Move Free

Nope. I don't identify myself as a personal trainer even though I used to be one in the past. 😂 But yes, I do teach strength work in the gym, but that's only a part of the Move Free equation.

A movement educator, in essence, teaches you how to move functionally for life. Your life is not built in the gym. It is beyond that. Natural movements that your body can do when you were younger. With education, training and play 🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🧗🏻‍♀️🏋🏻‍♀️⛹🏻‍♀️🤸🏻‍♀️, you could build and optimize your physical capabilities again.

Stay tuned for part 2 of what a movement educator does. 💚

Pain deters one from moving and worse, creating a sense of false belief that the more one moves, the more it will deteriorate the current physical condition.

Thankfully, mum was willing to take the first step to start working on her body after a knee surgery coupled with plenty of hip joint pain issues. There are plenty of considerations when we work with people dealing with pain and injuries. As a movement educator (what is that?Gonna explain more in future post 😜),
empathy is key in getting your clients to overcome their fear in moving.

Take for example:

Coach: Why are you not doing this lunge movement? 🤨

Client: I got groin pain. I can't do this.😩

Coach 1st response
: that's why you need to do it. You need to stretch it, make it mobile, else you always will find excuses not to do it. 🙄

Vs

Coach 2nd response: can you describe to me which part of the movement causes pain? Can you get into the stance first without any pain? Still pain? Ok, we work on other movements first and slowly build towards lunges.❤️‍🩹

You guess it. Second response is definitely the better one since it encompasses clarifications and empathy for your client.

Moving better is a journey, not one to be rushed for people with pain.

6 months of gymnastics training. So much for confidence building. 😅

Finally got the confidence to do my proper modified assisted front handspring. Note the word "Modified" and "Assisted". That's how scared I was even when the exercise is toned down by a lot. Takes many repetitions, plenty of self doubt, a strong commitment and a dash of "I'll try it scared" mindset to overcome fear. ❤️‍🩹

Overcoming fear is indeed possible. I categorise my fear as a mix of rational and irrational ones due to past experiences of overuse injuries (rational) and highly imaginative mind of what could happen (irrational). But the key 🗝️ is to keep doing (with consistent, intentional steps) and showing up. Fear, then takes it's backseat, with confidence eclipsing the latter.

Drop me a DM if you want to build your confidence through physical movement and exercises. 🤸🏻‍♀️ 🙆🏻‍♀️

As much as I would like to make my workouts efficient, my medical and physical condition has its limits, requiring better prep and longer warm up before starting a run. This has long been a mindset that I adopted since I've turned 40. My husband's words came to mind this very instance: "eh you not spring chicken 🐔 anymore 😂. "

Understanding your body requires an honest and critical look at your current life stage and physical condition. Trying any new workout routines requires consistent dosages of your workout routine for feedback gathering and iterating till you get something that feels right for your body.

If you are unsure of coming up with a fitness routine or embarking on a new sport, make sure to find the right coach that could:

1) check in with you on your fitness goals and life stage

2) measure/establish your baselines and explain them to you what are your strengths and weaknesses

3) work with you closely and run you through the program that you are committed to

4) measure your progress

5) make adjustments when life creeps up but still heading towards the direction of your goals

Lastly, the most important is to motivate you throughout the journey.

But but...if u r not keen in knowing anything...just want to do recrea pickle or basically just be a weekend warrior, you can....but don't complain if you get injured 😅

📣 Shout out to those who wants to start your journey of getting more active. Drop me a DM ✉️ if you are unsure and need some help!

Monkey Bars --- Where I get schooled everytime by kids casually hanging and transversing like nobody's business.

Well, but that's also a place where we reclaim our lost childhood movements.

So join me for some adult play and monkey business on bars. Happening on 20 July, 8am. Sign up link in bio!

As we get older, our muscle mass gradually declines and our joints naturally become less resilient. Staying physically capable doesn't happen by chance. it takes intentional movement, regular exercise, and consistent effort.

And let's be honest. It's not easy.

Between work, family, and the endless responsibilities of adult life, finding time for yourself can feel impossible. But it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing journey. Every small step counts.

If you're in your 40s or beyond, chances are you still have another 40 years of life ahead of you. The last thing you want is to wait until your body starts breaking down before doing something about it. Instead of simply living longer, why not aim to live stronger?

So what can we do as middle-aged adults?

Build your physical capacity.💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

That means consistently developing your strength, mobility, balance, coordination, agility, and confidence to move. And yes, everyone can train their athleticism, it's not just for athletes.

At Move Free, we do this through strength training, movement exploration, and something many adults have forgotten...

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬.⚽🏀⚾🏒🥊🎳🎩🪃🪁🥏🛹

Yes, play. Just like those PE lessons back in the good old days. Moving with curiosity, laughter, and challenges that make your body and mind feel alive again.

If you're curious about a different way to exercise, one that's fun, supportive, and helps you move better for life, come join our Move Free Adult Community gathering.

Sign up via the link in my bio. See you there!

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Age beyond 40 looks like this...

- knee joint being cranky at times (I have got prior injuries)
- muscle mass declining
- getting a pull or strain when I do something as simple as twisting a wet towel.

But well, to age gracefully means accepting my body's changes i.e. physically and physiologically and of course actively managing it.

Strength and conditioning training remains one of my key 🗝️ component in my lifestyle. I'm not gonna lie, but the fear of not being able to be independent when I'm older really scares me. I still want to go for my hikes and carry my own groceries during old age!

If you want to move confidently through building strength, mobility, balance and other physical attributes important for a purposeful life, WhatsApp me at 89303308 to find out about the training and services that I offer.

Till then, stay active!! 🚴🏻‍♀️⛹🏻‍♀️🤾🏻‍♀️🧗🏻‍♀️🏋🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

What are Move Free monthly gatherings about?

In essence, to spread the movement gospel, encouraging adults to move in ways that they have never done for a very long time.

NGL...it's gonna be uncomfortable in an outdoor setting, especially doing things that your stiff joints and muscles have not been exposed to for a while.

But growth always happens out of your comfort zone ...🤷🏻‍♀️🫶🏻🌱💚... Isn't it?

Join us the next outing on 18th July!