Join a community where all women are empowered to lift weights

See what’s possible when we lift beyond barriers… together!

Through The Strength Initiative, you’re not just “working out,” you’re building stronger bones, increasing your healthspan, and improving your mood through programs rooted in science.

Live Longer

Our physician lead programs are designed to be done safely for all strength levels, within a welcoming and dynamic community, so you’ll look forward to coming back!

Feel Healthier

We’re a nonprofit community organization that ensures every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting our mission: to make strength training accessible to all women. So, when you become a part of our community, you’re not just building a stronger life for yourself, you’re helping other women do the same.

Grow Stronger

Take part in a program

Lifting
Groups

Our hallmark program. Join our weekly small groups, for all levels. A great way to start your lifting journey, or continue it!

Wellness Workshops

From squat intensives to nutrition classes, we know that getting stronger means going beyond a single strength training session.

Community Partnerships

We are stronger together!  Connecting with like-minded, local organizations is one of our most valued initiatives.

What people are saying…

I’ve known I needed to lift weights for my bone health, but figuring out how to do it, was daunting. The Strength Initiative made it easy! I’m comfortable knowing I’m being taught good form, and I already feel stronger!
— Liz, New Lifter

Support our mission.

We rely on people like you to keep our programs affordable so that all women can have access to the benefits of weightlifting.

Your donation is tax deductible