I Can Move More

30/03/2026

💧 MYTH OR FACT?

“If you’re not feeling thirsty, you’re properly hydrated."

What do you think? 🤔

Drop your answer below - we’ll reveal the answer soon...

26/03/2026

🌿 Happy Social Prescribing Day 2026!

Today we’re celebrating the power of community, connection, and movement. At I Can Move More, we see every day how personalised support helps people feel healthier and more connected!

Here’s to empowering people to move more, feel better and live well 💚

23/03/2026

🍲 Warm up this March with a hearty Veggie & Bean Chilli!

Quick, healthy, and packed with flavour - this one-pot meal is perfect for a cozy evening 🌶️🥕

Ingredients: onion, red pepper, carrot, garlic, chopped tomatoes, kidney beans, and warming spices like chili powder & smoked paprika.

Simmer for 15 mins and enjoy a comforting, nutritious dinner in no time!

💡 Tip: Top with fresh coriander or a sprinkle of cheese for extra goodness.

21/03/2026

Mix it up for a longer, healthier life!

A study tracking 110,000 people over 30 years found that doing a variety of exercises each week can have a huge impact on your health - active people who mixed their workouts were 19% less likely to die than those who stuck to just one activity 💪

That effect was even stronger than doing individual sports like walking, tennis, rowing, or jogging alone.

Want to find out more about why variety is the key to longevity?

👉 Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/8S3OEkY

Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.

20/03/2026

✨ From Participant to Staff Member - Hannah's Journey ✨

In January 2025, Hannah walked into a Yoga for Wellbeing session feeling anxious and low in confidence. Today, she's a Community Coordinator at Valley Leisure 💙

What started as one brave step into a class became a life-changing journey - from participant... to volunteer... to paid member of staff making a real difference everyday.

Her story is everything I Can Move More stands for: courage, connecting and community.

📖 We're sharing Hannah's full story throughout March - take a few minutes to give it a read and feel inspired.

https://loom.ly/hT6rpAU

19/03/2026

Yoga for Wellbeing returns this April!

After the fantastic response to our Autumn 2025 programme, we’re excited to launch the next 12‑week series in April 2026.

This course helps adults enhance their mental wellbeing, build confidence and strengthen social connections. It’s delivered in partnership with Doda Yoga, Andover Mind and Andover PCN.

One participant recently shared: "This course has transformed my life - I’ve learned techniques to support myself and feel more connected to others."

Register your place today:
📞 0300 373 1066
📧 info@icanmovemore.co.uk
💻 https://loom.ly/ekgWHgQ

18/03/2026

😵‍💫 Feeling faint, light-headed or dizzy when you stand up?

Try using “the heart of the legs” ❤️🦵

When you get up, give your legs a little “pump” with some alternate heel raises – just like in the video 👇🏻

Why it works: pumping your legs contracts the muscles around the veins, pushing blood back up to your heart and brain. This helps your blood pressure stabilise, gets oxygen to your brain faster, and can ease that dizzy feeling.

Fun fact: our volunteer Chris came up with the term “the heart of the legs” at our recent I Can Get Up! workshop, where we shared tips for standing safely from a seated position.

⚠️ If feeling faint, dizzy, or light-headed is new, worsening, or persistent, please speak to your pharmacist or GP.

17/03/2026

🥗 It’s Nutrition & Hydration Week!

This week, we’re celebrating the importance of healthy eating and staying hydrated - two simple ways to support your energy, wellbeing, and movement every day 💜

Small changes can make a big difference, whether it’s adding more fruit and veg, drinking enough water, or trying a new healthy recipe 💧

15/03/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day!

To all our wonderful I Can Move More mums, nans, step-mums, carers - and anyone remembering someone special today – this is a day to celebrate you. Thank you for everything you give, every single day...

We’re so proud to support you in moving more, feeling stronger, and taking time for your wellbeing ❤️

13/03/2026

Has it been 6 months since your last Functional Fitness Assessment? 🕒

Time for a Refresh & Progress!

Our 6-month review helps you:
✅ Exercise safely
✅ Check your health, mobility & functional fitness
✅ Update your goals and programme
✅ Keep making progress without hitting plateaus

It’s not starting over - it’s moving forward with confidence 💪

Book your review today and stay on track!

12/03/2026

Who knew First Aid training could look this entertaining? 😄

Some of our Valley Leisure team members and volunteers recently took part in First Aid training. Judging by the photos, there was plenty of learning… and quite a few bandages involved!

Thankfully the bandages were all part of the training (and not because anyone actually needed them), but it’s safe to say everyone had a great time picking up some important life-saving skills along the way.

A big thank you to Community First and First Response First Aid Ltd for making the training so engaging – proof that First Aid training doesn’t have to be boring! 👏

11/03/2026

✨ Fresh look, same I Can feeling!

Our I Can Therapy Centre leaflets have had a refresh 🙌

Clearer, brighter and packed with everything you need to know about how we help people move better, feel stronger and live well 🧡

If you spot one around, grab a copy - or pop in and pick one up at the centre!