Ladies, 'Learn to Lift Workshop :)

gymfreak · 23-10-2013 08:48AM

dearg lady wrote: »

Damn it, didn't know it would fill up so quickly, silly me!

I didnt think it would either!!!!

gymfreak · 23-10-2013 08:49AM

calfmuscle wrote: »

Dammit our match is moved to the Saturday so I could have done the Sunday. If anyone that has booked a spot but pulls out I would love to be a reserve! Thanks

Perfect, I'll let you know if one becomes available!

Hanley · 23-10-2013 10:03AM

gymfreak wrote: »

I didnt think it would either!!!!

Same tbh... Really glad we're doing it now. It's nice to give back

Glitter · 23-10-2013 12:22PM

If you do another one in the new year I would love to sign up for this!

Have done a few experiments with little girly weights at home but would love to build up the confidence to lift properly in the gym.

A Saturday afternoon for pref, I always have dance rehearsals on Sunday afternoons.

Best of luck with the first one!!

pinkypinky · 29-10-2013 04:03PM

Timely article in the Irish Times today on this subject:
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/raising-the-bar-for-women-s-weightlifting-1.1575844

Looking forward to the workshop!

29-10-2013 08:49PM

pinkypinky wrote: »

Timely article in the Irish Times today on this subject:
http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/raising-the-bar-for-women-s-weightlifting-1.1575844

Looking forward to the workshop!

Thank goodness they are quoting them saying it doesn't put on bulk!
I still have to listen to someone tell me "oh it's only very light weights for toning duh otherwise you bulk up"
Trying to explain that that's saying if you jog for 10 mins you'll accidentally turn into an olympic long distance runner isn't working :pac:

Alf Veedersane · 29-10-2013 09:02PM

bluewolf wrote: »

Thank goodness they are quoting them saying it doesn't put on bulk!
I still have to listen to someone tell me "oh it's only very light weights for toning duh otherwise you bulk up"
Trying to explain that that's saying if you jog for 10 mins you'll accidentally turn into an olympic long distance runner isn't working :pac:

I've noticed more articles like this in recent months. Encouraging.

gymfreak · 30-10-2013 01:07PM

I hate to admit it...but all my excitement about the workshop keeps tiring me out!!

Only a week and a bit to wait!!

And Yes, Alex Craig is a deadly lifter, the write up was great! Delighted for her.

gymfreak · 06-11-2013 05:39PM

Wahooooo!!!!!

We are all set for our first Ladies Lifting Workshop to take place this weekend. Both myself and Hanley have spent a lot of time organising and preparing for the event and we really hope that ye will enjoy the day and hopefully learn a lot too

Unfortunately, one of the girls who had booked a place on the Saturday workshop is now injured and unable to attend. I PMd the first girl on the waiting list and as I have heard no reply from her yet I am going to open it up to the first person to respond to me by PM.

Please don't be disappointed if you do not get the final spot on the Saturday workshop as we currently have 16 girls on a waiting list....so a future workshop is looking very likely;)

Looking forward to seeing you all there and getting a bit of lifting done

megapixel · 09-11-2013 07:51PM

Hope today went well... Really hope you'll be doing this workshop again.

Hanley · 09-11-2013 10:02PM

megapixel wrote: »

Hope today went well... Really hope you'll be doing this workshop again.

I think it did anyway...

Ant11 · 09-11-2013 10:23PM

Hanley wrote: »

I think it did anyway...

Mate of mine was there. She loved it.

Stheno · 09-11-2013 10:25PM

I have a medical appointment in Newbridge every three months, and get a text to remind me, and it was today

Rushing back I got stuck in traffic so no chance to make it today.

I hope to make a future one, and thanks to you guys for organising.

Also sorry I only knew about my appt yesterday due to text

Typer Monkey · 10-11-2013 11:17AM

It was great! I'm having severe difficulty with the stairs today, worth it though

Soilse · 10-11-2013 11:27AM

Just want to thank-you for organising such a terrific session, it was way more than I ever expected. Great info and if anyone gets a chance to go again dont even think about it - it was a brilliant day.

