couldn't find one, so we built it.
That's Lift Lab. And we're starting with the fundamentals on purpose, because the principles are what everything else is built on. Get these right, and every session after this one makes more sense.
What is Lift Lab
Lift Lab is our brand new educational strength experience for women+. It's a premium three-hour event that combines a focused lecture on the principles of strength training, a coached group session, and a curated social atmosphere. You'll leave understanding exactly what you're doing, and why, so training on your own no longer feels like guesswork, all in a room full of women figuring it out alongside you.
One evening, three parts:
Learn the what, how and why, the theory behind your lifts
Practice, a fully coached strength session
Connect, time with other women getting into lifting
This edition: The Principles of Strength Training
The core ideas every lifter should actually know. What we'll cover:
Why women should lift
What strength training actually is
How you actually get stronger
When and how often to train
Open to all levels. Whatever your experience, if you want to understand your training, this one is for you.
What's included
Expert-led theory lecture
A fully coached strength session with free weights, led by three instructors on the floor
Free weight equipment provided on site (dumbbells, kettlebells, mats, bands, by sidea), just bring yourself
Protein (whey-based) tasting by atlea
A goodie bag and surprises from our partners
Time to connect with other women who are getting into lifting
In your goodie bag
Lifting straps by Pullup & Dip
Partner perk: 15% off everything at Pullup & Dip with code WLC26.Face wash by MERME Berlin
Protein samples (whey-based) by atlea
Magnesium by Sunday Natural
Collagen bar by Jarmino
The goodie bag alone is worth more than your ticket 👀
Who's teaching
Helen, expert coach (leads the theory and programming)
As certified trainer and athlete, she coaches strength, HIIT and CrossFit at Beat81, Lifted and BLN Athletics in Berlin. Her goal is to help you build confidence, improve longevity and health, and build a body that supports you for life.
Leslie, coach
Leslie specialises in weightlifting and powerlifting, helping women build real confidence and discover what their bodies are capable of. She's now expanding into calisthenics, blending strength, movement, and body control.
Miwa, coach
Miwa is a nutrition and fitness coach supporting women to get in shape and build strength for long-term health through sustainable lifestyle and habit changes. She also teaches Capoeira-inspired strength and flexibility movement and conditioning.
The details
📅 Saturday 25 July, 7 to 10pm
📍 The Base Coliving, Berlin
🎟️ Early bird €35, general €49. The early bird price only lasts 48 hours, so grab yours early.
⏰ Please come early. Check-in closes at 7:15.
Our partners
Made possible by:
The Base — venue. The Base is a Berlin lifestyle hotel and co-living space built around the idea of living, belonging, and growing, with a gym, event rooms, and a rooftop. They're hosting our very first edition.
sidea — equipment. sidea is an Italian brand specialising in strength training equipment. They're providing the dumbbells, kettlebells, mats, and bands for the session.
atlea — onsite drinks. atlea is an up-and-coming protein brand made specifically for women who want to get stronger, with carefully chosen ingredients and no artificial sweeteners. They're running the protein tasting on the night.
And supported by:
MERME, Sunday Natural, Jarmino, and Pullup & Dip.
Good to know
This is a women+ space, open to women, trans, non-binary, and gender-non-conforming folks. Cis men, please sit this one out.
All ticket sales are final. We don't offer refunds or credits for future events.
By registering, you consent to having photographs and videos taken during the event that may be used in materials and social media for Women's Lift Club and its partners.
About Women's Lift Club
Women's Lift Club is a Berlin-based strength training community for women+. We are on the mission to empower women to get stronger, together.
Follow along: @womensliftclub