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Mental Health & Exercise Coach Hi, for those of you who don’t know me personally yet; I’m Steve Fox aged 57½, husband and smitten grandfather of two.

I have spent 35 years in the financial services industry, but I have decided it is time for a change. So, I am also now a Personal Trainer and Trainee Mental Health & Exercise Coach from Chippenham. I have a belief system:

“We have a responsibility to ourselves first, and then to our family and friends, to make sure we are around as long as possible to enjoy and support them.”

I am a passionate believer that exercise should be promoted as fun first, and then for health and wellbeing – NOT for aesthetic or appearance reasons. Viewing it this way can make you feel happier, healthier, and more confident than ever before. I had a serious (aren’t they all!) heart attack in 2017. Whilst exercise played its part in my physical recovery, it was undoubtedly key in my mental one. What I nearly lost fashioned my belief system. This is the principal reason why I am adding Mental Health & Exercise Coach to my fitness qualifications. If you want to use exercise solely as a tool to “look good”, then I am not the fitness partner for you. I want to help you use exercise to FEEL good. We’ll find a form that you’ll love and stick to, and view as an essential opportunity for fun, not a chore. Age and perceived levels of current fitness should not be identified as a barrier because they are not. The World Health Organisation defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. That is why I believe that exercise should address key markers of health such as physical, emotional, intellectual, and social. My prime drivers are to be around for as long as possible to see the people who my grandchildren will blossom in to, and squeeze in as much fun as possible on the way. Looking after myself, whilst not providing any guarantees, without doubt weighs the odds in my favour. Around 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women are not active enough for good health*. That can only be due to perceived barriers that I’d love to help you tear down. As I know (courtesy of my granddaughter) Elsa sings in Frozen 2:

Every day's a little harder
As I feel my power grow
Don't you know there's part of me
That longs to go
Into the unknown

Don’t be scared of the unknown, lets embrace it together and have a load of fun on the way.

* Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, 10 March 2022.

01/11/2025

Well… I’ve hit the big 6-0 today.
And honestly, sometimes I wonder how I really got here.
Along the way, I’ve lost people I love (some “before their time” — I really hate that phrase), and gained a loving family and amazing lifelong friends.
I’ve made wise decisions, done brave things, and — on more than one occasion — been an idiot.
Just ask my wife! 😅
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But now that I’m here, the question is:
👉 What do I do with the next bit?
If average life expectancy is around 80, that means I’ve still got a quarter of my life left — and I fully intend to make it spectacular.
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I often say:
💬 We should stay around as long as possible — to support our partners, children, grandchildren, parents, and friends.
But let’s not forget about ourselves.
Growing older should mean growing bolder.
It’s about seizing opportunities that make us smile, spending time with people who lift us up, and never being too old to play, laugh and have fun.
That’s why prioritising our wellbeing isn’t selfish — it’s selfless.
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If the word exercise feels intimidating, we must think movement.
Because movement does so much for us:
💪 Increases lifespan – regular physical activity is linked to longer life by reducing risk of chronic disease
❤️ Improves heart health – strengthening the heart, improving circulation and lowering blood pressure
🧠 Boosts brain function and mental wellbeing – increasing blood flow to the brain, reducing risk of cognitive decline whilst improving mood, reducing stress, anxiety and depression
🏋️‍♂️ Maintains muscle and bone strength – preventing age-related muscle loss and osteoporosis, reducing the risk of fractures and falls
⚖️ Supports metabolism and weight management – helping regulate blood sugar, preventing insulin resistance, burning calories and supporting healthy weight
🦠 Improves immune function – strengthening the immune system, making the body more resilient to illness
😴 Improves sleep – helping regulate sleep patterns, leading to deeper, more restful sleep whilst reducing symptoms of insomnia and improving overall sleep quality
🧘 Enhances mobility and flexibility – keeping joints healthy, reducing stiffness and pain whilst supporting overall movement efficiency, making daily activities easier
🤝 Builds social connection – group exercises, sports, and fitness classes foster a sense of community, connection and social engagement
💥 Reduces the risk of age-related disease – keeping the body functioning optimally for longer, lowers the chances of developing conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and arthritis
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As a heart attack survivor and the son of three parents lost to cancer, I know there are no guarantees.
But if we can tilt the odds in our favour — why wouldn’t we?
Growing old isn’t about fading away.
It’s about living fully — with grace, purpose and joy.
It’s about passing on wisdom, sharing laughter, and smiling until we’re no more.
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I believe health is not just “not being ill.”
It’s the balance of mental, social and physical wellbeing — and that’s what I teach and live by every day

29/10/2025

There's been no small amount of reflection in the run up to my 60th birthday on Saturday, and this has been a major part of it.

