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Strong Gurls Club is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting health and fitness through barbell strength training for women and gurls of all ages.
We welcome anyone who identifies as a 'gurl' — including non-binary folks, trans women, and those exploring their gender.
weekly Group Classes
Our signature format is built around barbell strength training — something most group fitness classes rarely touch. SGC puts the barbell first, then layers in functional movement with kettlebells, dumbbells, bodyweight work, jumping, dynamic movement, and metcons for true strength and conditioning.
Monthly community lifts
lower-priced monthly offering called A StronGurls Link Up — a full-body session designed to prioritize community over intensity. Links Up are perfect for anyone intimidated by gym spaces or group fitness: rest periods are longer, giving people more time to connect, and the workout is shared the day before so no one walks in unsure of what to expect.
PRIVATE TRAINING
Personal training for women in NYC, led by experienced women coaches who specialize in barbell strength training. Spots are application- and budget-based, with sliding scale session rates — so cost doesn't get in the way of getting strong.
FREE PROGRAMS
a weekly beginner 1-mile run club led by our strength coaches, a free 8-week training program you can do anywhere, or pop-up free workout classes announced throughout the year. No cost, no experience needed — just show up and build strength with community behind you.
SGC meets you where you are. From strength training and education to group fitness, personal training, and competition, we offer it all.
REAL STRENGTH & CONDITIONING CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS
SGC classes are more than a workout.
We keep class sizes small so you get real one-on-one coaching time to master barbell technique and proficiency. The main lift of the day rotates through squat, bench, and deadlift, and progresses throughout the month. Paired with accessory work and conditioning to build strength alongside endurance and stamina. Expect your heart rate to climb — jumping, dynamic movement, metcons and more this is true strength and conditioning.
Programming follows a monthly progression: higher reps at lighter weight early in the month, building to lower reps at heavier weight by the end.
Our Story
Strong Gurls Club was born from a pattern we kept noticing — women wanted to lift but didn't feel like the weight room was for them. Fears of getting bulky, self-doubt, harassment, or simply never being shown the way in, too many women were being kept out of a space that will genuinely change their lives. What became clear through conversation was that the barrier wasn't physical, it was the narrative. And the narrative needed to change. Research shows that women who strength train regularly reduce their risk of cardiovascular-related death by 30% ¹ and this isn't just true for women in their 20s. Older women who strength train just 20 to 59 minutes per week see roughly a 29% reduction in all-cause mortality ² — meaning the barbell is one of the most powerful health tools a woman has access to at any age.
Because strength training isn't just about muscle. It builds mental resilience, confidence, and a deeper connection between body and mind. SGC was created to be the space that makes that possible, somewhere women feel encouraged, educated, and supported at every stage of life.
Our vision is simple: normalize strength training for gurls. We're not one gym, we're a movement. SGC's goal is to embed our philosophy into training spaces across New York and beyond, creating environments where every woman, and every individual who identifies as a gurl, regardless of age or background, feels safe, seen, and strong. We believe strength training is a vital tool for confidence, longevity, and self-empowerment and we're here to make sure no woman is ever talked out of picking up the bar.
Sources
¹ Ji, H., et al. (2024). Sex differences in association of physical activity with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.019
² Gorzelitz, J., et al. (2022). Prospective study of weight training and cardiovascular disease incidence in women. JAMA Internal Medicine. Published via NIH/NHLBI.
Make an Impact Today
With your help The Strong Gurls Club can work to
educate gurls about how to properly lift weights and how lifting weights can improve mental health, build self confidence and create environments for success and keep these programs FREE. Join us in building a space where Strength training for gurls is normal, a place where women feel comfortable and empowered in strength training gyms and facilities.
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