Underrated Yet Undeniable - Calisthenics, Cardio and Midlife Fitness Truths with Sarah Aarons

Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to completely transform your relationship with your body and then dedicate your life to helping others do the same?In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Aarons, group fitness specialist and founder of Sarah's Alternative Fitness in Crystal Palace, London. Sarah's journey into fitness didn't begin in a gym or a sports hall, it began with grief. And what grew from that moment is remarkable.Sarah talks about going from a decade of barely exercising to becoming a fully qualified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and passionate advocate for movement in all its forms. Today she runs a thriving studio, teaching everything from weightlifting and calisthenics to rebounding and shuffle dancing.We speak about dangerous narratives for midlife women and how we can find strength in unexpected places.In this episode you'll learn:Why variety is the most underrated principle in fitness and what the science now says about itThe truth about calisthenics, what it actually is, why it's for every body, and how to get started from scratchWhy you need to try rebounding as a midlife womanWhy cardiovascular fitness is non negotiable for midlife women,  and the dangerous myth being pushed on social mediaWhether you're returning to fitness after years away, navigating movement in midlife, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on how to move your body in a way that actually feels good and powerful, this episode is for you.Find out more about Sarah:Instagram: @sarahalternativefitness  Website: www.sarahsalternativefitness.co.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram:  @unshrinkablemidlfemovesFind out more about Onika on Instagram: @lifeopenedup