The following post is a repost from April 2013. I”m not reposting it to brag or to live in past glories at all. Recently I had been thinking about goals, following our dreams and positive ageing, when these memories came up on my Facebook page. I think this post shows that we can make our […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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How old is too old?
How Old Is Too Old To Exercise? Lately the topic of exercise for seniors has been on my mind. Twice in the past week, friends of my age, have made quite negative comments to me, about seniors exercising. Firstly, a friend asked me how to begin an exercise program. The second comment, was when a […]
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Recent training walks
Just a few photos from training walks during the past week. The weather is on the improve, so it’s much nicer being out there now. Looking forward to summer.
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Powder Magazine Walk #Heathcote
I’ve been aware and concerned that it has been a while since I last posted here, but I was horrified to see that it’s been six weeks. Where did that six weeks go? I’ve still been exercising but also have been really busy with work…and with life. So, just decided to take a little time […]
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Coastrek – Just 3 more sleeps
So Melbourne Coastrek is almost here. It was late last year, but seems like just yesterday that our team got together, and decided that yes, we would have a go at this event. Tonight we are having our last team meeting and then on Thursday we head off to Sorrento, ready and keen for the […]
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Guest Post: Brenda Austin
Today I am so pleased to announced that Brenda Austin is my guest poster. I’ve been following Brenda on Facebook and Instagram for a while now. I first came across her in her role as Ambassador for Maxine’s Challenge. I find Brenda just so inspiring, as she is almost 70 years old, and still works […]
