STRENGTH 1.0 & 2.0
Are you reading about the need to embrace strength training but are unsure if it’s right for you? At Connect & Beyond, we take strength seriously.
Join our 2-Part Strength Training Foundations Series, designed to guide you through safe, effective movement and proper technique. Whether you’re new to strength training or need a refresher, these sessions will help you build confidence, move well, and feel strong, so you’re fully prepared to jump into our ongoing Drop-In Strength Class with ease. Improving and maintaining strength is key to extending your Healthspan and making everyday movement easier.
Course Details:
Strength 1.0 Course:
45-minute classes, 1-month series of 8 classes
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How to engage the core for lifting
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Bodyweight, dumbbells, kettlebells
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Learn movement patterns of the hip hinge and overhead press
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Intro to barbell training: bench press, deadlift, squat
Strength 2.0 Course:
45-minute classes, 1-month series of 8 classes
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Expand on what we’ve learned in Strengthening Course 1.0
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Improve the stability of the shoulder joint, low back/core
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Improve the mobility of the mid-back/thoracic region
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Kettlebell exercises, trainer barbell exercises
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Solidify technique for benchpress, deadlift, squat, and overhead press
Andrea
Lairson
Our Strengthening 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.