Exercise Referral Coordinator Liz Coult has designed a 6-week Menopause Fitness Course to help women manage menopause symptoms through exercise and long-term health and lifestyle changes.
The course is designed to help women navigate the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that occur during menopause, typically between the ages of 40 and 55. The goal of a menopause fitness programme for the individual is to promote physical and mental well-being, and to understand the different training approaches to help with menopause symptoms. Regular physical activity is a key component of any menopause programme to manage weight, strengthen bones, and improve mood.
Once enrolled on the course, you will have an initial health assessment with the Exercise Referral Coordinator, who will then provide a tailored diet and exercise plan. You will be able to use the on-campus gym and group exercise classes throughout the 6-week course, with weekly check-ins with the Exercise Referral Coordinator who will talk through any concerns or adaptions needed.
Course dates
We run multiple intakes throughout the year, please make sure you complete the online application form to be added to the list for an upcoming intake. Please visit our Menopause Fitness Course webpage for details of the next available intake.
This course will run alongside our Exercise Referral Scheme (if needed with other medical conditions, booked separately).
Pricing and booking
New Starters – All first time subscribers on the 6-week course with 3 to 4 sessions per week.
- Premium Plus members – £39.99
- Plus members – £49.99
- Pay to Play members – £69.99
Graduates – Open to ‘New Starter’ graduates following the conclusion of their first course. 10-week course with 2 to 3 sessions per week.
- Premium Plus members – £34.99
- Plus members – £44.99
- Pay to Play members – £64.99
All Menopause participants will have access to the gym and group exercise classes throughout the 6-week course.
The course is open to students, staff, alumni, and members of the public.
To book your space on the Menopause Fitness course, please complete the online application form.
For more information about how the Menopause Fitness Course can help you, please contact Liz Coult e.l.coult@kent.ac.uk or call 01227 823623.
*One-off course fees in addition to existing membership.
The Menopause Fitness Course schedule
Week one: Introduction
- Initial meeting with the Exercise Referral Coordinator. Discuss the Kent Sport booking process and sessions available. Provide details of the weekly check-ins and contact details.
- Initial health assessment, introduce gym programme and plate method, book in-person or virtual consultation, explain drop-in sessions and weekly gym session booking.
- Introduction of three exercise programmes: cardiovascular, strength training, core stability and pelvic floor exercises.
Weeks two to five: Following the plan
- Weekly theme around different areas of support including Diet and Nutrition, Exercise and Movement, Pilates and Core.
- Weekly check-in via phone or email (food diary, plate method, exercise routine). Ask any questions or raise any areas of concern.
- Introduce weekly challenges (exercise challenges, 10k step challenge, Pilates challenge).
- Access to the Kent Sport gym and fitness and dance classes, all included.
Week six: Long-term Strategies
- Final check-in via phone or email (food diary, plate method, exercise routine). Ask any questions or raise any areas of concern.
- Make adaptions to exercise programmes.
- Talk through further support pathways: Exercise Referral Scheme, the ALL Active social sports programme (students, staff, and alumni only), the ALL Active+ coached sport programme (students, staff, alumni, and public members), and Kent Sport membership options.
Graduate course
Once you’ve finished the 6-week Menopause course, you have the option of joining the 10-week graduate course. This programme has two to three check-ins per week and is available to all graduates of the 6-week course.