“I signed up to the FREE TRIAL as wasn’t sure if the content of the classes would be suitable for my fitness level. I would class myself as an active retiree so although I am over 50yrs old I’m certainly not over the hill! I enjoy an active lifestyle and love taking part exercise classes that challenge me both physically and mentally.

After signing up to My Senior Gym I feel more active than ever! The beauty of the service is that you can use the classes as many times as you like. In fact, most days I will do 2 sessions. Perhaps something more energetic in the morning such as a Strenght & Balance Workout and then a more holistic, relaxing class such as Tai Chi later on in the day.

I really enjoy the support offered by My Senior Gym-they are always happy to give advice if needed and I have met many My Senior Gym buddies in the online networking group who are there cheering me on if I ever need some motivation.

So, I would highly recommend anyone looking to improve their fitness and well-being to sign up today-you really don’t have anything to love- I have never looked back!”

-Robert

“I first started doing Tai Chi with My Senior Gym a few months before lockdown. I have had reconstruction on my shoulder so l found some exercise classes too much.

One word to describe this service?…. “fabulous!” and also great value for money…My Senior Gym was just what I needed-there are a wonderful range of workouts to choose from. I really enjoy Tai Chi: the movement is so energising and very calming at the same time with no strain on your joints, I come out of the online class ‘walking on air’. Also, the mediation sessions are really easy to follow even if you haven’t meditated beofre and you feel invigorated afterwards.

I also enjoy the Dance-fit class: you have plenty of levels to choose from for all abilities and you get a good warm up and cool down-the class is very varied and lots of fun and the instructor’s teaching skills are very professional and humorous so it keeps my interest up! If you prefer to exercise without music then the functional fitness classes are great and work every part of your body!”

-Carol

“I suffer from very painful arthritis in my knees and hips and was worried that the classes may be too much for me as I didn’t really exercise at all. My Senior Gym has really helped to improve my confidence in my physical abilities so I feel that “I can” do things such as getting to the top of the stairs or carrying a shopping bag: before joining….I struggled to straighten my right leg as it was very painful to move. However, the chair- based workouts have given me a new lease of life!, the exercises have strengthened the muscles around my knee which has made it easier for me to move and the stretches have increased my range of motion so everyday actions such as standing and sitting are now much easier.

I wouldn’t say that I can do the splits yet!! …but My Senior Gym has equipped me with the tools and the knowledge that I need to help maintain my mobility and keep on track with my health as I get older. The instructors are very friendly and help to keep me motivated if I am feeling a little low and the courses are easy to follow and set up.

I have also found great benefit from the health news and nutritional advice and have found that choosing certain foods help to support my arthritic condition.”

-Phoebe

“I am 77 and have Parkinson’s Disease and was looking for a suitable exercise class for me for many years. I am often based at home but still need to exercise The advantage of My Senior Gym classes is that you don’t even have to travel to a studio to do the class. I previously found getting to the class was difficult due to my limited mobility. Also, I have the option to participate in classes as many times as I like-and so I do a class most days…

My condition is such that I can only do the exercises when my medication allows but I can watch and partake at my own level and am very aware of how much more mobile I am since starting the sessions.

I am also not very tech savvy!! I have only a basic mobile phone to use in emergencies, so I just click on the class and I am good to go!

I recommend My Senior Gym to anyone who wants to maintain or improve their mobility to live as independently as possible.”

-Christine