I took my mum (who’s 78) to her chair exercise in Lambourn last week and sat in to watch. She has macular degeneration so can’t see very well and I wanted to see how she coped with the class and the answer was, brilliantly. Debbie is an amazing teacher.
…These classes really incorporate mind body and soul. This is not just for physical health, your mental health, social health and emotional health are all equally important and all are balanced at these wonderful classes. Well done Debbie for bringing a purpose back into our lives.
This is an amazing class, watching my mum doing all the exercises made me so proud and Debbie who runs it makes the whole experience so joyful. Highly recommend MOVEability 👍👍👍 …
Having retired last year, I noticed my joints had stiffened up significantly. I have suffered from arthritis since my early teens but since participating in the Wednesday online session I have certainly seen some improvement. Debbie is very professional and the class very friendly. Its just the right pace for me and does not aggravate my joints at all. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.
I find Debbie to be very professional in her teaching – which I think I am qualified to say as someone who has been exercising for some 50 years. She always goes through the “moves” with us beforehand to refresh our memories, never failing to give us “tips” relevant to the particular music we’re following.
…I am 54 years young but can only stand up for short periods. I have a compressed nerve in my spine, stenosis issues, spinal arthritis, and osteoarthritis in both knees, and I have to use a wheelchair to go anywhere. Joining MOVEability classes has reignited my SMILE!
…This class was recommended to me by my doctor, and I first thought ‘what good is exercise for a 92 year old’. But now these classes are very important to me as they have helped me so much, I hope they will continue for a long time.
I use a mobility scooter and if the weather is good I can attend on my own and be independent – these classes are a great asset to the village. My doctors says these classes are good for me and that I should keep doing them. They are really good value as well.
I received some physio after spending a month in hospital following a stroke, and one of my ladies gave me the link to MOVEability’s Get Berkshire Active class. I am so glad I followed it up. The classes are so beneficial to me. Whilst stretching and trying to dance, I’m also having lots & lots of fun.
…Going along to Alice Bye court on a Thursday for seated exercises has not just improved our mobility but also increased our social circle. After the exercise we have a well deserved cup of tea and a chat which is just as important.
I was fortunate to hear about MOVEability through the charity Get Active Berkshire. Having a chronic health problem affecting my balance, and having to shield because my husband is extremely vulnerable to Covid, I was delighted to hear that I could do chair-based exercises at home by joining zoom classes run by MOVEability.
…We have been attending the Get Berkshire Active online seated chair exercise class since November 2021. My mother has a crumbling spine and, due to lockdown, lost strength in her arms. You can work at your own pace and the music is just right to get you moving.
…Best day of the week! Dancercise! I do it standing and my wife does it sitting, meaning we both can take part at something we enjoy. The mix of music is fab as the age range is pretty varied! Both our co-ordination has improved and we always have a lot of fun! Highly recommend coming and having a go!
I feel so much relief when I do these exercises. The lovely ladies who run the class are amazing 👍🤩 I am enjoying these classes and finding them beneficial too. Feel like I’m achieving something for myself.
Thank you so much for this exercise class!! It was brilliant. Not only was it exercising but it was fun too and the music was a hit. These ladies are brilliant at what they do and totally professional. I enjoyed it immensely and cannot wait to do it again. Please give it a go! You won’t be disappointed! It’s not too hard to do either and all ages can take part. Thanks again and well done xxx
So, what have MOVEability classes done for me? Prior to the first lockdown, I attended for 2 aqua aerobics classes each week and a Steady Steps class (to help with balance etc in the way that the zoom classes do). During lockdown, my mobility issues did not allow for me to take a daily walk.
…I have been a member of the MOVEability Get Berkshire Active chair seated exercise class since inception. I am in my 80s and in pretty good health except for arthritis in my back and left shoulder. Being sedentary during the lockdowns was not good for this condition because of increased pain and stiffness which in turn leads to depression. I have benefitted so much from these classes by being able to move easier, bend, walk and have less pain.
…Inspiring , friendly , inclusive …its been lovely to exercise with MOVEability and the rest of the group. I am stronger and fitter.
Great fitness sessions, and you can do them at your own level. I have mobility issues, so these classes are great. I do them on Zoom. It’s so nice to see friendly faces, and have a quick chat at the same time. They offer me structure and health boost to my week. I would recommend anyone to try them out. I particularly like the Monday morning session….. Its done my mental health good too, after a recent operation…… A good boost.
Many thanks to MOVEability. I have suffered with psoriatic arthritis in my right foot for 30 years, and my ankle is fused, thanks to the gentle exercise I now have some mobility in my foot and ankle. I also have COPD and find the stretching exercises very beneficial, not only that I can now at least see where my waist should be so all in all very good for the mind, I am 79 yrs.
