Hi, I’m Francesca Hepton, a certified yoga teacher with over seven years of experience teaching women over 40—just like you—how to move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free. This program is close to my heart because of my own journey. Back in 2017, I experienced a major setback—my ACL snapped and I had to undergo surgery. Up until then, I had relied on jogging and yoga to keep me fit. But during recovery and the onset of perimenopause I realised that wasn’t enough. I was losing muscle mass. I felt weaker. What I needed was strength—especially in my knees—to support my movement and rebuild confidence. And that’s how the Flex & Flow method was born: a balanced blend of mobility, and strength training, designed to support your joints, improve function, and keep you active in your 40s, 50s and beyond. This Knee Strengthening Program is structured around two key elements: A: Flexibility and strength exercises – These help to fully extend and straighten the knee, reducing stiffness and improving alignment. B: Strength exercises – These help with bending, bearing weight, and stabilising the joint, so you can move with more ease and less pain. 🧰 You’ll need just a few simple tools: • A mat or soft surface • A chair • A band or strap (or even a belt!) We also avoid inversions, so you won’t be turning upside down—this is all grounded, functional movement.