More and more women in their forties, fifties and sixties are realising the importance of keeping their bodies fit and strong as they age, according to a new group of strength and conditioning experts offering online and in person classes in Ireland.
Clare Kennedy, one of the fitness instructors with strongeryouforlife.com says that older women – many of whom neglected their physical health during their childbearing years – are now becoming aware of the importance of exercise for injury prevention, pain relief and mental wellbeing.
“Your confidence gets shattered if your body isn’t in good shape. I tell my clients to write their work-outs in their diaries each week so it’s an essential part of their week,” says Clare Kennedy.
Emma Kennedy (no relation), another fitness instructor with the group says that she has felt the personal benefits of strength training even though she kept reasonably fit through running when she was younger.
“I only started strength training in my late thirties and early forties. If I had known what I know now when I was in my twenties, it would have helped me when I was having my children,” says Kennedy.
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