“I used to be quite fit.
I used to ride and muck out.
Then I became unwell, put on weight and my health changed.
I know I need to build back up…
But I’m not sure what to do.”
This is what someone said to me on a recent call.
And that final sentence is something I hear a lot.
Especially when there’s an injury, a health condition or a recent diagnosis to consider.
Should I rest?
Should I exercise?
How hard should I work?
Which exercises should I avoid?
And what if I choose the wrong thing and make everything worse?
It’s completely understandable.
Googling it doesn’t always help either.
One person says everyone over 50 should do this.
Another says never do that.
Someone else promises one exercise will solve everything.
Which is impressive, considering they’ve never met you.
So people often end up doing one of two things:
Nothing, because they’re worried about making things worse.
Or far too much, because they try to restart where they left off years ago.
The right starting point is normally somewhere between doing nothing and doing everything.
Something you can manage now.
A pace you feel comfortable with.
Exercises that can be adapted.
And a plan that helps you build up gradually without feeling like you have to prove anything.
Before you begin at Fruci Fit, we’ll have a quick chat about your health, any professional advice you’ve already been given, what you can do comfortably now, what worries you and what you’d like to feel able to do again.
We’re not there to diagnose you or replace your GP or physio.
Our job is to listen, coach within those boundaries and adapt the session around your starting point.
That might mean:
A smaller range of movement.
A lighter weight.
Using a chair.
Moving more slowly.
Or doing fewer repetitions while you build confidence.
Your version of the exercise is still exercise.
And your pace is still the right pace.
Our next Fruci Fit 7 Day Trial starts Monday 10th August.
£10 for the week.
Try up to 3 sessions in Marlborough, Chippenham, Devizes or From Home.
For women 40+, 50+, 60+, 70+ and beyond who know they need to do something…
But want help working out what the right something is for them.
Message or comment “TRIAL” and I’ll send you the details.
Matt