Strength Training for Women in London

Strength training or weight lifting can sometimes be intimidating for women

Strength Training For Women

Strength training or weight lifting can be intimidating for women, especially for beginners! Many women have never picked up a dumbbell or ventured into the weights section of the gym – often because of old, completely inaccurate ideas that it’s not the “right” sort of training for women, that it’s dangerous for our joints to lift heavy weights or that it will make you look “bulky”.

The team in our private fitness studio in Islington, are passionate about the incredible impact that strength training offers to women. Whether you’re looking to achieve fat loss, build strength, grow lean muscle or simply feel fitter and more capable in your daily life activities, then incorporating resistance training into your fitness routine is an absolute must.

Build a toned & Lean body with Strength Training

Many of our female clients arrive at the gym wanting to “tone up”, saying that after months (or even years) of getting their heart pumping in cardio gym workouts and HIIT classes, they still haven’t obtained the results they want. This is where we introduce them to the idea of strength training to build muscle mass and strength.

To achieve this toned aesthetic, there are two basic steps: strengthening your muscle groups and losing the body fat covering them. The result is that you build more lean muscle and your muscles become more visible and defined.

A common mistake for women with these goals is do loads of cardio exercise. While this will help you to achieve a calorie deficit and therefore lose weight, it will not guarantee that this weight loss comes from fat, and it will not build muscle. Therefore, you might find yourself with a smaller body, but not a lean one. Lifting weights is all about shaping your body and creating strength.

Won’t Weight Lifting Make Me Look Bulky?

No! Please don’t let this old myth bother you. Building a significant amount of muscle takes a lot of hard work and time! Adding weights into your fitness routine will not see you suddenly develop huge amounts of muscle. It takes time, commitment and a well-designed training programme that includes progressive overload and an effective nutrition plan.

While it’s certainly possible to add mass and grow your body through weight-training workouts, that’s just one outcome. With proper programming, you can use weight training to simply shape your body and create a toned, lean look.

Benefits of Strength Training for Women

Strength training exercises have so much to offer women, beyond just aesthetic goals. One of the most important benefits of weight training for women is the positive impact it has on bone health.

As we age, both men and women lose bone density. For women however, this happens particularly rapidly once we enter the menopause. This loss of bone density is a key factor in the increased frailty and risk of fracture that we see in older women. Strength training for women is therefore incredibly important to help prevent osteoporosis and stay strong well into later life.

Female Friendly Private gym

Personal training in our private gym isn’t the same as working with a personal trainer in a public gym. Here, you have a private space that’s exclusively yours while you workout.

This means no queuing, no wiping down machinery, and no one on the gym floor watching your exercise routine or assessing your training style! Instead, you’ve got dedicated private time and space with your trainer – so you can make every minute count.

Your private gym space is like your own strength training gym, with everything you need for incredible strength workouts too – from your own weights and conditioning equipment, right through to cutting-edge body composition scales that offer an incredible look at how your body is developing and how your muscle mass is growing.

Testimonials

  • David reed

    Rimon is the guy for personal training in Islington! I initially went to address long term chronic back pain having tried virtually every other type of treatment, and I'm still going a year on having been pain free in my first few weeks. I can’t speak highly enough of the set-up, process and most importantly for me approach Rimon takes - a genuinely great guy who will listen to and understand your situation and get the best out of you. I never leave reviews but I couldn’t have had a better experience with Rimon and feel so grateful to have met him (and his lovely family). Go here!

  • Carl D'souza

    I’ve been training with Rimon for over a year and absolutely love our sessions as they are both challenging and motivating. Since we started training together, he has taught me so much about technical strength training and has also pushed my conditioning to a whole new level. Highly recommend Rimon – seriously one of the best PTs in London!

  • Simon Whalley

    As a fifty-something guy and someone who hadn't been near a gym for decades I was slightly nervous signing up to a personal training session. However, from day one I've look forward to every session with Rimon. He provides the perfect balance between encouragement and pushing you that little bit further. I've now been seeing Rimon for two years and I haven't felt so energetic and fit for years. I can't recommend him enough. The gym is fantastic: small enough to feel personal but big enough to house some amazing kit. If you want to build on your existing fitness level or, like me, make a serious, long-lasting lifestyle change then the Bearded Fitness Guy is the place to start. Thanks Rimon for everything!

  • Deb C

    Great PT - I'm very happy with the results and the increased muscle and strength I've gained, I also feel more confident now! I wanted to tone up and increase muscle mass and my bone health- all achieved since working with Rimon!

