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Exercise with my Dad

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I have put this up on strength and flex but I thought I would put it here as well......

I’m visiting my Dad for a few days and he is in his 80’s, since January he has been going to an exercise class twice a week, along side using his exercise bike at home. The classes came because he had a tumble last year and they suggested he needed better core strength, the fall scared him into taking action.

Today’s class was a little bit hard for me on an emotional level as I had to admit I was now in the 50 and over exercise bracket 😂😂😂, a little dent to my ego as I admitted I wasn’t too young to be there, bless, the instructor she had said I could join even though I was underage, to which I had to say No I’m not 😳.

The class was fun and so good for stretches and a gentle increase of the heart rate, such a well thought out program where you could do what you could manage and everyone worked within their own capabilities. All age groups (over 50) and a lovely atmosphere.

I even found another good hamstring stretch to add in to my routine.

Afterwards a coffee and a chat for everyone, I met some of Dads new friends. In the last 6 months his walking has just got better and better from these classes.

The cost £2.00 including coffee...... amazing and such good fun.

So if you are daunted by starting off with exercise and are over 50 have a look to see what you area has to offer, it is a great place to start without having to join a gym.

Rfc x

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Glad he's enjoying the classes x

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Thank you.😀.

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Great post Rfc. My father in law has done a few exercise classes here. One supplied by our health care system and all about balance and movement. He also does a sitting fitness class with little weights and rubberized bands. Good exercises for strength, stability and flexibility.

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It has made such a difference to his confidence from just six months of going. It is a great thing to offer for everyone really no matter the age. If you have the Core strength to stop you falling it is all very positive. Rfc x

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