Menopause Fitness Course | Kent Sport

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Menopause Fitness Course

Our 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.


Celebrating World Menopause Day 2026

On Monday 19 October between 12pm and 2pm, we will be offering 2 x 45 minute gym sessions with 15 minutes at the end of each session for attendees to ask Liz and the team questions and enjoy some refreshments. 

Both sessions will be open to women who are pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause and will be suitable for all levels and abilities so everyone can come along and join in the sessions.

Woman in pink top, lifting free weights during menopause class.

Our 10-week Menopause Fitness programme

The aim of the programme is to improve both physical and mental wellbeing, while helping you understand effective training approaches to manage menopause symptoms.

Regular physical activity can help manage weight, strengthen bones, and improve mood.

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 nine: 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 ten: Long-term Support and Next Steps
As you complete the course, we focus on helping you maintain your progress and build long-term, sustainable habits.

  • Final check-in via WhatsApp, including review of your food diary, plate method, and exercise routine
  • Opportunity to ask questions and discuss any ongoing concerns

You will also be guided through further support pathways, including:

  • Menopause Graduate Programme for continued support and progression.
  • The Exercise Referral Scheme
  • The ALL Active social sports programme (for students, staff, and alumni)
  • The ALL Active+ coached sport programme (for students, staff, alumni, and public members)
  • Kent Sport membership options

Graduate course
Once you've finished the 10-week Menopause course, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the 10-week Graduate Programme. This advanced programme includes:

  • Up to 10 sessions per week
  • Continued coaching, support, and progression
  • Ongoing access to a supportive community environment

Join our next cohort

If you'd like to join the next intake of the 10-week Menopause Fitness Course, please complete the booking form to secure your space. 

If this intake is full or you’re not able to join us, we will be running additional intakes throughout the year and we will contact you to confirm your space. 

This course will run alongside the Exercise Referral Scheme (if needed with other medical conditions, booked separately).

The course is open to students, staff, alumni, and members of the public.

Our instructor Liz Coult leading a fitness session in the gym.

Contact Us

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the 10-week Menopause Fitness Course or the Graduate 10-week course, please contact our Exercise Referral Coordinator, Liz Coult, via email at E.L.Coult@kent.ac.uk or phone 01227 823623.

Liz won the Community Ambassador and Volunteering award at the 2025 Staff Recognition Awards for her work on the Menopause Fitness Course. Watch the nomination video to see why Liz was nominated!

Liz Coult, our Exercise Referral Coordinator