Maria Pearson Coaching

12/06/2026

Be reliable.

Be someone that people can depend on.

If you say you're going to do something, do it.

And do it well.

Or people will find someone else who will.

10/06/2026

Movement doesn't need to be all or nothing.

Just move your body in some way every day.

And have fun doing it.

Every bit of movement counts.

It doesn't have to be formal or even planned.

Here are some ideas:

- squats
- frisbee
- sparring
- skipping
- dancing
- aquarobics
- a gym workout
- taking the stairs
- bench press ups
- walking with a friend

What do you reckon? Any other ideas?

08/06/2026

Here’s a cool exercise.

Swiss ball plank circles are a great core exercise.

They build shoulder stability and work the back and abdominal muscles, especially the obliques.

In this video, I do circles to the right and left, then some forward pushes.

This is a challenging move. Slow it down to make it a bit more difficult.

Do you do this move?

06/06/2026

Women's exercise classes (45 minutes duration).

* Venue: Duart House, 51 Duart Road, Havelock North

* Day/times:
Monday 9 am - strength and balance
Tuesday 9 am - stretch
Wednesday 9 am - full body strength training (mixture of arms, core, legs)

* Cost: $15/class

* Beautiful setting 🌺🌼🌷, plenty of parking. You can park at Duart House or at the top of Chambers Street and walk up the path to Duart House.

Please spread the word to your friends and family about these classes.

Any questions, please message me on 021 157 3885.

See you there! 🥳

06/06/2026

I recently had a holiday away to Noosa and Cairns in Australia.

Check out my latest Radio Hawke’s Bay podcast that I recorded “on location”while I was overseas.

https://radiohawkesbay.org.nz/explore-programmes-schedule/our-programmes?pid=2b2d7dae-56aa-451c-a993-a61c001be182

Find out what Radio Hawke's Bay programmes are coming up over the next few days and when. Find out more and listen to previous recordings.

05/06/2026

Maria Pearson is a specialist coach serving Havelock North and Hastings, dedicated to helping older adults stay active, strong, confident, and independent. Her classes focus on improving balance, walking ability, leg strength, and overall mobility, helping participants maintain their independence and continue enjoying the activities they love.

Maria creates a welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable environment where exercise is both effective and fun. Using evidence-based exercise programs combined with engaging activities, she helps older adults build confidence, improve physical function, and enhance their quality of life.

In addition to her classes, Maria delivers informative and engaging talks on healthy ageing and fall prevention, providing practical strategies to help older adults stay safe, robust, and independent.

To learn more, book a class, or arrange a public talk, contact Maria on 021 157 3885 or email [email protected].

03/06/2026

On Thursday 30 July at 10 am at No. 5 Cafe and Larder in Hastings, I will be presenting a workshop on "Staying robust and independent as we age" as part of the Sport and Speed course offered by Love Heart.

"Sport & Speed is an immersive 6-week course that investigates the science, mechanics, and psychology behind the ultimate pursuit of peak performance. By merging the worlds of athletic competition and high-velocity engineering, expert speakers will guide you through topics ranging from sports psychology and biomechanics to automotive engineering and aerospace advancements. You will explore the shared "competitive spirit" that fuels both the elite athlete and the machine, providing a deep understanding of our relentless drive to push physical and technical limits. Suitable for all, this course invites you to accelerate your knowledge and see the synergy between human excellence and the thrill of speed in an entirely new light.

Be ready to explore the competitive spirit and see sports in an entirely new light."

Here's the link to my workshop to find out more.

There's also a friends and family discount code link. Please message me if you'd like the link.

It would be great to see you there!

Enriching lives through joyful, quality educational experiences that foster social connection and wonder for curious minds over 60.

02/06/2026

Check this out!

I’m the first speaker in the Sports and Speed stream of Love Heart: Social Learning for over 60's talks.

Love Heart NZ is a social enterprise dedicated to social learning for the over-60s.

Details below 👇🏻

Thursday 30 July in Hastings.

Enriching lives through joyful, quality educational experiences that foster social connection and wonder for curious minds over 60.

01/06/2026

Wow!

“Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now take what’s left and live it properly.”

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 7.56

Do your best now.

Live now.

Share who you are now.

Get out there and do your best.

Live the life you’ve been given.

No more excuses.

25/05/2026

It's useful to have a reason or a purpose to get out of bed in the morning.

It could be work, exercise, children, pets, appointments, achieving a goal, helping others, catching the sun rise, or meditation. It could be anything.

Philosopher Immanuel Kant's rules for a good life include being active, having a sense of purpose, and doing what we love.

What is it that motivates you?

Purpose can:
- reduce inflammation
- slow cognitive decline
- lower all case mortality
- help with lowering stress
- drive action and motivation in our daily lives

Your "sense of purpose" doesn't have to be earth shattering but it needs to be meaningful to you.