Longevity in Motion – Issue #1

Welcome to the very first edition of Longevity in Motion by Brighton Group Fitness & PT head coach & owner, Glen! Inspired by spending time in the hospital with a sick (elderly) family member, this is your quick-hit dose of real-world fitness, mindset, and health tips designed for those of us who want to stay strong, capable, and active for life.  

Each issue, I’ll share with you:

• 3 lessons or thoughts from real-life sessions, what I'm currently reading or researching,

• 2 quotes to spark thought or action, and

• 1 simple challenge or tip to keep you moving forward.

Let’s dive in.

3 Lessons From This Week

1. Strong glutes = strong knees... We see this over and over again in our private PT, and group sessions. Those with cranky knees often aren’t activating their glutes properly (of course not everyone). Strengthen those glutes, and the knees will often thank you. Want some ideas? Check out our free guide (HERE)

2. The power of showing up... One of our members had a hectic week, slept terribly, and nearly bailed on Wednesday morning strength training. She came anyway, moved her body, and left feeling 10x better. Don’t underestimate how powerful just showing up can be, especially when it’s the last thing you feel like doing.

3. Rucking is rising... I have a confession... I love walking for sooo many reasons, but as I've got some LOFTY goals I'm working toward personally, I'm realising how much more walking I need to do each week to hit my aerobic and recovery targets. I've been researching and trialling rucking for a while now. And this week I finally hit 10% of my bodyweight in my backpack for the longest time out on my feet, and I was super surprised by what I noticed. Other than the basic benefits like that it’s lower impact than running, highly effective for heart rate training, and perfect for building strength and endurance without the wear and tear, I've been blown away by what I've seen. If you're curious, email me at brightongroupfitness@gmail.com and I’ll share a simple beginners guide to rucking + sample progression plan, and some tips to get started.

   
   

2 Quotes From Experts

“Exercise is the closest thing we have to a wonder drug,”– Dr. Peter Attia

“Strength is the master solution. Muscle protects, mobility preserves.”– Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

1 Weekly Challenge

This week, add a “movement snack” every day... Set a 2-minute timer. Do squats, push-ups, a walk around the house, or stretch your calves. That’s it. It stacks up.

Let’s keep building a body that keeps up with the life you want to live!

Until next time, have a wonderful week!

Glen

P.s. 

Whenever you're ready to step things up to the next level, remember that the next step is never as big as you may think it is! 

Comment below or send us an email at brightongroupfitness@gmail.com and let us know what you are struggling with when it comes to your fitness. Whether it's knowing what to do, being accountable, nutrition habits, being consistent, having niggles or injuries, we'd love to see if we can connect you with the next step in your personalised journey, because you are definitely not alone! You have us in your corner...