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Taskmaster Fitness I'm Rachel. Online classes and 1:1 sessions.

I help people feel stronger and more confident in their bodies - without the pressure, without judgment, and without feeling like exercise just isn't for you.

07/11/2026

Let’s just acknowledge it: getting back into exercise can feel intimidating. It doesn’t matter who you are, how you used to train, or whether you ever trained at all. It’s a different kind of daunting for everyone.

It might be 6 months since you last did anything. It might be 6 years, or even 6 decades! And the reasons are just as varied: injury, a health condition, a change in your body, or simply life getting busy. There are lots of reasons we stop, and there are often just as many reasons we decide to come back.

Wherever you’re starting from, you’re not the only one, and your way back doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

I’d love to know: what’s your reason for wanting to get moving again? Tell me in the comments 💚

05/11/2026

If you’ve got osteoarthritis, or your knees just aren’t what they used to be, squats can feel like the last thing you want to try. I’ve worked with lots of people who feel exactly that way, and the fear of bending both knees is very real. So is the pity party when it feels like you can’t do anything anymore!

Here’s what I suggest instead: don’t aim for deep squats straight away, and don’t do them with nothing around you. Use a sturdy dining chair or a raised box, and practise sitting down to it and standing back up. Your body gains coordination and a bit of strength, and your mind gains confidence. Then you build from there, at your own pace.

If you’d like some gentle movement that works with your body, not against it, I’ve recorded a free Move & Chat taster session you can do at home, whenever suits you. The link’s in the first comment 👇

03/11/2026

Do you have a “used to be able to” number in your head? Mine’s 59 minutes 36 seconds, my 10K time from university over 20 years ago. I can still remember it exactly!

Here’s the thing, though: the mind remembers, but the body needs reminding. If I laced up tomorrow and tried to pick up where I left off, I’d hurt myself. So whatever it is you used to love, whether that’s running, swimming or dancing, pare it right back and start from basics. That isn’t going backwards. It’s being kind to your body.

If you’d like a gentle, no-pressure way to get moving again, I’ve recorded a free Move & Chat taster session you can do at home, in your own time. The link’s in the first comment 👇

29/10/2026

Today we’re talking about how to get back into exercise without hurting yourself, especially if you used to run, gym, or do classes and then life got in the way 😅

You’ll leave with 3 simple ideas to ease back in, why your old routine is the midway point (not the start), and how to make your first session back feel doable so you actually stick with it 🙌🦵

Comment “Watching” and I’ll shout you out live 👇👀

If you enjoyed this episode, Move & Chat is where we keep the momentum going each week 🙂 Come have a look: https://hiit-chat.mn.co/landing/plans/1931752

28/10/2026

“How do I get back into exercise without hurting myself?”

I hear that a lot.

Usually it’s from someone who used to run, or go to the gym, or do classes. Then life happened. Work got busy, a niggle turned into a proper ache, caring responsibilities kicked in, motivation dipped, or you just… stopped for a while.

And now you’re thinking about starting again.

The instinct is to go back to the old routine. The one you remember. The one that used to work.

But there’s that gap between what you used to do and where you are now. And I think that’s where the worry creeps in. Will my knees kick off. Will my back complain. Will I just feel rubbish and give up again.

Episode 20 of Young For Your Age is called Don’t Start Where You Left Off, and it’s basically me talking through a calmer, more sensible way to ease back in.

Nothing dramatic. Just the stuff that tends to keep people safer and more consistent.

We’ll cover three simple ideas.

Don’t start where you left off.

Your old routine is the mid-way point, not the starting line.

Don’t train exactly how you used to. You’ve learned things since then, even if it’s just what your joints don’t enjoy anymore. It makes sense to use that.

I work with people dealing with joint pain, stiffness, and the usual physical changes that come with getting older. So we’ll talk about this in a real-world way, how you actually begin again without trying to prove something to yourself on day one.

Also, just an observation. People often think the first session back needs to feel like a “proper workout” to count. Sometimes it doesn’t. Sometimes it just needs to feel doable. That’s often the whole point.

If you’re curious, I’m going live on YouTube on October 29, 2026 at 11am (UK time).

You can watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/

If you want to catch it live and maybe ask a question, you can subscribe on YouTube, or follow Taskmaster Fitness on Facebook so you get the notification.

And if you’re thinking about easing back in and you want somewhere gentle to try it, I’ve got a free recorded Move & Chat taster session you can do whenever suits you.

It’s a chance to get to know me and how I coach.
play.taskmasterfitness.co.uk/youngforyourage

Links are in the description/comments.https://www.youtube.com/

18/10/2026

It’s been a lovely day. Then, as you’re getting ready for bed, one comment someone made, or something from years ago, pops into your head, and suddenly you’re going over it again. And again.

You’ve probably told yourself to “just let it go.” You’ve kept busy. Maybe you’ve even told yourself off for still thinking about it, which only makes it louder.

Here’s what I’ve found with the women I work with: it’s rarely about forcing yourself to think positively. It starts with simply noticing the pattern when it happens. That small shift is often where things begin to change.

One client put it beautifully: “I’m starting to look at situations, and myself, in a much healthier way.”

Is there a thought you find yourself replaying? You don’t need to share what it is. Just drop a 🙋‍♀️ if this sounds familiar.

Move & Chat this Wednesday 7 October, 5:30pm. It's Round Up week!This week's question: how have you felt about the last ...
06/10/2026

Move & Chat this Wednesday 7 October, 5:30pm. It's Round Up week!

This week's question: how have you felt about the last 8 weeks? What have you enjoyed? What have you found difficult?

Members, see you there. New here? A new block starts next week, so it's a great time to come and see what it's about with a free taster session.

Not ready for a live session? There's a free recorded one you can do at home, whenever suits you.

Links for both in the comments below

05/10/2026

The last 8 weeks, in short:
Moved into a flat on my own for the first time ever.
Had a week's holiday.
Ended up on antibiotics for an infected bite.

And still did the normal stuff. Fed myself, saw my clients, taught my classes, got to my own exercise classes.

Not perfect. Not that bad either.

It's Round Up week at Move & Chat, when we look back over the block. What have you enjoyed lately? What's been hard?

Move & Chat this Wednesday 30 September, 5:30pm. It's Bragging Week!This week's question: what little habit have you cha...
29/09/2026

Move & Chat this Wednesday 30 September, 5:30pm. It's Bragging Week!

This week's question: what little habit have you changed? What exercise have you completed? Bring one thing from the last 7 days you're pleased with.

Members, see you there. New here? Check out the taster details in the comments below or in the intro section

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