It has taken me such a long time to be ready for exercise, but at 45, and with peri-menopause in full swing, I was noticing that my body just seemed more fallible and brittle, I knew I had to get more elasticity back, and build up strength. I initially joined Albere’s Saturday morning class with two good friends who had recommended him, and have now been going for three years. It has been life changing in the best possible way. The cardio vascular stuff has done so much for building up endurance, the weights focussed classes have given me strength that I have never before had, and it is so gratifying to see how much improved my fitness levels are. I also love the social aspect – there is always so much laughing but never too much so it interferes with exercise goals we set for each session.

Through attending the Wednesday evening and Saturday morning classes, I have met some brilliant people, and even though I moan all the time – I am so in awe of Albere’s patience, kindness and his effortless skills as an instructor. Albere is innately good at showing us what we need to do to keep our bodies healthy and strong. He is a total pro at adapting the class and making it work whether there are three or eight of us in attendance. I sincerely hope that we continue with his excellent classes for many years to come.