28/08/2026
"It gives them a life" 💙
At 74, Pauline joined our Over 50s Sports and Social sessions after a period of illness left her feeling anxious, overweight, unfit and lacking confidence.
"I had lost my confidence big time and didn't want to leave my home."
After her doctor mentioned LiveWire and referred her for a free month's trial, Pauline decided to give it a go. The results have been life-changing.
"My anxiety attacks have ceased, I've lost weight, my health has improved considerably, I'm far more confident and I look forward to all the sessions every week."
As well as enjoying the activities, Pauline says the friendships and camaraderie have made a huge difference to her life.
"I have met and made lots of friends and really enjoy not just the exercises but the friendship and camaraderie it brings, not just in the gym but in other social circles that have come from it."
Pauline regularly attends our Over 50s Sports and Social sessions on Mondays and Fridays, alongside a weekly Low Impact class, and says the benefits go far beyond physical activity.
"These sessions give people a lot, especially people who are on their own, many of whom have gone through the bereavement of their partners. It's what makes them wake up in a morning and want to get up. It basically keeps them going knowing they will meet up with friends, many of whom are in the same predicament as themselves. It gives them a feeling of achievement, makes them fitter and healthier in both body and mind. It gives them a life."
Thank you, Pauline, for sharing your story and showing the difference that staying active, making connections and being part of a community can make 💙
