FAQs

For Men and Women over the age of 60.

To promote health, increase mobility, independence, improve strength and co-ordination and to counteract loneliness and isolation.

It is a fun and enjoyable place to be and encourages independence, communication and fellowship. Exercise also helps to delay the onset of the ageing process.

You will leave the class energised and feeling great!

It will improve your everyday movement. Specific exercises to prepare individuals for everyday activities, recreational and sportive pursuits such as lifting, bending, stretching, carrying, gardening, sporting activities and hobbies.

It builds strength. If done regularly, strength training builds bone density and muscle which helps to preserve strength, independence, and energy. Strength training exercises can also reduce depression and boost self-confidence and self- esteem and improve your sense of well-being.

It aids mental stimulation. We rotate routines periodically which helps to learn new patterns and help coordination.

Improves balance, coordination and mobility to reduce your risk of falling and help walking. Postural training, awareness of space, line of balance throughout the body, adjustments  to standing on one foot. Walking and sitting practices, patterns of movement and rhythms.

Maintains independence in performing activities of daily life.

Improves the mobility of joints. Gentle, complete movement of all joints with particular attention to hands, wrists, feet and ankles, to overcome stiffness and poor circulation; trunk- side bending, back extension and rotation; include movements of knee, elbow, shoulder girdle and neck.

It will improve your circulation and respiration.

Most of us will have some condition at some stage in our lives.  It is important that this does not hinder our exercise.  This is where a specialised class can help.  Each of our classes can help with conditions.  Some examples of how this exercise can help:

• Arthritis—Reduces pain and stiffness, and increases strength and flexibility
• Diabetes—Improves glycemic control
• Osteoporosis—Builds bone density and reduces risk for falls
• Heart disease—Reduces cardiovascular risk by improving HDL (good) cholesterol levels as well as overall fitness
• Obesity—Increases metabolism, which helps burn more calories and helps with long-term weight control
• Back pain—Strengthens back and abdominal muscles to reduce stress on the spine

Good, well-fitting comfortable shoes are essential for any exercise to help with support and posture – the sole should be rubber in nature but not too thick as thick soles may cause you to trip.

Comfortable clothing – wear loose, cool clothes that breathe well during exercise and which allows a full range of movement.

If you have any specific condition such as a heart condition, chest pain or dizziness, ensure that you speak with your doctor prior to joining the class.

As an independent instructor who specialises in exercise for the over 60’s, classes are delivered by me, Carmen Scott!

There is no joining fee, simply a flat rate of £5 per person per class in existing locations.

If you would like to start a Carmen’s Fitness class in your town or village, please do get in touch.

A bottle of water but this is always available in each class for a small charge of 50p.

And a warm smile!