Getsetfit

06/08/2026

As I travel around the UK, I continue to see adverts for 'gentle' and 'chair-based' exercise for those who have the ability to walk and as an intervention to reduce falls.
Let's be clear:
- exercise must be progressive over the sessions in order to improve fitness (this does not feel gentle)
- only exercises from a standing position have the potential to prevent falls
- if the ability to walk up/down a flight of stairs is a requirement to access a class, then that will be more intense than the content of a chair-based session
- chair-based exercise is effective for some health benefits in those who cannot maintain an independent standing position for more than approx 30 secs
- if social interaction is the primary intention then an interactive activity rather than a taught activity (focus on instructor) is more appropriate.

29/07/2026

Classes restart Tuesday, 4th August. Booking OPEN!
(Picture from my holiday) 🧘🏼‍♀️

04/07/2026

Sunday, 5th July will be the last classes of the month before I take my summer break (with my yoga mat of course!).
Classes restart Tuesday, 4th August. Booking opens a fortnight in advance of each class.
☀️🧘🏼‍♀️

04/07/2026

So if there's a need for osteoporosis prevention (better than cure), then why do we constantly see menopause /post-menopause / older person / seated exercise promotion as 'gentle' and 'fun'?
Sitting down and playing games, or taking a stroll, are insufficient and inappropriate interventions.
Progressive strength exercises tailored to each individual must be the way forward. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FEpVv4Q91/

29/06/2026

If anyone is interested in hearing Dawn Skelton speak about falls prevention exercise (public lecture) then please do join online tomorrow evening (moved forward a day to 30th June due to World Cup🙂) see link below or register here

After the success of our 2025 season, our Understanding Ageing: Meet the Scientists public webinar series is back. Missed some? Catch up with recordings on the BSRA YouTube channel. Hear from experts in their field, talking about their research and what it means for each of us as we get older. No sc...

23/06/2026

It is with regret that I have to cancel classes today and tomorrow due to a family bereavement. Those who had booked have been notified.
Classes will resume on Sunday. 🧘🏼‍♀️

06/05/2026

Who said cat & mouse?
Keeping a calm and steady focus during the yoga class is even more challenging when there's a game of squirrel & mouse going on directly outside 🐿️🐀

16/04/2026

This evening I received the best message from an online client. She's put in lots of hard work between our weekly sessions to achieve this.
Before the pandemic I would never have taught online, but this feedback proves that it's always good to be open to change.
Happy client = Happy Sara