QUEER LIFTING & MOBILITY
(IN-PERSON)
Join in-person classes with Mal and start building community in your hometown.
DIFFERENT THAN ANY FITNESS CLASS YOU'VE EVER BEEN TO...
GROW CONFIDENCE IN YOURSELF AND SAY GOODBYE TO BASIC MAINSTREAM FITNESS TALK!
Fitness should NOT be a punishment but a celebration of what our bodies can do. Join your friends each week and lift some heavy things in a safe, uplifting and supportive environment.
INTRODUCING
QUEER LIFTING
Learn to lift weights in a safe and controlled environment. This in-person series is designed for the Queer community! Who doesn't want to lift weights with a bunch of Queer folks every week?
THESE CLASSES ARE WAITING FOR YOU...
In this 4-week in-person series, you’ll learn how to:
- Lift barbells and navigate gym equipment safely
- Unlock your truest and most confident self
- Build strength and improve mobility
- Feel more connected to your body
Held every Monday and Wednesday at Wild + United Athletics from 7-8pm!
Address: 823 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 3A1
INTRODUCING
QUEER MOBILITY
This is a 5-week mobility series. During these weeks you will work on improving your joints' active range of motion through a number of exercises.
Mobility training is optimal for injury prevention as it improves controlled range of motion when an individual is running, jumping, lifting. If you’re constantly stiff, want to improve your athletic performance, struggle with poor posture or are injury prone then this class is for you.
Held every Tuesday at Wild + United Athletics from 7-8pm.
Address: 823 McPhee Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 3A1
HEY, I'M MAL (THEY/THEM)!
I'm a trans and non-binary certified personal trainer located in the Comox Valley of Vancouver Island!
Growing up in a small town, I often found myself sitting on the sidelines wondering why I wasn’t like everybody else. After struggling to feel like I genuinely belonged for most of my life, I decided it was time to break free from my limitations and step into the person I was always meant to be — confident and free to live the life I’ve always imagined.
Lifting weights and feeling strong in my body has been such an affirming part of my life and transition. After graduating with a degree in Kinesiology, I started working at Wild + United Athletics in Courtenay and fell head over heels in love with the inclusive community. This space is an absolute gem and I will forever be grateful how it came into my life when I needed community most.
Feeling a sense of community is something that I strive for in my classes. The reason I started Queer lifting and mobility was for community and I'm so blessed to be able to host it in the gym that gave me a sense of belonging and purpose.
The first time I did a session with Mal, I immediately felt comfortable and seen. I was asked for my pronouns (a first at a gym!), and their open and welcoming demeanour put me right at ease.
____ Kir (they/them)
At 48 years old I finally started lifting thanks to Mal, who inspires me to lift in a way no one else has. I feel safe and supported with gentle but firm encouragement and humour that makes the experience fun!
____ Tracey (she/her)
Mal has helped rekindle my love of movement again through their queer lifting class. The class is such a breath of fresh air and they make sure it's both accessible for those who may be newer to lifting, and also challenging enough for us to grow.
_Maddy (she/they)
Join our waitlist!
These in-person series can be quite popular, get on the waitlist and I'll reach out when a spot opens up!
