Fitness with Lucy

Really excited to be working with my colleague Chris to deliver Exercise referral 1:1 sessions as part of the Exercise referral scheme at Active Torridge, Northam. If you are living with a long term health condition and would like to use the gym in a safe and effective way then we are here to help guide you by individually tailoring programs to your needs, this discounted memberships allows you to use the gym and pool and you must be referred via a GP, physio, social prescriber or other health professional. If you or anyone you know would like any further details then get in touch!

Now THATS a send off!! Wow blown away by everyone’s kind words and generosity as I finish my last week at Vista Wellbeing. It’s been so incredibly humbling and emotional reading everyone’s kind words. Thank you Vista for everything, from what started as a phone call after having a cancer recovery client turn up to my class and not knowing what to do with them, to realising the importance of having specialist skills teaching exercise to people living with long term health conditions, from being a volunteer to becoming a phase 4 cardiac rehab specialist and Postural Stability instructor, understanding when to challenge things and say no when needed to protect patients/clients, it’s never been about making money at Vista, but ensuring the most appropriate individual tailoring was given to each and every person to keep them independent for as long as possible, some have come to class to very near the end of life ensuring they had the best quality of life right till the end. What a 7 years it’s been! The door is very much left open at Vista and I will endeavour to cover the odd holiday cover if needed and will of course see everyone at the Xmas party! Now it’s time to redirect my path as I start my PT journey incorporating my specialist skills where I can at Active Torridge, and of course teaching my classes there as normal. Thank you again Vista and of course all the wonderful people I had the pleasure of teaching, keep going!! I will miss you all # # #

I love the feeling of new beginnings, I feel it most after the summer as we look towards autumn and in the new year as we look to the year ahead, it’s been a great summer and like most I am ready to get my routine back in order, I’m feeling excited for new opportunities arising, there is work to be done first though and I am more than ready!

The new timetable at starts next week and my class are as follows…

Monday - 7.45-8.30am BOOTCAMP, yes I am back after my summer break, I couldn’t believe how popular this class was and slightly regretted dropping it for the summer! Anyhoo I am back and ready to put you through your paces again, this class can be adapted for all abilities so please do ask if you have any questions, you’ll be joining a fab bunch on a Monday morning!

Monday 11.30-12.15pm STEP - yes we have finally squeezed a step class in, we are still working on an evening slot so please keep your eyes peeled for that but for now we are going to trial this time as it was free and see how it goes! I have missed teaching step so much, it’s so much fun so come and give it a go!

Tuesdays - 8.15-9.15am STRETCH & TONE - this is a low impact class for the mind body and soul, I’m so happy to have been given the opportunity to deliver this class as it’s been in my head for ages! It’s about 30mins of slow controlled body weight movement, followed by deep developmental stretching and a beautiful guided meditation for the last section, you’ll work those muscles and come away feeling relaxed and revived by the end!

Tuesdays 9.30-10.15am CYCLE - 45mins of great music on a spin bike in the company of a great group of people, what’s not to love!

Wednesdays 7.30-8.15pm STRENGTH & CONDITIONING - this class will change to PUMP when the new equipment arrives but for now it’s taught the same way using dumbbells, we all know the importance of using weights but some find the gym boring, if that’s the case then is the class for you!! I love this one!

As always if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me! See you soon! Lucy x

It’s that time where my revalidation is due, to continue to practice as a BACPR phase VI instructor this must be kept up to date every three years, always good to refresh knowledge and keep up to date with latest guidance. This specialist qualification allows me to exercise people living with cardiac disease as part of their ongoing rehab, the skills I have learned keeps clients working at a safe and effect level, there are many aspects to consider when working with this population and exercise is individually tailored to each participant. If you are looking for help or advice around exercising after a cardiac event or diagnosis please do get in touch!

Thought for the day…

I have spaces for outdoor fitness this summer, available for 1:1 or small groups, contact me for more information ☀️☀️☀️

Can I help you?? Are you looking for tailored exercise to suit your needs? Are you living with a long term illness but want to still exercise? Do you enjoy group exercise but don’t know where to start? Then get in touch!

Ok 2025 are you ready?! I gave myself a 2 week pass over Christmas to enjoy time with my family and not do as much training as usual, but in that time I have been busy choreographing new sessions!!

Join me for…

Spin - Mondays 9.30am, feel good tracks to help you, well, feel good!! Can’t wait to do my first one of the year 🚴‍♀️🎶

Kettlebells - Mondays 6.30pm and Wednesdays 9.30am, NEW routines to find those muscles you forgot you had!

Step and Tone - Tuesdays 5.45pm, NEW ROUTINE starts this week, I hope you love it as much as I do!

Pump - Tuesdays 6.45pm, Barbell weights class with ALL NEW TRACKS!! Can’t wait to see what you think of them all!

If you have not been to any of my sessions before and have any queries please feel free to message me, or I am always in the studio early setting up so come a bit before your class for a chat any time!

Can’t wait to see you all, I am raring to go! Let’s do this!!!

Wow spin crew we definitely did get physical this morning! What a class to end another year of teaching!! I want to say a massive THANK YOU to all that support my sessions whether it be at G4 or as a specialist client at Vista, I absolutely LOVE teaching and I work with the BEST clients, I am so lucky and I appreciate each and every one of you, see you all in 2025, I wish you all the happiness for new year, Love Lucy # # #

So lucky to work with such a fantastic team, we are all so different, but we all share the same passion for fitness and helping people on their fitness journeys, love you guys (sorry Insta cut you off James!!)

Bloody brilliant day raising money for North Devon Hospice, full of humbling stories of heartache and hope, an honour to be part of, thank you to everyone who came to support, donated money or cake, it was a very special day indeed ❤️ **kcancer