Move through Menopause

Supporting you through menopause

We understand that going through the menopause can be an extremely isolating time with over 90% of women struggling with menopausal symptoms in the UK. This common, but disregarded health condition has resulted in an increase in mental health issues, a demotivation to socialise and a decrease in physical capability.

Consequently, our 12 week Move through Menopause course has been created to empower women by helping them learn about the condition, meeting other women who are going through the same thing, and ultimately closing the stigma around menopause.

Sessions are run by our professional in-house team and are split into two sections. The first section is information based with the opportunity to open up topics for group discussion and the second section is movement based that will guide you through the activities on offer at Dover District Leisure Centre.

Topics within this course include, but are not limited to:

• Symptom management
• Hormones and HRT
• Myth busting
• Menopause & Mental Health
• Menopause & Nutrition

As a result of partaking in our course, you will receive twelve 90 minute sessions and a complementary 12 week Premium membership that includes use of the gym, pool, and group exercise classes! 

Course details:

Upcoming course dates: Starting Tuesday 3rd December 2024

The course costs £30 for members, and £90 for non-members.

Frequently asked questions

What will I get from this course?

We hope that by the end of the 12 weeks every you will have a better understanding of the menopause, what happens during each stage, and how exercise can help improve symptoms and your quality of life. We want to provide you with the knowledge and tools to make the menopause a more positive experience as well as an opportunity to share and learn from like-minded people.

What will happen in the sessions?

Each session will be 90 minutes long. Every week will be about a different menopause related topic, where we will provide you with some information and discuss the topic and any related personal experiences. There will be a fitness activity to try at the end of each session, ranging from time in the gym, to table tennis or even a taster of one of our group exercise classes.  We want to give you an opportunity to try different things, if you wish, but participants don’t have to join in if they don’t want to.

Is this course for me?

The sessions will be most beneficial to women who are currently going through perimenopause or have reached menopause, however the sessions are open anyone over the age of 18.

What should I bring?

There is no requirement to bring anything along to the sessions, however a few things are advised.

• A notebook and pen in case you’d like to make any notes 
• Comfy clothing and trainers suitable for the physical activity.
• A drink or bottle you can fill up (we have water fountains available for use)

What will I learn?

We will be covering all things menopause related.

• The process of peri/pre to post menopause
• Symptoms you may experience
• Coping strategies to make this period easier
• The importance of physical activity and techniques to enhance fitness wellbeing and health
• How to find and access support to cope with the changes
• Nutritional advice for maximising health and wellbeing4

What happens after I fill in my details?

A member of the team will be in touch to discuss this course further with you, should you choose to accept a space on this course you will be asked to make payment to secure your space. We expect high volumes of interest in this course and would recommend booking your space early to avoid disappointment