WTF is Strength Training
Go from feeling awkward and overwhelmed to strong and confident in the gym (or in your home gym)!
Self-paced program ā OR ā 6-week virtual small group starting Jan 7!
Feel safe & confident lifting heavy things
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Learn which weights & variations fit YOUR body
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Build a shame-free, feel-good fitness routine
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WTF is Strength Training is for you ifā¦
š You think lifting weights sounds kinda fun, but keep putting it off
š Youāre not a āgym personā but want to learn to move and lift really well
š Youāve ever sat in your car in a gym parking lot and decided to go home without ever going in
š You want to get more confident in your skills and abilities for adventures or activities
š You like learning in a systematic, methodical, purposeful way
š Youāre risk-averse or recovering from injury/trauma and want to go at your own pace
š You really want to get out of a funk and feel more badass
Accessibility
Guarantee!
If you have a disability that could prevent you from utilizing parts of the program, please let me know and I'll provide personalized instructions on how to modify your workouts.
A convenient format youāll actually use!
Physical workbook > apps
Having your workouts on your phone only works if you DO them. The workbook is a physical reminder of your commitment to yourself, has QR codes that link directly to relevant videos, and has places to track progress/notes. Great for my friends with executive function challenges (*raises hand*).
Follow-along videos for every lesson
Iām not just going to teach AT you. Yes, youāll get video instruction, but youāll also get full-length follow-along videos of each lesson. All you have to do is hit play and jump in.
Uncomplicated equipment!
Use whatever equipment you have, either at home or at your local gym! Youāll need just two weights:
One light weight to lift overhead (book, dumbbell, kettlebell, etc.)
One heavy weight to pick up from the floor (kettlebell, barbell, backpack full of soup cans, etc.)
If you have questions about the weights you should choose, there is a Q&A session at the start of each live small group where we make sure youāre set up with equipment that works for you.
Learn the 5 basic (practical) human movement patternsā¦
āWhere do I put my feet in a squat?!? Will deadlifts hurt my back? How do I breathe when I lift something heavy?ā Iāll answer these types of questions and help you improve your technique.
1: Hinge
A hinge is any time your butt goes behind you. You hinge when you ālift with your legsā or pee in a porta potty. While there are many ways to train this pattern, in this program weāll be focusing on deadlifts.
2: Push
You push every time you put your luggage in the overhead bin or press yourself up from the floor. In training block #2, weāre exploring Turkish get-ups, and learning to press from every angle!
3: Squat
This is when your butt goes down toward the floor. You squat any time you crouch to pet your dog or get up from a chair. There are 1,000s of ways to get stronger in this pattern, and youāll learn the goblet squat.
4: Pull
Learning how to pull efficiently is one of the best ways to train your āanti-slouchingā muscles. While hanging and pull-ups are great ways to train the pull, in section 4 youāll focus on the classic row.
5: Locomotion
Walking, cycling, balancing, and carrying groceries are examples of locomotion. Thatās why weāre going to practice taking our weights for a walk. Carrying is one of the most practical exercises you can do.
Hi. Iām Tess.
I was the nerdy kid who did marching band to get exempt from gym class (presidential fitness test trauma, anyone?!?). Until my mid-20s, my body was just the thing carrying my head around.
Now, moving and lifting heavy things is how I regulate my nervous system, how I express myself and my values, and how I conjure joy when I feel like shit. Movement is when I feel most at home.
If youāre curious about strength training, Iād love to help you get started.
Same program, 3 different ways to learnā¦
$85
Printed Self-Paced Program
In the self-paced program youāll get:
Physical workbook w/ lessons, a workout log & convenient QR codes to all videos
20 Full-length video lessons and follow-along workouts
Option to add 1-on-1 technique reviews, as-needed (additional cost)
$285
5-week virtual small group
You get everything in the self-paced program, plus:
6 Weekly Sessions Via Zoom starting Jan 7, 2025 (Everyone welcome Tuesdays @ noon PST, Queer affinity group Wednesdays @ 5 PM PST)
Our first session together will be a Q&A to go over equipment questions and to prepare your space
$685
VIP 5-week virtual small group
You get everything in the 5-week virtual small group, plus:
Five 50-minute 1-on-1 sessions to go over your form, answer your questions, and make sure youāre progressing at an appropriate level
