Ladies Only Learn To Lift Workshop - 3.0

COH

Greetings fitness folks... some of you may remember all the way back to 2010 when G’em and JayRoc took a bunch of ladies and equipped them with the knowledge and skills they needed to pick up a barbell (many for the first time) at Raw Gym where I worked as staff at the time. All the feedback was great, lots of fun had by all and paved the way for many to change their approach to fitness in general. The original thread is here...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055936775

Fast forward three years or so to 2013 Gymfreak (who attended the first intro session in 2010) and Hanley organised the second incarnation of the ladies lifting workshop in RevFit with great success for all involved. That thread is here...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057063080


So – seeing that this seems to happen in three year waves (2010,2103 and now 2016) it seems we are due to have another one. In keeping with the theme of bringing things full circle this one will be held in Raw Gym (the new shiny one in Sandyford were there is more space & equipment) by yours truly . The mods have kindly allowed me to open this thread up to get it organised so I just wanted to gauge interest before locking down dates/times etc.

Here’s what the tentative plan is (just like before)....

- Quick talk about how and why lifting weights is great, how it won’t make you bulky etc.
- How to warm up correctly
- How to squat, deadlift and do other awesome things with a barbell
- How to fit these movements into your gym schedule

Then we’ll spend about an hour or so talking about nutrition in general, how you can structure your own, how it can and should support your goals etc. and a whole pile of other really cool stuff that I’m going to present with my girlfriend who is a competitive pole dancer, powerlifter and nutritionist herself. So, it’s two for the price of one, the price being free, so win/win. No sales pitch, no BS, just banter & barbells.

Looking at the perhaps second weekend in February (13th/14th) for this – Spaces are going to be kept limited to ensure everyone gets coaching (8-10).Depending on interest might run two workshops, one on each day or something like that but we’ll see how things pan out between now and then.

So – if you want in just comment on this thread what day you prefer and I’ll confirm your place. ***First come first serve*** and remember that you don't have to have any previous lifting experience at all, just dress to train accordingly.

A word of caution though: As I mentioned in the second thread above please treat this as a priority if you do decide to attend. I really want to keep this open to as many as possible so no deposits etc. Last minute cancellations because people went out the night before, forgot, or weren’t bothered getting out of bed on the day are really not cool for us as professionals and more importantly for someone else like you who couldn’t attend because the list was full.

So – if you sign up then imagine you paid the going rate for seminar of this description (a few hundred euro) and be ready to have some fun, learn some stuff and meet some cool people on the day!

Kieran

Dolbert

Yes please! 14th better for me but I can make time to do either day. Thanks!

NicsM

I'm very interested! Working the 13th so I'd vote for the 14th if possible.

WHIP IT!

COH, I've been hoping for one of these to crop up as I'd love to bring my daughter to it (almost 16)... if that is ok, I'd vote for the 14th as I'm in work on the 13th.

Thanks a lot.

shutup

Hi Kieran
Great idea, best of luck.
Would you ever do something similar for men?

Hanley & gymfreak's last one was what got me hooked on lifting, so I can recommend this as a general thing to anyone who's curious, you never know

Dotcomdolly

I went to the very first one

gymfreak

Delighted to see that the idea has been resurrected!! Well done COH!

Penny Pitstop

I'm very interested. My preference would be for the 13th (might be trickier to rearrange kids' football matches on the 14th)

Can I just add you are very good to be doing this

baby and crumble

I'd actually love to. I can only do the Saturday, the 13th. Can I just ask what fitness level is needed? I used to do a weights program (although probably not a very good one) last year but it got left behind because of personal stuff. Hoping to get back into a gym routine.

Edit: just said it to my gf and she was wondering if she could come too? If the times suits, and if that's ok for a non-boardsie.

COH

Dolbert wrote: »

Yes please! 14th better for me but I can make time to do either day. Thanks!

Great – Welcome aboard

NicsM wrote: »

I'm very interested! Working the 13th so I'd vote for the 14th if possible.

Excellent

WHIP IT! wrote: »

COH, I've been hoping for one of these to crop up as I'd love to bring my daughter to it (almost 16)... if that is ok, I'd vote for the 14th as I'm in work on the 13th.
Thanks a lot.

She’s very welcome

shutup wrote: »

Hi Kieran
Great idea, best of luck.
Would you ever do something similar for men?

Yes – absolutely. If there is interest in it I’ll run one at some stage no problem.

bluewolf wrote: »

Hanley & gymfreak's last one was what got me hooked on lifting, so I can recommend this as a general thing to anyone who's curious, you never know

Another success story

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

I went to the very first one

I remember you well!

gymfreak wrote: »

Delighted to see that the idea has been resurrected!! Well done COH!

