Get Fit With Tessa

26/09/2026

I always enjoy seeing people posting sensible exercise advice on Social Media ( as lots of it is crazy!). This lady makes some good content on her page and I like her exercise graphics too.

See what you think.

Easy Fitness Over 50

25/09/2026

Autumn is a great time to establish good habits.

Why not make exercising weekly one of them?

No booking is required for my classes - come along and see why I am still running popular classes in Clifton after 30 years!!

23/09/2026

Despite the sign , access to the community centre is not blocked !!

Do not follow the diversion. It is the other end of Whiston crescent that is closed.

22/09/2026

Great classes yesterday everyone !

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19/09/2026

Stressed ?
Anxious ?
Overloaded ?

Take 20 minutes for yourself and do this yoga relaxation class. No equipment needed. You can do it in your normal clothes.

You WILL feel better afterwards!

* The instructor starts with crossed legs but it works just as well with your legs out wide or even lying on your back.

If your mind needs more of this, there's a whole library waiting at...

17/09/2026

I have been asking my classes what we all do for brain challenges. It really varies so I have put together a list. Why not have a go at one or two of them?

******Analog activities ( i.e., no computers needed)*******

Watching TV quiz shows - people like the 1% club on ITV ( at the moment it is only available through the ITVX player.) ; Monday afternoon quizzes on BBC2 ; Only Connect on Monday evenings ; House Of Games BBC2 6pm .
Quiz puzzle books like Codewords , Sudoku, Crosswords, wordsearches.
Jigsaws.
Colouring.
Bell ringing.
Line dancing.
Route planning for walks.
Craft activities.
Tae Kwondo.
Socialising.
Making gift cards.
Reading and listening to books.
Boards games like scrabble, Banangrams.
Playing games with friends in person - Kanasta, Mah Jong, Bridge.
Obviously coming along to my classes!

******Digital activities (computer/phone)*****

NY times online comes up a lot - The Crossword — The New York Times . You can use the free version with ads or pay for more games and no ads. On this website/app you can play Wordle, crosswords, spelling bee and more. Quite fun to compete with family on this one.

Microsoft card games- some games are free to download. The Solitaire Collection was mentioned a few times. Microsoft Solitaire Collection - Free download and play on Windows | Microsoft Store

Lumosity and other memory apps.

Duolingo. Game style language learning app. Free with ads.App.

Candycrush. Candy Crush Saga - Apps on Google Play

Upgrade your downtime with full access to The Crossword, The Mini, Spelling Bee and more.

17/09/2026

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17/09/2026

Chase away the Autumn blues with some fun exercise tonight !

LEGS BUMS TUMS

* Easy to follow
* Low impact
* All round fitness
* Ideal for over 50s

7.30pm
Clifton community centre
£6

No need to book - just come along !

14/09/2026

This is a good gentle and slow 25 minute mat Pilates routine. It is aimed at the over 60s but would suit any age.

Mat Pilates for Seniors 60+ | 25 Minute Gentle Pilates Workout and ...

13/09/2026

How are you doing with your September re-set ?