Coach LisaG

22/05/2026

A lot of women come into the gym thinking they need to become smaller, quieter, less.

But somewhere along the way… something shifts.

They stop training to punish themselves.
They stop chasing exhaustion.
And they start discovering what it feels like to be strong.

Strong enough to carry the kids, run the business, handle the stress, survive the hard days and still show up for themselves.

Strength training isn’t just about barbells or PBs.
It’s confidence.
Boundaries.
Energy.
Resilience.

Watching women realise they are capable of far more than they believed will never get old to me. ❤️

No matter your age, shape, size or starting point, you are allowed to take up space, feel powerful and become stronger.

20/05/2026

Coaching Availability — Summer 2026 ☀️

As competition season takes a short break over the summer, I have limited availability for in person coaching in Castletown and Douglas.

Whether your goal is:
✔️ Getting stronger
✔️ Improving your health
✔️ Building confidence in the gym
✔️ Returning to training after time away
✔️ Or simply creating a sustainable lifestyle

I’m here to support you.

Available: June • July • August

Programme options: 8 week or 10 week coaching blocks

These are ideal if you want structure, accountability, and experienced coaching, without long-term commitment.

I also have a small number of online coaching spaces opening for those who prefer remote support.

If you’ve been thinking “I need to get started” — this is your window.

📩 Message me to chat about what would work best for you.

01/05/2026

Competition Recap!

On the platform at her first British National Championships, Katie Lovelady delivered a performance to remember at BUCS

Stepping onto the national stage for the very first time is a huge moment for any lifter and Katie rose to the occasion in the best possible way.

Going 9/9 with an outstanding performance, showing composure, confidence and real maturity throughout the day while still having fun 🥳

Squat: 142.5kg ( +5kg)
Bench: 72.5kg (+2.5kg)
Deadlift: 175kg ( + 12.5kg)
Total: 390kg (+20kg)

A flawless competition day. Every lift executed exactly as planned, trusting the process and performing when it mattered most.

Nationals can be an overwhelming environment, bigger stage, tougher competition, higher pressure but Katie handled it like the athlete she is.

This performance reflects months of consistent work, commitment and dedication . To go 9/9 at your first British Championships is something special.

An incredible debut at national level and just the beginning of what’s ahead.

Huge congratulations Katie 👏💪

On to Commonwealth we go 🇮🇲

Proud coach moment ☺️

01/05/2026

About a month ago I hit a turning point and I started HRT , it took me 3 years from the first time I approached my doctor about it.

I was at the point where I was not just a bit tired or a bit stressed anymore… I was actually past the point of coping alone.

I’d done what so many women do.
Kept showing up.

Because that’s what we do, right?

We minimise our own struggles.
We push through.
We convince ourselves we just need to try harder.

But the truth is, I’d waited too long to ask for help.

And choosing to get support wasn’t giving up.

It was a turning point.

During the last month I’ve felt:
✨ Energy returning
✨ A more stable mood
✨ A calmer relationship with food and appetite
✨ Sleep slowly improving
✨ And the biggest one… I feel like myself again.

This post isn’t really about treatment or labels.

It’s about something bigger.

It’s about women learning that we don’t have to suffer quietly to prove we’re strong.

Real strength is:
🤍 listening to your body
🤍 saying “I need help”
🤍 putting yourself back on the list of people you care for
🤍 allowing support instead of carrying everything alone

As women we are incredible at supporting everyone else , but we’re often the last person we show compassion to.

And this experience has changed me as a coach.

I understand even more deeply now as I have been through it myself, that progress isn’t just training plans and nutrition targets. It’s hormones, life phases, mental load, identity, confidence, exhaustion, resilience, the whole human behind the programme.

Women supporting women matters.
Sharing experiences matters.
Normalising asking for help matters.

If you’re reading this and quietly struggling, feeling unlike yourself, or wondering when you stopped feeling good…

You are not failing.
You are not weak.
You are not alone.

Sometimes the strongest thing a woman can do is reach out and let other women stand beside her while she finds her way back to herself. 🤍

19/04/2026

🔥 Stronger (40+) – Lifting for Life ✨

( image may or may not be true to life 😛)

🗓 12 week programme starting w/c 27th April

If you’ve been thinking “I want to train… but I don’t want to do it alone” — this is for you.

Spaces available on our small, supportive women only groups where you get the structure of personal training with the energy of training together

Designed for women who want strength, resilience & longevity

• Bone density & joint health
• Strength without feeling intimidated
• Training that works with your body, not against it

⸻

Why small group training works:

✔️ Individual programmes – tailored to you, even in a group
✔️ Coaching & support every session
✔️ Motivation & accountability without pressure
✔️ Like minded women on the same journey
✔️ More cost-effective than 1-1 PT

Feel stronger, more confident, and supported for 12 weeks and beyond.

📍 Ladies only training environment
🕰️ Sessions Friday evening and Sunday at 9am
🔗 Full details & booking via the website or drop us a message for further info

https://revolution-fitnessiom.sumupstore.com

17/04/2026

Interested in competing in Powerlifting?

