Wednesday 11 November · 18:30 · with Kennedy Banton
Soul Strength - Functional Strength











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In Soulspeak Studio’s words
STRENGTH TRAINING | ALL LEVELS | Room Temperature: 23°C A functional strength class built to improve power, stability, and muscular endurance through intentional, form-driven movement. Using dumbbells ranging from 3–50 lbs, you’ll move through a progressive structure: glute and core activation to prime the body, two full-body supersets that balance tempo-based strength with dynamic conditioning, and a sweaty finisher that leaves you strong and centered. Expect clear cueing, varied programming every four weeks, and a focus on technique and control over speed. This class is room temperature with lights on—an energizing, grounded environment for building true strength and resilience. If you’re new to weight training, please find a spot at the front of class and inform your instructor at sign-in. STRENGTH CLASS STYLES: MONDAY + FRIDAY – Max Strength – Our heavier dumbbell days, that teaches your muscles to move big things with great control. Expect fewer reps, longer rests, detailed technique focus, and a feeling of sore but proud accomplishment. TUESDAY – Glute Focus – A targeted session built around moderate to higher reps with strategic tempo work and a focus on the glutes, of course. Expect glute bridges, hip thrusts, and isolation moves that light up the posterior chain. You'll feel the burn, embrace the shake, and bring some healthy alignment and strength to your backside. WEDNESDAY + FRIDAY – Functional Strength – Real-world strength for real-world movement. Moderate loads, controlled tempos, and exercise pairings that teach your body to push, pull, lunge, and stabilize with confidence. You'll move through space in challenging ways that help you be your healthiest, building strength that translates beyond the fitness studio. THURSDAY – Met Con – A fast-paced, athletic mash-up of explosive movements, some weighted, some bodyweight. Your heart rate will raise, sweat flows, and you’re done before your brain has time to say ‘cardio.’ SATURDAY – Endurance – Lighter weights, longer sets. You’ll keep the dumbbells moving for longer periods, building strength that can last through your next hike, vinyasa, bike ride, or long walk. SUNDAY – Hybrid Athletic Movements – A loop of full-body, dynamic moves. An accessible and challenging class, a great workout that will encourage you to move your body in ways we don't often get to.
Make it a ritual
Every Wednesday at 18:30.
Soulspeak Studio is in Ottawa. Its current timetable and prices are on its own website.