Getsetfit

28/08/2025

Thank you, Dawn Skelton, for such clear messaging. I highly recommend listening (while standing) to her 4 minutes of advice about maintaining physical capacity as we age:
https://wordonhealth.com/on-air-articles.php?fbclid=IwVERDUAMc66JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqW0ksoumHpwipURxBASEHULSPJyrwzeowzkuoFGDmVqV5a-ohNV_P0ZwYtT_aem_CtXiJ3XWJnjc5_V6EFEPfQ

Our grateful thanks to Tony Gavin  for his contribution to our radio feature that you can hear again via the audio player further down this page. We are also thankful to the NHS  for the use of some of the support information below.

26/08/2025

Fit4Life classes resume 11am, Wednesday, 27th August 2025.
This weekly class at Boat of Garten Community Hall is for older people keen to maintain independent living as they age. The ages of current participants ranges between 75-91 years.
Incorporating the activities known to make the difference, including:
* muscular strength and power - lifting the kettle, getting up off the sofa
* balance (dynamic and static) - walking on uneven woodland paths
* flexibility - dressing independently, reaching to high cupboards
* getting down/up from the floor - to practise in case of a fall
* floor management skills - playing with grandchildren
* endurance - keeping going for longer.
Although some participants may not feel able/confident to transfer to the floor, we practise strategies over the sessions to build the ability/confidence as required by each individual.
We are a warm and friendly group, welcoming of new participants.
Please get in touch so that we can chat about your, your family members', or friends' needs. The chat prior to first attendance is an essential (and free) part of the service.

20/08/2025

Please share widely with anyone who may be interested in inclusion and expeditions. Facilitated by Equal Adventure, this is the day before Explore2025 at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) starts:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/inclusive-fieldwork-expeditions-race-disability?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMSgRljbGNrAxKBA2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe_HZdoV-ySUmiojkQuDf-qLGKxVZAQtLKDRoqgb6eRoG5ckJZYVg7tFVxRrE_aem_e2pDtqhycR7BXR0vZpW_bw

This seminar, run by Equal Adventure, explores race and disability inclusion in fieldwork and expeditions, aimed at leaders seeking inclusive practices.

19/08/2025

The full class timetable restarts Sunday, 24th August 2025.
Classes at Speyside Centre, Boat of Garten Community Hall and Burghead Community Hall.
Beginners are very welcome. Please get in touch with your questions and to find out which class will best suit you.
Booking essential: www.getsetfit.net/bookings

14/08/2025

Here's a fantastic opportunity for anyone involved in leading walks who would like to learn how to offer even more benefit to their walks:
https://mailchi.mp/laterlifetraining/walkways-oct-2025?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMK-RJjbGNrAwr4_mV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeG5crssG0W52gvmBslsKEEMMFNJA9XEbW5j4rBKsUm64DMMKvUvN3WxGCjjQ_aem_0EIJegrFUGswB4l-sMoMsQ

Walk-ways to Strength and Balance aims to enhance existing walking activities and is designed for existing walk leaders and/or walking sports leaders. These modules provide learners with correct information enabling them to disseminate, reinforce and encourage independently active older adults to c...

08/08/2025

Weekly Yoga Sunday classes resume at the Speyside Centre:
9.30-10.30am Flow Yoga (suitable for those with some prior experience)
10.45-11.30am Level 1 Yoga (suitable for beginners, participants with medical conditions, and those who prefer a less intense class).
Please get in touch with any questions.
Booking essential: www.getsetfit.net/bookings

18/07/2025

Sarcopenia: the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength.
Muscle does so much more than enable us to move ourselves/objects. Maintaining, and even improving, muscle mass and strength is important for so much more, for quality of life and health!

13/07/2025

Update: Spaces still available for tomorrow (20th July)
Sunday classes at the Speyside Centre are ON a week today. Leave feeling stronger, stretchier and more relaxed...
9.30am Flow Yoga
10.45am Level 1 Yoga
Please book in the usual way:
www.getsetfit.net/bookings

20/06/2025

Summer Solstice Yoga
This week's theme will be sun salutations.
In Level 1 Yoga we will be learning about and experiencing some of the poses within a sun salutation sequence.
In Flow Yoga we will expanding our practise of various different sun salutations, slowing down in between to optimise our technique in certain postures.
Last full week of classes before the summer break.
Happy Summer Solstice ☀️🧘🏼‍♀️

05/06/2025

This may be of interest to those working in the Care Sector:
Later Life Training is holding a Chair Based Exercise (CBE) Learning Module, an online learning session for existing CBE qualified leaders. It's available to join free of charge for it's Education Connect Members, or at a cost of £20 (+VAT) for those who aren't an Education Connect Member.
For more information and to book:

Chair Based Exercise – Learning Modules Remote- June 2025 General Information Cost £20 (+VAT) Course Status Vacancies Apply for a place on this course Course Dates Online Learning Date: Enrolment: Friday 6th June 2025 Training Days Date: Day 1: Friday 13th June 2025 This learning module is delive...

16/05/2025

Favourite feedback of the week:
"I didn't know I have hamstrings, I thought only footballers have hamstrings."
To be clear, we all have all the muscles to bring about movements for all bones at all joints. We do however vary in our understanding and ability to use them. 🧘🏼‍♀️⚽😀

14/04/2025

Happy Easter!
All classes are on as usual this week and next, including on Easter Sunday.
We will definitely be doing rabbit pose/sasangasana! 🐰