It was a pleasure to meet everyone, Hanly and gymfreak in particular. It was especially great just to be in the presence of lots of other like minded ladies.

Thanks again guys had a brilliant time and learned loads

gymfreak · 10-11-2013 06:02PM

Absolutely delighted by the feedback that we are getting and really chuffed with how the sessions went!

A lot of potential there!!!

And just something I forgot to say at the weekend... It might be an idea for ye to start up a training log in the logs section. Both myself and Hanley have logs there (mine hasnt been updated lately

)and we would be able to keep an eye on your training and or give you some feedback

Hanley · 10-11-2013 08:47PM

Fun oul day again for me. Have a load of vids. Will try to get some up over the next couple of weeks!

quaalude · 11-11-2013 09:29AM

Thanks gymfreak and Hanley - I really appreciated the workshop, I learnt loads.

I'd certainly go to another, if there was a more advanced one at a later date.

11-11-2013 10:12AM

gymfreak wrote: »

Absolutely delighted by the feedback that we are getting and really chuffed with how the sessions went!

A lot of potential there!!!

And just something I forgot to say at the weekend... It might be an idea for ye to start up a training log in the logs section. Both myself and Hanley have logs there (mine hasnt been updated lately )and we would be able to keep an eye on your training and or give you some feedback

Oh yeah. I log everything in fitocracy already though, it's handy. I think you guys should join fitocracy

Thanks again guys, even if I can't walk today

Dying to get back into the gym in the next couple days and attack it

smallerthanyou · 14-11-2013 04:01PM

Just posting to follow thread. Couldn't attend last one but def be interested in one after Christmas over indulgences!

gymfreak · 16-11-2013 07:59PM

Delighted to announce that the date for the next Ladies Lifting Workshop has been decided upon. It will take place on Sunday the 1st of December from 12-3pm in Revolution Fitness. I'll be sending out PMs with details to all that expressed an interest in attending one of our workshops.

If you haven't let me know via PM or this thread of your interest, please do so as we only have 10 places available for the workshop....and they were filled quite quickly last time!

Looking forward to meeting our next bunch of ladies

calfmuscle · 16-11-2013 08:37PM

gymfreak wrote: »

Delighted to announce that the date for the next Ladies Lifting Workshop has been decided upon. It will take place on Sunday the 1st of December from 12-3pm in Revolution Fitness. I'll be sending out PMs with details to all that expressed an interest in attending one of our workshops.

If you haven't let me know via PM or ithis thread of your interest, please do so as we only have 10 places available for the workshop....and they were filled quite quickly last time!

Looking forward to meeting our next bunch of ladies

Oh me me me please!

gymfreak · 16-11-2013 08:44PM

calfmuscle wrote: »

Oh me me me please!

Sent you a PM

smallerthanyou · 16-11-2013 09:56PM

PM sent. Paid just there. Looking forward to it!

Stheno · 16-11-2013 09:57PM

Can you please put me down for this? Can definitely make it, need to cancel a sailing date though.

Hani Kosti · 17-11-2013 08:54AM

Yes please, if there is still a slot

gymfreak · 17-11-2013 10:09AM

Stheno and Hani Kosti sending ye the mail now!

electricalser · 17-11-2013 10:32PM

Hi guys,
If a place becomes available on this please put me down for it!
Have been doing a lot of body pump classes over the last six months, but I am really interested in taking it up a level. Thanks v much!

gymfreak · 17-11-2013 10:43PM

electricalser wrote: »

Hi guys,
If a place becomes available on this please put me down for it!
Have been doing a lot of body pump classes over the last six months, but I am really interested in taking it up a level. Thanks v much!

Excellent!

I'll send you on the PM now!

Tiriel · 18-11-2013 10:44AM

Is there any room left? Total beginner.. but would love to do a workshop to start me off!

Ladies, 'Learn to Lift Workshop :)

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