Welcome to Weights

Learn to lift weights safely and confidently — even if you’ve never stepped into a gym before.

Build real-world strength in our course designed for beginners, busy adults, and people who feel intimidated by traditional gym environments.

A beginner program designed by a strength coach and school teacher to welcome you into the gym.

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“I completed the 6 week Welcome to Weights program and it was such a great introduction into lifting and strength training. Emily is so welcoming and helpful for someone new to training like me.”— Sarah

If you’ve ever thought…

  • “I’m too weak/unfit to start.”

  • “I have no idea what I’m doing in the gym.”

  • “Weight rooms feel intimidating.”

  • “I’m worried about hurting myself.”

  • “I want to get stronger but don’t want extreme fitness culture…”

You’re in the right place.

At Everyday Strength, we help beginners learn about strength training in a supportive, judgment-free environment focused on long-term health, confidence, and everyday life.

Increasing your strength has tangible, real world outcomes, are you ready to:

  • carry groceries easily

  • hike without fatigue

  • feel more confident in your body

  • improve bone density

  • reduce aches and pains

  • keep up with kids

  • age with resilience

  • feel capable and independent

“After a few months of bad neck and shoulder pain, I’m just so grateful for the strength and confidence this program has given me to keep going on my fitness journey.”

What you’ll learn

Welcome to Weights gives you the foundation you need to train with confidence.

You'll learn:

  • The fundamentals of strength training

  • Key strength-training movements

  • How to use the equipment safely

  • How to choose appropriate weights

  • How to understand and use coaching cues

  • How to move with control and confidence

  • How to progress your training as you get stronger

Each session builds on what you've learned before.

You'll become more familiar with the movements, more comfortable with the equipment, and more confident in your ability to train.

By the end of Welcome to Weights, you'll have a foundation you can continue to build on.

Each course has a maximum of 4 participants to keep group sizes small and ensure individualized coaching every session.

6 sessions · Small group · Fully coached

You do not need to:

  • already be fit

  • know how to lift

  • lose weight first

  • “get in shape” before starting

You just need a place to begin.

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“If you’ve had any anxiety towards traditional gyms and weightlifting but always had an interest in it, I can’t recommend this course more highly”

✺ 2026 Dates ✺

Upcoming course dates below with more being added. If you have certain availability please contact us and we will try to accomodate for future dates.

Course cost is $450 USD.

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Curious About Everyday Strength…

Want to See the Space First?

Come by the studio, meet us, and get a feel for the space before you get started.

Book a visit to the studio

Prefer to Talk It Through?

Book a complimentary 15-minute call to ask questions, talk about your goals, and decide whether Everyday Strength is right for you.

Book a call with Coach Emily

Prefer email?

Send us a message and we will get back to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! It is designed for you. If you have never been into a gym before this program is for you.

  • There is no assumed level of fitness for this program. We focus on movements and technique. You can go at your own pace. Starting where you are at is perfect.

    If you would like to chat before joining the course you can schedule a time with Coach Emily.

    • 6 × 50 minute sessions at Everyday Strength Studio NYC

    • Workbook to use during and after the program

    • Individualised coaching in every session

    • Hopefully my jokes land and you get some laughs along the way

  • The program will cover:

    • Benefits of strength training

    • How to read a program

    • Gym etiquette

    • Equipment

    • Free weights vs machines

    • What to wear

    • How to get stronger

    • Progressive Overload

    • Where to from here

    • Coaching and time to practice each of the exercises

    Plus any other questions that comes up during the course!

  • You will learn how to:

    • Breathing & Bracing

    • Squat

    • Hinge

    • Vertical & Horizontal Push

    • Vertical & Horizontal Pull

    • Core

  • The course costs $450 USD.

  • Yes, absolutely. Missing one session is okay and won’t be too difficult to get your caught up. More than one session will hinder your experience.

    We cannot offer a make up session however if you join Everyday Strength as an ongoing member we can give you a session credit for one missed course session.

  • Please email us with your availability and we will try to accomodate for future course planning!

Everyday Strength is for you if….

  • you’ve never lifted before

  • gyms feel intimidating

  • you want guidance and support

  • you care about long-term health

  • you want to feel stronger in everyday life

  • you’re returning to exercise after time away

  • you want sustainable fitness, not extremes

Our Welcome to Weights course is perfect if you are curious about strength training but don’t know where to start. We will have time to answer any questions you may have along the way.