This month in replacement of our usual ‘Member of the Month’ feature, to honour NSW Senior’s Festival 2024, we asked a variety of Revive participants to discuss how exercise has changed their lives. We asked member’s Peter, Marilyn, Ana, Andrew, Therese, Sylvana, Houda & Frank.
What made you join C-Life and attend the Revive classes?
- My daughter encouraged me and my husband to start exercising. She noticed that we weren’t as mobile, and things were getting harder to do. I already feel the difference in the way I’m walking.
- I was told that exercise could help control my Diabetes.
- I wasn’t comfortable with exercising by myself. The class gives me guidance, and being with others in my position and time of life is a bonus.
How has it made a difference to your life?
- I have so much more energy to get through the day, even after a tough workout!
- My self esteem has really improved, I believe in what I can do so much more even with some health issues.
- It’s really helped me get out of my shell and meet new people.
What advice would you give to someone thinking about attending the class for the first time?
- Just do it!
- Support is available to you, don’t hold back.
- Even though the exercise is challenging, it makes everything else feel easier.
What do you enjoy most about the class?
- The instructors are very helpful and qualified to give the right exercises.
- The variety – it’s never boring.
- The things that I can achieve, the fact that I have the determination to get started and keep going.
Revive classes focus on strength and balance, specifically important for healthy ageing. Have you noticed a difference since coming to the class?
- My balance was poor, and I was afraid of having a fall. I’m more confident now.
- It’s really helped with shoulder pain I suffered from chronically.
- My leg strength has improved, and I can walk further distances confidently.
- The shopping is easier to carry!
