Elasticize Napier

02/08/2025

Unfortunately I have hurt my knee badly and have had to cancel classes until further notice. It's been a real pleasure meeting you all and can honestly say you have all enriched my life with your friendship. All the best to you all

16/02/2025

Hi All

Classes have moved to Fridays
@ the Napier RSA at 10am starting Ftisay 17th Feb. Only 1 class a week moving forward. Please PM or give me a call if you need further info.
Thanks

23/12/2024

Its been a great ( almost) 3years since I started these classes and have enjoyed taking classes and the friendships made along the way. I will be going back to full time study next year and will not have the time to take 2 classes a week. I will still take 1 class a week on a Friday at the Napier RSA 10 AM. This comes into effect from mid February, until then classes will be as normal....Monday Taradale RSA and Thursday Napier RSA both at 10am.
Look forward to seeing you all back in action from 6/01/25.

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31/10/2024

My approach to training has always been to use a varies different muscles groups simultaneously because we are built to move as a unit. That is why my classes are built on this concept. This type of training is called compound training. Here are some interesting facts about this method of training:

What's compound exercising?

This is a method exercising a group of different muscles groups at the same time. The benefits far out weigh exercising one muscle group at a time, this is called isolation training.

Benefits of compound exercising are:
Improves intermuscular co-ordination: this teaches muscle and joints to work together as a unit.
Burns more calories as you are work a group of muscles simultaneously.
Improves flexibility and mobility:
Lengthening and contracting muscles with every rep naturally improves flexibility and joint mobility with continual motion.

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12/09/2024

Currently I am running 2 strength & balance classes using resistant bands.
Monday - Taradale RSA @ 10am
Thursday- Napier RSA @ 10am

I am now offering one on one sessions from the comfort of your home for those of you that think you may benefit from this approach. Sessions are either 30mins or 1hour.
Here are a few testimonials from people who have had tangible results from this training:

“I have been attending fitness classes for 12 weeks. I am a cancer patient at Villa 6 HB hospital. I have found the classes great for my balance and muscle strength and general wellbeing. Thanks Karen”
John Green

“I have been taking Karen's class since March this year
I can highly recommend her classes. She is very caring and helpful to new people and has a lovely sense of humour. She makes us all laugh out loud even when we are hot a and a bit tired
I have noticed a big improvement in my joints since taking these classes and my Dr even remarked how his much I have improved
Thanks Karen I look forward to continuing your classes for many years to come”
Viv

“I've had the pleasure of training with Karen for the past two years, and it's been a truly transformative experience. Karen's passion for fitness is infectious and her dedication to her clients is unparalleled. She has a unique ability to make each workout challenging, creative, and most importantly, fun.
Karen's ability to run a class for participants of different levels of fitness is one of her many strengths and, coupled with her sense of humour and empathy for others makes her classes one to look forward to every week.
Karen is more than just a trainer – she is a mentor, a motivator, and a friend. I can't recommend her highly enough.”
Bruce

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12/09/2024

Happy Spring Everyone!

Have you heard of Nymbl?
Its a free app which can be downloaded onto your smart phone or tablet. Its an exercise app which helps to improve balance through simple daily body movements combined with fun brain games. only 10mins a day will improve balance and increase independence and confidence.
This app is free as it is funded and endorsed by ACC.

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12/06/2024

I have decided to cancel Wednesday classes at Napier RSA due to insufficient numbers. So moving forward, Mondays at Taradale RSA and Thursdays at Napier RSA .

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04/06/2024

HI All...

I have developed and run resistant band training for over 50's for the past year and have had some incredible feedback from regular attendees from improved hips and knees to being more confident walking without aid ( I do a lot of balance in the class) to freedom of back and body pain.

There are 3 classes a week, one at Taradale RSA ( Mondays) and Wednesday and Thursday at Napier RSA. My classes are ACC approved and vetted.

Please visit my fb page for more information: Elasticize Napier
or you can pm me and we can have a chat.