Strength training for the over 40s: building endurance (all levels)

About this course

Sessions focus on building muscular endurance, joint stability and balance through strength exercises and functional movements linked to everyday tasks. Participants practise activities involving stepping, reaching, lifting and changing direction, with exercises layered to accommodate different levels. The course also covers adjusting exercise options in response to recovery, energy levels and joint comfort, enabling learners to work at a pace suited to them.

What you'll learn

• Complete repeated strength exercises while developing muscular endurance
• Use strength and balance skills in movements such as stepping, reaching, lifting and changing direction
• Adjust exercise options to reflect personal recovery, energy levels and joint comfort
• Develop skills that support joint stability and balance during everyday movements

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for men and women over 40 and is suitable for mixed levels. Its layered exercises allow participants to select options that reflect their recovery, energy levels and joint comfort, while progressing at their own pace.

• Intended for learners aged over 40
• Exercises can be adapted for different levels and changing physical circumstances