I believe that the greatest definition of service is helping people you will never know. If my journey does that just once, it will have been worthwhile❤️

25/10/2025

As I post this, I’m seven days away from turning 60. Given what I do, I often talk about longevity — helping others embrace it. But recently, I’ve been reflecting on what it truly means to me.

🕰️ Longevity isn’t just about living longer. It’s about living better — filling our time with moments that make us smile, laugh, and feel alive. Those are the times we’re most ourselves.

True longevity is being around long enough to love and support the people who matter most — our partner, children, grandchildren, family, and friends — and to pass on the wisdom that life teaches us along the way.

💭 Wisdom isn’t knowledge.
It’s the understanding that grows from experience, reflection, and compassion.

In a world that moves at lightning speed, we need to slow down, look back, and share what we’ve learned — kindly, patiently, and with heart.

Every choice shapes our destiny. The lessons aren’t always easy, but they mould us into more resilient, compassionate, and grounded versions of ourselves.

We have a responsibility to pass that on — whether it’s a story, a quote, or a quiet piece of insight — so others can grow too.

✨ We rise by lifting others.

Compassion, kindness, and patience are the universal languages of humanity — the ones the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

💚 Compassion: In a world where we can be anything, let’s be kind. Even small acts can create ripples that reach further than we’ll ever know.

💛 Kindness: Sprinkle it like confetti! A smile, a kind word, a helping hand — they all build stronger, happier communities.

💙 Patience: Rome wasn’t built in a day. The most beautiful things in life take time — and grace while waiting.

Of course, regular exercise helps with heart health, mental wellbeing, immune function, stress, and even cellular health…

But it’s so much more than that. It’s part of living fully — of building the strength and vitality to enjoy the people and moments that make life worth living

19/10/2025

💪 TOO OLD OR UNFIT? THAT’S LIKE COLDPLAY — I WON’T HEAR IT! 🎵
I’m a 59 years 352 days-old grandfather and a mental health and exercise coach.
I’m not a personal trainer.
A trainer teaches you a new skill or behaviour.
A coach reminds you of what you’re already capable of. 💬
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I want to be around as long as possible — to see who my grandchildren blossom into and to make the most of every moment with my wife. ❤️
Longevity became personal for me in 2017:
❤️ a heart attack
👶 the birth of my granddaughter
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💡 Longevity isn’t about adding years until we fade away — that’s lifespan.
Healthspan is what really matters: the years we spend thriving.
Yes, things that shorten life may already be at work inside us, but healthspan is largely in our own hands. ☀️
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Fitness websites often show images that make us feel judged before we’ve even begun.
But exercise should be about:
🌿 Having fun
🌿 Creating transferable skills
🌿 Enjoying the journey, not just the outcome
As a mental health and exercise coach, I’m proud to rebel against the outdated view that fitness is about shape or size.
Movement is about joy, confidence and connection.
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Stress is a devil on our shoulder — punching us in the head and leaving bruises no one can see.
We all want to laugh, play, explore, and be an adventurer.
We often yearn for the freedom of childhood, why? That was the last time we were totally free. 🌤️
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💬 It’s easy to say “I’m too old” or “too unfit.”
But that’s like Coldplay — I simply won’t hear it! 🎶
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Before we learn to talk, we:
👣 Adapt by crawling, standing, walking
💪 Build independence by taking one step at a time
🧠 Show aspiration by moving forward learning new skills
🤝 Form connection with our parents
❤️ Show courage — falling and getting back up again
These instincts never left us, we just forgot where to look. They are byproducts of movement and exercise.
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After my heart attack, the physical recovery was straightforward.
The mental recovery took far longer giving me insight into what poor mental health feels like.
It taught me that exercise is just as vital for our mind as it is for our body.
Sometimes it’s not about moving forward — it’s about refusing to step backwards and having the courage to ask for help. 💪
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Life is there to be enjoyed — not waited for.
We all have physical health.
We all have mental health.
So we’re all qualified to talk about both.
We owe it to ourselves — and those we love — to protect and nurture them. ❤️
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12/10/2025

💪 INVESTMENT IN OUR HEALTH – THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE WE’LL EVER MAKE 💬

🎵 “Follow your fearless heart, walk on down your own path…”
Lyrics from one of my favourite bands — Skinny Lister — and they really hit home.

