Shape Up Fitness

What are you going to start today? Something for yourself? x

Why weight lifting can be so potent for aging well. https://nyti.ms/2Fu9PRK

Belief in yourself is the key to reaching your goals.

The thought, "I can't do it." is just a thought. You can change your thoughts.

Study notes muscle cells have vitamin D receptors. https://bit.ly/2FD7KUJ

Maybe ginger tea is the best post exercise drink?

In the spotlight: our brilliant Maria Kay Claridge. Maria teaches many spin and Yoga classes with us and has a loyal and growing following.
Maria is half English, half Japanese and says that she has been a fitness fanatic for as long as she can remember!
“I love all sports including competitive cheerleading, boxing, sailing and tennis!”
... After qualifying as a personal trainer and class instructor over six years ago she joined the SUF team when she moved home to Lymington after spending some time working in London.
Alongside teaching classes Maria is back in education studying to become a counsellor and hopes to have her own practice and remain working in the fitness biz. Maria recently qualified to teach Yoga and really loves it - however a few years back it was a slightly different story - “Two years ago I never would have thought Yoga would of been for me! But tried it in Bali with a different style of teacher and loved it. It’s just about finding someone right to teach for you.”
Maria’s beautiful calm voice easily guides you through the different poses and Yoga flow. Maria adds relaxing music to help set the tone and feedback has been great. “Yoga is great for the body mind and soul. It gives us the opportunity to appreciate the body working at a pace comfortable for you”
Try Yoga with Maria on: Thursday 8.30am Yoga Thursday 7.00pm Yoga Sunday 10.15am Family Yoga (as an adult you are welcome to come on your own!)
Maria cranks up the speed, power and volume with her Spin classes – “I try make all my classes as interesting as possible with the right level of intensity, so you can achieve the best possible work out. I hope to see you in one of my classes soon!”
Find her for an indoor cycling ride: Monday 8.30am Spin45 Tuesday 7.00pm Spin45 Wednesday 8.30am Spin45 Thursday 6.00pm Spin45 Sunday 9.15am Spin & Soak (swim!)
I recently came across a super feature about Maria (link below) – it’s an inspiring read and it's great to know more about what makes this gorgeous girl tick! It’s evidently clear to see that Maria wishes to make a difference and help people in life. Go Maria! ax
http://forcemujer.co.uk/…
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Stress has been linked to a laundry list of ailments, including heart disease, depression, insomnia, anxiety and many more. There is even evidence that chronically elevated stress shrinks the brain! https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/s tats-on-stress

It's never too late - in fact this study shows that getting fit in your middle age is as beneficial as starting early...

Have you tried the new Elemental Movement class yet? Positions that take you out of your head and into your body can ease symptoms. Yoga poses -so good for you on many levels https://bit.ly/2Cwam4P

NEW CLASSES!!! Hey we've got even MORE classes to give you tons of choice!
Starting next week we have: New Strength and Tone💪🏽 with Nicky at 6.30pm on Wed New Box Combat 🥊 with Nicky at 7.30pm on Wed... New Yoga 🧘‍♀️ with Maria at 8.30am on Thu New Family Yoga 🧘‍♂️with Maria at 10.15am on Sun
Watch this space because there's more coming! PLUS with Nicky joining the team check out our most recent additions with her: Tuesday 8.30am - Strength and Tone Tuesday 9.20am - Spin 45 Friday 8.30am - Spin 45 Friday 9.20am - Elemental Movement
See you soon x
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Family Yoga Sunday’s! 10.15 All Levels Welcome 🧘🏻‍♀️ The wonderful Beatrice-Rose demonstrating some more of the challenging asanas. #wow #yoga #familyyoga #asana #wheel #plough #shapeup #hampshireyoga #funyoga #vinyasaflow #childyoga #dailyyogapose #yogaposedaily #fitness #stronggirl #thisgirlcan

Yoga progressions! Well done team! All levels welcome 🧘🏻‍♀️ Thursday 7pm Or Sunday 10.15am #yoga #dynamicyoga #shapeup #fitness #flexibility #plank #yogi #zen #classvideo #yogavideo #groupyoga #vinyasa #flow #passford #hampshire #fitteam #team

Super Speedy Spin Fun! #spinning #spinningclass #passford #shapeup

Sometimes it's easy to get discouraged when the numbers on the scale don't budge, or you don't see changes happening in your body. Just know your efforts are working - just keep going x

The small lifestyle choices we make each day add up when it comes to heart health. https://bit.ly/2TllZpO

You know even if you don't feel like it, you will feel awesome after ;-)

Come to an amazing Day Retreat of all things Fitness and Wellbeing with Nicky. It's the perfect combination of High Energy Fitness Classes followed by an afternoon of Relaxation and absolute Zen. To find out more click on the event below - 2 dates in April. Ax

great pilates with Claire and fab bodyconditioning with Annabel and Greg

The perfect location to sweat hard.

So glad Shape Up is back! Thank you to all the Team, Annabel, Greg, Nik & Sean. 5* studio, with a great variety of classes that always motivate you to have a great workout.

great pilates with Claire and fab bodyconditioning with Annabel and Greg

The perfect location to sweat hard.

So glad Shape Up is back! Thank you to all the Team, Annabel, Greg, Nik & Sean. 5* studio, with a great variety of classes that always motivate you to have a great workout.