JoinTogether Meeting: Movement & Exercise

Our JoinTogether Movement & Exercise Group meets online and provides adults with an opportunity to hear from knowledgeable speakers, exchange experiences, information, hints and tips.

The group is run by NRAS volunteer Gill Amos, who has RA herself.  Gill has a background in executive coaching and leadership development and as a trained dancer, has always enjoyed physical activities and exercise including walking, pilates, yoga and gym. She has experienced having to curtail and adapt physical activities due to RA but has found the benefits of continuing with adapted exercise when symptoms flare as well as enjoying the social and supportive side of classes.

If you’re interested in exploring the benefits of movement and exercise while living with IA, and would like to connect with like-minded individuals, join us for a friendly, informal meeting! Each session will feature a unique focus, covering topics such as low-impact activities, returning to sports, or engaging in high-impact exercises.

Our next meeting

Date: Wednesday 11th November at 6pm

Topic: Strength Training with RA: How to get started 

Host: Gill Amos, NRAS volunteer

Speaker: Stacey Bielick, Strength Training Coach

Stacey is an NRAS member living with RA who started strength training in her late 40s. She has a level 2 qualification in Strength Training Coaching from British Weightlifting. She currently coaches strength training at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club and developed an “Introduction to Strength Training” course for masters-age rowers. Originally from the USA, Stacey has lived in the UK for 18 years. She believes most people can strength train with the right adaptations that meet you where you are, in age and with RA.

To register, click on the button below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing a Zoom link to the meeting.

The speaker presentation will be followed by a Q&A so if you would like to submit a question in advance please send an email with subject heading “Movement and Exercise” and your question to groups@nras.org.uk. There will also be opportunities to ask questions during the event. Please note that, while we will do our best to answer as many questions as possible, we are unable to respond to questions relating to individual health concerns or provide personalised medical advice. Please be advised that this is not a live exercise class.

We hope you can join us for what promises to be an engaging and informative meeting.