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Bradenton's Only Boutique Gym For Women

Stronger than Yesterday

Personal training, real strength, and a lasting sisterhood — because you deserve to feel strong for the life you love.

✓ No crowds. No judgment. No experience required.
★★★★★ 5.0 Rated
8 Years in Bradenton
Built for Women 50+
Beginner Friendly
Max 8 Per Class
This is not another gym

You don't need more motivation.
You need the right room.

One filled with women who understand the season of life you're in. Trainers who actually see you. Training that respects your body — and still makes it stronger.

Lana, founder of Barbelles, after her transformation
80Lbs Released
Her Own Journey
In Lana's own words

“Fitness saved my life.”

Most people assume I've always been thin. They don't realize the hard work it took to transform my life and my body — or that I know exactly what it feels like to walk into a gym overwhelmed, out of place, and intimidated. I've been there. That's why I opened BarBelles.

After releasing 80 pounds and transforming my body through weight training, I found my passion. I left a career in luxury cosmetics, became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and — eight years later — a Senior Fitness Specialist too.

I take every client's goals, medical conditions, abilities, and preferences into account, then design a program that's easy to follow — so you stay motivated and actually get the results you're hoping for.

My goal is to improve the quality of life for every client — helping them feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.— Lana Evers, Founder & Head Trainer
Lana before her transformation Before
See for yourself

Take a look inside Barbelles.

Hear from Lana about why she built this — and from the women who now call it home.

Snapshots of the Barbelles community — classes, celebrations, and the whole family together
The part no workout plan can give you

Monthly we host themed gatherings to bring us all together and celebrate the simple fact that we keep showing up for ourselves and for each other.

Come for the strength.
Stay for the sisterhood.

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Still training strong at 87
Built for the body you have now

Strength feels different here.

No crowded room. No wondering what to do. No feeling like everyone else already belongs. Just real training, in a room built for you.

Small group classes — max 8

Classes for every age and fitness level, capped at eight so you're always seen, corrected and encouraged.

1-on-1 personal training

A program customized to your goals, injuries and medical history — with monthly assessments and gym access on non-training days.

Built for strength & longevity

Lana and her team know the importance of designing a program to improve bone density, balance and memory.

Bradenton's only boutique gym for women

A comfortable, welcoming space built entirely for women — from your first nervous visit to your strongest year yet.

Ways to train

Four ways to get stronger.

Personal training at Lana's Barbelles

Personal Training

The best way to begin any routine — whether you're new to strength training or getting back on track. We assess your activity, injuries, medical history and goals, then design a program customized just for you, trained with proper form and real accountability.

  • A program built around your body & goals
  • Monthly assessments to measure progress
  • Gym access on non-training days
  • Strength, balance & mobility focus
  • Virtual sessions available
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Buddy training — two women training together at Lana's Barbelles

Buddy Training

Train with a friend, your sister or your spouse — two of you together with one trainer, at a discounted rate. You keep each other accountable, have a lot more fun, and you both save money.

  • Two people train together at a discount
  • Built-in accountability — you show up for each other
  • More fun than going it alone
  • Same personalized programming and coaching
Ask About Buddy Training
Small group class at Lana's Barbelles

Small Group Training

Classes for women of all ages and fitness levels, capped at eight so you're always seen, corrected and encouraged. Build strength, bone density, balance and confidence alongside women who get it — and your first class is complimentary.

  • Never more than 8 women per class
  • Functional Strength, Boomers (50+) & Circuit
  • Every age and fitness level welcome
  • First class is on us
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Virtual training with Lana's Barbelles

Virtual Training

Can't always make it into the studio? Train with us from home. You get the same personalized programming and real coaching over live video — so you stay consistent no matter what your week looks like.

  • Live, coached sessions from anywhere
  • Same custom programming as in-person
  • Perfect for travel, weather or a busy week
  • Stay accountable and consistent
Ask About Virtual Training
Max 8Per Class
8 YearsIn Bradenton
All AgesEvery Level
Women OnlyAlways
Small group training · max 8

Find your class.

Classes for women of every age and fitness level, capped at eight so you're always seen. Your first class is complimentary.

Mon · Wed · Fri

Functional Strength

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Lower body, push and pull — a full week of strength split across three focused sessions.

Tue · Thu

Boomers · 50+

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Bodyweight, free weights and light intervals to build bone density, balance and metabolism.

Saturday

Full-Body Circuit

10:00 – 10:30 AM

A high-intensity strength circuit that hits every major muscle group and burns fat.

Come see the studio

Your first visit is on us.

Come meet Lana, see the space, and talk about what you'd like to change — no pressure, no experience required. Just a warm welcome and a real look at what training here feels like.

  • A relaxed tour of our women-only fitness studio
  • A friendly chat about your goals and medical history
  • Optional physical assessment — measurements, weight and BMI to track your progress

Book your free personal training consultation

Pick a day that works for you — this quick visit activates your free week. No pressure, no obligation.

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Real women. Real results.

Transformations that last.

5.0 Rating
★★★★★
Loved on Google & Facebook
−48 lbs

“I've gained lean muscle and improved my balance, bone density and posture. I have so much more confidence now — and I love strength training three to four days a week.”

Kathy HealeyAge 69 · Barbelle
−50 lbs

“I've gained lean muscle mass, and I have my strength and confidence back. I'm feeling great — better than I have in years.”

Leslie JonesAge 58 · Barbelle
−30 lbs

“I'm keeping it off by working out three days a week. My bone density and balance have improved significantly — I feel great and I'm full of energy.”

Joy VanderschouwAge 79 · Barbelle
Straight from Google

What our members are saying.

Meet your team

The trainers who notice when you show up.

Personal training starts with knowing your name and your goals. Tap a trainer to read her story.

The Barbelles training team: Sarianna, Linda, Peyton and Laura

Almost everyone worries about this — and almost everyone tells us it disappeared by the end of week one. Our classes are small, women-only, and trainer-led, so you're guided the whole time rather than left to figure it out alone.

That's the norm here, not the exception. Every movement can be scaled to your body, and your trainer will build modifications right into your plan so you train hard and safely.

You'll sit down with Lana for a relaxed consultation, we'll map out what you'd like to change, and you'll train alongside the group for a full complimentary week — no pressure, no obligation.

We keep it simple, with small-group and personal-training options to fit different goals and budgets. The best first step is your free visit — come see the studio and we'll walk you through the options in plain English, with zero pressure to decide anything that day.

Yes — a simple, straightforward membership agreement so you know exactly what's included. No pressure and no gotchas; your trainer walks you through everything before you decide.

You don't need to be fit to start; you get fit by starting. Beginners are exactly who we train best, and every movement is scaled to your body and where you are today. You will never be thrown in the deep end.

Yes — our studio is exclusively for women. The one happy exception is our trainer Peyton. Our members weren't sure about a male trainer at first, so Lana asked them — they said they'd give him a chance, and now they absolutely adore him.

Before your first visit

You may be wondering…

Now hiring trainers

Join the Barbelles team.

Barbelles is growing! We're looking for passionate, energetic women's fitness trainers to help empower women through fitness, strength, and confidence.

Prefer email? Reach Lana directly at lana@lanasbarbelles.com.

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