Move It or lose it with Alison Cardiff

Are you looking for a gentle fitness class to improve your balance, flexibility and strength? Look no further then! Classes are seated and/or standing to meet the needs of all abilities. Come and join a friendly bunch at St John the Baptist Church, Danescourt Cardiff Mondays 1pm (limited spaces) and Wednesdays 11:am 1st class free ! £6 PAYG there after. Free refreshments after class! [email protected] 07786361702

🧠 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.

Meet Myra. She’s 88 — and she’s unstoppable. 💪

At 88 years young, Myra:
✨ Attends three Move it or Lose it classes every week
✨ Can still run a parkrun
✨ Smashes out her sit-to-stands

She joins our Move it or Lose it circuits class on Monday, our Herne Bay class on Wednesday morning, and logs in for the online class on Wednesday afternoon with the Move it or Lose it Club— proving that consistency, community and a positive mindset really do make a difference.

Myra is living proof that strength has no age limit.
She embodies everything we stand for at Move it or Lose it — building strength, balance, confidence and joy in later life.

Turn back the clock on ageing?
Myra’s already doing it. 💚
If you’d like to feel stronger, steadier and more energised — at any age — find your nearest class here:
👉 https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/exercise-classes-for-seniors-near-me/

💪 Help Us Showcase Strength in Later Life
Strength training is in the spotlight following the latest report from UKActive, highlighting how important muscle strength is for staying independent as we age.

At Move it or Lose it, strength has
always been at the heart of what we do and now we’d love your help to showcase the real-life difference our classes, online club and products make.
Our short survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete, is anonymous and your answers will help us:
✔ Demonstrate the impact of strength training for older adults
✔ Share evidence with healthcare professionals and commissioners
✔ Inspire more people to get stronger in later life

Thank you for being part of our community 💜
https://us19.list-manage.com/survey?u=3160a3889a1e12655ee8f8f21&id=42a4eed8a3&attribution=false

📣 Exciting News! 📣

We’ve created a Facebook Group just for our amazing class members, club members, customers, and fans! 🎉

Come and join our Move it or Lose it Family to stay connected, get the latest news, tips, and advice, and be part of a supportive and friendly community. ❤️

👉 Click here to join: www.facebook.com/groups/moveitorloseitfamily/

We can’t wait to see you there! 😊

⏳ 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/

We’ve all been told we should do more strength training…
But knowing and doing are two very different things.

A new report from Get ukactive and Les Mills shows that nearly one in three adults do no strength exercise at all.

At Move it or Lose it, we’re changing that by making strength training:
✨ Fun
✨ Social
✨ Supportive
✨ Non-threatening
✨ Right for every level

Every week, 65,000 older adults choose to move with us — and now 10% of our class members are attending two or more classes a week.

Our new Strength & Balance Circuits classes, launched in 2025 and they've become a huge success.

Because strength isn’t about how much you lift.
It’s about how well you live 💙

Are you looking for a gentle fitness class to improve your balance, flexibility and strength? Look no further then! Classes are seated and/or standing to meet the needs of all abilities. Come and join a friendly bunch at St John the Baptist Church, Danescourt Cardiff Mondays 1pm (limited spaces) and Wednesdays 11:am 1st class free ! £6 PAYG there after. Free refreshments after class! [email protected] 07786361702

It’s not about doing marathons or lifting heavy weights, it’s about staying strong, steady and social so you can keep doing the things you love. Whether that’s getting out and about, playing with the grandkids or just feeling more confident in yourself.
Our Move it or Lose it classes are designed to help you move more, laugh often and stay connected - whatever your age or ability.
Classes are seated and/or standing to meet the needs of all abilities. Come and join a friendly bunch at St John the Baptist Church, Danescourt Cardiff Mondays 1pm (limited spaces) and Wednesdays 11:00 am. 1st class free ! £6 PAYG there after. Free refreshments after class! [email protected] 07786361702