Strength Classes

So what is Strength training?

Strength fitness classes are a dynamic form of exercise designed to enhance your overall strength and endurance through a series of structured, moderate to high-intensity workouts. These classes involve a variety of exercises performed in a circuit format, targeting different muscle groups and promoting functional strength.

In our strength circuit class, you'll engage in a series of exercises that include movements such as lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, lunging and core work. You will learn how to perform each exercise and learn to lift weights safely and effectively in a fun and supportive environment!

The essence of strength circuit fitness lies in its ability to simulate real-world movements and challenges. By incorporating exercises that mimic everyday activities, these classes aim to improve your functional strength, making daily tasks easier and more efficient. Whether you're lifting groceries, climbing stairs, or playing with your kids (or grandkids!), the strength and endurance gained from these circuits directly translate to enhanced performance in your daily life.

Strength circuit fitness classes leverage the natural way our bodies are designed to move. This approach ensures that all your muscles work together, supporting each other and enhancing overall strength. As a result, you'll find that activities like walking, running, climbing, and even household chores become more manageable and less strenuous.

By committing to regular strength circuit classes, you'll experience improved muscular endurance, increased strength, and greater overall fitness. These benefits extend beyond the gym, making everyday activities more effortless and enjoyable.
Best of all? Our group classes are for everyone! All levels of fitness, exercise experience and all ages (18+).

The benefits of strength training for everyday life

Besides making you more well-rounded as a person, strength training has a number of benefits. These include benefits for your health, everyday life, and athletic performance. Let’s take a look at six of the major benefits of strength training:

1. Muscle endurance - everyday life and it’s tasks become easier and require less effort

2. Bone density - your bones get stronger! Which is especially important as we get older.

3. Improve metabolism - more muscle = more calories burned, even at rest!

4. Improved coordination - this helps with all functional movement of our day-to-day, decreases risk of injury and decreases the risk of falls.

5. Better joint health and stability - strengthening the muscles, tendons and ligaments around your joints will help to alleviate proneness to fatigue, decrease risk of injury and even help alleviate some aches and pains from conditions like arthritis or hypermobility!

6. Mental Health - most importantly, regular exercise is one of the best ways to help and manage our mental health and reduce stress!

In addition to building confidence, burning calories and toning your body, strength circuit classes at UB are designed to prepare you for real-life movements and activities. These classes focus on training your muscles to work together, enhancing your ability to tackle everyday tasks at home, work, or during sports. By incorporating movements such as squatting, reaching, pulling, and lifting, our strength circuit classes make these everyday actions easier and more efficient, seamlessly integrating into your overall fitness and health routine.

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