Frequently Asked Questions

The classes are suitable for all ages and abilities, and you will be encouraged to work at your own pace, which is different for everyone.

Not all face-to-face classes are pay-as-you-go.  Online classes are paid on a monthly basis in advance with no obligation to renew each month, and you have access to 20+ live exercise classes each month, which you can use at your convenience.

No. Non-slip footwear and comfortable, non-restrictive clothing are recommended.  I supply all equipment, mats and water although some people prefer to bring their own mats and water.

You won’t be alone, and it won’t matter.  As long as you are moving and enjoying the exercise, you will improve your fitness and coordination skills.  The class atmosphere is nice and relaxed.

No. I always offer a standing or sitting alternative to all floor exercises.

The age groups within my classes can reach 85+, with the occasional 90-year-old, too.  As long as you can move around unaided, you’ll do just fine. 

Appropriate regular exercise which includes cardio vascular and strengthening exercises, plus a healthy, nutritionally balanced diet.

Cardio Vascular (CV) exercise increases your heart rate and breathing. It should also increase your temperature. Such exercises include activities such as walking, jogging, running, cycling, rowing, playing a racket sport. These are just a few examples. You should choose something that you enjoy and something that is appropriate to your level of health and fitness.

These two different types of exercises work your body differently. Both offer good benefits to improving your fitness levels.  CV exercise works your heart and lungs and burns fat at certain training levels. Strength training works the other muscles more specifically in your body, also burning fat and increasing muscle mass.  With increased muscle mass you can burn more calories. Healthier stronger muscles and a strong heart and lungs all help increase your overall stamina, health, fitness and wellbeing.

Set some long term and short term goals, make them realistic.

Find an exercise you enjoy, maybe try something new.

Find a training buddy to train with, maybe a friend or work colleague.

Count your steps daily and work your way up to 10,000 each day.

Monitor the benefits you see as you progress, write them down.

Build your exercise into your daily routine, e.g. get off the bus a stop early and walk the rest of the way, park further away in the car park, take the stairs, use your lunch break to do a little exercise. Set some long-term and short-term goals, make them realistic.

Introduce regular exercise/activity (more than you currently undertake) into your daily life/routine. 

Make healthy food choices, moving away from processed foods, high fat and high sugar foods.  

Eat appropriate portion sizes.  

Eat regular meals and reduce snacking. 

Get adequate and quality rest and sleep. 

Seek help and advice to educate yourself in these areas if necessary and make healthy eating, exercise and quality sleep a part of your everyday lifestyle.

Definitely! Exercise increases the production of ‘feel good’ hormones in your body which helps lift your mood.  Healthy eating also assists with your mental health and wellbeing. Exercise increases the production of ‘feel-good’ hormones in your body, which helps lift your mood.

It has been proven that the progression of such conditions can be slowed through exercise. Exercise stimulates your brain and body thus helping to slow the progression of some conditions.

Exercise will help both these conditions but exercise should be weight bearing like walking, not impact like jogging or running.