Welcome to your Foundation programme and Lifters Coalition. We are looking forward to lifting with you. This page has everything you need before your first session. Please read it fully — then complete the form at the bottom.
Hi, I am Gaia, your lifting group coach in the Foundation/+ programme. I used not to love the gym until I tried lifting and seeing the quick impact it had on me mentally, energetically, and physically. I have autoimmune conditions, and a women past 40+ too. Ligting has been loyal getting better progressively and making me feel better as well while changing my attitude to life. I have been lifting for the last 4 years and created a community of women lifters, welcoming all abilities and ages. Now I am looking forward to sharing this practice with you.
Lifters coalition started grassroots in Hackney from our need to take up lifting long term, lifting together too. LC is a community of women of all abilities, getting strong together. We train together, have access to gyms, perks, and training. Now you are a part of it.
Before your first session, we need to understand your health and readiness to train. This is a standard Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) used by fitness professionals across the UK. Your answers are confidential and used only to keep you safe.
You will answer all health questions in the form at the bottom of this page.
⚠️ Important — please contact Gaia before your first session if any of the following apply — please speak to Gaia directly on 07551 578430**:**
- You have diabetes that is not currently well-controlled
- You have asthma or a respiratory condition that is not well-controlled — also please bring your inhaler to every session
- You answered Yes to any heart-related question — written GP clearance will be required
- You are pregnant or recently post-partum
Lifters Coalition (operated by Gaia Soykok) is the data controller for information you provide to us.
What we collect: Your name, contact details, health information from your PAR-Q, emergency contact details, and any information you share with us during the programme.