TH+ aims:

To provide a versatile, multi-ability group which encourages us to try a mix of ways to workout. Content will vary weekly.

To give insight and open up discussion around health topics.

To test out which exercises or types of exercise suit YOU  and to get your feedback to help us plan future courses.

What is fitness?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_fitness

‘Fitness is defined[5] as the quality or state of being fit. Around 1950, perhaps consistent with the Industrial Revolution and the treatise of World War II, the term "fitness" increased in western vernacular by a factor of ten.[6] The modern definition of fitness describes either a person or machine's ability to perform a specific function or a holistic definition of human adaptability to cope with various situations. This has led to an interrelation of human fitness and attractiveness that has mobilized global fitness and fitness equipment industries. Regarding specific function, fitness is attributed to persons who possess significant aerobic or anaerobicability, i.e. endurance or strength. A well-rounded fitness program improves a person in all aspects of fitness compared to practicing only one, such as only cardio/respiratory endurance or only weight training.’


Over the course of our sessions, we will be engaging in:

Aerobic fitness

Speed

Explosive/power

Muscular strength and endurance

Mobility (active flexibility under tension)

Flexibility

Overall core conditioning.


Why should we exercise? (not an exhaustive list!!!)

  • Controlling blood pressure

  • Reduce inflammation

  • Cancer prevention

  • Increase insulin sensitivity - lower incidence of type II diabetes.

  • Weight loss

  • Mental health

  • halts/reverses neurodegeneration

  • Hormone balance in menopause

  • Prevent bone loss (build stronger bone)

  • Increase muscle or prevent age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia)

  • Social interaction….



We need more than just exercise (food, sleep, lifestyle habits, environment, social, spiritual...to be looked at over the next few weeks)


Introducing the PB Test

  • YOUR test - easy to follow, different levels, easy to record

  • Review in class every other week (practice at home in between)

  • Check progress at the end of the course… and beyond!