Light weights for everyday strength
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 22 Sep 2025End Date: 01 Dec 2025Mon (Daytime): 16:45 - 17:45In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -11 weeks)Course Code: FLW06Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
- Start Date: 23 Sep 2025End Date: 02 Dec 2025Tue (Daytime): 16:00 - 17:00OnlineFull fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
- Start Date: 28 Apr 2025End Date: 21 Jul 2025This course has startedMon (Daytime): 16:45 - 17:45In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -13 weeks)Course Code: FLW08Tutors: Madlyn Ray-JonesFull fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
- Start Date: 29 Apr 2025End Date: 01 Jul 2025This course has startedTue (Daytime): 16:00 - 17:00OnlineFull fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £118.00
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What is the course about?
We will get stronger and fitter together! Each class will include a warmup, some gentle cardio movements, strength exercises and stretching. We will practice standing, chair, and floor-based exercises. Students will be encouraged to go at their own pace and rest at any time. You will learn to use weights and other equipment and feel more confident and empowered to maintain and increase your strength and fitness levels.
What will we cover?
- Self-care – joining in at a suitable pace and level
- Adapting exercises to suit individual needs
- Positive mindset
- Using weights and exercise equipment
- Substituting exercise equipment for household objects
- Learning a range of movements and sequences
- Learning a range of strength, mobility, and stretching exercises.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Practice a range of seated, standing, and floor-based exercises safely
- Perform warm up and cool down exercises
- Practice a variety of stretches to increase flexibility
- Feel confident using lightweights and other exercise equipment
- Practice cardio exercise to boost your fitness levels
- Choose to exercise at your own pace and adapt exercises to suit you.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Beginners are very welcome.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstrations, verbal instructions, one-to-one guidance, and encouragement.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
The following equipment is optional. You can join in without equipment or substitute equipment with common household objects. The equipment can add extra challenge, focus, or support, depending on how it is used.
Lightweights (1-3kg), A resistance band (light-medium), a small (25 cm) Pilates ball, a foam block, and an exercise mat.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Repeat this course, or join any other movement course!
Madlyn is an experienced yoga teacher and massage therapist who loves to share the joy and transformative power of yoga with with people of all ages and abilities. Having trained in Hatha and Perinatal Yoga, Madlyn now weaves together strength training, restorative movement, and stretching, in gentle sequences. Madlyn’s classes always include breathing exercises, meditation and deep relaxation. Her compassionate style of teaching encourages students to adapt the practice as needed, and to connect with their breath, move mindfully, and relax deeply. Madlyn teaches for organisations, yoga studios, and gyms, as well as teaching and massaging private clients, and leading yoga retreats. Madlyn is a dedicated mum to 2 kids, a dog and a cat, and is a disability advocate, supporting individuals with complex needs. Courses at City LIt include Mixed Level: Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and online Light weights for everyday strength.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.