Fitter Longer

Wednesday evening over 45s five a side football still going strong at Bourne End Academy 18 months in. Tonight's motley crew after a thrilling 5-2 scoreline!

The sign went up today at the treatment room in Bourne End. Form an orderly queue, please!!

Although we all do it, setting 10K steps as the default daily fitness 'benchmark' can be misguided. The number of 'active hours' we spend each week might be a better target. Interesting article on Iink below.

'Golden gel' winners from the final circuits session for my cycling/running group tonight. Now they head off for a Summer of cycling with glutes and cores of steel before we start it all again in the Autumn!!

Have another guest blog slot at the Lotus Centre this week to promote the benefits of Circuit Training. Have a read at https://lotus-centre.co.uk/the-benefits-o f-circuit-training/

I'm a firm believer that circuits are a fun, flexible and efficient way to help achieve your fitness goals. Check out this week's Fitter Longer blog on the link below. https://www.fitterlonger.com/blog

Our Wednesday night over 45s five a side footie is all about having fun, and staying fitter, longer. We also have a budding film director in Nick Cooke who edits the footage each week into a "highlights" video! https://youtu.be/G4di9SmF_9s

A fun circuits session designed for (but not exclusive to!) over 45s. Exercises cover upper body, lower body and core with CV elements. Work at your own pace to your own fitness levels

I'm a big fan of the swiss ball (or stability ball) for engaging and strengthening the core. Here's a link to a video where I think the host was offered some kind of incentive to name the product as many times as possible!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lTC9xmXc rA

I've started taking turmeric recently, primarily as a natural anti-inflammatory treatment to counteract the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Turns out it's a bit of a 'super spice' with loads of health benefits (just don't get it on your fingers or your clothes!!)

Following a successful chair massage trial at Horizon Business Centre in Hurley last week I've been invited back for another session later this month. Based on the great feedback I had, employee wellbeing initiatives of this nature shouldn't be underrated. https://www.fitterlonger.com/blog

Saturday morning circuits at St Dunstan's church hall are gaining momentum - before and during pics from today! Well done to the dedicated 'circuiteers'!

All set for chair massage session today at Horizon Business complex in Hurley. Bring on all those tight neck and shoulder muscles!!

True dedication on Valentine's Day from my Thursday night circuit class at Bourne End Academy!

The crew were on fire tonight at my over 45s circuits!!

Tonight's winner of the 'golden gel' at Fitter Longer's circuit training for peak padwork performance! We may have to start giving Sonia an age handicap!!

This Thursday at Bourne End Academy 7.15 - 8.15. Please comment, message or share if you'd like to join the fun or know someone who would!