Rosalynd McGhee introduces her new fitness classes.
Having lived in the Glen for thirteen years I have been passionate about sport and exercise for as long as I can remember. I am a qualified gym, aerobics and aquafit instructor, a GP referral for health tutor and have many other coaching qualifications including basketball and swimming.
I am currently at college studying Exercise, Health and Fitness but hope to change to Sports Therapy this coming year. For me fitness is a way of life. It improves your quality of life and prevents many health problems such as heart disease and can minimise the effects of other conditions. There are many reasons why people don’t exercise but if we make it a priority we can reap both mental and physical benefits. By making exercise a priority we are investing in ourselves and our future quality of life.
Why should you exercise?
Because you’re worth it!
According to World Health Organisation statistics only 25% of all women and 33% of men take enough exercise. That inactivity is responsible for 3.1% of deaths in the UK and costs the NHS over a billion pounds each year. A recent report from Sport Scotland shows that of the 32 regions in Scotland, Argyll & Bute was the tenth least active. The only ones showing higher inactivity were deprived inner city areas. One contributory factor is poor access to facilities and classes.
I have started holding classes in Gendaruel Hall and hope there will be sufficient attendance to continue. Aerobics today consists of low impact exercise to music. Gone are the days of Spandex, big kicks and leg-warmers. Circuit classes combine aerobics and toning exercises.
A good instructor can pitch a class to all levels of fitness and ability. So regardless of ability, all are welcome. And when I say all, that includes the boys! Those of secondary school age are welcome at half price. I hope to see y’all there!
YCMA accredited instructor
Glendaruel Hall Wednesdays
Aerobics 7-8pm
Circuit 8-9pm
£3.00 per class
£5.00 for both
