Personal training for women in Sants, Barcelona
Training designed for women is neither a trend nor optional. It’s ciencia. Today the evidence is clear: strength training and regular movement don’t just improve how you look, they are essential for health, wellbeing and longevity.
The regular physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 35% and improves metabolic health. Entrenar fuerza ayuda a prevenir lesiones, strengthen the joints and maintain bone density, which is especially critical from the age of 30. And exercise doesn’t just transform the body: it reduces stress, anxiety and depression.
It’s for you at any stage: if you’re starting from scratch, if you’re pregnant or postpartum, if you’re reaching menopause or if you simply want to feel stronger, more confident and more capable in your daily life.
We’re not here to follow trends or lose weight fast: we’re here to build strength, improve your health and empower yourself through science and evidence, paso a paso.
Who guides you
Our team, led by Jor Leyría
Jor is a certified personal trainer with specific training in physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum (Embarazo Activo, endorsed by ACSM), and we have been training strength with women of all ages for years.
Would you rather train with others?
Our small groups of up to 8 people mix levels and stages, pregnancy included, with 6-week cycles and morning and afternoon slots in Sants.
See small group trainingThe keys, as always, that you enjoy the process. Finding the balance and motivation to improve each day a little more. #balanceiskey
Strength at your own pace, at every stage
We train women of all ages who want to get stronger, feel better and look after their long-term health. For years women were told to do gentle exercise and lots of cardio; we work on strength, because it is what helps most at any age.
It is not about lifting heavy on day one, but about progressing with good technique: squats, deadlifts, lunges, pushes and pulls, with your own body weight, bands, dumbbells or a barbell depending on your level.
And something many of our clients tell us: they feel more confident, in training and outside it.
How we train with you
- 1-to-1 at our studio in Sants, with one or two sessions a week.
- In a small group of no more than 8 people, in morning and evening slots.
- Online, with your programme in the app if you cannot come in.
Exercise in pregnancy, postpartum and menopause
These are three stages in which well-adapted strength training makes a difference. In pregnancy it helps you reach labour stronger and with fewer aches; postpartum it safely restores your core and pelvic floor; and in menopause it protects your bones, your metabolism and your mood. Always with your doctor’s approval and with specific progressions.
Starting with no experience
Many of our clients had never done strength training and were afraid they would not be up to it. We start with the basics, at your pace, and within a few weeks you notice it.
Strength training for women FAQ
Can I do strength training while pregnant?
Yes, with your doctor’s approval and with adaptations. We have specific training in physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum, and we train pregnant women both 1-to-1 and in small groups.
When can I get back to training after giving birth?
When your doctor or your pelvic floor physiotherapist gives you the all-clear. We start with breathing, pelvic floor and core, and increase the load progressively.
Will strength training make me «bulky»?
No. Gaining very visible muscle mass takes years and a specific diet. What you’ll notice first is more strength, better posture and more energy.
Does it help during menopause?
That’s when it makes the most sense: strength training protects bone density, maintains your metabolism and improves mood and sleep. You’ll find more information in our article on preventing osteoporosis after menopause.
In a group or 1-to-1?
Both options. The small group of up to 8 people is a good way to start with company; 1-to-1 lets you work on something specific. And if you can’t come to Sants, online with the app.
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