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Women-only strength studio · Leeds LS12

Strength training for women. Coached, every session.

Empowered is a women-only small group personal training studio on Upper Wortley Road. Every session is planned and coached for you, so all you have to do is turn up.

A smiling coach in a black Empowered tee leaning on a green squat rack against a pink wall
A member loading weight plates onto a hot-pink rack
  • Women only
  • Women-owned
  • LGBTQ+ welcome
  • 4.9 on Google

01The method

Eight weeks. Then we test it.

  1. 01

    Programmed

    Training runs in 8-week programme blocks written by Marni, our owner and head coach.

  2. 02

    Coached

    Each session is small group personal training: a coach with you, the plan done for you, weights scaled to you.

  3. 03

    Tested

    Every block ends in PB week, when you test your lifts and ring the bell for every personal best.

  4. 04

    Renewed

    Then a new block starts, so it never gets boring.

A member bench pressing during PB week, green racks and pink walls behind
PB week — bench
A member celebrating with arms raised after a deadlift on the green turf track
Ring the bell

02More than the hour

Strength is built in the kitchen and the group chat too.

Nutrition coaching
Coaching that helps you change your relationship with food, not just count it.
Check-ins
Regular check-ins to keep you on track.
Zoom calls & deep dives
Regular Zoom calls, and a monthly deep dive into a topic the group chooses.

I've had gym memberships, personal trainers, tried online coaching. Not stuck with any of it… I can say without hesitation that joining Empoweredls12 is the best thing I've done for my health.

Sarah Wadelik, Google review

03The studio

A private gym, just for women.

Pink walls, green racks, a turf track and a lounge to catch your breath.

No queuing for equipment and no one watching but your coach. Inclusive and LGBTQ+ welcome.

The studio floor with green and pink racks, a green turf track and a coach sitting on a pink chair
A group session in the studio with pink and mint walls
The outside of Unit 9 with the Empowered sign over the entrance
Find usUnit 9, Upper Wortley Rd

04The coaches

  • Owner & head coach

    Marni

    Writes every programme, leads nutrition coaching and check-ins.

  • Empowered Yoga

    Beth

    Runs Empowered Yoga.

  • …and the rest of our coaching team.

The coaches taking a selfie together at a café social, iced drinks on the table
The coaches, off duty.

05Community

You'll come for the lifting. You'll stay for the women.

Three members posing together in the studio lounge at the annual Confidence Shoot
The Confidence Shoot
01

Socials

Movie nights and get-togethers.

02

The Confidence Shoot

Our annual photoshoot for members.

03

Lifter of the Month

Celebrating the women putting the work in.

04

Retreats

Trips away to the Lake District and the River Esk.

A retreat group walking together through a Lake District valley
Retreats — the Lake District

06Yoga with Beth

Yoga with Beth.

Empowered Yoga, led by Beth. Buy a single class or a pass online and pay securely through GoCardless.

Membership

Membership starts with a conversation.

Fill in a short form and we'll WhatsApp you to arrange a 30-minute call. We'll talk about your goals and find the right fit.

Reviews

4.9 on Google from 31 reviews

Helen Hall

4 months ago

“I joined Empowered a year ago and I can honestly say it has been life changing for me… A year on I can see such a difference in my fitness and strength. Feeling strong is empowering!…”
  • “Approaching 40, I'm finally feeling the healthiest and strongest I've ever felt as an adult…”

    Ciara Mc

    4 months ago

  • “…I would never have dared do weights at a regular gym but now I love it. Marni has also helped me understand my nutrition and encouraged me to look at food differently, which is great…”

    Elisabeth Jowett

    4 months ago

  • “…Great coaches, really friendly and welcoming, all the ladies I have met have been really welcoming too! No queuing to get on equipment, no men staring…”

    Kimberley Jane Boot

    4 months ago

  • “In the short time I've been with empowered I already feel stronger and fitter and I'm on the way to my weight loss goals…”

    Natasha Tamara

    4 months ago

  • “Amazingly supportive environment for ladies that lift…”

    Harriet Hey

    4 months ago

  • “I've had gym memberships, personal trainers, tried online coaching. Not stuck with any of it… I can say without hesitation that joining Empoweredls12 is the best thing I've done for my health.”

    Sarah Wadelik

    9 months ago

Read all reviews on Google

07Visit

Unit 9 Upper Wortley Rd,
Leeds LS12 4WE

Opening hours
Monday7am–8pm
Tuesday7am–8pm
Wednesday7am–8pm
Thursday7am–8:30pm
FridayClosed
Saturday8am–12pm
SundayClosed
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