Move it or Lose it

Move it or Lose it Motivating people to move more so they enjoy later life Top to toe workouts to help people stay active and feel FIT FOR LIFE!

From one sit-to-stand to 50 a day 💛Lucy has attended Move it or Lose it classes with instructor Chris for several years,...
01/09/2026

From one sit-to-stand to 50 a day 💛
Lucy has attended Move it or Lose it classes with instructor Chris for several years, but one exercise proved especially valuable when her husband, Alun, became seriously unwell.
After losing a stone in two weeks, he was so weak that he could barely stand. Lucy gently encouraged him to try a sit-to-stand.
With help, he managed just one.
The next day, he did one again. By the end of the week, he had built up to ten.
Now, Alun does 25 sit-to-stands every morning and 25 every evening. He is back to gardening and regularly walks a mile to collect the newspaper.
And the tables have turned! When Lucy recently complained of feeling stiff, Alun suggested that she should start doing her sit-to-stands too.
“Oh, the irony! Needless to say, I have done as I was told!”
Lucy and Alun both turned 80 this year. Their story is a wonderful reminder that starting small and staying consistent can make a real difference to strength, confidence and independence.
Thank you to Lucy, Alun and Chris for sharing it with us. 💛

📍 NEW MOVE IT OR LOSE IT CLASS IN BROUGH!Move it or Lose it classes are specially designed for older adults, with exerci...
30/08/2026

📍 NEW MOVE IT OR LOSE IT CLASS IN BROUGH!
Move it or Lose it classes are specially designed for older adults, with exercises to help improve strength, balance, flexibility and confidence — all in a friendly and sociable setting.
🗓️ Wednesdays, 2pm–3pm
📍 Petuaria Community Centre, Brough
🎉 Starting Wednesday 9th September
To find out more or book your place, contact Jacqui:
📞 07447 084006
✉️ [email protected]
Come along, meet new people and enjoy moving more at your own pace. 😊

28/08/2026

🧠 Give Your Brain and Body a Little Workout!
Looking for a quick challenge you can try at home?
In this video, Julie demonstrates four simple activities that combine movement with concentration, coordination and memory. You’ll be asked to move your hands in different ways, coordinate opposite foot movements and even add a word challenge to a ball throw.

Some may feel harder than they look — and that’s exactly what makes them such good fun!
They only take a few minutes, so why not give them a go and see which one challenges you most?
Watch the full video using the link in the comments 👇

26/08/2026

🎶 What’s your favourite duet of all time?
On 26th August 1965, Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” reached No.1 in the UK — and it went on to become one of the most memorable duets of the decade.
Nearly 60 years later, it’s still one of those songs that can instantly take you back.
Music has a wonderful way of doing that. One song can bring back a place, a person, a dance floor… or even a whole chapter of your life.
And at Move it or Lose it, we know the right song can make movement feel that little bit easier — and a lot more fun. 💃🕺
So today we want to know…
👇 What’s your favourite duet of all time?
Was it Sonny & Cher, Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton… or someone completely different?
Tell us in the comments — and let’s see which duet gets the most votes! 🎤

25/08/2026

What does it really mean to age well?
We’re delighted to welcome Dr Lucy Po***ck to the Move it or Lose it Annual Healthy Ageing Conference 2026.
In her talk, “Ageing well: mindset, meaning and what really matters,” Dr Po***ck will explore the real-life experience of later life — including loss, uncertainty, confidence and the pressure of unrealistic “anti-ageing” messages.
Instead of chasing perfection, this session will focus on what truly helps us live well in the present: movement, connection, purpose and psychological flexibility.
Because ageing well isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about doing something consistently, finding meaning, and feeling supported along the way.
📍 Friday 9th October 2026
📍 The Studio, Birmingham
🎟️ Tickets: £150
Find out more and book your place in the comments 👇

📺 Turn Ad Breaks into Active Breaks! 📺Looking for a simple way to sneak more movement into your day?Our Move it or Lose ...
24/08/2026

📺 Turn Ad Breaks into Active Breaks! 📺
Looking for a simple way to sneak more movement into your day?
Our Move it or Lose it Resistance Ball Exercise Guide is packed with gentle strengtheners, coordination challenges and circulation boosters — perfect for doing during the TV ad breaks! 🙌
Small bursts of movement really can add up, and all you need is a soft ball and a few minutes.
Download your guide and start turning TV time into movement time! 🏐👇

💙 What’s your favourite thing about your instructor?Is it the way they make everyone feel welcome?The laughs you have in...
23/08/2026

💙 What’s your favourite thing about your instructor?
Is it the way they make everyone feel welcome?
The laughs you have in class?
How they encourage you when something feels difficult?
Or simply the fact that they make exercise something you actually look forward to?
Our Move it or Lose it instructors do so much more than lead exercises. They bring people together, build confidence and create communities where everyone can feel included.
So today, we’d love to hear about your instructor.
👇 Tell us their name and the thing you appreciate most about them in the comments — and don’t forget to tag them if you can!

Not making it to class as much this August?You’re not alone. Summer plans, holidays, caring responsibilities and changes...
20/08/2026

Not making it to class as much this August?
You’re not alone. Summer plans, holidays, caring responsibilities and changes to routine can all make it harder to get to your usual weekly class.
That’s where the Move it or Lose it Club can help.
You can exercise from the comfort of home, choose sessions that suit your energy levels, and keep working on the things that matter most — strength, balance, flexibility and confidence.
It’s not about replacing your class. It’s about helping you keep moving when you can’t get there, so you don’t lose momentum or miss out on feeling the benefits.
Try the Club this August and keep moving with us, wherever life takes you.

🥫 Be honest… how old is the oldest tin in your cupboard?We’ve all done it.You open the cupboard looking for something fo...
19/08/2026

🥫 Be honest… how old is the oldest tin in your cupboard?
We’ve all done it.
You open the cupboard looking for something for dinner and suddenly discover a tin that appears to have survived three house moves, two kitchens and possibly the last century. 😄
Maybe it’s a mysterious tin of soup you don’t remember buying.
Maybe it’s fruit cocktail from a bygone era.
Maybe the label has faded so much that opening it would feel like a game of culinary roulette.
So today we want to know…
👇 What’s the oldest or strangest thing you’ve ever found lurking at the back of your cupboard?
Bonus points if it had a date on it that made you gasp. 😂

Could this be your next chapter? 💛You don’t need to be a fitness professional to become a Move it or Lose it instructor....
18/08/2026

Could this be your next chapter? 💛
You don’t need to be a fitness professional to become a Move it or Lose it instructor.
Many of our instructors come to us later in life, often at a career crossroads, looking for something more meaningful, flexible and rewarding. If you care about helping others, enjoy meeting people and want to make a real difference in your community, this could be for you.
As a Move it or Lose it instructor, you’ll be helping older adults stay active, mobile and independent through friendly, accessible exercise classes — and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
If you’re looking for purposeful work that fits around your life, why not find out more?
Request your free brochure today.

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