The boards community has been quite good to me the past few years - only right to give a bit back

Penny Pitstop wrote: »

I'm very interested. My preference would be for the 13th (might be trickier to rearrange kids' football matches on the 14th)
Can I just add you are very good to be doing this

Cool – consensus looks to be leaning towards 14th at present but won’t make anything definite until this thread has gathered traction over the next week or so and if there’s interest will try do both days

baby and crumble wrote: »

I'd actually love to. I can only do the Saturday, the 13th. Can I just ask what fitness level is needed? I used to do a weights program (although probably not a very good one) last year but it got left behind because of personal stuff. Hoping to get back into a gym routine.
Edit: just said it to my gf and she was wondering if she could come too? If the times suits, and if that's ok for a non-boardsie.

Another vote for the Saturday. And yeah no problem she’s more than welcome. No level of fitness required, all technical work.

scrumqueen

Ahh can't believe it's been 6 years since the first one!

Still liftin' still lovin it! :pac:

Typer Monkey

I was at the second one in Revfit and it was brilliant! Highly recommend to anyone who is tempted. I'm 9 months pregnant at the moment so haven't lifted properly in a while..I miss it!

Enjoy everyone

JayRoc

Dotcomdolly wrote: »

I went to the very first one

Yeah, it was a good day! I met my wife that day as it happened

Daisies

I'd love to do this but I do have a bit of experience in lifting. Don't want to take a place if someone else is desperate for it! The 14th suits me best

Brian?

Kieran, I'd like to send my wife along. The 13th suits best.

CiaraM81

Hi,

I would be interested in doing this. Either day of that weekend would suit me.
Thanks,

C

keaves

I'd be really interested! 14th suits me!

KMackers

the 13th and 14th are both good for me.

WHIP IT!

If I could add a request... would it be possible to have this in the afternoon, ie, 1.30 or later?

RacoonQueen

I used to do a bit of general gym work. Haven't in years since running and tri took over so would love to do this. I'm racing on the 13th so 14th suits me better.
Keep meaning to pop round to the gym to have a look too. Excuse to get in there.

COH

Daisies wrote: »

I'd love to do this but I do have a bit of experience in lifting. Don't want to take a place if someone else is desperate for it! The 14th suits me best

Lets call you provisional and see how numbers pan out then?

Brian? wrote: »

Kieran, I'd like to send my wife along. The 13th suits best.

Mrs Brian is on the list

CiaraM81 wrote: »

Hi,

I would be interested in doing this. Either day of that weekend would suit me.
Thanks,

C

Great stuff - you're in

keaves wrote: »

I'd be really interested! 14th suits me!

Done

KMackers wrote: »

the 13th and 14th are both good for me.

Excellent - will figure out who's doing what day once have definite numbers

WHIP IT! wrote: »

If I could add a request... would it be possible to have this in the afternoon, ie, 1.30 or later?

No set time yet but had envisaged getting started in mid morning when the place is a bit quieter - I'll have to talk to the guys that own the gym before making anything definite

RacoonQueen wrote: »

I used to do a bit of general gym work. Haven't in years since running and tri took over so would love to do this. I'm racing on the 13th so 14th suits me better.
Keep meaning to pop round to the gym to have a look too. Excuse to get in there.

Cool - you're in so

homeOwner

I would love to go. It is a great idea. Have been too shy to ask at the gym how to use the weights. I work Saturdays till 1:30pm but can do the afternoon or any time Sunday. If there is room for me that would be brilliant!

King of Kings

If there are places left , my gf is keen to go ( she has no boards log in)

either day suits.

tea_and_cake

I'll like to try. I've never lifted but friends swear by it. A friend recommended this thread as she's gone before and swears by lifting.

Either 13 or 14 suits me.

theNYCgirl

How and when can I sign up? Sunday the 14th is best for me.

Runner2012

I am interested if this goes ahead
on 14th!

Bronatron

I'd love to come along, either day that weekend suits!

COH

homeOwner wrote: »

I would love to go. It is a great idea. Have been too shy to ask at the gym how to use the weights. I work Saturdays till 1:30pm but can do the afternoon or any time Sunday. If there is room for me that would be brilliant!

Ok – Ill put you down for Sunday just in case we have to kick off early

King of Kings wrote: »

If there are places left , my gf is keen to go ( she has no boards log in)

either day suits.

Cool - she's in.

Don’t I know you from the old teamtestforum??

tea_and_cake wrote: »

I'll like to try. I've never lifted but friends swear by it. A friend recommended this thread as she's gone before and swears by lifting.
Either 13 or 14 suits me.

Welcome to the first day of the rest of your training life so!

theNYCgirl wrote: »

How and when can I sign up? Sunday the 14th is best for me.

