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Strength training for beginners · BGC
Never lifted before? Start here.
Coached strength classes where every movement is taught, every load is scaled to you, and nobody expects you to know what you're doing yet.
Your first weeks
How beginners start at TLC.
- 01Book a consult
Free coach consult
Sit down with a coach, in person or by phone. Talk through your goals, your schedule and any old injuries. No pressure to join.
- 02See the schedule
Your first class
Your coach shows you every movement and picks a starting weight with you. You'll learn the basics (squat, hinge, push, pull, carry) properly from day one.
- 03
Build week by week
STRONG classes follow a progressive plan, so the weights go up a little at a time. Most beginners feel the difference in their first month.
Women's strength training
Strong is for everyone.
Many of our members are women who had never lifted before TLC. Classes are mixed, coached at every level, and built around getting stronger, not bulkier. Strength training helps build bone health, posture and confidence that carries into everyday life.
Starting later in life
It's not too late.
Members start in their 40s, 50s and beyond. Coaches adjust movements around your mobility and old injuries, and progress you at your pace. Strength is one of the best investments you can make for the decades ahead.
From our Google reviews
What first-timers say.
“When you walk into this gym for the first time, you'll feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. It really feels like home.”
Google review · 5 stars
“They take the time to give corrections and make sure you're performing each movement safely and effectively, regardless of your fitness level.”
Google review · 5 stars
Three easy ways to start.
Everything, for seven days.
₱3,990
first-time visitors only
Start your week- Unlimited coached classes
- Gym and recovery zone
- Fully credited toward a recurring membership if you join within 7 days of your start date
Try one coached class.
₱1,500
one class · use within 14 days
Buy a drop-in- STRONG or FAST
- Scaled to your level
Beginner questions
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. Most people start TLC without a strength background. Your coach teaches every movement and picks loads you can handle, then builds them up week by week.
Will lifting weights make me bulky?
Not on its own. Getting very muscular takes years of specific training and eating. For most people, strength training builds a stronger, leaner, more capable body.
Am I too old to start strength training?
No. Members start in their 40s, 50s and beyond. Coaches adjust movements around your mobility and any old injuries, and progress you at your pace.
What if I have an injury?
Tell your coach at your free consult. They'll work around it and adjust movements in class. For a recent or serious injury, get clearance from your doctor or physio first.
How often should a beginner train?
Two or three coached classes a week is a great start. STRONG runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday; FAST runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Are classes good for women who are new to lifting?
Yes. Our classes are mixed and coached at every level, and many members started with no lifting experience. Strength training helps build strength, bone health and confidence.
Your first step is a conversation.
Book a free consult and a coach will take it from there.