6-WEEK Strength Training for LGBTQ+ & Allies
Sept. 16 - Oct. 23
Learn the basics of weightlifting and feel your strength and confidence grow!
You've probably heard that strength training is one of the best things you can do for your health. Building and maintaining lean muscle improves bone health, supports a healthy metabolism, reduces the risk of chronic disease, increases energy, improves physical performance, and helps you stay active (and looking good) throughout every stage of life.
But maybe you've wondered...
Where do I even begin? Are barbells just for experienced lifters? Am I doing this correctly? How heavy should I lift? Is this movement supposed to feel like that? And maybe, just maybe... will I actually feel like I belong here?
For many members of the LGBTQ+ community, traditional gyms haven't always felt welcoming or comfortable. Whether you've had a negative experience, felt out of place, or simply never found the right environment to get started, you're not alone.
This six-week course is designed to fix that.
In a small group of LGBTQ+ participants and allies, you'll learn the fundamentals of strength training in a supportive, coach-led environment where questions are encouraged, progress is celebrated, and every body is respected. Together we'll build the skills, confidence, and strength to make resistance training a rewarding part of a healthy, active life.
Program Details
🗓 Dates:
6 weeks, starting September 16th
🕡 Times:
Wednesday & Fridays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
📍Location:
ActiveVT, 1 Main Street, Burlington
💵 Cost:
$30 per session ($360 total)
👥 Cap:
10 participants only
What you'll get:
✔️ 12 small group coaching sessions
✔️ Clear introduction to strength training concepts
✔️ Confidence with barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells
✔️ Guided warm-up and technique instruction each session
✔️ Tools to track progress and measure strength gains
✔️ Relentless coaching and encouragement
Meet Coach Nick!
Nick Tatakis (he/him) is a CrossFit-Level 1 Trainer and has been a member at ActiveVT since 2023. When not in the gym, Nick works at the Vermont Department of Health in chronic disease prevention.
From personal and professional experience, Nick knows that LGBTQ+ people can face barriers to achieve their best health and has a passion for helping LGBTQ+ and their allies live healthier lives.
His favorite lift is the front squat.
A space for all - including bathrooms
ActiveVT has two spacious and clean locker rooms and toilet facilities. Each locker room has 50 lockers, 3 showers, abundant space, sinks etc. One of the locker rooms has three stall toilets - the other locker room has 1 stall toilet and 2 urinals.
These two community bathrooms are non-gendered. We ask folks to use whichever space they feel most comfortable in, and to respect each others privacy.