You just did!

Runner2012 wrote: »

I am interested if this goes ahead
on 14th!

Done

Bronatron wrote: »

I'd love to come along, either day that weekend suits!

I’ll put you down for the 13th





LOVING the fact that it seems people are joining boards just to register for this



Now - Spaces are filling up pretty fast here, I think the best thing to do is to keep it at 10 per day so that everyone gets a chance to kick ass. I'm putting together a provisional list here that means everyone can go to one of the days and I'll post that up tomorrow when I get a chance.

Once we have reached capacity anyone else that registers interest will be placed on a cancellation list, and in the event of no cancellations (fingers crossed) then you will be placed on the list for the next weekend of this stuff if there's sufficient interest.

eire1

Any idea of price? Even rough estimate. Sunday would work best for me.

COH

eire1 wrote: »

Any idea of price? Even rough estimate. Sunday would work best for me.

Free

Hi, I'm not fit at all, but trying to change that this year. Do I need a certain level of fitness for this?

I'd love to be confident enough to lift weights in the gym.
If you have any room left, I can do either day.

COH

bubblypop wrote: »

Hi, I'm not fit at all, but trying to change that this year. Do I need a certain level of fitness for this?

I'd love to be confident enough to lift weights in the gym.
If you have any room left, I can do either day.

Well congratulations on your decision to make a positive change this year! No, there is no prerequisite with regards fitness levels just turn up and be ready to have some fun, learn some stuff, meet some like minded ladies

You're on the list!

Katgurl

Hi, I'd like to go. Either day suits me.

King of Kings

COH wrote: »

Cool - she's in.

Don’t I know you from the old teamtestforum??

sound man
yes its me - same guy. yousze lads gave me a great boost in fitness (and general life) i'm still lifting and v. grateful for that forum.



she says thanks a mill

whitewave

I'd be really interested in this if there are still places available? Either day would be fine aswell. Sounds great!

Bell81

Sounds great! Free either day.

jenizzle

Daisies wrote: »

I'd love to do this but I do have a bit of experience in lifting. Don't want to take a place if someone else is desperate for it!

I'm the same - have experience in it but I'd love to go along and meet others and pick up some tips but those who are new should get preference.

I definitely encourage those who have never lifted to go along though - ye'll really enjoy it

Hani Kosti

If there's a space left on the 13th, I'd like to take one.
Did Hanleys workshop and completed NROLFW, lifting (not regularly) till this day.

Thanks!

COH

Ok here's the provisional list for each day

Sat 13th:

Penny PitStop
Baby and Crumble 1
Baby and Crumble 2
Brian?'s Wife
CiaraM81
Kmackers
king of kings's queen
Bronaghtron
bubbly pop
katgurl

Sun 14th:

Dolbert
NicsM
Whip It's little one
keaves
Racoon Queen
home owner
tea and cake
The NYC Girl
runner2012
whitewave




Anyone not on the list is on the waiting list and gets preference for the next one when I can arrange dates for it Apologies I can't squeeze more in - the area we are going to be lifting has only three racks and really want everyone to get a good amount of time in under the bar

NicsM

Thanks so much for organising and running this COH, really really looking forward to it!

baby and crumble

Deadly, can't wait! Let us know what time and where and all that jazz, or have I missed those details?

Excited now.

RiseToMe

Posting on behalf of my wife to be stuck on a waiting list for the next one - brand new to lifting but running marathons just isn't doing it for her anymore

Anyway I think she likes the idea of doing this in a "safe" ladies environment with others who are new. Will follow this to see how this one goes. Thanks

DB01

Hi can you put me on the waiting list for the next one please?

homeOwner

Can you post the time and location of the Sunday class? Really looking forward to it!

COH

Just waiting for confirmation on what time the gym space is available from the guys at RAW...

Just need to make sure it doesn't coincide with their classes etc. Will know soon! Will definitely be taking place here ...

http://www.rawcondition.com/location_sandyford.html

baby and crumble

Any update on times for this? I know it's still a little over a week away but be good to know what the craic is.

Dolbert

Looks like I won't be able to make it after all Hopefully someone on the list can take my place

adohar

Hi. Can you put me in the list for your next one please.

COH

Hey Everyone - We are going to kick off at 11am Saturday & Sunday.... wear clothes you can train in, bring a bottle of water and perhaps a pen & paper for the nutritional talk at the end

Not sure exactly what time it'll run until but 2-3hrs is probably a safe bet

I'll post up a revised list of attendees this evening:)

RacoonQueen

If there is anyone looking for space on Sunday, you can give them my slot. I'm not 100% sure I can make it now so wouldn't like to not turn and take a spot from someone else in the event I'm not able to go.