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Beginner Strength Class
Class TIMES
MON: 6:30pm-7:15pm WED: 5:30pm-6:15pm SAT: 12pm-12:45pm
New To Strength Training? Start Here!
Our Beginner Strength Class is a coached group class designed to develop your strength for a healthy and active life.
Our Beginner Strength Classes:
⁃ Perfect for complete beginners
⁃ Develops full body strength / whole body strength
⁃ Focuses on functional strength and everyday movements
⁃ Builds muscle, strengthens tendons and mobilises joints
-Learn about major muscle groups as you enjoy a total body workout
Our aim is to help you feel confident in your body, enjoy the feeling of being stronger, and be able to do more in everyday life.
Who is Beginner Strength Class For?
Any age, from 10 years up. We want to share the benefits of strength training across the whole age range, from kids to older adults and everyone in between. There’s no upper age limit, and our oldest member is 77!
This class is ideal for those completely new to strength training, or even new to the gym entirely. You will learn everything you need to get stronger and more resilient, under the guidance of an expert coach.
In addition, the class is great for those who have some gym experience but have not done anything for a while, perhaps years. You’re feeling rusty and need to get back into a gym routine before you would feel confident to lift heavy again.
Another option is for those who are experienced lifters but dealing with an injury, minor illness or life stress. The Beginner Strength class is a great way to keep your gym routine and do something positive for your body, until you can get back to your usual activities.
What are Beginner Strength Classes Like?
- The class is 45 minutes long, including warm up
- We train the whole body, including legs, upper body and core for a full body strength program.
- We use a variety of gym equipment, including dumbbells and kettlebells
- You’ll start with very light resistance training and only progress when you are ready – you won’t be told to lift heavy weights straight away!
- You will be shown exactly how to do each movement, and coached to do the movement well
- If you have an old injury or a limitation, our coaches will provide alternative options, and help you improve the movement
- It’s not ‘go go go’, there will be rest periods and breaks in between movements. This class is for everyone and all fitness levels.
- We encourage people to chat and get to know each other. We want you to have fun and enjoy spending time on yourself, away from life’s pressures.
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Benefits of Our Beginner Strength Class
You’ll be stronger for everyday tasks and fun activities
You will move better and develop your core strength, balance, coordination, mobility, stability and build lean muscle which can improve your metabolism and improve joint health!
It’s great for healthy development and healthy ageing – ‘future you’ will thank you!
Ideal for supporting your other sports, including running, cycling, swimming, climbing, team sports, martial arts, athletics and more.
The class gives the perfect foundation for trying other strength activities such as powerlifting or Olympic weightlifting.
You can try a class for free! Simply fill in the form below and we’ll get in touch to offer you a free taster.
Memberships and Ongoing Costs
When you first start, you will be eligible for our unlimited Trial Month membership.
After your trial month is complete, you can move onto a monthly membership or a class pack.
For full details, please see our Memberships page.
Beginner Strength Class Times
Monday 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Saturdays 12pm - 12:45pm
Beginner Strength FAQs
Will lifting weights increase my risk of injury?
No, lifting appropriate weights under the supervision of an experienced coach will make you more resilient in everyday life. Of course, no activity is completely free from injury risk – but sitting on the sofa is not risk-free either! A sedentary lifestyle raises your risk of premature death. By joining a supervised strength class with an appropriate training program, you are mitigating the risk of injury as much as is reasonable.
Will strength training stunt my child’s growth?
No, this is a myth! Research now shows that properly supervised strength training can be very helpful for a child’s development. Strength training builds muscle, increases bone density and improves tendon and ligament strength. It improves sport performance, everyday co-ordination and balance, and can help prevent injury in sport by making the body more resilient. Find out more here.
I have issues or injuries with my knee/hip/lower back etc, can I still do this class?
Yes, if you have old or chronic issues with particular areas of the body, you can still participate in this class. Please note that if you are under the care of a doctor or physio, they will need to sign you off to participate in the class. Depending on your issues, you may be better off with one-to-one training, so please contact us if you are in any doubt.
Will lifting weights make me bulk up?
Lifting weights doesn’t make people ‘bulky’ by accident. There are many benefits to lifting weights, including functional strength, stronger bones and ligaments, maintaining and increasing muscle mass (especially as we get older), feeling more confident, relieving stress and moving better.
At Strength Ambassadors we focus on functional strength more than ‘bodybuilding’.
You can become stronger without adding a lot of muscle mass, as strength is also related to the nervous system and increasing its efficiency. Your body shape will also change over time, and you’ll see evidence of muscles that you didn’t even know you had!
Location
StrengthHub E15
71 Holland Road
West Ham
London E15 3BP
The gym is a 5 minute walk from West Ham station. Free car parking is also available. West Ham is on Jubilee, District, Hammersmith & City, DLR and national rail.
What Our Members Say
What our members say
Holly - Olympic Lifting
“It just feels brilliant, it feels really good!”
Holly - Olympic Lifting
“It just feels brilliant, it feels really good!”
Holly - Olympic Lifting
“It just feels brilliant, it feels really good!”