Fit Kat Coaching CIC is a small community gym in Hendon. We have a holistic approach to fitness, working with women and girls supporting their physical fitness, mental health, confidence, self-esteem and wellbeing. We address obesity, mental health, social issues and cultural barriers to engagement.
We aim to inspire and empower women to be the best version of themselves. We enable women from all social and cultural groups who would not usually train due to financial issues or social/cultural restrictions. Our gym gives women a place to come along and enjoy fitness in a social, safe and secure environment.
We offer various classes, including Weightlifting, Boxercise, HIIT and Circuit training. We also provide nutritional/healthy eating advice and have a Whatsapp support group, which keeps the group updated with classes and daily tips on staying healthy. The women really get involved in this chat, become good friends and support each other.
Established in December 2019 as a women’s only Boxing/Boxercise gym. The CIC was inspired by my experience as a volunteer Level 2 England Boxing Coach in Amateur boxing gyms. I was aware that women/girls had barriers with coming into a male-dominated sport/gym. They are also underrepresented in the sport. However, I knew once I got them through the doors, they would love it, and we could tackle other social issues, such as bullying, domestic abuse (self-defence), build confidence, self-esteem, mental health.
Once Launched, the CIC went really well, then Covid hit we could no longer do Boxercise. So we got together and explored some options around what we could offer as we could no longer share equipment. They decided on weightlifting and made the name as a group of Lasses That Lift, and this name has stuck with the project, it's not only Lasses that Lift weights; its Lasses That Lift each other through support and the community.
