When? Saturdays 19th April, 17th May, 21st June, 1:30-2:30pm (you are welcome to attend one, two or all three sessions)
What? These sessions are all about helping you overcome barriers to using gym equipment, so you can continue to exercise safely and effectively on your own. The focus will be on the three most fundamental exercises: squat, bench and deadlift. No prior experience is required; you don't even need to know what “squat”, “bench” and “deadlift” mean, as Liz can explain all! If you are more experienced, you are welcome to come along to benefit from Liz's expert coaching.
The sessions will be for a small group of 5-8 participants, meaning everyone can get individual support and work at their own pace towards their own goals. It's designed to be especially welcoming for people who experience barriers to participation in exercise.
Before attending, please complete the questionnaire here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJupbc7g_eRiylV1Bz1T_HteEvvPIpvvbTIRJ5nXzDmL-ZOQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Where? The Fitness Bar, Dyke Road (take bus 27 to the “Dyke Tavern” stop). You can see photos at https://www.fitnessbarbrighton.co.uk/. Bus tickets can be reimbursed if cost is a barrier to participation - please email proof of purchase to august.reid@clareproject.org.uk. Please feel free to use this email address to contact August with any access questions or requests.
Who is the coach?
Liz Ridgway (she/they) is a fitness professional, campaigner, and advocate, with a history of community broadcasting and public speaking. She works directly with organisations and individuals to enhance the lives of LGBTQ+ people through inclusion, sport, health, and wellness. Originally from a sports background with over 20 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Liz’s previous appointments include committee member and policy lead at the Australian Football League England governing body, LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion working group member at The Gym Group and co-founder of the Sussex Swans Australian Rules Football women’s team. Currently she is based at The Fitness Bar gym and continues working with Trans Can Sport as a coach as well as writing policy for the organisation’s directors. As England’s first trans feminine personal trainer and gender affirming fitness coach, Liz sees the tangible benefits of greater inclusion, fitness training and sporting participation every day in her work and is passionate about extending these opportunities and experiences to as many people as possible.