When I tell people Im an Aerobics instructor often one of the first things they say is “Oh Im too unco to do that”... there is still this old mode of thinking that we are jumping around looking like a scene out of the 80's 'flashdance' and 'fame' movies. I can assure you there isn't a leg warmer or g string leotard in sight!.. There is however a few die hards, who still enjoy a hard out step routine each Tuesday night with me, where a degree of co-ordination is definitely required. For the most part though my group fitness classes suit those who have little co-ordination. Many years of experience in the trade has enabled me to provide an environment which can accommodate a large range of ages and stages, where 'keeping up' is a choice and not a requirement. Personally I love strength and weight work, it has so many benefits when done correctly. Depending on how we use the weights depends on the results; from 'bulking' up, building strength, burning fat, increasing mobility, toning, endurance, to increasing bone density. Only a trained instructor will understand the exercise prescription required for the desired training effect. The right combination of exercises can also be used as a preventative as well, for example working with weights in a specific way can decrease the the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is caused by lifestyle factors including obesity. . The exercise industry is currently un regulated, which means that the quality of service can be a bit hit and miss, so do ask questions. Those who are confident and competent in the industry will not mind you asking about their skill levels, qualifications and experience. For those of us who choose to be part of a regulated body, just look for the REPS mark of quality. (Registered Exercise Professionals). Safety is also a huge consideration, however even the most trained or qualified professional can never eliminate all the risk factors associated with exercise. Personal responsibility and accountability is needed by the client as well, it is not up to the service provider to take all the responsibility, they can only go so far. This could be said irrespective of what industry we work in! How quickly we are to blame others who work in areas of service when in reality we have to equally look at our part in the choices we make, it's a relationship that we have between ourselves and who ever is supplying the service.
Exercise can change lives in a holistic way, and the good news is anybody can do some sort of activity relevent to their needs. I've designed programmes for a large range of clients irrespective of abilities. To mind there is only a couple of conditions where exercise is considered counter productive. My personal policy around being active is pretty rigid, being and staying active largely comes down to personal motivation and choice. Like any choice we make it comes with consequences that we need to accept our part in. I do consider myself very fortunate that 25 years ago I chose a hobby which unintentionally became a lifestyle and a profession, and as I approach 50 I can safely say that Im very grateful for that choice. I also feel that should something unforseen happen or when the ageing process finally catches up on me as it will, then I shall have to modify my exercise regime accordingly to maintain a quality of life which can only be defined in the context at the time. I shall have to keep using what I've got while I've got it – For me there is NO EXCUSES
Exercise can change lives in a holistic way, and the good news is anybody can do some sort of activity relevent to their needs. I've designed programmes for a large range of clients irrespective of abilities. To mind there is only a couple of conditions where exercise is considered counter productive. My personal policy around being active is pretty rigid, being and staying active largely comes down to personal motivation and choice. Like any choice we make it comes with consequences that we need to accept our part in. I do consider myself very fortunate that 25 years ago I chose a hobby which unintentionally became a lifestyle and a profession, and as I approach 50 I can safely say that Im very grateful for that choice. I also feel that should something unforseen happen or when the ageing process finally catches up on me as it will, then I shall have to modify my exercise regime accordingly to maintain a quality of life which can only be defined in the context at the time. I shall have to keep using what I've got while I've got it – For me there is NO EXCUSES
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