Hello

After 30 years as an NHS physiotherapist, I retrained as a fitness instructor to help people who felt disconnected from exercise – whether because of illness, injury or simply busy lives. In 2023, I became a Level 4 Postural Stability Instructor, and since then I’ve been helping people regain strength, confidence and independence through progressive strength and balance exercises.

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These exercises have already made a real difference in my local community. People have noticed better balance, improved strength and an overall lift in well-being. Some have returned to their favourite activities; others value the slower pace and supportive environment of these sessions, which we offer in person. Numbers are growing, and I’m very aware that I’m running out of hours to meet demand. At the same time, many people simply can’t get to classes because of transport, access issues or frequent hospital appointments. Moving online is the logical next step.

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I’m constantly inspired by the support I’ve had from attendees as they share:

• What they aspire to be able to do

• The difficulties they encounter

• The discoveries they make about themselves while doing the exercises

• The benefits they’ve noticed over the weeks of taking part.

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I am determined to provide what I can to help these fabulous people live their lives as fully as possible. Sometimes, they are just a few exercises away from the life they would choose to live. Taking an active (literally) role in their physical fitness – mobility, stamina, strength and balance – is both empowering and rewarding.

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In addition, the community that builds around them is remarkable: supportive, interested and a resource in its own right. In a short time I’ve seen charity events supported, lifts shared and social connections re-established.

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This is the work I want to grow. The training from Later Life Training was excellent – hard graft and totally worth it. This website is one of the ways I’m making this approach more accessible for the people who need it most, and for potential trainers of the future.