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Strength & Conditioning Classes in Shrewsbury Build Strength for Life

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Strength & Conditioning Classes in Shrewsbury Build Strength for Life

At MOVE., we believe movement has the power to change lives.

People come to us from many different starting points. Some are recovering from injury. Some want to improve sporting performance. Others simply want to stay active, independent, and confident in their bodies as they get older.

Wherever you’re starting from, our goal is the same: to help you build the strength, resilience, and confidence needed to do more of what matters to you.

Our Strength & Conditioning classes are designed to help you move better, become stronger, and unlock greater capacity in your body. Led by Sports Therapist and elite-level Judo competitor Gwen, these sessions combine expert coaching with practical, effective training in a supportive small-group environment.

Why Strength Training?

Strength training isn’t just about lifting weights.

It’s about building the physical capacity to live life on your terms.

Whether that’s carrying your children, exploring the hills, returning from injury, competing in sport, or maintaining your independence as you age, strength gives you more options and greater confidence in your body.

Research consistently shows that strength training can improve:

  • Muscle strength and endurance
  • Balance and stability
  • Bone health
  • Confidence and wellbeing
  • Athletic performance
  • Injury resilience
  • Long-term health and independence
Simply put, strength is one of the foundations of a healthy, capable life.
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Small Group Coaching

Our Strength & Conditioning classes are limited to just six participants.

This allows Gwen to provide individual coaching, ensure exercises are performed safely, and adapt movements where needed.

Unlike large fitness classes, you’ll receive the guidance, encouragement, and attention needed to progress confidently, regardless of your experience level.

Whether you’re stepping into a gym environment for the first time or have trained for years, you’ll feel supported throughout.

What To Expect

Our sessions focus on developing:
  • Strength
  • Stability
  • Balance
  • Mobility
  • Coordination
  • Confidence

Using a combination of free weights, resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and functional movement patterns, we’ll help you build a stronger, more capable body. The goal isn’t to leave you exhausted.

The goal is to help you become stronger week by week, month by month, and year by year.

At MOVE., we often talk about helping people move from pain to potential. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to continue that journey, building the resilience, capability, and confidence needed for long-term health and performance.

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General Strength & Conditioning

Our general Strength & Conditioning classes are suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.

They are ideal for:

  • Beginners wanting to learn how to train safely
  • Reformer Pilates members looking to complement their training
  • Sports therapy and chiropractic patients progressing beyond recovery
  • Runners, cyclists, martial artists, and recreational athletes
  • Adults looking to improve strength, fitness, and confidence
  • Anyone wanting to invest in their long-term health
No previous gym experience is required.

What To Expect

Our sessions focus on developing:
  • Strength
  • Stability
  • Balance
  • Mobility
  • Coordination
  • Confidence

Using a combination of free weights, resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and functional movement patterns, we’ll help you build a stronger, more capable body. The goal isn’t to leave you exhausted.

The goal is to help you become stronger week by week, month by month, and year by year.

At MOVE., we often talk about helping people move from pain to potential. Strength training is one of the most effective ways to continue that journey, building the resilience, capability, and confidence needed for long-term health and performance.

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Class Times

Monday
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday
6:30pm – 7:30pm

Maximum 6 participants per class.

Ladies Strength & Conditioning (40+)

Strength becomes increasingly important as we age.

For women navigating their 40s, 50s, and beyond, strength training can play a vital role in maintaining muscle mass, supporting bone density, improving balance, boosting confidence, and preserving long-term independence.

Our ladies-only class provides a supportive, welcoming environment where women can learn to lift, move, and train confidently.

The session is particularly suitable for those experiencing perimenopause or menopause, returning to exercise after a break, or simply looking for an encouraging community to train alongside.

There is no pressure to keep up, no intimidating gym culture, and no expectation of previous experience.

Just expert coaching, sensible progressions, and a focus on helping you feel strong, capable, and confident in your body.

Class Times

Friday
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Maximum 6 participants per class.

Meet Your Coach

Gwen

Gwen is a qualified Sports Therapist with a passion for helping people build confidence through movement.

Alongside her clinical work, she competes at an elite level in Judo and has extensive experience in strength training, athletic development, injury rehabilitation, and performance preparation.

Her approach combines technical expertise with a friendly and supportive coaching style, helping participants achieve their goals regardless of their starting point.

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Stronger Today. More Capable Tomorrow.

Whether you’re looking to complement your Reformer Pilates classes, support your recovery from injury, improve sporting performance, or simply invest in your long-term health, Strength & Conditioning can help.

Because strength isn’t just about what you can lift.

It’s about what your body allows you to do.

Build strength.

Move better.

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