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🌱 Missed a week? A month? Life got busy?
You’re not starting from scratch.
You’re continuing the journey.
Strength isn’t built in one perfect stretch of time — it’s built over years of showing up.
✨ Takeaway: Just come back. That’s what matters.

Do you have knee issues? This article confirms what I had heard or read some where else recently. Surgery might not be the answer. Even though it isn't covered in this article, I am sure maintaining activity levels and strength would be.

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not

⏳ The work you do now compounds.
Building muscle and maintaining balance in your 40s, 50s, and 60s reduces frailty later in life.
This isn’t about short-term transformation.
It’s about long-term independence.
✨ Takeaway: Train today for the decades ahead.
If you want to future-proof your body and train in a supportive, welcoming environment, we’d love to have you join us.
It’s never too late to start.

I have had a few conversations at class on the subject of calories burnt whilst exercising. Most have been prompted by the number appearing on a smart watch. My normal explanation centers around the accuracy of wrist based heart rate monitors and the training zones your watch is using for your activity. This article explains why perhaps you shouldn't always believe the numbers you see on the screen, but they are a good starting point for getting some incites into your activity level and effort.

Six ways your smartwatch is lying to you, according to science Wearable fitness technologies like smartwatches are worn by millions of people daily. But they're not as accurate as you might think.

🌿 One of the biggest benefits of strength training isn’t visible.
It’s confidence.
Standing taller.
Feeling capable.
Trusting your body again.
✨ Takeaway: Strength isn’t just physical — it changes your mindset too.

Exercising outside means that occasionally our classes and rain coincide. No problem, we adapt and move undercover, unless of course it is really hot and the rain is a relief. Even so, it appears that there are some benefits to getting out of the rain that are now starting to be appreciated, mood booster, air cleanser, memory enhancer, the relaxing effect. This article highlights these.

Four benefits of going out in the rain Humans are more sensitive to the smell of rain than sharks are to blood. But rain also has some surprising benefits for our bodies – especially when it comes to our mood.

🛒 Strength isn’t just for the gym.
It’s for:
✔ Carrying groceries
✔ Lifting and playing with grandchildren
✔ Getting up off the floor or standing up from a chair
✔ Walking hills or climbing stairs with confidence
These are the movements that matter.
✨ Takeaway: We train for real life — not mirrors.

Friday was a big morning. Congratulations to Alison Hines for smashing through 750 classes completed and to everybody, including Lilly and Alfie (furry friends) for the big effort in warm conditions.

It is now official, congratulations Lisa McEvoy, Kylie Dodd and Beulah have reached the 1000 commitment club. More than 1000 classes completed, now that is a training habit and commitment to be celebrated. Awesome!!!!