For too long, the fitness world has pressured us with guilt:
❌ Drop sizes
❌ Lose weight
❌ Fit the “ideal”

But here’s the truth 👉 we are already enough.
We’re not here to meet someone else’s expectations —
we’re here to become the people we choose to be. 💫

✅ We don’t move for punishment or shame
✅ We move because it’s fun
✅ Because it brings joy
✅ Because it feels good

🏃‍♂️ Exercise isn’t a chore – it’s play.
And no one is ever too old to play.

Sometimes, we just need someone to take us by the hand and remind us how.

That’s pretty much my job. 💪🙂
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💭 So why does this matter?
❤️ To be around longer for the people we love.
🧠 To build a more fulfilling future by looking after mind and body.
🚫 To step away from judgmental gyms and find what truly fits us.
🌱 Because true health is more than just “not being ill.”

My heart attack taught me how quickly everything can change —
except one thing: our attitude.

We always have the power to choose our path. 🌟
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Because investing in our mental and physical health will always bring the best return.

✨ Wellbeing isn’t just for now – it’s for life.

So let’s follow our fearless hearts, walk our own paths —
and make it an adventure. 🚶‍♂️💥
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05/10/2025

As a Mental Health and Exercise Coach, I have a hunger to tear down barriers that keep people from movement.
Too often, those barriers are rooted in prejudice — society telling us we should look a certain way, weigh a certain number, or “fit in” with a cultural ideal.
In every other area of life, we call that what it is: discrimination.
Yet in fitness, it is often normalised.
Trying to guilt people into working out by focusing only on body size or scales doesn’t inspire lasting change.
It simply reinforces that prejudice.

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🌟 What A Great Coach Does 🌟
Coaching isn’t about punishment or conformity — it’s about embarking on a journey:
• 🚶 Stepping outside comfort zones
• 🌱 Trying/returning to something new
• 💪 Sticking with it even when it feels hard
• 😊 Starting to enjoy it
• 🔄 Making it a habit
• 🤔 Missing it when it isn’t there
• ❤️ Falling in love with it
• 🌟 Allowing it to become a natural, complementary part of life
✨ Real transformation happens through growth, not through shame.

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🎈 Rediscovering the Freedom of Play 🎈
When life feels heavy, we often find ourselves longing for childhood. Why?
Because it was the last time many of us were truly free.
As children, we were explorers. We adventured, we imagined, and we played without judgment.
At its best, exercise is simply that: play.
With the right reasons and the right guidance, movement stops being a chore and becomes freedom again.
And we are never too old to rediscover that sense of play.
Sometimes, we just need someone to take us by the hand and remind us how it’s done.

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💎 The Magic Ingredients in a Coaching Relationship 💎
When people look for a coach, it’s not just about workouts or programmes — it’s about the relationship.
Here’s what my clients say makes the difference when we work together:
💬 “It’s like having a friend to work out with, but the friend helps me achieve my fitness goals.”
💬 “You always adapt to how I’m feeling each session.”
💬 “I like the way you’ve studied me — you know how to read me and motivate me.”
💬 “I enjoy the banter — you even put up with my sarcasm and bad language!”
💬 “The programmes are dedicated and tailor-made — and you keep things fresh, so they don’t get repetitive.”
💬 “I feel listened to. You know when to talk, when not to, and you even pick up on the tone of my voice.”
💬 “I’m more confident in my abilities, both mentally and physically.”
💬 “Coaching helps me step away from all the stress of life.”
💬 “I’ve learned I’m physically much more capable than I thought.”
💬 “The value for money is in how much better I feel about myself, and in the changes I can see.”
✨ These aren’t “nice to haves” or luxuries.
They are the non-negotiables of true 1:1 coaching — connection, support, and the kind of partnership that lifts people higher.

