My Mission

Athena, Goddess of War and Wisdom, Courage, Strength and Skill.
We Are Athena

Hi there, my name is Kimberley (or Coach Kim!)
I help people gain empowerment of body and mind through strength focussed training & powerlifting!

Inspired by my passion for strength and core belief that everything starts in the mind, I am dedicated to help you build a stronger version of yourself <3
Have a browse through my website and don’t hesitate to drop me a message through the contact page, I’d love to hear from you.

I look forward to working with you in the near future!

Why Athena?

Whether you want to get stronger inside and out, or whether you want to enhance your lifting performance, Athena is the place for you.

I coach people from every walk of life. From complete novices stepping into the gym for the very first time, to lifters who successfully compete in powerlifting.

My biggest pride is the amazing community of Athena. We have a large group of lifters who support each other through our social media, private community groups, and even showing up as a team at competitions as a force to be reckoned with!

Powerlifting is an individual sport and ultimately it’s your own performance under the bar, but it sure is a great feeling to have full support from an experienced coach and a community of likeminded people.

I focus on you as a person and place a big emphasis on mental health. This is what sets Athena apart and what we cherish most about our uniqueness!

Coaching With Kim

Athena 1:1 Coaching

Waiting List Available,
New Client Intake November 2024

In the meantime, why not take a look at joining the Athena Strength Community?

You have a set day and time slot with me where we focus on building your gym confidence, lifting technique and training execution. We will also work on empowering you to train independently outside of our sessions together.

Athena hybrid coaching

Waiting List Available,
New Client Intake November 2024

In the meantime, why not take a look at joining the Athena Strength Community?

Hybrid coaching is the best of the above, and below options. Contact me for more information.

Athena Online Coaching

Waiting List Available,
New Client Intake November 2024

In the meantime, why not take a look at joining the Athena Strength Community?

Athena Online Coaching is a great option for any trainee who is happy to train in the gym independently. You will be supported by me with a high level of continuous coaching support. We have a set check-in day where we will evaluate your training from the previous week and set our plan for the week ahead.

About Coach Kim

Kimberley WIlson | COACH and founder of athena

I have always looked for a deeper meaning in everything I do, which drew me to becoming a coach. With a deep interest into the psychological benefits of strength training and a real fondness of helping people, I created ATHENA.

I started my coaching journey in 2015, and I competed in my first powerlifting competition in 2017. I have since then competed in several Scottish Powerlifting competitions, and successfully coached several lifters to compete in regional and national competitions. Powerlifting for me, was the medium through which I regained my connection to myself. I believe feeling more capable through strength training and having that physical outlet was at the core of it all.

I care about people more than I care about kilograms on the barbell, and my coaching reflects this. The connections I build with my clients are what keep me passionate about my work. Every single one of my clients are a unique individual with their own story and journey.

One of my greatest achievements as a coach have been the ‘Athena Meets’, Charity Powerlifting Events where new and intermediate lifters can test out meet environment whilst helping a charity of choice. So far we have donated to the charities Circle, SAMH, and YoungMinds.

My newest project (from September 2024) has been creating an inclusive and affordable training programme ideal for beginners and intermediates called The Athena Strength Community. Members benefit from our slick community app, video library, live events on Zoom, and much more! You can now become a part of the Athena community from just £35 per month!