Wellbeing Blog

I have been diagnosed with Parkinsons and Schizophrenia so i was interested in the sessions as it was something different to what i was doing at the hospital - i wanted to do something new. I like the music that Sophie plays, it takes me back. I really enjoy coming on a regular as i get some time to myself and i like the exercises, i know that they are good for me. I have been taking part for a while now so i can feel the difference in my muscles. I sometimes do the exercises at home.

Derek, Lovell Park Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

The music makes you forget it is exercise and i love how i feel at the end of the chair dance class. I look forward to each class to see what exercises Sophie has in store for us as they are always varied so we don’t get bored of the same routines.

Susan, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

I attend Huddersfield Fitness Fusion weekly, sometimes i cannot be bothered to come out on an evening as dealing with stresses of homelife but the little motivation i have gets me out of the house and after attending Sophie’s class i feel GREAT!! The fitness routines kill me but i always feel 100% better when i leave!! Fabulous class, love the choice of music and variety of dancing involved. Some lovely ladies in the classes which makes it more fun!

Kathryn, Fitness Fusion Huddersfield - Active Communites

I enjoy the Chair Dance because it helps with my coordination. After the session with Sophie i feel younger, this is down to the music choices and the dance moves that we do!

Cath, KNH Syke Fold Grange - Older Peoples Health Initiative

I am a yogini so i was little bit sceptical for my first session when i heard it was called chair dance but it is deceptive because i believe that every week i have a really good cardio workout and the soundtrack is so cheerful. Sophie’s chair dance has the best effect on me because i laugh and dance all the way through the class and i thoroughly enjoy it. I was very impressed with the exercise content after my first class, Sophie really challenges the group in a fun way by making us think about using opposite arms to opposite legs. After engaging in the class i always feel energised!

Kim, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

We have a laugh with Sophie in the Chair Dance sessions, i always feel better after the class. I also enjoy attending because i get to see all my friends. I would like to see Sophie coming more than once a week!!

Gladys, KNH Syke Fold Grange Chair Dance - Older Peoples Health Initiative

Love your classes Sophie, always a great workout!!

Sarah, Fitness Fusion Gomersal - Active Communities

Enjoyment... Exercise... It really helps with joint movement due to my arthritis and osteoporosis. 

Marguerite, Vale Circles Mental Health Hub - Mental Health Wellbeing Scheme

I started the attending the Gomersal Fitness Fusion class in January 2017 - The class is amazing, it is a fun, upbeat and energetic cardio session and Sophie is an amazing coach - so encouraging. I really enjoy the routines and that feeling of accomplishment after Sophie has done a great workout with us. I also attend this class on a regular basis because of the other ladies that attend, they are great group - we all encourage each other and are all supportive of each other. Most importantly we have a laugh with Sophie whilst getting our workout.

Asma, Fitness Fusion - Active Communities

Taking part in the sessions weekly lifts my mood and it makes me feel like taking a walk so i am continuing to be active. I enjoy the social side to the group, we all have a laugh!!

Mavis, KNH Syke Fold Grange - Older Peoples Health Initiative