Move It or Lose It with Helen

08/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing ladies who come to my classes and all you other amazing ladies 🥰❤️

06/03/2026

🧠 Turn Back the Clock: The Age-Defying Edit
New research published in Nature shows that as we age, the brain becomes less efficient at clearing and maintaining the proteins responsible for communication between brain cells. Over time, this may contribute to slower reaction times, reduced coordination and increased cognitive vulnerability.
But here’s the empowering part:
The brain responds to stimulation.
🧠 Movement
🧠 Balance challenges
🧠 Learning new patterns
🧠 Dual tasking
🧠 Social interaction
These aren’t just “nice extras” — they’re protective.
In our latest Age-Defying Edit, we break down the science in simple terms and explain why consistent, structured exercise that challenges both body and brain is so important after 50.
Move it or Lose it® classes are specifically designed to stimulate the systems that support strength, balance, coordination and cognitive resilience.
👉 Read the full blog and find your nearest class — links in the comments.
Because when it comes to brain health, stimulation is protection.

26/02/2026

Great week this week - started classes at Abbeyfield Reigate Society on Monday, had a few new ladies at both my classes and just recieved this message from one of them 🥰
When you're still fairly new and starting out messages like this mean a lot 🤗

24/02/2026

06/02/2026

⏳ Can exercise really slow down physical decline as we age?

New long-term research says yes — and consistency is the key.
A community-based study following older adults for up to five years found that people who stuck with regular exercise maintained — and in some cases improved — their fitness compared to normal ageing trends.
No extremes. No quick fixes.
Just regular, supported movement in a friendly community.

In our latest Age-Defying Edit, we break down what the science tells us — and why community exercise plays such a powerful role in staying strong, confident and independent for longer.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/turn-back-the-clock-the-age-defying-edit/why-sticking-with-exercise-really-matters-as-we-age/

22/01/2026

Thank you to Emily at Right at Home Reigate & Crawley for your very informative and useful talk on fall prevention this morning

09/01/2026

Date for your diaries - 22nd January 11am - 12pm at Canada Hall, Merstham. All welcome 😊 and a great excuse to come & try my class beforehand (10am - 11am) 😉

08/01/2026

What better way to start the year off than completing and passing my First Aid essentials 2026 online course 🤗🙌🥳
Looking forward to building my classes up more this year and meeting & helping more lovely older adults 🥰

05/01/2026

💬 “Is it safe for me to exercise with a long-term condition?”

Absolutely – and it might be one of the best things you can do!

✅ Regular physical activity helps manage and prevent many conditions
✅ It improves strength, mood, balance and independence
✅ Risks are very low when activity is built up gradually

Our Move it or Lose it classes are specially designed to support people with long-term conditions – at your pace, your way, with expert guidance.

💙 Don’t let fear hold you back – movement really is medicine.
🔗 Learn more about exercising safely with long-term conditions:
https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/health/yes-you-can-be-active-even-with-long-term-health-conditions/

02/01/2026

✨ The secret to staying young?
It’s not about turning back time — it’s about making the most of every moment, feeling good in your bodyand surrounding yourself with people who lift you up.

Our Move it or Lose it classes are designed to help you move more, laugh often and stay connected — whatever your age or ability.
🟢 Find your local class and start moving your way to better health and happiness:
👉 https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/exercise-classes-for-seniors-near-me/

03/12/2025

Move Together, Stay Stronger Longer

A powerful new study from Newcastle University and UCL has confirmed something we see every single day in our Move it or Lose it classes…
👉 Staying socially connected can help prevent — and even reverse — frailty.

Researchers found that older adults who regularly spend time with others, join groups, volunteer or take part in community activities are far less likely to become frail. And those who increase their social engagement are more likely to regain strength, balance and independence.

That’s exactly why Move it or Lose it works so well.
Our classes aren’t just about exercise — they’re about friendship, laughter, support and belonging.
💚 You see people arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
💬 You hear the chatter before class and the giggles during it.
💪 You watch confidence grow week after week.
The research is clear: staying connected keeps us stronger for longer.
And connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you join a local class or stay active from home with our Online Club, you’ll find movement and community waiting for you.
👉 Find your nearest class: https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/exercise-classes-for-seniors-near-me/

27/11/2025

I had the lovely Emily from Right at Home Reigate & Crawley pop in at the end of my class today to discuss coming and talking to my class about fall prevention - looking forward to working with them and very happy to share the below as such a great event 🤗