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Advice for getting active, preparing for class and feeling your best before, during and after exercise.

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Getting Started

What to Expect From Your First Vikki’s Fitness Class

Not sure what your first session will actually look like? Here’s a simple, honest run-through so you know what to expect.

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Getting Started

I’m Not Very Fit — Which Class Should I Start With?

You don’t need to already be fit to join in. Here’s how to pick a starting point that feels comfortable for you.

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Before & After Class

What to Bring to Your First Class

A short, practical checklist so you feel prepared and comfortable walking in for the first time.

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Before & After Class

Why Warming Up Matters

A few minutes of warming up can make the rest of your session feel easier. Here’s why it’s worth it.

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Before & After Class

Simple Ways to Cool Down After Exercise

Winding down properly after a class can help you feel more comfortable for the rest of your day.

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Strength & Mobility

Why Strength Matters As We Get Older

Building and maintaining strength can help make everyday movement easier. Here’s why staying strong matters at every age.

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Strength & Mobility

5 Simple Ways to Keep Moving Every Day

Small, easy movement habits that add up over the course of a week.

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Strength & Mobility

Can Chair-Based Exercise Help You Stay Active?

Chair-based sessions are more capable than people often expect. Here’s what they can offer.

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Healthy & Active

Why Staying Active Doesn’t Have to Mean Going to the Gym

There’s more than one way to build activity into your week — and it doesn’t have to look like a traditional workout.

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Healthy & Active

Small Ways to Move More During Your Day

Practical, low-effort ideas for fitting more movement into an ordinary day.

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Healthy & Active

The Social Side of Exercise

Exercising alongside other people can make staying active feel a lot more enjoyable.

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At-Home Movement

Simple Ways to Stay Active at Home

A few easy ideas for staying active between classes, wherever you are.

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At-Home Movement

5 Gentle Movements for a More Active Day

Simple, gentle movement ideas you can try at home whenever suits you.

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At-Home Movement

How to Break Up Long Periods of Sitting

Sitting for long stretches is common — here are a few simple ways to break it up.

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Vikki’s Notes

You Don’t Have to Keep Up With Anybody Else

Something I say a lot in class, and something worth hearing more than once.

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Vikki’s Notes

A Little Progress Is Still Progress

A short thought on why small steps still count.

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Vikki’s Notes

Why I Love Seeing New Faces Join Our Classes

A few honest thoughts on what it’s like welcoming someone to their first session.

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Moving is Improving.

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