Paracise classes with Kristy in Falkirk

14/12/2025

Well that was a lot of fun this afternoon. Thank you so much Paracise crew for your support and just having fun with the tracks at the demos today.

Project Theatre that organised this event said that they loved the way Paracise just lifted the centre with the music, moves and all the fun we were having. They were really happy that we came along and showed what Paracise is all about. They didn’t quite know what to expect 😆.

I will let you know how much we collected for the Strathcarron Hospice soon.

Thank you to my husband and son for coming along and helping out this afternoon as well. I really couldn’t have done it without all of you. You really are fabulous people and I’m so proud of you all and your spirit in these events. We are such a community together and you really do make it just awesome! Thank you so much everyone 😘💙

12/12/2025

ARE YOU PLANNING A POST-CHRISTMAS CLEAR-OUT?

HAVE YOU GOT CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS YOU NO LONGER NEED?

Dobbie Hall Trust is seeking donations of unused or unwanted Christmas decorations.

Where to donate

📍 Dobbie Hall, Main Street, Stenhousemuir, FK5 4BL

📅 Drop-off available days is 5th to 18th January 2026

Donations can be dropped off to any member of staff during the hall opening hours.

What we are looking for

✨ Baubles ✨ Trees ✨ Lights (working) ✨ Wreaths & Garlands ✨ Ornaments & Table Decorations.

All items that we receive our team will sort them and will be sold to help us raise essential funds for The Dobbie Hall at our Fundraising Christmas Fayre on Sunday 15th November 2026.

📢 Can you help us spread the word?
Please share this post with your friends & family
The more people who see it, the more Christmas decorations we can collect — and the more funds we can raise to support Dobbie Hall.

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️🎄
Dobbie Hall Trust
Scottish Charity Number SC018289

10/12/2025

Apologies Paracise classes for disruption in service…an unwell household and we are still trying to get over it.

Friday’s classes will all be on as normal just I will be running them slightly shorter time wise as I think I need to build myself up gradually after being off. Get your festive tshirts/jumpers/hats on and get ready for class pictures too!

Festival of Trees 🎄on Sunday 14th December so we need to be full of Christmas spirit for this and your support really will be appreciated as we are raising money for Strathcarron Hospice! Please come along to show how amazing Paracise is 💙

09/12/2025

Classes today;
10am Polmont Church Hall cancelled
11.30am Brightons Village Hall cancelled
1.15pm Mariner virtual class Apologies 💙

08/12/2025

Classes today;
1.40pm Grangemouth SC - covered
5.30pm Laurieston Church Hall -cancelled
💙

08/12/2025

Yes! That’s also why Paracise is so good 💙

🧠 It is never, ever too late to save your brain.

We often think of fitness as a young person’s game.

We assume that if we didn't build the habit in our 20s or 30s, the damage is already done.

A massive new study just completely shattered that myth. 🔨

Researchers from the Framingham Heart Study tracked thousands of people for nearly 40 years to see how exercise impacts the brain.

They wanted to know: Is there a "cutoff" age where exercise stops helping?

The results were absolutely stunning. 📉

They found that individuals who maintained high levels of physical activity in "late life" (ages 65+) saw a massive reduction in dementia risk.

We aren't talking about a 5% or 10% difference here.

They saw a 45% reduction in risk compared to those who were sedentary.

But here is the most hopeful part of the data. 👇

This benefit held true even for people who weren't active in their early adulthood.

You didn't have to be a track star in college.

You didn't have to be a bodybuilder in your 40s.

Starting and maintaining the habit in your 50s, 60s, and beyond provided powerful protection.

The study even found that for people with the genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's (APOE ε4), late-life exercise still worked to lower risk.

It turns out, your brain is incredibly responsive to movement, no matter the year on your birth certificate.

So, if you’ve been waiting for a sign to start moving, this is it.

Go for the walk. Lift the weight. Join the class.

Your future self is begging you to start today.

References: Hwang, P. H., et al. (2025). Physical Activity Over the Adult Life Course and Risk of Dementia. JAMA Network Open. Framingham Heart Study Data/Boston University School of Public Health.

03/12/2025

Christmas lunch part 2 completed…in total 53 Paracise crew and I loved the Christmas attire too! Lots of sparkles and the festive head bands were awesome. Especially the Christmas tree one!!

The festive quiz was again an interesting read and proved that even the ones that have watched the Elf Movie may not have known the answer too 😆😂.

But what was also brilliant was the staff took part and their team name Party at the Park was brilliant! They also had all the chefs taking part as well. So to be fair their answers were top of the board apart from one wrong answer.

Thank you to the Park Hotel Camelon for a professional efficient and friendly service again today. You were amazing!

So glad you all came along and it was great to see Kirk of the Holyrood, Grangemouth SC, Dobbie Hall (Thurs and Friday classes), Brightons and Camelon Community Centre classes all together as well.

Thank you for your support, dedication, loyalty, enthusiasm and positivity this year everyone I couldn’t do it without you 💙

02/12/2025

🎅🧑‍🎄🥳🎊🥂Christmas Lunch part 1 complete…71 Paracise crew from all different classes Grangemouth SC, Polmont, Laurieston, Brightons, Braveheart, Mariner, Kirk of the Holyrood, Dobbie Hall, Stenhousemuir H&F, Camelon Community Centre.

Thank you all so much for coming, hope you enjoyed yourselves and had a good opportunity to meet people from other classes as well. The traditional festive quiz was interesting reading. Loved the team names but a common wrong answer led to those of you needing to watch the Elf movie 😆.

Ready for more with part 2 tomorrow…
🎅🧑‍🎄🥳🥂🎉

01/12/2025

True 💙

30/11/2025

💙Classes from w/c Mon 1st Dec…

Mon 1.40pm Grangemouth SC
Mon 5.30pm Laurieston Church Hall

Tues 9.45am Polmont Church Hall
**Tues 11.30am Brightons Village Hall canx
**Tues 1.15pm Mariner Centre Virtual
(Christmas Lunch 🎅🧑‍🎄🎄⛄️🥂1pm)

**Weds 1.15pm Grangemouth SC canx
**Weds 2.05pm Grangemouth SC canx
(Christmas lunch 🧑‍🎄🎅🎄⛄️🥂1pm)
Weds 3.30pm Braveheart Hub

Thurs 9.15am Dobbie Hall
Thurs 10.45am Kirk of Holyrood Church
Thurs 12pm Grangemouth SC
Thurs 1.15pm Camelon Community Centre

Friday 10.30am Dobbie Hall
Friday 12.15pm Grangemouth SC
Friday 1.30pm Stenhousemuir Gym💙

29/11/2025

Black Friday has landed at Falkirk Fitness ⚡

Join our gyms this weekend and get December FREE, which means you pay nothing until January.

Join today and use code BLACKFRIDAY25 to claim this deal.