Lou Barter is the founder of Lifted by Lou and Lifted Mums, two women’s strength training communities that help women build strength, confidence, and long-term fitness through evidence-based coaching. With over a decade of experience, Lou has supported hundreds of women in moving from feeling unsure in the gym to feeling strong, capable, and empowered.

Originally from the UK, Lou moved to Australia in 2010 and turned her passion for fitness into a career. Like many women, she began her journey focused on cardio until she experienced the powerful physical and mental benefits of strength training. After completing her fitness qualifications, Lou began coaching on Bondi Beach before managing gyms across the Eastern Suburbs. Her passion for women’s strength training led her to create programs designed to help women build muscle, move with confidence, and train with purpose.

Lou specialises in progressive overload and holds both the Safe Return to Exercise qualification and a Menopause Coaching Certificate, allowing her to support women across all life stages with tailored, science-backed guidance.