Move It or Lose It with Helen

21/04/2026

16/04/2026

What if ageing didn’t mean decline?
A major new study found that nearly half of adults over 50 actually improved their physical or cognitive function over time.
And one factor made a big difference:
👉 Their beliefs about ageing.
Those who believed they could improve… were far more likely to do so.
It’s powerful.
Because how we think shapes how we act:
Move more → feel stronger → expect more → keep improving 💚
At Move it or Lose it, we see this every day in our classes.
People arrive unsure…
And leave stronger, more confident, and doing things they didn’t think were possible anymore.
✨ Ageing isn’t fixed.
✨ It’s something you can influence.

✨ This is one of those articles that can genuinely change how you think about ageing.
👇 Read it via the link in the comments

03/04/2026

🐣 Good Friday… the day when chocolate becomes a perfectly acceptable food group. 🍫
If you’re planning a relaxed day today, remember:
✔ Walking to the cupboard for another hot cross bun counts as steps
✔ Unwrapping Easter eggs counts as dexterity training
✔ Laughing with friends and family counts as wellbeing

But if you fancy balancing out the chocolate a little… a short walk, a few stretches, or even a sit-to-stand from your armchair during the adverts can work wonders. Your future self will thank you! 💪
Whatever you’re doing today, we hope it’s filled with good company, fresh air and maybe just a little bit of chocolate.
Happy Good Friday from all of us at Move it or Lose it 💚

23/03/2026

One of the amazing ladies at my Monday morning class at Abbeyfield Reigate Society Limited is 99 today, so of course I will be changing the game/activity to a good old childhood party game 🎉🥳🎂🎊

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 🤗

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) 😉