Gays & GainsPride in every rep.

Personal training · Charlottesville & online

Come as you are. Leave stronger.

LGBTQ+-affirming strength coaching for every body, built around your goals, your pace and who you are.

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NASM Certified Personal Trainer · CPR/AED certified

Who it's for

A coach in your corner

A gym can feel like it was built for someone else. Here, your identity, body and pace are the starting point, not something to work around.

  • Queer, trans & nonbinary folksCoaching that uses your name and pronouns and respects your goals.
  • BeginnersNever lifted, or felt judged the last time you tried? We start where you are.
  • Athletes & teamsStrength and conditioning for your season, from rugby to roller derby.
  • AlliesEveryone is welcome who's glad to train in an affirming space.

Coaching

Three ways to train

Every plan is built around your goals, schedule and equipment.

In person

1:1 Training

Hands-on sessions in the Charlottesville area, at a gym, a park or your home.

  • Technique coaching on every lift
  • Progress tracked session to session
Anywhere

Online Coaching

A custom program on your phone, video form checks and regular check-ins, wherever you train.

  • Programs for home or gym
  • Weekly adjustments as you progress
Together

Small Group & Teams

Train with friends, your team or your club. Strength, conditioning and injury prevention.

  • Groups of 2–6 or full teams
  • Preseason and in-season plans

Pricing and packages are shared on your free intro call.

How it works

From first call to first PR

  1. Free intro callFifteen to thirty minutes to talk about your goals, history and schedule.
  2. AssessmentA health questionnaire and a movement screen so your program fits your body.
  3. Your programA plan built for you, with clear targets for the first four weeks.
  4. Train & check inWe lift, track progress and adjust as you get stronger.
Strong, safe & seen.

About

Gays & Gains is run by Coach Gabby Morris, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with current American Red Cross CPR/AED certification, based in Stanardsville, Virginia.

Gabby started Gays & Gains so queer people and anyone who's felt out of place in a gym have a coach in their corner. Sessions are focused, encouraging and built on solid technique.

Get started

Book a free intro call

Pick a 30-minute video call that fits your schedule. Questions first? Email Gabby anytime.

Choose a time
Emailgabby@gaysandgainscoaching.com
AreaCharlottesville & online