Fiona Oxley - Mental Health and Exercise Coach

04/06/2026

I’m taking part this year and raising much needed funds for Friends of Craigtoun Park - you can too 💚

When you sign up with Kiltwalk, you get to choose the charity of your choice to raise funds for - 10 weeks to go and perfect amount of time to train 🫶🏻

What physical challenges are you taking part in this year? I’d love to know - the challenges we choose help us build resilience for those challenges we don’t necessary choose 💪🏼❤️‍🩹👣

Kiltwalk - it’s all the good things in life... ❤️

Don’t miss your chance to be part of an incredible day, sign up now for Aberdeen, Dundee & Edinburgh!

👉 thekiltwalk.co.uk/events

30/05/2026

Can 30-mins of exercise really prevent anxiety?

This completely unbelievable study discovered the answer…

Researchers investigating the anti-panic effects of exercise had participants complete 30 minutes of aerobic exercise.

They were then given a drug called CCK-4 - which is known to trigger intense anxiety, a racing heart, and breathlessness...

What happened next surprised everyone…

The calming effects of exercise were so powerful that they were comparable to findings seen with benzodiazepine medications.

In fact, the researchers suggested that exercise had made participants almost ‘immune’ to panic attacks.

Think about that for a moment...

Exercise was able to counteract anxiety that had literally been injected into the bloodstream!

It's yet another powerful reminder that exercise doesn't just help manage anxiety...

It can prevent it in the first place 🧠💪🏼

29/05/2026

Friday Feel Good 🥰✨

turned my home into a true sanctuary — physically, mentally & spiritually 💆🏼‍♀️🏡

With calming energy and healing touch, Morna created the perfect space to fully relax, reset and regulate my nervous system ❤️‍🩹

Such a beautiful reminder that self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity ❤️‍🔥

Our bodies carry us through everything and caring for ourselves allows us to show up fully for life and others 🫶🏻

So grateful for today’s treatment and the daily practices I’m taking away with me 🫶🏻

Thank you so much 💝

22/05/2026

Proud and grateful to be taking part in tomorrow’s Summer Hockey Tournament in memory of our friends Sarah and Andrew’s first born daughter - Sophie Emily Mitchell, 14th September 2015 to 25th October 2015. Please read here for Andrew’s share of Sophie’s strength: https://fb.me/e/7RgFUHpF7 or perhaps in the The Courier UK today 📰

You may have seen on here I’ve been back to training 🏑 (and straining 🥴🤭🤦‍♀️) in preparation to play with my former team - Watsonian Hockey Club - feel free to donate to our https://www.justgiving.com/page/watsonianhockey?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA OR get raffle tickets for some ‘insanely good prizes’ 🏆🎟️

You don’t have to attend the hockey event to enter the raffle. Choose “GET DISCOUNTED TICKETS” at the page linked below to purchase. You don’t have to join Raffall https://raffall.com/420357/enter-raffle-to-win-our-hearts-hosted-by-onethousandhearts 🎟️

Welcome to drop in at Peffermill any time of the day from 10am to 5pm if you’d like to come watch - the finals matches on from 3pm (The Scottish Cup final will be on in the club house for those who wish to watch or keep up to date! ⚽️)

Thank you for all the organising Team Mitchell - cannot wait for the fun and to take part in the in-person only tombola with fantastic prizes including £200 LEGO sets, some exclusive single malts and £100 Amazon gift vouchers. Free tea/coffee (you can BYOB) and there will be a charity bake sale. All proceeds to Little Hearts Matter ❤️

14/05/2026

It’s my birthday today and it so happens to be ! 💚🥳💚

🙌🏼💪🏼🫶🏻 [smack bang in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Week 11-17 May 2026] 🫶🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

Really like the theme of this year: ACTION…
… for our own mental health 💚
… for someone else’s mental health 💚
… for all of our mental health 💚

Here pictured with Bruno this am getting our morning walk as part of the Day 14 Min 1 Mile A Day In May challenge 👣

This walk helped positively shake up my mindset in the outdoors 💚

Keep your eyes open to opportunities available to you 👀

Take the small steps of ACTION for the feel good 🫶🏻

Our individual actions matter and when we come together we are even more powerful 💪🏼

Increasing self-awareness, reducing the stigma of mental health in a variety of ways with acceptance, action and reflection in action 💪🏼

05/12/2025

Friday Funnies 😆😆😆

The comments in this link 🙈😆🙈😆

I’m looking to renew my Jogscotland leader registration. As part of my 2026 One Life Fitness business strategy, I’m scoping out interest for another Couch to 5k group locally to Strathkinness Community and Craigtoun Park👣

I’ve facilitated a few beginner/ returner friendly running programmes before, designed to help participants start off slowly to gradually increase running intervals run a 5k (3.1 miles) in 9 to 10 weeks 👣

Message me if you’re interested 💌

A bit of Friday fun. This is always good for a laugh…😂

04/12/2025

Professionally I know where I’m headed in 2026 🚀

This clip is CIMSPA CEO Tara Dillon, talking about the developments that are happening in the sport and physical activity sector ✨

In 2021 I left a highly regulated field (Social Work) and moved in to health and fitness coaching. Whilst I appreciate the many similarities of my new role to improve wellbeing and can use my transferable skills of taking a client-centred, empathetic and empowering goal-focused approach, I was shocked to find a lack of regulation in the coaching world 👀

As a trainee PT, CIMSPA’s commitment to higher standards through the introduction of professional status is exactly what I am looking for, what my current and future clients deserve, plus what I see the industry needs 💪🏼

Big thanks to all contributing to the quality education l'm receiving through CIMSPA’s ‘enhanced status’ training provider The MHEC Academy for me to become a PT in 2026! 🧠

PS I passed both my Anatomy & Physiology and Nutrition exams this week 😅🎉

03/12/2025

From CONCEPT to REALITY! 🤩

Have you heard of gymtimidation? It’s a real thing 👀 - and more common than you might realise 😬

I’m passionate about reducing the barriers that keep people from exercising, because movement is one of the most powerful tools we have for our physical, mental and social health 💪🏼🧠💚👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏾🧘🏻‍♀️💞

For so many people, gym anxiety is one of the biggest barriers… That’s why small, private training spaces can make such a huge difference… Add in the right guidance and support, taking action in such an environment, confidence can grow fast 🫶🏻

Earlier this year, Mike and I (pictured) chatted as part of his research and planning for his new project. Fast forward to now - it was incredible to see his vision come to life! 💡💥

From the outside it may look compact, but step in and you’ll find a fully equipped, beautifully designed training space with everything you need (and more!) to support your fitness journey 💞

During opening week I had the pleasure of meeting Mike, founder of TinyGyms, in person in his creation. And honestly - wow 🤩

Mike has developed a welcoming, clean, modern, and safety-focused facility packed with high-quality equipment and thoughtful touches that make training more enjoyable 🤓💪🏼

Located beside Madras College, the new R&A building and nearby housing, the TinyGym is super easy to access - and I love the plan for a delicious spot opening next door… perfect for a pre or post workout chat 😋💬

Huge congratulations, Mike! Truly inspirational 😍

Thank you Ellie Grigg - Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach for joining me on the visit - so glad to connect you with Mike as a local PT supporting St Andrews and the surrounding area 🙌🏼

As a PT in training and an advocate for accessible exercise, I’d 100% recommend TinyGyms 🌟

We have a new amazing community resource that complements the fantastic fitness opportunities already growing in St Andrews. I look forward to sharing it with my local clients and supporting their journeys here 🫶🏻

Thanks again for the early invitation, Mike - and wishing you every success!

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