Celebrating a Year of Movement in Fuengirola

Celebrating a Year of Movement in Fuengirola

Regular physical activity in later life is important for so many reasons – not only will your health improve, but you’ll also meet new people. That’s why Age Concern Fuengirola Mijas & Benalmadena felt it important to fund a programme of chair exercise and pilates workshops free to its members. A year later and the benefits to the community have been so rewarding. 

One lady commented that she now once again was able to enjoy her favorite activity of reading her book with the sunshine on her face as she was no longer afraid of falling over the step onto her balcony.

Many more messages of support flooded into the groups community WhatsApp group run by volunteers Karen Holmquist a trained pilates instructor and Ruth Massey a Physiotherapist. 

Karen said that keeping fit in later life is so beneficial? It helps you to maintain a healthy weight, reduces your risk of falls by strengthening your muscles but also it is linked to supporting your thinking skills, boosting your mood and energy levels by releasing endorphins. But most of all it’s social by joining a class it can help you to make friends.

If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t worry the classes focus on gentle exercise to help you to regain your fitness at your own pace and if you’re used to regular physical activity, the exercises can be tailored to be more strenuous.

Classes are run every Wednesday at St Andrews Church, Los Boliches, Fuengirola from 14:00 until 16:00 for more information contact Karen on 618852892