Upcoming Events

Educational workshop with exercise physiologist presenting to women and girls seated on mats in a studio.

Women’s Health and Exercise: What You Should Have Been Taught 2.0

Saturday, 30 May 2026

8:30am -10:00am

Science of Fitness, Burleigh

Back by popular demand

If you train hard, juggle a busy life, and want to stay strong and healthy long-term, understanding how your body responds to training, hormones, and life stress is essential.

This intimate workshop gives active women evidence-based insights to train smarter, recover better, and support health across every stage of life.

Who this is for

Active women who train regularly and want to understand their bodies, optimise their performance, and protect their long-term health.

What you’ll learn

  • How hormones influence strength, recovery and training adaptations

  • How to balance training load with work, life and stress

  • What optimal pelvic floor health looks like for active women

  • Signs your body may be under-recovering (and what to do about it)

  • Practical strategies to support performance, longevity and confidence in your body

Expert Panel – What Each Covers

  • GP: Medical perspective & hormones

  • Dietitian: Nutrition for performance & recovery

  • Physio: Pelvic floor & musculoskeletal health

  • Psychologist: Stress, mindset & mental wellbeing

  • Exercise Physiologist: Training adaptations & exercise for women


Lift Like A Girl: Building Confidence in the Gym

Sunday, 12 July 2026

8:00am - 10:00am

Science of Fitness, Burleigh Heads

Join Dr Gabi Gildea for an empowering workshop designed to help young women feel confident capable, and strong in the gym.

For many women, stepping into the gym can feel intimidating. Whether it’s not knowing where to start, feeling out of place in male-dominated spaces, or second-guessing your technique — these barriers are common, and they’re valid.

At the same time, this stage of life is critical for building lifelong health habits. Strength training plays a key role in supporting physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence and long-term outcomes like bone density, muscle mass and injury resilience.

This session is designed to bridge the gap between wanting to train and actually feeling confident enough to do it.

Led in a supportive and welcoming environment, Lift Like A Girl will give you the knowledge, structure and hands-on experience you need to start strength training with confidence.

This isn’t about chasing a certain look. It’s about building strength and learning how to train with purpose.

What to expect:

  • A practical, evidence-based education session on strength training for women

  • Breaking down common myths

  • Learning how to structure effective gym sessions

  • A guided, beginner-friendly strength workout

  • Coaching on technique, equipment use and how to train independently

  • A take-home strength program template to support your next steps

Parents and guardians are welcome to stay for the duration of the event.


Middle-aged woman doing a workout on gym rings in a fitness studio with large windows and plants in the background.

Managing Menopause Through Movement

Saturday, 18 July 2026

8:00am - 10:00am

Science of Fitness, Burleigh Heads

Midlife is one of the most important physiological transitions in a woman’s life. Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can impact muscle mass, bone density, cardiovascular health and metabolism.

This workshop combines evidence-based education with a guided gym session to help you understand how to exercise effectively during this stage of life.

In this session you will learn:

  • How hormonal changes impact muscle, bone and heart health

  • Why strength training becomes more important in midlife

  • The role of impact exercise for bone health

  • How cardiovascular training supports long-term health

You will also experience:

  • A guided strength and conditioning session involving foundational resistance, impact and high-intensity interval exercises

  • Simple strategies to structure your weekly training

  • Guided breathwork to finish

No prior strength training experience required

Past Events

Educational workshop with exercise physiologist presenting to women and girls seated on mats in a studio.

Women’s Health and Exercise: What You Should Have Been Taught

Monday, 30 March 2026

6:00pm -7:30pm

Science of Fitness, Burleigh

If you train hard, juggle a busy life, and want to stay strong and healthy long-term, understanding how your body responds to training, hormones and life stress is essential.

This intimate workshop gives active women evidence-based insights to train smarter, recover better, and support health across every stage of life.

Expert Panel – What Each Covers

  • GP: Medical perspective & hormones

  • Dietitian: Nutrition for performance & recovery

  • Physio: Pelvic floor & musculoskeletal health

  • Psychologist: Stress, mindset & mental wellbeing

  • Exercise Physiologist: Training adaptations & exercise for women