Chris: “ At 70, I had not even considered that strength training could be for me. I am forever grateful that I decided to give it a go.

Dania: “ At 78 years old, by joining their well-run and enjoyable classes, I began to take greater care of myself and have become more healthy and happy.

David: “ I started strength training with Helen and Phil when I was 82. I have survived two different cancers, have permanent atrial fibrillation, and two knee replacements. It has made a considerable difference to my quality of life, both physically and mentally.

Liz: “ When I joined Strong Medicine Club, I had only ever been in a gym at school... The strength class surprised me to have a go in a gym full of strong and agile people and now I see myself as one of them and setting my own PB’s.

Sue: “ This is a lovely friendly sociable group to be in. It feels as if we are all there to help each other progress to the next level.

Jean & Peter: “ Strong Medicine Club has been a game changer for us with Parkinson's and arthritis/osteoporosis.

Mike: “ Having had a stroke, leaving me with significant weakness in my left side... After a year of careful and dedicated support, my strength is improving significantly and I can now deadlift more than my own body weight.

Jean: “ I can honestly say that it's the best thing I have ever done for my own physical and mental well-being.

Sue: “ They always make me feel supported and safe... Their programmes are tailored to individual needs and are quickly adapted to suit how you are at the beginning of the class.

Susan: “ We receive coaching specific to our needs, whilst benefiting from working together in a small group.

Jean: “ Phil and Helen are excellent at what they do, how they deliver the sessions, sharing their knowledge, expertise and advice with skill and professionalism, at the same time, being caring and considerate.

Susan: “ I have found their evidence based approach to be very helpful so that I understand my body better resulting in lifting heavier weights than I thought.

Kath: “ Phil and Helen's coaching is very supportive, enjoyable, evidence based and effective.

Sue: “ Amazing, very knowledgeable, professional with a friendly touch, welcoming, inclusive, encouraging.

Carol: “ Lots of laughs along the way alongside excellent training from Phil and Helen.

Jane: “ I certainly feel stronger and better equipped to lift heavier things like bags of compost and holiday suitcases.

Jean: “ Not only are the sessions building my strength but also building confidence, in everyday life, lifting, moving objects and keeping mobile.

Kath: “ With their expertise and the encouragement of the other group members, I've built stronger arm and leg muscles in my 70's than I had at the age of 60.