Move It or Lose It with Fiona - Cornwall

What if the secret to stronger bones as we age isn’t what most people think?
We often hear that walking is good for us — and it absolutely is.
But when it comes to supporting bone health, new research suggests there may be something else we need to pay attention to as we get older.
In our latest Turn Back the Clock: The Age-Defying Edit blog, we explore what really helps keep bones stronger for longer — and why the Move it or Lose it approach fits so well with the evidence.
Read the blog in the first comment 👇

This week in our classes we are focusing on hips, knees and leg strength🦵🏼👌🏼

Practice at home can really help to consolidate what we do in class so here is a helpful video with a few ideas of exercises you can try at home 😀

4 Knee and leg strengthening exercises for seniors | Move it or Lose it Looking for safe and effective knee and leg strengthening exercises for seniors? In this video, we guide you through four simple, chair-based and standing ex...

Isn't Cyril a marvellous example of healthy ageing?!

Meet Cyril 👏
At 90 years young, Cyril has been coming to Move it or Lose it classes for an incredible 11 years — and he’s still going strong.
A regular in Yvonne’s class in Harborne, Birmingham, Cyril is not only committed to keeping active, but also known for keeping everyone on their toes… especially Yvonne, who he loves to play up for!
It’s members like Cyril who remind us that staying active isn’t just about exercise — it’s about routine, connection, laughter and enjoying every moment. And that consistency over time is what really makes the difference.
Absolutely brilliant, Cyril 💜

As we age, it’s natural to lose muscle mass and strength, which can make everyday activities harder and increase the risk of falls. Our balance can decline too, but the good news is that regular exercise can make a huge difference! 💪

Move it or Lose it classes are specially designed for older adults to help improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Staying active also helps keep our hearts healthy, boosts circulation and supports brain health, helping us stay sharper, happier and more independent for longer. 🧠👊

And it’s not just about exercise!

With great music, plenty of laughter and the chance to make new friends, classes are a wonderful way to combat social isolation and loneliness too. The social connection and sense of community can be just as important for wellbeing as the physical benefits. 🎶💃

It’s never too late to start moving more — every step, stretch and smile counts! 💪😃🧠🎶

Come along, keep active and enjoy moving together.

Classes at Praa Sands & District Community Centre and St Piran's Hall Goldsithney.

Call Fiona on 07917 355642 or email Fiona.peel@moveitorloseit to reserve your place. 💥First class is free💥

*Booking essential*

We love our music in our Move it or Lose it classes 🎶
It's great when class members suggest tracks they'd like to hear, it's such fun matching movements to music 💃🎶💃

🎵 What if music is doing more for your brain than you realise — and you could use it to your advantage?
We often think of music as something we enjoy.
But new research suggests it may be doing something much more powerful —
👉 changing how the brain functions.
From increasing blood flow…
to strengthening connections between brain cells…
to influencing memory, mood and coordination…
Music activates multiple systems at once.
The interesting part?
👉 How you use music may matter just as much as listening to it.
👇 We break down what the science says — and how to use it — in our latest Turn Back the Clock: The Age-Defying Edit

We often assume that close relatives can automatically make decisions on our behalf if something happens to us — but this isn’t the case.
Being ‘next of kin’ does not give the same legal decision-making authority as having a Power of Attorney in place.
We’re proud to be supporting the Power of Attorney Day campaign, helping raise awareness of why it’s so important to plan ahead and protect your future decisions.
Carers UK