Resistance, or strength, training is a great way to get fit, lean and lose weight. Research has regularly shown there are many benefits of adding weights to your workouts, including but not limited to:
- Increasing your metabolism
- Helping with weight management
- Reducing the risk of health risks such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes
- Improving your daily functional strength
If you’re a novice to lifting weights, or you’ve been checking out the free weights and resistance machines at the gym but not sure where to start, our NEW Weight Training for Women course is for you.
This 6 week course is the perfect opportunity for beginners to gain knowledge of resistance training, learn techniques to improve their workouts and reach their fitness goals.
About the course
Starts: Thursday 21st October
Dates: 21/10/2021 – 25/11/2021
Times: 13:00 – 14:30 (1 1/2 hours)
Course length: Six weeks
Instructor: Catherine Sweetman
Course Fee: £30 (must have a YMCA Gym membership)
Course details:
Week 1 – Introduction to the gym and resistance machines
Week 2 – Introduction to free weights
Week 3 – Introduction to squat
Week 4 – Introduction to bench
Week 5 – Introduction to deadlift
Week 6 – Full body weights workout
Book your place today using the YMCA Gym app or visit the online store by clicking below