    Rimon was super easy to work with and his explanations were very clear. Highly recommend using Rimon's personal training services if you want real results!

  • Georgios Tsamis

    Rimon has been excellent as a personal trainer. We have been working together for a year now, I have noticed improved strength and flexibility, the facilities are great and he is incredibly friendly and helpful, couldn't recommend more!

  • Alex Rawle

    Rimon is an amazing PT and I'm seeing results I didn’t think were possible. I've had such a great experience training with him over the last six months. He's helped me build muscle, gain strength and lose fat sustainably - I'm well on the way to achieving my goals. Rimon is professional, knowledgeable, motivating and super welcoming. He always manages to get the best out of me and I feel so much better about my fitness and health. The new private studio is spacious (allowing you to focus on training) with excellent equipment and a great inclusive vibe.

  • Jessica Neale

    I have trained with Rimon for over a year and he has helped me gain so much confidence in the gym. Rimon gives great advice for improving your form and pushes you hard, but also keeps the sessions fun and enjoyable and I always look forward to them! Would definitely recommend Rimon to anyone looking for a PT.

  • Rohan Baneeah

    Can’t say enough good things about Rimon. He's been absolutely fantastic in helping me achieve my fitness goals. Rimon's dedication, expertise, and motivational skills have been instrumental in my progress. Not only has he helped me improve my overall fitness, but he also introduced me to the exciting world of boxing through his sessions. I've seen remarkable results in a relatively short time, and it's all thanks to Rimon's guidance. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and effective personal trainer. He truly goes above and beyond to help you become the best version of yourself

  • Hannah Beaver

    I had such a positive experience training with Rimon while I was in London for a few months. In a short time I worked with him to increase my strength and improve my training and weight lifting technique. He was not only very knowledgeable and effective at putting together our workouts, but was a delight to work with — always kind, patient and knew when to give that extra bit of encouragement!

  • Sinan Richards

    The Bearded Fitness Guy is the best PT I’ve ever had. Rimon knows exactly what he’s doing, and made me feel at ease right from the start. I started seeing results within a couple of months of training with him. Rimon is also kind and goes the extra mile to motivate you to get the best results from your workouts. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough to anyone.

  • Kristen Albright

    I’ve been training with Rimon for over a year and absolutely love our sessions as they are both challenging and motivating. Since we started training together, he has taught me so much about technical strength training and has also pushed my conditioning to a whole new level. Highly recommend Rimon – seriously one of the best PTs in London!

  • Ben P

    Rimon is a top PT. I needed someone very knowledgeable to help me get back into lifting weights without triggering any old injuries. He is a stickler for good form, and very motivating. Always squeezing one last rep out when you don't think you have it in you. His gym space is perfect - good equipment, full of light and energy. I'm really excited about the journey I'm now on. And I'm excited by my progress. Thoroughly recommend Rimon.

  • Chris Jones

    I've been training with Rimon for about six months. Initially, I went with the intention of shedding a few pounds before my wedding, but I've been married six weeks now and I'm still going. I feel stronger, more energetic, and look forward to my sessions (if not the early alarm!). Rimon is a great PT; not the kind that's going to scream in your face, but gives the right encouragement to finish the set. And whenever I have niggles or pains, he knows the right stretch or adjustment to my technique. Highly recommended!

  • Kayeem Patel

    I don’t often leave reviews but I had to for Rimon.

    He is an absolute godsend in the fitness space.

    My first session with him was amazing and I was able to lift weights at an intensity I never had by myself. I have always had tight hamstrings and within the first session Rimon spotted that and recommended stretches to help. And, while I still can’t touch my toes, I am a lot more flexible.

    There’s a lot of information about fitness out there and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Rimon has clarified so many important fitness topics that I didn’t fully understand. He has explained how to track calories, why macros are so important to track, the importance of progressive overload and much much more.

    I would 100% recommend Rimon to anyone who asks!

  • Akhila Raju

    I trained with Rimon for the month of March. Rimon is one of the best trainers I've had. He is highly detail-oriented and motivated me to go the extra mile and it felt like he was personally invested in my health more than previous trainers I've had. He is really kind and professional - if you're looking for personal training in Islington, Rimon is the best choice!

  • Richard Trafford

    Excellent personal trainer conveniently located in Islington in a private studio.

    Rimon helped me through back issues with deep massage and PT. Really one of a kind and when I’m back in London will definitely start visiting them again.

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