By popular demand, our Saturday Boxing Fitness Bootcamp will continue

TPUC is Australia's largest mental health and fitness event.

You've likely noticed that most exercises (and daily movements) happen in the sagittal plane - think forward/backward. In Pilates, this would include Roll-ups, Roll-overs, and Bridges, and in other classes, movements in the sagittal plane include squats, forward/reverse lunges, and agility ladder ‘single steps forward/backward’. In everyday life, most movements are done in the sagittal plane, including walking, or bending forward to pick something up.

Lifting arms overhead is a critical, yet often neglected, component of fitness for over 60’s. As we age, the ability to lift, reach, and carry items decreases, making it essential to train the shoulders and upper body to maintain independence and safely navigate daily activities.

Yes, it’s a classic, but it works! Even one trip up a set of stairs can lift your heart rate without leaving you sweaty.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say a massive THANK YOU

Travel isn't just fun. Studies show it's super good for older adults' health! A quick search turns up a swathe of peer reviewed studies (like this one) that prove it helps you stay happy, sharp, and strong as you age.

This works best for seniors who:

• Are already moderately active (like walking daily and/or doing regular exercise).

• Don't have big health issues (no chronic illness).

Here's the good stuff, broken down simply:

We all know movement is medicine…and if you’ve been coming to Pilates with Get Fit For Life, you already have a beautiful tool to care for your body every day. Isn’t it wonderful to have a practice that keeps us moving in all directions, helping our bodies stay strong, flexible, and full of life?

A SUPER DUPER congratulations to everyone that pushed, pulled, hinged, dipped, stepped, did squats, curled, and crunched their way through the 2025 Push-up Challenge (PUC). Thank you also for everyone that contributed $$$, including those generous anonymous donors. 

I’m thrilled to share that Get Fit For Life has been selected as a finalist in the 30th Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards in the Health Services category! 

Did you know that being even slightly dehydrated can affect how well your muscles work and how you feel during exercise?

We all know that stretching is a great way to improve flexibility—but is it the only way? Research suggests there might be an even better approach!

Aging brings changes in our bodies, affecting nutrient needs and food preferences. We may experience loss of muscle mass, reduced nutrient absorption, weakened immunity, gastric issues, and decreased taste and smell sensitivity are common. To maintain health…

Muscle loss sneaks up on us sooner than you’d think—starting as early as 35! By 60, it can really pick up pace…

Why is pre-surgery preparation so important?

Resistance training is key to aging well...

Play is actually really important!

It’s important to do some type of physical activity every day. What you do depends on your health and lifestyle – finding what works for you.

To be named WINNER in the Health category fills me with immense pride, especially for the Get Fit For Life clients - for the wonderful Get Fit For Life community we've built together.