Toronto Small Group Strength Training
Let’s Get Strong Together
Build strength. Lift weights with confidence. Move in a supportive environment.
It started with a suggestion from a friend.
“Hey, can you teach a class in the community? I want to start lifting weights”.
I was 4 months into mat leave and had been toying with the idea of teaching a strength training class in the community.
I sent an e-mail out to my newsletter list and within hours it had sold out.
Whoa… was I on to something?
This isn’t your average fitness class.
Classes grew so fast over the past year we officially took over the space at 1671 St Clair Ave. W. And thus … Homegrown Fitness was born.
It’s a space for folks in our community to come together and get strong.
You’ll learn how to:
Deadlift with proper form
Squat with a barbell on your back
Bench press with confidence
Lift heavier weights than you thought was possible
No endless cardio. No burpees for the sake of burpees. Just smart, effective strength training designed to help you feel strong in your body to respond to the demands of your life.
Strength Training, Redefined
Classes are small (max 8 people), ensuring you get one of our coaches eyes on you throughout the entire class. Never strength trained before? No problem! We’ll start slow and you’ll be given all the tools you need to feel confident and capable lifting.
And the best part?
No body shaming. No diet talk. Just a welcoming, inclusive space for women and non binary folks to celebrate each other, connect and get STRONG.
We can’t wait to see you!
Our gym is located in the heart of the St. Clair West neighbourhood in Toronto.
Meet Your Coach
Hey, I’m Hannah (she/her), and I’m so glad you’re here!
As a strength and conditioning coach with specialized training in pregnancy and postpartum, I bring a deep understanding of movement and a sharp eye for detail to every class.
With a master’s degree in dance science and over a decade of experience training folks of all ages and ability including elite athletes, professional dancers as well as those in the perinatal season of life, I’m all about helping you build strength in a way that feels good for your body.
Strength training isn’t just about lifting weights—it’s about moving in community, feeling strong and capable in your life, and knowing you’re building strong bodies that can carry you through your very demanding life.
And that is exactly what these classes are all about. This is a space where every body is welcome, absolutely no diet talk or body shaming —just connection, and movement that meets you where you’re at. I can’t wait to train with you!
“I look forward to this class every week. I’ve always been pretty intimidated by strength training, but you finally made it feel accessible to me.
Everyone in the class is so supportive, cheering me on for my heaviest deadlift to date. I have appreciated all your guidance and instruction immensely.”