“ The Weekend of Weightlifting for Women workshop created a fundamental shift for me in how I thought about my body, improve my wellness, and be my best 30 years from now. Tasha Mae coupled her care for women’s health and aging with her deep knowledge of strength training, mobility, and breathwork. I lifted heavier than I ever have and Tasha Mae ensured I was doing it safely. I left with a training plan to follow back home in Virginia.

Before lifting anything heavy though, she invited me to lift a pen and write down my answers to this question: “What do you want to be able to do when you’re 85?” Whatever your answer to that question, this workshop holds key solutions to support you to do those things.”

“After some time of inconsistent health and motivation I enrolled in Tasha Mae’s
“Weekend of Weightlifting for Women “. Far from being a shock to my body, it was the kind of thoughtful and supportive approach I needed to focus on my needs and become comfortable with the equipment in the gym. Each session Tasha spent time to ensure our individual concerns were addressed to give me confidence to exercise with particular attention to my woman’s physique. A few hours over the weekend has reset my focus on improving my strength through weightlifting at Thé Gabriola Fitness Centre. It was motivating to share the experience with other women, and support each other in our quest for good health. Thanks Tasha for sharing your knowledge and making it fun too. ”

“New to Gabriola, I attended Tasha Mae’s Weightlifting for women’s weekend in November 2025. Tasha Mae is such a delightful, thoughtful and experienced personal trainer and she brings all of those qualities to provide safe and supportive group sessions.

I walked away with connections to community, a much better appreciation of just how strong we are as women, the importance of core/breathwork and two full routines that I’ve been following through the winter months to build strength. During the fair weather months I’m now trail running 4-5x per week in my 50’s - something I would never have thought possible even just five years ago. Strength training at any age but particularly as we lose estrogen and bone density is so critical and Tasha Mae works with you where you are to support that journey in a healthy and safe manner.

Thanks Tasha Mae!”

“The weekend weightlifting was an excellent reminder of how nourishing going to the gym can be. Tasha introduced a number of different ways of being in the gym and I was free to pick what worked for me. The course inspired me to continue on my path of wellness (and I made some new friends!) - the confidence it gives me is so surprising! Do it, you will love it.”