Strong bones for life
The teen years are peak bone-building time. Lifting lays down bone density you keep for decades — and the gains stick around years after.2
Award-winning weightlifting for young people aged 11–16 in Lincoln. We help girls find a love of moving — and the confidence that comes with it.
Girls’ Holiday Club, Girls’ Lifting and Boys’ Lifting right through the summer holidays. Tap the calendar to book.
| Summer 2026 |
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul | 20 | 21 | 22Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 23Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 24Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 |
| 27Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 | 28Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 29Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 30Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 31 | |
| Aug | 3 | 4Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 5Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 6Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 7Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 |
| 10Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 | 11Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 12Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 13Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 14Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 | |
| 17 | 18Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 19Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 20Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 21Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 | |
| 24Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 | 25 | 26Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 27Girls’ Holiday Club11:30–3:30 | 28Girls’ Lifting11:30–1:30Boys’ Lifting1:45–3:45 |
Somewhere around secondary school, sport stops feeling like it’s for girls. It isn’t about ability — it’s about being watched, judged, and never feeling good enough. So they walk away.
of teenage girls who once loved sport drop out in their teens — vs 24% of boys.1
say a fear of being judged is what stops them taking part.1
avoid sport altogether when they have their period.1
of girls say they feel like they don’t belong in sport.1
We’re here to flip that. A gym where girls belong, lift heavy, and leave taller.
Because it’s one of the most proven things a growing body — and mind — can do. Not about getting smaller. About getting strong.
The teen years are peak bone-building time. Lifting lays down bone density you keep for decades — and the gains stick around years after.2
In one 12-week programme, girls got ~40% stronger and reported more belief in their physical ability — and in life generally.3
Strength training is linked to real drops in anxiety and low mood — a genuine lift for mental health, not just muscles.2
When the focus is what your body can do — not how it looks — girls feel better about themselves, full stop.4
Stronger muscles, tendons and joints mean fewer injuries in every other sport she plays.2
An all-girl squad, zero judgement, everyone cheering everyone on. The bit you can’t measure — but matters most.
“Lifting stunts your growth.”
Nope. With coaching and good technique it’s safe — there’s never been a growth-plate injury reported in a youth resistance-training study, and no evidence it affects height.5
“It’ll make girls bulky.”
It won’t. Teens build strength, coordination and confidence long before size. You get capable, not “bulky”.
“Weights are just for boys.”
Absolutely not. Girls get every benefit boys do — and in an all-girl space, without the pressure.
“She’s too young for the gym.”
Not with us. Supervised, age-appropriate training is recommended by paediatric and strength-and-conditioning bodies alike.2
Book through our partner Eequ. Free places for children on Free School Meals.
Our award-winning club: gym time, a hot lunch, crafts, our free “Shop”, and a whole lot of fun.
Book ✦Girls-only two-hour workshops teaching safe, effective lifting in an all-girl space. Lunch included.
Book ✦Let’s hear it for the boys! Two-hour workshops introducing the basics of safe weightlifting.
Book ✦Are you a school or teacher? See our programmes for schools ✦
Yes — when it’s supervised and coached, which is exactly how we run it. Major paediatric and strength bodies back youth resistance training.5
Perfect, actually. Most of our girls start exactly there. Everything is scaled to the individual.
Free for children receiving Free School Meals (your school provides a voucher). Limited paid places otherwise.
LN CrossFit, 19 Earlsfield Close, Lincoln, LN6 3RT.
“I’ve NEVER enjoyed exercise before SGS.” — a squad member
“We help girls find their strength.” — Kristen, founder
“A gym community where young women feel they belong.” — the SGS coaches
We’re volunteer-driven and keep places free for those who need them. Here’s how you can help.
Fund a free place, a hot lunch, or kit for The Shop.
Coaches, helpers and cheerleaders always welcome.
Local businesses & funders keep the squad strong.