Alive Fitness

Movement Matters at Cathedral Park Retirement Village has a new time!!

Movement Matters is a gentle, welcoming class designed to improve mobility, balance, flexibility and strength in a relaxed and friendly environment. The exercises are designed to support everyday life, helping you move with greater ease, confidence and comfort.

The class is suitable for all abilities, with seated and standing options available throughout.

📍 Cathedral Park Retirement Village
🕐 Tuesdays at 3.30pm

Whether you’re already active or looking to get moving again, you’ll be made very welcome.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask below or send me a message.

Candid moments from last week.

Who says it’s too hot?

Check out the pinned timetable for summer classes- all are amended according to the temperature.

I’m still a little bit in shock writing this…

I was incredibly honoured to be nominated for Best Female Instructor in the Midlands, and I’m absolutely thrilled to have been awarded 3rd place.

Knowing this was judged by a panel of industry professionals makes it feel even more special, and to be recognised alongside so many amazing instructors is something I’m genuinely proud of.

Alive Fitness has always been about creating a welcoming space where everyone feels they belong, regardless of age, ability or confidence. Seeing people grow stronger, happier and more confident is, and always will be, the best part of what I do.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Alive Fitness over the years, trusted me with your fitness journey, encouraged me, and walked through the doors of my classes. This recognition wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Here’s to continuing to do what I love. ❤️

Good luck to all the Heart and Soul Finalists! Have a wonderful weekend!!

My Scales Have Spiked!!!

With the heat turning up a little this week here, you might notice the scale doing some weird things lately - just like mine did this morning with a 1kg jump!

I have had a few messages today about this from the ladies I coach so thought I would make a post incase anyone else is resonating with this right now.

I know I mentioned it a few weeks back but incase we needed that little reminder like I did, here’s the truth:

It’s not fat gain… It’s the heat.

🔥 In hot weather, your body holds more water to help regulate temperature, protect vital organs, and balance hydration. That extra water can easily add 1–3 kg (2–7 lbs) temporarily.

💦 You also sweat more, which shifts your sodium and fluid balance. When that balance changes, your body might store even more water than usual to compensate.

So if the scale’s up - it’s likely nothing to do with fat gain. It’s just your body adapting to the heat.

Keep going. Trust the process.

Hydrate well, keep ticking the boxes, and focus on the process over the progress.

The number will settle once the weather does.

You’re doing great. Don’t let a sweaty fluctuation throw you off. ☀️💪 If I didn’t understand this whole 1kg spike this morning I could have thrown it in!

I hope this reassures you today if the scales have spiked or even if you feel like they have plateaued for a few days, this is all normal right now (mine have too). ❤️

Throw those scales out!

💃 ZUMBA AT BISHOPS FROME 💃

Can I ask a little favour?

Our Tuesday evening Zumba class at Bishops Frome Village Centre is a fantastic group of friendly, welcoming people, but we’d love a few new faces to join us.

If you’ve ever thought about trying Zumba, this is such a lovely class to start with. There’s no pressure to get everything right, no judgement and absolutely no dance experience needed. We simply turn up, move, laugh, exercise and have a great time together.

✅ Suitable for all abilities
✅ Friendly and supportive atmosphere
✅ Great music
✅ A fantastic way to boost fitness, mood and energy

📍 Bishops Frome Village Centre
🕢 Tuesdays at 7.30pm
💷 £7 pay on the door

If you know someone who might enjoy it, please tag them below or share this post. It would mean the world to us. ❤️

Looking for a fun way to exercise?

Join us for Zumba at Burley Gate! 💃

No dance experience needed, no pressure and no judgement – just great music, lots of laughter and a fantastic workout disguised as fun!

Suitable for all abilities.

📍 Burley Gate
🕤 Tuesdays at 9.30am
💷 £7 pay on the door

Come and give it a go – your first step through the door is the hardest part!

Good music, gentle movement and plenty of smiles! 🎵💜

Movement to Music combines easy-to-follow dance routines with music you’ll know and love. It’s a fantastic way to keep active, improve wellbeing and have fun in great company.

Suitable for all abilities, with seated and standing options available.

📍 The Rose Garden Retirement Village
🕜 Thursdays at 1.30pm

Residents £3.50 | Non-residents £6

Everyone is welcome!

Have you been thinking you’d like to move a little more, but don’t fancy a traditional exercise class?

Movement Matters is a gentle, welcoming class designed to help improve mobility, balance, flexibility and strength in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Suitable for all abilities, with seated and standing options available.

📍 Cathedral Park Retirement Village
🕐 Tuesdays at 1pm
£3.50 for residents
£6 non-residents

Come along and see what it’s all about. 💙