Staying Strong - Senior Fitness Classes
Senior Fitness with Marta - West Hertfordshire

Exercise classes for strength, balance, flexibility, falls prevention, friendship & fun.

Hi, I'm Marta

Why not try one of my group classes which have been specifically designed for older adults (60+ age group) and get exercising with like-minded people?

I’m a fully qualified and insured exercise professional, and a member of the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as well as the National Governing Body for Group Exercise EMD UK.

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Senior Fitness with Marta - West Hertfordshire
Senior Fitness with Marta - West Hertfordshire

Who are the classes for?

My clients typically range from the age of 62 to 92 and include people from all walks of life. I focus on people like my parents, who want to live and enjoy a good quality of life, maintaining their independence but often struggle with some health-related challenges.

My classes are well planned and hugely beneficial. They are safe, effective and enjoyable and are designed to improve your posture, strength, flexibly, balance, mobility, coordination and confidence. They help to manage pain (more movement = less pain).

I am passionate about empowering and helping people maintain their fitness or get fitter both physically and mentally though exercising, breathing and relaxation, so that they are able to do all the everyday activities they love doing without being dependent on other people, and live and enjoy a longer healthier life.

Where are the classes held?

My group exercise classes take place in local community centres in various locations of West Hertfordshire such as Berkhamsted, Tring, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead (Leverstock Green and Boxmoor/Warners End).

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Senior Fitness Classes in West Hertfordshire
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Kind words and feedback from my clients

Over the past 6 years I’ve had lots of positive feedback from many Attendees of my group exercise classes. They have told me how much the exercise has improved their wellbeing and quality of life in general. Please take a look at the testimonials from some of my clients.

Exercising with Marta helps me to manage pain of osteo-arthritis, particularly in knees and shoulders. Marta understands my needs and limitations. I always look forward to our classes and enjoy them.
Joan
I can’t motivate myself to exercise on my own!!! It is so good to exercise with others, you can be fitter (!) make new friends, and it makes you get out of the house! I love the relaxation at the end too. Thank you Marta for your gentle encouragement!
Jackie
I look forward to Marta’s exercise class each week as I feel so much better for attending afterwards, mentally and physically. Give it a try, it’s worth it. You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete to join. There isn’t a competition.
Pamela
I joined Marta’s class in 2018. I wanted to improve my everyday mobility and socialise with other people of a similar age. The chair exercises are good for improving balance and posture. Marta is an excellent tutor and makes everyone feel welcome and encourages all of us to do our best.
Jean
I joined Marta’s exercise classes approximately 4/5 years ago. I needed to move more for arthritic joints. Every week Marta manages to make the class different! It is amazing! I now move more freely, have more confidence in walking and better general fitness. I love it!
Mavis
It's a very friendly, encouraging group. If you find anything difficult, Marta always suggests an alternative. I think I gain a sense of achievement, both physically and mentally. Try it and you won’t be disappointed. There is something for everyone in the class whatever one’s ability.
Christine
It gives me confidence in walking and rising from the chair. I feel more steady on my feet (balance). I would like to keep going with these classes until I’m 90 at least.
Jill
I’m just pleased I managed to get a place in your class. It really has made a difference and look forward to Mondays.
Linda
It is much more fun being in a group rather than exercising alone! I feel better in myself knowing I’m doing the right thing by exercising rather than vegetating!
Monica

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We all need regular physical activity and exercise for our bodies and mind to work well Exercise can:
  • Make you feel better physically, mentally and emotionally
  • Improve your strength, balance and coordination
  • Improve your mobility and flexibility
  • Improve your posture and confidence
  • Help to prevent falls and injuries related to falls, and lessen the fear of falling
  • Support to maintain healthy weight
  • Help to improve your ability to do everyday activities, improve a quality of life and remain independent
  • Boost your energy level and mood
  • Reduce pain and fatigue
  • Relax, calm the mind and manage stress
  • Help you to sleep better
  • Help to decrease stiffness, aches and pain, feeling sore as well as reduce the risk of diseases
  • Help you to socialise more with like-minded people in the local community and make new friends
  • Enhance enjoyment of life!
  • For everyone who loves or likes exercising with other people in a group but can’t do standard Yoga or Pilates exercises on the mat or high impact aerobics classes anymore
  • For anyone with mobility issues or living with health conditions
  • We start each class with checking our posture
  • We then do a mixture of warm up exercises and breathing exercises to improve circulation and blood pressure
  • We do many aerobic exercises to music more vigorously to keep our lungs and heart healthy (seated or standing, depending on your mobility)
  • We also do strength training with a resistance band and a soft exercise ball to strengthen our muscles, joints and bones
  • We always do a mixture of standing exercises (with a chair support) to train and improve our balance
  • There is a series of cool down stretches at the end of the class to relax muscles and reduce the risk of muscle cramps and stiffness  
  • We always end up our session with a few minutes of relaxation/simple mindfulness practices with relaxing and soothing music in the background
  • The exercise routines will give you a full body workout
  • I normally run weekly classes and divide each calendar year into 3 terms/3 blocks of classes
  • £8 per person per session: if pre-booked & paid for a block of classes/per term
  • £10 per person per session: if pre-booked & paid monthly
  • £12 per person per session: pay-as-you-go
  • Please contact me regarding the class dates and availability as the spaces are limited
    There are 3 terms in a year
  • My exercise sessions are always selected carefully and delivered in a safe manner; however, they may not be suitable for everyone. If you haven’t done much physical activity for a while or have a medical condition or are recovering from injury you should consult your doctor or health professional to seek their advice and follow all health and safety instructions before beginning my exercise program
  • Don’t exercise if you are feeling unwell
  • Always wear loose comfortable clothing so you can exercise and move without any restrictions
  • Wear good safe footwear, ideally trainers or flat safe shoes and comfortable socks
  • A small bottle of water would be ideal or fruit juice
  • Light snack if you have diabetes for instance
  • It’s best not to eat anything for at least an hour before exercise
  • Have a healthy snack or meal and drink plenty of water after the exercise session
  • It is very common to experience delayed muscle soreness after exercising, which may last for a couple of days after the class. Do some light stretches and keep active to alleviate soreness
  • Listen to your body and be aware how your body feels
  • Respect your limitations and be kind to yourself, always
  • All of my group exercise classes are currently run in person
  • To accommodate everyone safely in the community halls, all classes need to be pre-booked on a ‘first come-first served’ basis
  • If you happen to miss a class that you have booked and pre-paid it for in advance, you can make up for it by attending another class within a two-week period in a different location, providing there is space available, hence please check it with me first if possible
  • Refunds are only available if classes are cancelled by me, unless exceptionally there is a long-term injury or a medical problem which stops you attending a pre booked block of classes. A doctor’s note is required in order for me to provide any refunds due to health-related reasons. In a case of class cancellation by me (e.g. due to last minute hall hire unavailability), relevant full refunds or credits will always be given