Recently, I posted about What’s ahead for me in 2019. As I wrote in that post, my big focus for 2019, is Maxine’s Challenge. So, what is Maxine’s Challenge? The Maxine’s Challenge is a 12 week on-line body transformation program that has helped thousands of people from around the country get in the best shape […]
Feeling very happy with myself
I did it! A few days ago, I forced myself to get back on the bike. I know that doesn’t sound like much of an ‘I did it’ moment. But in my world, just now, it’s a huge step forward. Or perhaps I should say it’s a huge pedal forward. For most of my life […]
Walk 11 Glenlyon #150WalksinVictoria
This walk is from the 150 Walks in Victoria book that I’ve posted about previously and so forms part of my goal for 2018. Glenlyon is a beautiful, small village, situated on the Loddon River, near Daylesford in Central Victoria. The walk went deep into the Wombat Forest with its stunning bush scenery. The area is very […]
Letter to new girl at the gym
Recently, I’ve been thinking about seniors exercising, and perhaps taking up an exercise program for the first time. I really do understand how daunting it can be to walk into a gym for the first time. It can feel very confronting at any age, and I’m sure it’s more confronting again, for people in their […]
Barriers to Exercise Part 2
After my earlier post Barriers to Exercise, readers contacted me about the barriers that pop up for them from time to time. Some of those barriers are short term, and some are more difficult to jump over and can cause problems for years. Grief and depression When Sue pointed this one out to me, I couldn’t […]
Barriers to exercising
My purpose in starting Next Phase in Fitness seven years ago was to record my fitness training and events. I’ve now decided to change the focus of the blog slightly. I will still be recording my training and events, but now that I’m ageing I’m not participating in as many events. I’m still training and […]
Maxine’s Challenge Update
I posted previously when I started Maxine’s Challenge and also again after Week 8 It’s hard to believe, but the 12 week challenge is now over so it’s time for a final wrap. The point of doing the challenge for me was to improve my strength and add variety to my weights program in the […]
100k Walk Anniversary
Since the last post How old is too old To Exercise was published I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. There were many comments left on the post and private messages sent to me, about the subject. Of course I don’t think you are ever too old to exercise and it […]