A1715 - Strength training for the over 40s: building endurance (all levels)

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Start Date: 22/09/2026      End Date: 01/12/2026        Start Time: 18:15      End Time: 19:15        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £67.00 (tuition)     £128.00 (overseas)     £21.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Tracy Gorbell        No of Places: 1
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
“Ready to build strength, balance and resilience to support everyday life after 40?”
This mixed level course develops strength further by focusing on resilience, improving muscular endurance, joint stability and balance to support everyday life and physical independence. Sessions combine strength training with functional movements that reflect real world tasks.
Appropriate for both men and women over 40, the course supports learners managing changes in recovery, energy levels or joint health. Exercises are layered and adaptable, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Complete repeated strength exercises with improved stamina and joint support, compared to the start of the course.
* Use strength and balance skills confidently in everyday movements, such as stepping, reaching, lifting and changing direction.
* Adjust exercises to suit your own recovery, energy levels and joint comfort, choosing appropriate options during sessions.
* Notice increased confidence and physical capability when carrying out daily activities at home, work or in your community.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
None, but this course may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions so please check with your health professional if unsure. In some circumstances your tutor may require you to provide evidence that you are fit to take part in the class or suggest an alternative, more appropriate option.
This course is not suitable for pregnant women.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Wear comfortable clothing for exercise. Close fitting trousers or leggings will be most suitable. Water container to maintain hydration levels.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
The tutor will provide verbal feedback throughout the course.

Students are encouraged to monitor their progress and achievement using an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.
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There is no formal assessment but you will be asked to monitor your own progress during the course. For example, this includes you monitoring your own health and fitness via a simple questionnaire.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Strength Training for the over 40s - Building Strength. Other movement-related and fitness courses.
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks. The course is for general exercise and health. It is not a rehabilitation class nor Clinical Pilates. The course is not suitable for pregnancy.

Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this.

Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in fitness classes must complete the warm up. Therefore, latecomers that miss the warm up will be refused entry to the session.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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