Georgina Hall Personal Trainer

How quick people have been to make judgement, call out and bully someone based primarily on appearance and misinformation…

How are q***r and gender non conforming people meant to show up in spaces where we don’t know how we’ll be received because of what we look like and/or who we are?

All the anxiety everyone else feels going to new places and trying new things - then add fear of discrimination on top.

I’ve seen some outrageous and disgusting things written and posted by so called health and fitness professionals in the last few days…

If you own a gym/training facility or run any kind of fitness group and claim to be iNclUSivE, you need to be explicit in WHO you are including and what makes you a “safe” space for those people.

A little diversity training wouldn’t go amiss either.

There’s a big difference between being tolerated and being welcome.

At the backyard, you’re not just passively welcome - the space was built with you in mind 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏋️‍♂️

I went for pizza with and I was as unhinged as you’d expect…

are bringing community builders together to help put diet culture in the bin.

Creating safe spaces, making fitness fun and encouraging people to find joy in movement

Recognising that exercise isn’t another tool to berate ourselves with, smaller doesn’t equal better and everyone can feel the benefit from it…

Whether it’s lifting weights, yoga, twerking, running or chucking yourself in the North Sea.

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Take a hike.

A celebratory tories-out hike.

A trio of backyard buddies plus the world famous pirate pup play out.

Looking forward to this!

For members past and present, anyone who’s been to the backyard before ever at any point in any capacity!

21st July 2024 will see the first ever Backyard Olympics 🎺💪🥇

All information will follow but for now please save the date 📆

It’s pride weekend in Newcastle so I know a lot of our pals will have plans but hopefully we can be part of them 🕺🏻💃🏼

We have a couple of sponsors offering prizes already but if any local businesses would be interested in supporting us on our mission to support and celebrate the q***r community please get in touch 🙏

And if any local q***r peeps have businesses/products you’d like to promote either at the event or through our athletes entrant packs please do send us a message 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴‍☠️

Some week off bits including some updates ready for getting back at it tomorrow 🏋️‍♂️💙

Next 4 weeks of programming is done and members can see this weeks sessions up on the

Remember you don’t have to be in Newcastle or come to the backyard to train with us, you can follow my sessions online from your own home or gym. Just drop me a message to find out how if you’re a bit lost with your strength training ✌️

Looking forward to seeing some of my peeps and playing out tomorrow 💪🐶

How many le****ns does it take to put up a notice board…?

3 actually.

1 to hammer her own thumb

1 to lose interest, wander off and do something else

1 to finish the job

All under the judgemental eye of our supervisor…

Was talking about this with a client the other day and think it’s interesting so thought I’d share…

Pre exhaust training is a method of (usually) superset training wherein you combine an isolation exercise with a compound exercise.

If we take bench press as an example we might use a chest fly to target the chest (and pre exhaust) before performing a bench press. This is so that the assisting muscles in the bench press aren’t a limiting factor for working towards failure on the chest.

Ie smaller weaker muscles will get tired before big ones so hit the big ones first so they all get tired at the same time 👍

I probably wouldn’t programme these for beginners as they already have a lot of scope for building strength and progressing with the compound move alone (by adding weight, improving technique etc)…

But for more advanced lifters who need to stimulate muscle growth without adding extra load to exercises, or to work around injuries, or to add variation, it might be useful.

“The PreEx training can decrease the total training volume while maintaining results in strength and hypertrophy when comparing to traditional resistance training.” Trindade 2019

So like everything - not for everyone but might be useful to some!

20/40

Half way through my book…

Ahead of schedule…

Betrayed by Met Office…

Hugged a magic rock.

Can’t wait to be healed!

Make sure to make time to play out this weekend pals 😎🌳🐶☕️🍩🎒🤸🏼🏞️

Number 19: Kielder Observatory with the gang

Weather… variable.

Dogs… excellent.

Company… on point 👌🏻

Playing out with crew will keep levelling up as we train towards our Yorkshire Peaks challenge with

Game on 😎

The crossovers you find from strength training really do make your life easier…

Couple of lil bits of feedback I’ve had recently and they’re just the physical ones…

Not to mention all the peeps growing in confidence, setting boundaries and breaking up with people/friends/jobs 😎✌️

New programme starts tomorrow 🏋️‍♀️ you don’t have to be in Newcastle to join us, you can lift with us online via 💪

Send me a message saying “I wanna lift dogs/fridges” for more info

It’s been an honour training some beautiful people pre and post surgery over the last 6 months or so and seeing the difference their gender affirming care has made to their souls…

the weight it has lifted for them…

the contentment they can now feel in fully being themselves…

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)

It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.

So to all my trans and non-binary bebes… though you may not always feel safe enough to be visible - know that you are loved, valid and people have your back.

🫶🏻🏳️‍⚧️

Finally, I can tell you what I’ve been waiting for all day (and for the last few weeks!)

Next phase of is in play…

We’re levelling up.

I needed more space for all the g**s*

So container number 2 is a go.

Thank Zeus for the 4 day weekend.

*not all g**s

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Last chance saloon! 🤠

Pre-orders for our x limited edition ‘Playing Out’ tee close tonight at midnight.

