Stand Strong| Fit For Life

Stand Strong Resistance & Balance Classes

Fit For Life have been delivering researched based physical activity and exercise classes since 2001. Group classes have been researched and are highly recommended as an ideal form of physical activity, especially for the older adult.

Stand Strong classes are progressive exercise classes that primarily target increasing muscle strength and balance in a relaxed and fun environment that also provides a social outlets for all participants.

These classes are ideal for all individuals over 60 who wish to get the maximum health benefits from carrying out exercise to improve your overall physical fitness and quality of life , whether that requires you be to become stronger, walk/run further or reduce your risk of injury.

What happens when I join a Stand Strong Class?

You will fill out a quick and easy Health screening questionnaire.
Our team will assess your strength and balance at the start and a regular intervals
Every class will be progressive and challenging in nature, ensuring that participants will benefit continuously
You will be catered for regardless of your level of ability and easily tailored to all needs
The class will be delivered in a fun, varied and relaxed manner with social inetraction with others peers in your community

Benefits Include;

Improved Muscle Strength
Joint health & Mobility
Improve Bone Mineral Density
Reduce Risk of injurious Falls

Locations:

Sandyford - Fit For Life Clinic - Units 2-3, Sandyford Village, D18 PVX0.
Dalkey - Cuala GAA - Cuala Sports Centre, Hyde park, Hyde Rd, Dalkey, A96X795
Lucan - The Church of Ireland Parish Centre Main Street Lucan Co. Dublin K78C627.
Raheny - Raheny GAA - 2 All Saints Drive, Raheny, Dublin 5 D05 WF445,

When

Sandyford - Tuesday @ 10.00am & Thursdays @10.00am & 11.15am
Dalkey - Tuesday & Thursdays @ 9.45am
Lucan - Tuesdays @ 11.30am & 12.30pm
Raheny - Tuesdays & Thursdays @3.00pm. Additional 2.00pm Classes Starting Thursdays in July 2025

Cost:

Varies depnding on location and frequency of attendance per week

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Stand Strong Classes

Stand strong classes are fun and enjoyable but importantly are challenging and adaptable to each and every individual, regardless of their level of health and fitness.

In our ‘Stand Strong’ classes we have combined a number of different physical activities to improve your strength, balance (including Tai Chi), posture, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness which are essential components in keeping fit, strong, healthy and independent.

Due to the vast experience that we have built up over the years our highly trained team can accommodate all levels into a group scenario, safely and seamlessly.

By attending our classes we can help you to build up your overall physical fitness to allow you to do the things that you really want to do! You can also avail of a more individualised bespoke service Stand Strong Plus to get even more benefits!

To book a class please click here or call (01) 213 7915to speak to one of our team.

In our ‘Stand Strong’ classes we have combined a number of different physical activities to improve your strength, balance (including Tai Chi), posture, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness which are essential components in keeping fit, strong, healthy and independent.

Our conversion to online 'Live' Stand Strong classes has been a big success and allows people to access the expertise of our team from the comfort of their own home.

Due to the vast experience that we have built up over the years our highly trained team can accommodate all levels into a group scenario safely and seamlessly.

How Does Stand Strong 'Live' Online work?

Stand Strong 'Live' Online delivers Fit For Life best practice group exercise designed to improve your strength, balance, posture, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.

Participants of a Stand Strong 'Live' Online class will be in a group of peers of similar physical ability overseen 'Live' by a Fit For Life certified therapist who will give real time feedback and advice when required.

Classes are approximatlely 45mins in duration.

Before you take part in a Stand Strong 'Live' Online class, one of our Fit For Life certified therapists will conduct a one-off 15-min (approx) screening call by telephone to determine your current health and physical ability and to identify the appropriate class for you to join.

By attending our classes we can help you to build up your overall physical fitness to allow you to do the things that you really want to do! You can also avail of a more individualised besoke service Stand Strong Plus to get even more benefits!

What is Stand Strong Plus?

Stand Strong Plus is a service where we carry out a specific battery of individual physical ability assessments that Fit For Life have developed prior to joining one of our Stand Strong classes to ensure that you get the most out of your classes.

When you sign up for Stand Strong Plus you will receive;

A full physical ability assessment - Strength, Endurance, Balance, Flexibility
A health screening to ascertain exactly what type of physical activities would be appropriate and safe for you.
Access to 'in person' and/or 'Live' online Stand Strong classes with people of similar abilities
Individual Physical Activity plans specific to you
Regular education imformation on health topics related to older adults
Regular Individual reassessments to monitor your progress and change your programme appropriately

Our team are also more than happy to answer any of your questions on a one-to-one basis or refer you to another member of our healthcare team.

This service is for groups such as Active Retirement groups, Older Adult daycare services, religous orders or any other groups of older adults who have a location that can accomodate a group physical activity class.

Stand Strong classes are fun and enjoyable, but importantly are challenging and adaptable to each and every individual regardless of their level of health and fitness.

In our ‘Stand Strong’ classes we have combined a number of different physical activities to improve your strength, balance (including Tai Chi), posture, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness which are essential components in keeping fit, strong, healthy and independent.

How does it work?

A member fo our team will contact you to ascertain the approximate number of participants and the suitability of the venue to conduct classes.
We will establish whether your group wish to avail of our standard Stand Strong class or Stand Strong Plus* service
We will send you an exact outline of the service including costs
Decide on a suitable day and time!

*This service is recommended to get the most benefit and includes individual assessments and health screening which ensures safety for all participants.

Due to the vast experience that we have built up over the years our highly trained team can accommodate all levels into a group scenario safely and seamlessly.

To find out more information or to book a class please click here or call (01) 213 7915 to speak to one of our team.

This service is for groups such as Active Retirement groups, Older Adult daycare services, religous orders or any other groups of older adults or friends who would like to participate in group physical activity class from the comfort of their own home!

Stand Strong classes are fun and enjoyable but importantly are challenging and adaptable to each and every individual regardless of their level of health and fitness.

In our ‘Stand Strong’ classes we have combined a number of different physical activities to improve your strength, balance (including Tai Chi), posture, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness which are essential components in keeping fit, strong, healthy and independent.

How does it work?

A member fo our team will contact you to ascertain the approximate number of participants
We will establish whether your group wish to avail of our standard Stand Strong class or Stand Strong Plus* service
We will send you an exact outline of the service including costs
Identifying the IT available to each participant to join the class
Trial set-up and run through of how a class works
Identify the appropriate class for you to join
Organise any equipment that participants require for the classes
Decide on a suitable day and time for maximum participation

*This service is recommended to get the most benefit and includes individual assessments and health screening which ensures safety for all participants.

Due to the vast experience that we have built up over the years our highly trained team can accommodate all levels into a group scenario safely and seamlessly.

To find out more information or to book a class please click here or call (01) 213 7915 to speak to one of our team.