Congratulations to Raelene Baker our March Member of the Month.

​Raelene has been with Key to Life for 12 months now and is one of the founding members of our Seniors Fitness Group along with her husband Alan.

Raelene trains twice each week and has made great progress. With a focus on improving her strength, balance and mobility it is a pleasure to hear from Raelene how much easier it is for her to complete many everyday activities in her busy life.

Raelene is a pleasure to train and brings fun and vitality to every session she attends.

Well done Raelene on being our very deserving March Member of the Month.

Over to you Raelene:

1. What motivated you to start your health and fitness journey with Key to Life?

When I reached 70 years of age my GP commented that I was doing really well for my age.  In the few years following this I felt that I was developing a few health issues, some no doubt due to lack of exercise.

Whilst I walked a lot, it was suggested that I should exercise more, as in strengthening exercises. Having never been a gym attendee or even exercised (other than walking) - I started thinking about what I could do about it. Motivating myself at home was not working.

Walking passed Key to Life one day, I picked up a brochure and walked in to enquire. I told Rohan, I did not want to run marathons (his forte), I just wanted to be able to move more easily - age was catching up. He was most encouraging on me joining the Seniors Fitness Group.

2. What is it that keeps you attending your Key To Life session or sessions on a regular basis?

Having now been attending for 12 months, I am really pleased with what I am achieving. I feel much stronger overall, particularly strength in my legs and my balance has improved significantly. Overall fitness improved.

3. What is your favourite Key to Life Training session or favourite exercise and why?

I would have to say that the TRX suspension trainer is good and rowing using the green band is relaxing, but I would probably say the Bicep Curls against the wall and lifting the Kettlebell over my head (kettlebell pullovers) are the ones I feel the most and feel have been the most beneficial.

4. What is your biggest accomplishment you have achieved during your time with us at Key to Life?

Being able to generally get up off the floor using legs and one hand instead of rolling over on all fours. Significant improvement in balance.

5. What advice would you give somebody just starting at Key to Life?

You will love the company and camaraderie (it's fun).