This course takes a ‘slowly but surely’ approach to building health related fitness for enjoying everyday living. If you feel stuck and unfit, or have struggled to get fit in the past, this course could be your perfect starting point.
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.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
Do you feel stuck, lacking the energy and agility to fully enjoy your everyday life? Do you want to get fitter and stronger but don't know where to begin?
Our Strength and Mobility for Everyday Living course could be your perfect starting point.
This gentle, beginner-focused course is specifically designed for people who are currently unfit or returning to movement. We offer a safe, encouraging space to build your foundation.
The course takes a ‘slowly but surely’ approach to building stamina, fitness and mobility for enjoying the activities of daily life with greater ease. We start gradually and build slowly week by week, working with exercises that are balanced and effective.
Many people abandon their fitness goals because they begin at a level which is too strenuous and feels uncomfortable. To be effective, exercise needs to be sustainable. If you have struggled to get fit and stay active in the past, join us to finally get active for life in a healthy, balanced, and positive way.
No prior experience is necessary—just the desire to feel better.
What will we cover?
Physical activity to enhance being active in everyday life
Gentle strength exercises for the major muscles of the body
Mobility for all the joints of the body
Improved CV fitness for the activities of daily life
Abdominal and Core strengthening by a gradual approach
Stretching to release tension and open up movements.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Develop the ability to be more active in everyday life
Experience greater strength in the major muscles of the body
Mobilise the joints of the body using a total body approach
Experience improved levels of cardiovascular fitness
Tone abdominal and core muscles by a gradual approach.
Lengthen muscles to release tension and open up movements.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Experience improved strength for the activities of daily life
Develop strength in the gluteal muscles to support the lower back
Increase upper body strength in arms and upper back
Strengthen the abdominal and core strength muscles
Feel more flexible and mobile
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a mixed levels course, suitable for fitness beginners and those with some experience of exercise and fitness. Adaptations and progressions will be offered to accommodate different fitness and ability levels throughout the course, as appropriate.
Prospective students with joint conditions or health conditions that could be adversely affected by exercise should consult their medical practitioner or physiotherapist prior to enrolling on this course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Trainers or exercise shoes
Comfortable light weight clothing suitable for exercise.
Caroline's career in movement began with her own powerfully transformative healing journey. By overcoming clinically diagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome through daily Yoga practice, she discovered the profound impact of mindful movement on healing and well-being. This experience ignited a passion for sharing the power of Yoga and movement with others. As a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher and experienced Q3 Pilates instructor, Caroline brings a unique understanding of the body's capacity to heal and thrive. She empowers individuals to cultivate strong, fluid, and aligned movement patterns, revitalising their bodies and enhancing their long-term health. Her expertise spans Yoga, Pilates, and health-related fitness, with a consistent focus on spinal health, joint alignment, breathwork, and whole-body integration.
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.
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