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🌟 We Rise by Lifting Others 🌟
I believe we rise by lifting others. Coaching, at its heart, is about that lift — supporting people to discover the freedom, resilience, and joy that comes with movement.

28/09/2025

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I come across the following phrases pretty much every day, and they drive me nuts……………
❌ “Work/life balance”
❌ “Living your best life”
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Let’s clear this up.
👉 “Work/life” balance was probably conjured up by some corporate HR department trying to make us feel good whilst conditioning us to put our jobs first. Sneaky eh!
It is LIFE/work balance – LIFE ALWAYS COMES FIRST. 🌱
Work is just us leasing our time in exchange for a fee.
That’s it.
It’s not our identity, and it does not warrant top billing in our life.
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And as for “living your best life” – what does that even mean? 🤷‍♂️
We only get ONE life.
There’s no best version, just THIS ONE.
If we are lucky, we get to squeeze every drop of joy, connection, growth, and meaning out of it like an old school mangle. 💧✨
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🌟 One of my favourite quotes:
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a Ride!’”
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That, my friends, is what we’re aiming for – a full healthspan, not just a long lifespan. To FLOURISH. 🌸
We all know what flourish means, but we never apply it to ourselves.
We are not built to just function, we deserve to THRIVE. 🌟
Not just settle for being not ill, but to feel:
💪 Mentally strong
🏃‍♂️ Physically capable
💖 Emotionally resilient
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Exercise makes us feel better, but do we know why?
It’s not about six-packs, nor selfies, nor conforming to ridiculous societal idealism.
It’s about:
💫 Feeling good in our own skin
💫 Enjoying what our body can do, not obsessing over how it looks
💫 Building mental strength, not just muscles
💫 Finding confidence, calm, and joy through movement
💫 Creating real, long-lasting change – from the inside out
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👉 And guess what? Prioritising ourselves is NOT selfish. 🚫💔
It’s the most selfless thing we can do for those that we love. ❤️
Because when we’re well, we’re there for them – fully, wholly, vibrantly. 🌟
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The best investment we ever make is the one we make in OURSELVES – it will ALWAYS give us the greatest returns. 💯❤️
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21/09/2025

🌟 WE’VE BEEN EXERCISING SINCE BIRTH 🌟

One of the most effective, natural, and accessible ways to protect our mental health is… 🥁 exercise.
Above anything else, it must always be FUN 🎉 – don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
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✨ Exercise is also the most natural state for us to be in:
1️⃣ As babies we learn to crawl.
2️⃣ Then we walk, one step at a time.
3️⃣ Then we run – usually straight to our parent/carer when we fall.
4️⃣ And then… we go and do it again.
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Before we even learn to talk, exercise shows us that we:
🌀 Complete challenges step by step – Adaptability
🚶 Overcome obstacles one step at a time – Independence
🌟 Have a natural instinct to move and learn – Aspiration
🤝 Build comfort through association – Connection
💪 Go back and try again even if it hurts – Courage
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💪 And that’s before we even think about the physical benefits…
💪 Improved heart health
⚖️ Weight maintenance
💪 Stronger muscles & bones
💪 Better sleep
⚡ More energy
💪 Boosted immune system
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🧠 Plus the mental benefits…
🧠 Reduced stress & anxiety
🧠 Improved clarity & focus
🧠 More confidence
🧠 Lower risk of depression
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⏳ …and the long-term effects:
⏳ Reduced risk of chronic disease
⏳ Greater longevity
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☕ I’m not taking on new clients right now, but I’m always up for a chat (and a soft drink of your choice on me) here in Chippenham.

What comes out of an agenda-free conversation can be amazing.

