International Women’s Day Strength Event: Empowering Women Through Strength Training

Last month at ON-U-TRAINING, we hosted our International Women’s Day strength training event, and what an incredible morning it was.

The studio was filled with women supporting women, lifting weights, celebrating strength, and proving that stepping outside your comfort zone can be one of the most empowering things you can do.

For many of the women who joined us, it was their first time lifting a barbell. And the reactions said it all .... surprise, excitement, pride, and sometimes disbelief.

“I can’t believe I just lifted that!”

We heard this again and again… and that’s exactly why we created this event.

Why More Women Should Start Strength Training

Too many women still believe that strength training isn’t for them ... but the reality is quite the opposite.

Despite the huge benefits of resistance training, studies show that women are still far less likely than men to lift weights regularly.

Key Facts About Women and Strength Training:

• Only 20–30% of women include strength training in their routine

• After age 30, muscle mass naturally declines (sarcopenia)

• Women can lose 3–8% of muscle per decade without resistance training

• Lower muscle mass can lead to a slower metabolism, reduced strength, and higher injury risk

  
  

👉 Strength training isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about long-term health, confidence, and longevity.

The Benefits of Strength Training for Women

Building muscle is one of the most powerful things women can do for their overall health and wellbeing.

Here’s why muscle matters:

✔ Boosts metabolism and supports fat loss

✔ Improves bone density and reduces osteoporosis risk

✔ Supports hormonal balance

✔ Improves posture and reduces injury risk

✔ Increases energy levels and confidence

Muscle is metabolically active, meaning the more muscle you build, the more calories your body burns, even at rest.

In simple terms: muscle helps your body function better, feel stronger, and age well.

Overcoming the Fear of the Weights Area

Let’s be honest ... walking into the weights section of a gym can feel intimidating, especially if you’re new.

That’s exactly why we created this event: A safe, welcoming space for women to try strength training for the first time.

The transformation we saw in just one session was incredible.

Women who arrived feeling unsure and nervous left feeling:

• Stronger

• More confident

• Proud of themselves

  
  

That moment when someone lifts their first barbell?

It’s powerful.

It’s often when they realise:👉 “I’m stronger than I thought.”

The Power of a Supportive Fitness Community

What made the day truly special wasn’t just the training ... it was the community.

Women:

• Cheering each other on

• Encouraging every lift

• Celebrating every small win

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Strength training doesn’t have to be a solo journey.

In the right environment, it becomes something much bigger, a support system that builds both physical and mental strength.

That’s exactly what we’re building at ON-U-TRAINING.

Thank You to Our Incredible Community

To every woman who joined us, thank you.

Thank you for:

• Showing up

• Pushing yourself

• Supporting each other

  
  

You made the event what it was: A room full of strong, powerful women proving what they’re capable of and this is what this empowering women through strength training was all about!

Ready to Start Your Strength Training Journey?

If this event showed us anything, it’s this:

👉 Strength training isn’t something to be intimidated by ... it’s something every woman should feel empowered to try.

If you’re ready to:

• Build strength

• Boost confidence

• Train in a supportive environment

  
  

Come and join us at ON-U-TRAINING.

Laura x