We all know that being a full-time carer can result in a bad back, ill health and isolation and I know from personal experience thay keeping fit and strong does wonders for my mental and physical health which in turn makes me better able to care for my son. I am looking to set up a weekly subsidised fitness class (Fit to Care) for parent and family carers at my gym Priority 6 in Abingdon (http://priority6.co.uk). The sessions would be concentrating on learning how to lift properly, using our core muscles, some strength training and a bit of cardio. It would be suitable for people who have done no or little exercise as everything can be scaled to your ability. I would like to encourage anyone who is a carer to come along to get fit and make new friends, two things that can be incredibly difficult for those of us who find ourselves caring for a disabled child or relative. Priority 6 is a fantastic gym who would like to get involved with something that would benefit the community, this was my suggestion to them and they are very keen. The wealth of knowledge and experience that the coaches at P6 have is vast and varied – the carers who attend couldn’t be in safer hands! It is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive gym and being a member is changing my life. Giving other carers this opportunity at an affordable price would be amazing.