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Say Aphasia support group in Skipton

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Starting tomorrow! Several people who come to our Get Moving classes suffer from aphasia, or trouble getting the words out. It is a common phenomenon in stroke survivors, to have trouble speaking or articulating words or sentences. So my good friend Mark is starting a new support group especially for people with aphasia, or trouble … Read more

Skipton Santa Fun Run 2019

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This winters Santa 5k fun run on Sunday Nov 24th is now open for entry! We did it last year with Mark, from the Ilkley Get Moving class (bloody well done Mark!!!). And we are aiming to do it again this year. It is a fun 5k route where everyone is dressed as Santa. A … Read more

Thank you to the Skipton Invisible Illnesses group

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On Monday evening, we went to have a chat with the Skipton Invisible Illnesses group about exercise and what we do at our Get Moving classes. The group is a support group for people with conditions, illnesses and disabilities that are not obvious to the wider world. Conditions such as fibromyalga, lupus, ME, FND, anxiety, … Read more

Get Moving on Friday March 1st!

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Put the date in your diary and please share this with anyone you know! Get Moving, the new exercise class for people with ongoing, chronic conditions, will start on Friday March 1st. If you find it hard, difficult or maybe a bit scary to exercise or even start exercising because of your medical condition, why … Read more

Coming soon….Get Moving!

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Coming soon! I already do exercise classes aimed at helping Stroke survivors. But I have noticed for a while now that other people, with other chronic medical conditions have been coming and been benefiting from the training. So, I am pairing up with Anna Sheryn of the Craven Dragons netball club to start classes open … Read more

COPD and exercise

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I was honoured to talk to the local COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) group today. It was to talk about the advantages of exercise to people who have great trouble in breathing, and I was all ready to explain to them how getting out of breath is actually really god for them! As it turned … Read more

Skipton Stroke Support Group

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Skipton Stroke Support Group. As you hopefully know, I have started taking a stroke rehab class on Friday afternoons at Craven Fitness Centre (click here for all the details). Well, straight after it, there will be a Stroke Support Group for anyone and everyone to come along to.  I’ll be there to answer any questions … Read more

Bootcamp time again in Skipton!

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Bootcamp training

Bootcamp training

The days are getting longer, the weather is not as cold and it seems more people are willing to join me in some outdoor training!  This can mean only one thing…It’s Bootcamp time again in Skipton! What is a bootcamp?  Originally its the rough and tough training you get in basic training in the military.  These days it generally means any kind of training that involves minimal equipment and usually outdoors.  And as a few of us have signed up for some outdoor challenges this year (Trailtrekker, Warrior Dash, Tough Mudder, Commando Challenge) it is perfect to get us in top form. But why train outside when I work in a lovely, climate controlled gym??

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Exercise Workshop last Sunday

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So I did my first Exercise Workshop on Sunday, and first and foremost I want to say a huge congratulations and thank you to all who attended!

Exercise Workshop

Exercise Workshop

Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, I had plenty of positive feedback (all of which was “good” or better!) and I think everyone learnt some new and important things over the 2 hours.

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