The link is on my stories to get yours 🫶🏻

And no you don’t have to be a member of the backyard or even lift a single weight… maybe you just like coffee/donuts/dogs/playing out and/or want to support small, local, q***r-owned business! ✌️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💙

Last 24 hours or so to get your hands on one of
our new limited edition playing out tees designed by start today tattoo in collaboration with the backyard.
You don’t have to be a member to wear one of these tees, maybe you’re just a fan of donuts, coffee, dogs and/or playing out!
Or maybe you wanna support two small q***r owned local businesses!
Link to buy in comments with sizing 🫶🏻

POV: you’ve stopped equating exercise to weight loss and calorie burn, you’ve found a way to move that fills you with joy and you’ve got a group of pals that cheer you on and make you feel comfortable enough to be yourself

New Merch ‼️

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Design commission from Zach in Newcastle…

The Playing Out T-shirt is for people who like a side of coffee, donuts and JOY with their weight training…

Equally suitable for outdoor adventures or just chilling with your pals 🐶🍩☕️🏋️‍♂️

Pre order now for early April delivery.
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(Get notified when shipped or collect for free from the Backyard)

Be part of The Backyard gang from wherever you are 🥰✨

Thanks for bringing this to life Zach ✍️

18/40: Why did TLC advise us not to chase waterfalls again…?

Was it because they had a recently groomed fluffy white dog?

Getting outside in nature is good for the soul my pals. It’s science.

Get a cheese scone while you’re there, even better.

Perfect weekend playing out…

Two walks ticked off from my book ✅✅ 16/40

Two seasons of weather in Northumberland ❄️☀️

And I finally got to realise my lifelong dream of having a mid-walk Sunday lunch with a good boi 🐶 (even if I had to sit outside with two coats on 🙃)

Book is from - you can get them for all over the UK. I picked mine up

Shepherds hut is - it’s the second time we’ve been because it’s dog friendly, in a beautiful location and we love it 🥰

Just wanted to leave this on the grid before the end of lgbtq history month 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️…

When I started out in the fitness industry about 13 years ago now…

I spent years at women’s gyms/commercial gyms trying to fit in but not belonging and not really talking about my life outside of the gym (which was pretty lonely).

Then I’d go training with lads lads lads because there weren’t many women or gay folx in boxing at that time…

Whenever anyone asked me “do you have a boyfriend?” I’d just go “nah.”
(Don’t ask people this kind of question ok thnx)

Then I worked in gyms where I could be more myself but still with the cost of fitting in, not with authenticity, not “belonging”, still diluting myself or acting up for the sake of others.

I feel quite sad for younger G that I had to do that… but it’s why I’m committed to being who I needed then - now; and moving forward.

I’ve built the gym community that I want to be a part of and I’m grateful for everyone else who wants to be a part of it too 🫶🏻



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See how there’s no picture of the person who said this…?

Because it absolutely does not matter what they look like.

And although I do like to showcase clients/backyard pals who don’t mind because I think it helps people to relate and gauge a vibe sometimes…

A picture of a person in this case would have undermined the fact that this is an identity transformation.

This is from a person who I coached online for a couple of years before I convinced them to come to the gym with me… a person who hated the whole idea of training/exercise/the gym because of past experiences and because it didn’t fit their identity.

Since strength training at the backyard with me twice a week over the last 6-9 months they’ve realised not only can it feel good to train in a way that focuses on strength and what the body can do… but they can also shift their identity so it still includes the things it did before, while also making space for new elements…

You can be a fun, social person who goes out and drinks, enjoys meals out, spends time with family, loves art and culture… AND lifts weights, walks more, tries new things, values health and wellness…

You can be whatever you want to be, what you want can change and grow over time and behaviours can be learned and practiced - you’re never stuck where you are.

14/40 with the gang…

First group training hike for x Yorkshire Peaks Challenge we’re taking on later in the year 😅💪

What a day for it too 😎☀️

Has spring sprung?!

16th February - 13/40

I can only do gym maths but I think that’s canny progress…

🐶🚶🏼🎒🥪🌳🏔️

A poem from the very bottom of my bum, I mean heart 💙

To celebrate the launch of the backyard online I’m offering you the chance to win a months free online training…

All you have to do is like this post ❤️
Make sure you’re following and ☑️
Tell me what your favourite exercise is in the comments 🏋️‍♀️
Share the post to your story (make sure you tag me so I see it) 🏷️

I’ll pick one lucky winner on Friday 16th February

But until then… the first 10 people to join up will get their first month for £20 instead of £30 ✌️

Drop me a message to sign up or for more info

(If you’re already signed up you can still win 🤩)

Excited to tell you you can now join the Backyard online and follow our programme from your own gym anywhere in the world!

4 sessions per week - strength and conditioning

Log your lifts, track your progress, be part of the gang!

So if you have a gym membership but find yourself in there without a plan to follow and no idea what you should be doing…

Or you’re training but not seeing progress

Or you like the look of what we do and want some accountability and a high 5 when you win

give me a shout!!

This week is test week in which is my absolute most favouritest week at werk…

Test week means me and my chins are going to load up the bar and see how much everyone can lift and how much stronger they are since last time we tested… 💪

Maybe they lift more weight… maybe their form is better… maybe they have greater range of movement…

Everyone’s a cheer leader,

Patch does zoomies when someone hits a PB,

the vibes are immaculate…

Legooooooo ✊

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This week is test week in the backyard which is my absolute favouritest week at werk…
Test week means me and my chins are going to load up the bar and see how much everyone can lift and how much stronger they are since last time we tested… 💪
Everyone’s a cheer leader, Patch does zoomies when someone hits a PB, the vibes are immaculate…
Legooooooo