I have a small number of coaching spaces available for prospective athletes preparing for this competition.

Available coaching start dates:

• 20th April - 2 spaces left

• 18th May - 1 space left

With in person sessions available Castletown, Douglas & Ramsey

Enquiries welcome!

Let’s get you competition ready.

🔥 ANNOUNCEMENT – CO-HIRREY (Manx Gaelic for Competition, don't you know!)

IS LIVE!!


Following on from this morning’s hugely successful competition where we saw records smashed and first-time lifters impressing on the platform, we’re delighted to announce our next event is now open for entries…

Powerlifting Isle of Man – Co-hirrey
Saturday August 29th
Powerlifting Isle of Man Performance & Development Centre, Douglas

Entries open!!

⚡ Small, supportive flights (max 7 lifters per flight )

⚡ Half price entry fee for first timers

⚡ Novice only flight

⚡Masters only flight

⚡Open flight

If you’ve ever watched powerlifting and thought:

“Could I actually do that?”

This is your sign.

To sign up complete the entry form on our website and purchase your entry via via the sumup store link below

https://manx-powerlifting.sumupstore.com

Get involved. Get your entry in.

See what you can do on the platform.

And if you're unsure of anything drop us a message

16/04/2026

On Monday evenings I will be coaching two new sessions down at the new Powerlifting Centre on SummerHill in Douglas 🥰

Masters 6.30pm-7.30pm

A session for all lifters age 40+

Beginners 7.30pm-8.30pm

For those new to powerlifting

Come along and follow a structured programme or your own programme

Drop me a message for further info

WE’RE LIVE — POWERLIFTING ISLE OF MAN PERFORMANCE & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

The wait is over… and we couldn’t be more excited to open the doors to our brand new Performance & Development Centre at Summerhill, Douglas 💪

Whether you're:
✅ Completely new to lifting
✅ A youth athlete starting your journey
✅ A masters lifter chasing new goals
✅ A competitive powerlifter
✅ Or just looking for a supportive strength community…

There is now a session for YOU.

🔥 Starting week commencing 20th April
We’re launching a full weekly timetable including coached sessions, youth development, women’s only lifting, open gym access and athlete pathways designed to grow strength sport on the Isle of Man.

This is more than sessions — it’s the next step for powerlifting on the Isle of Man

👉 Book your sessions here:

https://powerliftingiom.simplybook.me/v2/

Spaces are limited for coached sessions, so secure your place early.

Let’s build stronger athletes, stronger confidence, and a stronger lifting community together

14/04/2026

Someone said to me recently, while telling me they were on weight loss medication…

“I don’t know what your opinion on it is but…”

And honestly?

My opinion is this

If it had existed 10–15 years ago… I probably would have taken it too.

This version of Lisa would have done anything!

I remember feeling desperate.
Like I’d tried everything.
Every diet. Every promise. Every “this will finally work”.

I even tried “Slimatea” a herbal tea that basically just gave you diarrhoea and called it weight loss 🙃

So no — it’s not my place to judge.
Not now. Not ever.

Because behind that decision is usually someone who is tired, frustrated, uncomfortable in their own body, and just wants to feel better.

And I get that. I really do.

But putting my coach hat on ❤️

Weight loss medication isn’t a shortcut to health, it’s a tool.

An aid.

Something that can create space for you to:

✨ Learn how to nourish your body
✨ Build strength and move more confidently
✨ Repair your relationship with food
✨ Develop habits that last longer than any prescription
✨ Become the happiest, healthiest version of you

The medication doesn’t build confidence.
It doesn’t build muscle.
It doesn’t teach sustainability.

You do that.

If you’re using it, you deserve support, not judgement.

And my goal as a coach will always be the same:

Help you use any tool available to build a life, body and mindset that still works when the medication stops.

You’re not weak for needing help.
You’re human for wanting change 🤍

14/04/2026

10 Facts Every Woman Should Know:

1. Everyone has rolls when they bend over.
2. When someone tells you that you're beautiful, believe them. They aren't lying.
3. Sometimes we all wake up with breath that could kill a goat.
4. For every woman unhappy with her stretch marks is another woman who wishes she had them.
5. You should definitely have more confidence. And if you saw yourself the way others see you, you would.
6. Don't look for a man to save you. Be able to save yourself.
7. It's okay to not love every part of your body....but you should.
8. We all have that one friend who seems to have it all together. That woman with the seemingly perfect life. Well, you might be that woman to someone else.
9. You should be a priority. Not an option, a last resort, or a backup plan.
10. You're a woman. That alone makes you pretty damn remarkable.

Words by Mary L. Leonard

www.barefootfive.com

12/04/2026

Join me Mondays at 9.15am for kettlebell conditioning at Revolution.

All levels welcome

Real work! 💪

Great energy! 🥳

The best playlist! 💃

Book via the Revolution Gymmaster members app or message me