Take care 💙

14/09/2025

💭 Too often, exercise is seen as something that drains us — something that leaves us tired, sore, and fatigued.
❌ Those, and the ridiculous concepts of societal conformity and judgment, are the primary reasons why people shy away from it.
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✨ But exercise is one of the most powerful tools we have to:
😂 Laugh and have fun
🧠 Stimulate our mind
💖 Regulate our emotions
⚡ Build vitality and resilience
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💡 The principal reason I exercise is the positive effect it has on my mental state — and that’s where real energy comes from:
📉 Exercise reduces anxiety by up to 20%
🕐 Just one extra hour a week lowers stress by 30%
📈 Productivity can increase by 12%
🤓 In a positive frame of mind, we’re up to 31% smarter
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🔎 Compare how you feel on days when you have exercised versus days when you haven’t.
⚡ Energy, focus, concentration, productivity — the difference is often remarkable.
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 In our busy lives, we give so much of ourselves to family, work, and responsibility.
We can’t be at our best to serve them unless we look after ourselves first — mind and body.
💖 Prioritising our wellbeing is not selfish.
It’s selfless.
It ensures we’re here longer, stronger, and better for the people we love.
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❤️ This isn’t just talk for me, I live it.
In April 2017, I had a heart attack. 💔
🚁 I was resuscitated twice and flown in an air ambulance I have no memory of.
💪 My physical recovery came quickly — but my mental recovery was slower and longer, and supported throughout by family and friends.
🙏 Life, me, my family and my friends have always come first since then.
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✨ Any decision to exercise must come down to one thing:
👉 To live longer, and to live better.
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💎 Investment in your wellbeing is the greatest one we will ever make as it always gives us the greatest returns:
⏳ more time
⚡ more energy
🌍 more opportunity to enjoy life on our terms
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🚀 To do so, we first need to refuse to accept a status quo that does not serve us…
…and be brave enough to make a start.

07/09/2025

🚶‍♂️ EXERCISE TODAY = WIPING OUR OWN BUM TOMORROW 🚽🚶‍♀️

🧠 For a long time, I thought healing was about coping better with tough stuff — trauma, anxiety, depression. But I was wrong.

Most of us are already experts at carrying those weights. We’ve lived with them, survived them, and found ways to keep going.

🌱 Healing isn’t just surviving. Healing is about living. And living is about thriving.

✨ We heal so we can handle joy.
✨ We heal so we can accept happiness back into our life.
✨ We heal so we can say yes to the good things, without fear, guilt, or waiting for them to be taken away.

❤️ My realisation of what healing actually is played a big part in why I founded SF Fine Fettle.

Recovering from my ❤️ heart attack, I felt stuck in survival mode — existing, not living. First the love of my wife 💕, and then my grandchildren 👶 coming along, made me realise that longevity isn’t everlasting life; it’s making the most of the time we have.

🏥 Society (and the NHS, through no fault of its own) is geared up to fixing us after something has broken. But we have the ability to stage our own early interventions — with pre-emptive healing — to try and stop things going wrong in the first place.

👉 All things being equal, if we do that, our quality of life becomes more important than the length of it.

🏋️ Exercise is by far the most powerful self-help tool we have. It can delay the onset of:
❤️ Cardiovascular disease
🧠 Neurodegenerative disorders
⚡ Metabolic disorders

We can prepare ourselves for the challenges of our 70s, 80s, 90s (and beyond) — when our main concerns will be:
🚶 Walking
🪑 Standing up from a chair
🛍️ Carrying shopping
🛡️ Preventing falls
🚽 …and yes, wiping our own bum.

🔎 A quick browse on One Chippenham’s activity finder shows exercise has endless variations — it’s not just about the gym:
👉 https://onechippenham.org.uk/chippenham-activity-finder/

🧘 Every activity is self-help, and about creating balance, calm, and resilience.

☕ If this resonates with you — I’m always up for a chat (and a soft drink of your choice on me) here in Chippenham. Sometimes all it takes is a conversation to take that first step. 💬

30/08/2025

When it comes to health, there are seven dimensions we all need to nurture:

🏃‍♂️ Physical – moving our body, eating well, sleeping enough
💖 Emotional – managing emotions, building resilience
🧠 Intellectual – learning, stimulating our mind
🤝 Social – healthy relationships and connections
✨ Spiritual – purpose, values, meaning
💼 Occupational – fulfilment in work or meaningful activity
🌍 Environmental – supportive surroundings and lifestyle

Exercise supports them all.

Too often, exercise is sold on aesthetics, weight loss and “go hard or go home.” But research is clear: exercising for mental health is what really makes the difference.

Here’s why ⬇️

💪 1. Exercise vs. Conventional Therapy
Research shows exercise is 1.5x more effective at reducing depression, stress & anxiety than therapy or medication (it can support them, not replace).

