Shaping Healthier Futures with Dr. Divya S.

his Women's Day , we are excited to feature the inspiring journey of our fitness Guide Dr. Divya S, whose story also resonates with this year's theme of highlighting the importance of gender equality and advocating for women's rights to healthier lives. At 54, living in Matunga, Mumbai, Dr. Divya has been an invaluable part of the GetSetUp community for the past three years, and her journey has been nothing short of transformative. Her motivation to join GetSetUp? A profound desire to leverage her expertise to foster a community where active agers can thrive in health and happiness. Dr. Divya's approach to fitness transcends the physical, embracing the power of knowledge, information, and awareness to enlighten and empower.

She approaches each session on GetSetUp with a commitment to enhance skills and knowledge, ensuring her classes offer optimum benefits. "The experience of teaching on this platform has been very enriching, and the positive responses I receive from Learners have propelled me to sharpen my skills and continue on my path of lifelong learning so I can give them my best output,” she reflects, highlighting the reciprocal nature of learning at GetSetUp.

Her classes are meticulously designed to cater to the diverse needs of participants. "My motto has always been: 'Knowledge is power, information is ammunition, awareness is enlightenment!' Classes are designed with the utmost care, considering the seniority of learners and their ailments, to avoid catastrophes. There are innovative sessions like paper plate workouts and fun exercises while searching TV, all proving that exercise can also be exciting and not a mundane chore! Using household objects as props, older adult Learners are able to hold their postures effortlessly. Each person has varied abilities and strengths, and to make the classes such that everyone can participate and benefit, I provide variations for each Asana in yoga." Being a Fitness Guide at GetSetUp has impacted her life in numerous ways, she shares, “It has allowed me to enhance my skills of patience, empathy, humor, and wit. The feedback I've received from Learners has been encouraging and heartwarming, bringing a smile to my face as I count my 10 blessings each night before I sleep. It motivates me to design superior classes each time and provide greater takeaways and learnings from each session.”

GetSetUp has offered Dr. Divya more than just a platform to share her expertise; it has provided her with economic opportunities and a pathway for personal and professional development. "As a Guide with GetSetUp, I have certainly enhanced and widened my career options for better economic opportunities, It has been a rewarding experience both personally and professionally, As it's rightly said, 'Knowledge shared is always knowledge doubled.' GetSetUp has challenged me to learn and grow exponentially daily, grooming myself further and adding finesse to my corporate trainings.” Dr. Sitlani's story is a powerful reminder of the impact one can have on the lives of others. Her advice to women considering opportunities in the fitness field post-50 is both empowering and practical: "Keep it tailor-made and not readymade, design a program according to individual needs considering each tiny nuance, and aim for sustainable goals instead of magical results."

At GetSetUp, we are proud to have Dr. Divya as a part of our community, inspiring active agers to live their happiest, healthiest lives. Her story is a reminder of the incredible potential within each of us to inspire, empower, and transform lives. Her journey at GetSetUp is not just about fitness; it's about building a community where every member can pursue growth, joy, and fulfillment.

To join Dr. Divya in a class, download our GetSetUp App today!