ADVANCED STRENGTH TRAINING
Class Details
45-minute drop-in classes
Prerequisite: Completion of the Foundations of Strength Training Course and instructor approval.
Our Advanced Strength Training Class is designed for participants who are ready to continue progressing their strength in a Physical Therapist-led environment. Build on the skills learned in Foundations while refining lifting technique, increasing confidence under load, and working toward individualized strength goals.
Class includes:
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Barbell training, including deadlift, squat, overhead press, and bench press
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Full-body kettlebell training
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Progressive strength programming tailored to your abilities and goals
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Continued coaching to improve lifting mechanics, movement quality, and confidence
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Progressing toward lifting 65–85% of your one-repetition maximum (1RM)
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Whether your goal is to get stronger for everyday life, improve athletic performance, or support healthy aging, this class provides ongoing guidance to help you continue building strength safely and effectively.
Andrea Lairson, PT, ATC
Our Strength Instructor
As an athletic trainer, Andrea worked with Division I athletes, supporting their strength and rehabilitation programs during return-to-sport protocols. She completed her master’s in Physical Therapy at the University of Miami and has since built a diverse career in hospital-based orthopedic and sports medicine settings. Andrea has treated many clients, from high school and collegiate athletes to active adults. As a physical therapist, she emphasizes proper technique, stabilization and mobility exercises, and the gradual, progressive overload of the musculoskeletal system to promote safe and effective strengthening.