Belift was born to change the way women experience strength training.
We believe gyms can be welcoming, supportive spaces. Calm, full of plants and natural light, where women genuinely enjoy spending time.
We want to challenge the idea that lifting weights is only for those who are already fit, or that getting older means accepting we'll become weaker.
We believe women deserve to feel strong, capable and confident in their bodies at every stage of life.
And that's exactly why we created Belift. A space where women feel comfortable, supported and encouraged to discover just how strong they can become, for years to come.
The People Behind Belift
Built on a love of strength training, bringing people together and helping others feel their best.
Lara, Cesca, Michele & Vicky - Coaching Team
Lara & Mike - The Founders
Belift was founded by Lara and Mike in 2023, bringing together Lara's experience as a personal trainer and Mike's background in business and operations.
After nearly a decade of working with clients one-to-one, Lara wanted to create something different. A space where expert coaching, a welcoming environment and a genuine sense of community could come together.
What started as a small studio in Brighton & Hove has grown into a community of people who support each other, celebrate their progress and hang out outside the studio (which we love to see!).
Why we specialise in helping women 40+
As we get older, we naturally start to lose muscle mass and strength, and for many women, the changes that come with perimenopause and menopause can make this even more noticeable.
But getting weaker as we age isn't something we simply have to accept.
Strength training is one of the most effective things we can do to maintain muscle, support bone health and stay strong and independent as we get older.
And yet, so many women reach their 40s, 50s and 60s having never lifted weights before. Some feel intimidated by gyms, others worry about injuries or simply don't know where to start.
That's why we're especially passionate about helping women at this stage of life. We want more women to discover that it's never too late to start building strength, and that they're capable of far more than they might think.