Club Feel Fit - Online strength and conditioning for runners and triathletes
Want to get stronger, faster and avoid injuries? Then strength and conditioning is key!
Through my online classes, developed specifically for runners and triathletes of ALL levels, you’ll learn key exercises and develop your technique from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
As well as reducing the chance of injury and building speed you will be helping to 'future proof' your body by developing your muscles, bones* and mobility, all of which support performance, as well as quality of life.
* Especially important for women as we are vulnerable to losing muscle and bone through menopause.
Club Feel Fit includes:
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Weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions – includes mobility, stability and strength exercises. Weights optional.
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Sessions are 60 mins but can easily be split into 2 x 30 min sessions to fit with your schedule and goals
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New session each week
2 membership options:
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Club Feel Fit On Demand - £10 per month, prerecorded to play when suits you, new class uploaded each week, plus access to library of previous sessions.
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Club Feel Fit Full - £20 per month, includes a weekly live Zoom session (currently 7am Thursday), so I can help you with technique and any questions, as well Club Feel Fit On Demand.
Suitable for all:
- You don't need any kit to get started, just some space free of trip hazards. For suggested kit as you go on, see below.
- Sessions are suitable for all levels, even if you've never done S&C before. We kick off a new block every 2 months, going back to basics at the start of the block, and progressing over the following weeks.
- Sessions are suitable for all ages (over 18). I am passionate that age is a number and doesn't define us and moving well and supporting our body is far more important than our date of birth. My sessions are developed to help retain muscle, bone density and mobility and reduce the impacts of aging.
To book into classes once you've signed up:
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For Zoom class booking: Download the Spaces by Wix App (see your App store) or book below
Avoid injuries and build speed with mobility, stability and strength
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Suggested kit:
You don't need anything to get started other than a yoga mat sized area with a non slip surface where nothing will fall no you/ you on it, but here's some of the kit we use most often:
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Thigh band - really useful, cheap bit of kit used in most sessions - I use the medium/ red ones from Physio Room
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Foam roller and /or ball for rolling (e.g. spikey ball, tennis ball, lacrosse ball or my favourites Black Roll)
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Step - can be a step in the house, or a fat book, for doing calf raises etc on
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Chair - sometimes for standing or stepping up on, sitting onto, other times for balance or resting foot on etc
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Weights - long term I recommend getting some weights, but no rush. I'd advise ones that are adjustable so you can use heavier weights as you get stronger
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Theraband/ resistance band - for adding resistance if you don't have weights or want something lighter
What kit do I need? To get started, you really don’t need much – just a bit of space (a yoga mat is handy). There's details of what else I recommend above but dont wait til you've got kit to get started. Once you’ve done a few classes and decided you want to continue, you’ll get more benefit from investing in some weights.
FAQs
Are the sessions coached? Yes – all the sessions are coached by me. I’m a qualified personal trainer and have specialised in strength work to support endurance training for over a decade. I’m also a nearly 50 year-old woman who came to fitness late in life so I know I know the challenges in getting started and am very passionate about supporting all my clients, especially women, to build a body that supports them to get the most out of life as they get older. If you join Club Feel Fit Full, you’ll be in my live Zoom classes where I can see you and help with technique. If you prefer the On Demand sessions, I guide you through with clear instructions so you’ll know exactly what to do and how to do it safely.
Don’t I need to lift heavy? Should I just go to the gym instead? ------------------------ I’m a huge fan of women lifting heavy weights (e.g. 5–8 reps with the heaviest weight you can lift with good form). But most people don’t have that kit at home, so we usually work with lighter weights for more reps. If you’re happy and confident in the gym then brilliant, go and lift heavy! But if you are not sure on technique, don’t like the gym, or aren’t sure what to do – my classes are far better than doing nothing. And as you gain strength and confidence maybe you’ll be more interested in going to the gym to life. If you do own heavier weights you can still do the classes – just reduce your reps and rest longer while the rest of the group finishes the set.
Will I get injured? --------------------------------------- Not if you follow my instructions and listen to your body! The key is don’t go too hard at first - play the long game and build up strength. My sessions are designed to reduce your risk of injury, by strengthening and mobilising the areas endurance athletes are most likely to struggle with. My aim is to help you build a body that’s strong, resilient, and supports you not just in training, but in everyday life as you get older.