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I can help you with Strength Training & Conditioning
Lou Jurgens [they/them] was born in the UK and raised as a settler between South Africa and Canada. They’re a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, currently based in London, where they coach one to one PT sessions in-person and online for all kinds of badass humans.
Lou has their BioForce Conditioning Coach Certification by Joel Jamieson and CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Certification.
Lou works with clients of a wide variety of physical life experience and has a passion for helping other queer humans feel embodied in their strength.
Lou has a background in performance and finds joy in the correlation between two rigorously physical practices: performance, and physical training.
training is the most reliable path to empowerment
it is a direct connection to
your BODY RESOURCE
your GENDER FREEDOM
& your HIDDEN SUPER POWERS
discover, develop and EMBODY your strength
SURF X STRENGTH: Portugal
Surf. Lift. Recover. Repeat.
A week of wave riding, strength training, and slow living on Portugal’s wild Atlantic coast.
Base yourself between Espinho, Esmoriz, and Porto, where the ocean meets pine forest, and discover how surf and strength training can build balance, resilience, and flow—both in and out of the water.
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Surf Lessons with Porto Surf Femmes
Learn from local female body-led coaches who focus on confidence, form, and joy in the water.
2-hour sessions at Praia da Baía, Espinho
All levels welcome—beginner to advanced
Small groups and personalised feedback
Strength Training with Lou at Re-Mov Studio & Calisthenic Bars outdoors on the beach.
Rebuild your foundation with a hybrid of surf-specific strength, mobility, and flow training.
1-hour indoor sessions in Vila Nova de Gaia and/or outdoor beach gym in Espinho
Barbells, dumbbells, TRX, calisthenics, Swiss and BOSU balls, calisthenic bars
Designed to enhance paddle power, balance, and recovery
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Hike or cycle the wooden walkways through Maceda Forest, just 10 minutes away—an untouched landscape of dunes, pines, and ocean air.
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Refuel with incredible local seafood at Kurika, the kind of family-run restaurant where the menu comes with smiles, cod cakes, and free port.
You’ll also find nearby gems like Casa São Pedro and Belos Aires Praia, all serving freshly caught fish and local wines.
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End your evening with a glass of vinho verde overlooking the sunset at Praia da Aguda—the perfect exhale after a day of surf and sweat.
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Browse Espinho’s weekly market, stock up at Pingo Doce, or grab fresh bread from Padaria AIPAL. Simple rhythms, grounded living.
The Experience
This isn’t just a surf trip—it’s a full-body reset. You’ll move, train, and play hard, but also slow down enough to feel your body reconnect to rhythm and flow. Each day we balance intensity and recovery, helping you tune back into yourself through strength, saltwater, and stillness.
Contact us for more details
Location: Espinho / Esmoriz / Porto, Portugal
Duration: 4–7 days (flexible)
Activities: Surfing, strength training, hiking, cultural exploration
Suitable for: All levels; ideal for those seeking adventure, embodiment, and balance
Get in touch.
A LITERAL RAY OF SUNSHINE
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Lou is such a warm and motivating instructor! They have such positive energy and clearly love what they do. Time spent in their company or in their class is so rewarding as they focus on making you feel empowered.
Kate Ayling
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I couldn’t speak more highly of Lou’s classes and coaching - you are always made to feel welcome and included, no matter who you are or what your fitness level is.
Jamie-Lee Cronje
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Lou is a literal ray of sunshine with pure magnetic energy. They create a space I feel safe in and one I fit into as a trans person, and I cannot tell you how meaningful that is. Grateful for them.
Jay O’Neill