Happy Lifts was founded in 2022 by Serbrina Koogle, a woman whose personal journey with weightlifting transformed her life. Before discovering the power of strength training, Serbrina struggled deeply with depression and anxiety. Learning how to lift wasn’t just about building physical strength—it taught her self-trust, resilience, and the life-changing truth that “Doing hard things gets easier.” Weightlifting became the foundation of her self-care, showing her that she was capable of overcoming challenges, no matter how heavy they seemed.

Happy Lifts was born out of Serbrina’s mission to empower shy girls to step into the gym and show women that truly anyone can learn how to get strong. By building a foundation rooted in strength, love, and self-trust, we set ourselves up for a lifetime of happiness. Happy Lifts isn’t just about lifting weights; it’s about lifting spirits, building confidence, and creating a supportive community where women feel safe and inspired to grow.

In addition to helping women find strength, Happy Lifts also believes in shaping the future. Through our kids' outreach program, Happy Minis, we aim to make exercise anxiety-free for the next generation. Happy Minis teaches kids that working out is an act of love for their bodies and minds. The program can be booked for schools, clubs, and parties, spreading the message that fitness is fun and empowering.

Looking ahead, Happy Lifts has big dreams. Our ultimate goal is to open an all-girls gym right here in Long Beach—a space dedicated to fostering strength, love, and self-trust in women and girls of all ages. Together, we’re building a community where doing hard things not only gets easier but becomes a joyful journey of self-discovery.