“I used to go to the gym three times a week. Then I moved… And I never picked it back up.” This is what someone said to me on a recent call. In her 60s, she used to lift weights and felt fit and strong. That was about five years ago. Now she can get …
But I know my muscles aren’t as strong as they used to be. I need to do some weight-bearing exercise.” Someone said this to me on a recent call. And she’s definitely not the only one. Lots of women we speak to are already doing something: Walking the dog. Gardening. Yoga. Pilates. Looking after grandchildren. …
You need the right place to start again. Someone said this to me on a recent call: “I joined a gym but didn’t go for two years. Then I joined again… And didn’t go for another year.” She knew exercise was important. She had been fit before. She wanted to feel stronger. She was already …
Someone said this while bench pressing. “I’ve been on the same weight for ages.” But then we looked properly. More repetitions than three weeks ago. Better technique. Less wobbling. More control. That is progress. Yes, lifting more weight matters. But it isn’t the only measure. Progress can also mean: A slower lowering phase. A pause …
A client messaged: “Getting better all the time.” “More mobile.” “Good night’s sleep.” “Amazing what exercise does mentally as much as physically.” “I got so fed up with not doing anything… so much happier now.” That’s the reminder. Movement can help you feel more mobile, energised, positive and capable. Maybe less irritable too ^^ yes, …
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Someone said this after seeing one of our workout videos. And I thought: Ah. Maybe I shouldn’t have posted that video But this is exactly why Fruci Fit is different. Everything is coach-led. You might not be ready for the version you saw online yet. But there will be something you can do. A squat …
“Something magical happened.” She got down to the floor. And more importantly… She got back up again. Without using her hands. For the first time in around 5 years That isn’t just one exercise. It’s strength. Mobility. Fitness. Confidence. And proof that something you thought you couldn’t do can change. Average steps were up 83% …
“Fit for life” gets used a lot. But I think this is a great example of what it actually means. I got sent these messages last week First… A photo of some pretty impressive looking steps. With the message: “Not bad for a nearly 60 year old.” Then this: “We have been up to the …
I had two very different conversations recently. One person said: “Is it normal to ache this much? I can really feel my legs.” Another said: “I didn’t feel anything. Maybe I wasn’t doing it right.” Then started beating herself up: “Maybe I’m just rubbish.” But aching isn’t the scorecard for whether a workout worked. Sometimes …
I received this message recently… Around a year ago, her blood pressure readings were around 150/86–90. Four months ago, her medication was reduced from 10mg to 5mg. With the healthcare team closely monitoring the transition. And now? They’ve told her she can stop taking it. She’ll continue checking her blood pressure every day. But no …