💪 2. Quick Fix vs. Habit Building
A single exercise session can ease anxiety. After 6 weeks our brain literally rewires to handle stress better. Exercise is a tool for happiness and confidence. That’s why weight-loss goals often backfire - causing body shame and reducing motivation.

💪 3. Go Hard vs. Feel Good
The brain releases endocannabinoids (feel-good chemicals) during moderate, enjoyable exercise—not extreme workouts.

✅ Low intensity = mild effect
✅ Extreme = no effect
✅ Moderate = triple effect!

Proof it’s about the journey, not the destination.

💪 4. Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Goals
Extrinsic (foreign and alien) = no impact on happiness.
Intrinsic (belonging naturally) = less anxiety, less depression, more consistency.

💖 Forget chasing weight-loss goals or comparison - they don’t boost day-to-day happiness. Instead, exercise for:

• Enjoyment
• Confidence
• Connection
• A life we actually want to live

💪 5. My Focus vs. Other
I don’t just train bodies. I coach people to build:

• Life satisfaction outside the gym
• Enjoyment (exercise should be fun!)
• Self-sufficiency (you won’t need me forever)
• A supportive, encouraging network

💪 6. Why Trust Me?
People don’t leave trainers because of cost—they leave because they feel bored, judged, or disconnected. My coaching focus is connection and support.

💪 7. Brain Rewiring
Exercise boosts BDNF, a protein that rewires our brain for resilience, memory, and learning. In short exercise rewires us for better brain health. 🧠 Neurons that fire together, wire together.

💪 8. Healthy Habit Replacement
Chasing dopamine hits from (anti) social media likes, shopping, alcohol, or other quick fixes can harm mental health. Exercise gives us positive dopamine—the kind that fuels focus, creativity, energy, and achievement.

✨ The Bottom Line:
Exercise isn’t punishment. It’s not about six-packs or comparison.
It’s about joy, resilience, and creating a life we don’t need to escape from.
❤️ Its about moving for our mind, and moving for us.

10/08/2025

ALL THE THINGS TO DO IN CHIPPENHAM 🌟
💬 "There’s nothing to do here."
💬 "I don’t know where to start."
💬 "Exercise isn’t for people like me."
These are things I hear ALL the time in Chippenham — and they’re simply not true. So, let’s bust those myths together 👇
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✅ There’s SO MUCH going on in Chippenham!
From paddleboarding to knitting, walking football to belly dancing, climbing to movement for older people — it’s all here.
🔎 Over 150 local organisations are listed on the Chippenham Activity Finder:
👉 https://onechippenham.org.uk/chippenham-activity-finder/
Categories include:
🗣️ Social Activities
🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Pilates
👩‍👩‍👧 Women-only spaces
💷 Low-cost or free groups
🧒👨‍🦽👵 Activities for all ages and abilities
🎨 Arts & Crafts groups
🏃 Sport & Fitness clubs (bootcamps, football, rugby, cycling, climbing, martial arts, walking etc)
🌱 Environmental & gardening clubs
🧠 Mental health & support groups
👶 Baby, toddler & youth sessions
🧓 Activities for older adults
🤝 Community and volunteering groups
🧪 STEM workshops for children
There’s something for everyone, including those with busy family lives, low confidence, or limited fitness. We can find sessions that are:
✅ Social
✅ Safe
✅ Self-affirming
✅ Suitable
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🧠 Why does this matter for our mental health?
Movement and cognitive engagement = medicine.
Exercise releases endorphins, reduces anxiety & depression, and helps us build resilience to life’s stresses.
Learning new stuff forms new neural connections supporting our brain health.
But it’s not all about chemicals — it’s about association, confidence, and fun.
And let’s be honest:
💥 If it’s not FUN, we won’t stick with it.
💥 If it’s not VARIED, we’ll get bored.
💥 If it’s not INCLUSIVE, we’ll feel like it’s not for us.
That’s where Chippenham comes in.
There’s a genuine chance here to find OUR thing, OUR people, and OUR pace.
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😟 Feel nervous about starting something new?
😞 Not sure where to begin?
😔 Worried about being judged?
You're not alone.
You're also not the problem — the barriers are.
But here's the truth:
🚫 Wellbeing is NOT about six-packs, youth or shrinking yourself.
✅ It’s about health, confidence, laughter, connection, and living longer for those we love.
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