The 5-test Independence Check
These simple strength tests reveal whether your body is ageing well after 50.
Can your body still do the things that will keep you independent after 50? Start here...
Take the test and in 15 mins, these 5 simple strength tests will reveal:
How your body is ageing
Where you may be losing strength
What to build now to stay capable and confident
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The 5 tests you'll get
These 5 tests reflect the strength your body uses every day:
Getting up and down from the floor (with a supportive option)
Step-ups (stair confidence)
Plank / push-up variations (upper body + core strength)
Farmer’s carry (grip and overall body strength)
Overhead press + balance (shoulder strength and mobility + balance)
What makes this different
This isn’t a fitness challenge. It's about real, valuable everyday strength required for daily activities and tasks.
It’s a check-in, with the kind of cueing you rarely get in generic strength content.
I teach strength with a Pilates-informed approach:
alignment and control first
strength that supports joints (especially back, hips and shoulders)
progression without pushing through discomfort
Created by a specialist in midlife strength
I’m Kerry - a Pilates and strength coach who’s spent a decade helping midlife clients rebuild strength, mobility and everyday confidence.
And as a 45-year-old who has built more strength and muscle in my 40s than I ever did in my 20s or 30s, I deeply understand how important consistency, progressive overload, and joint-friendly movement are as we age.
My approach is gentle, motivating and precise - rooted in Pilates principles and smart strength training that meets you exactly where you are.
No burpees. No 'no pain, no gain'. Just safe, progressive work that helps your body feel stronger, steadier and more energised - at a pace that’s right for you.
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