Move it or lose it with Catherine

Wonderful day yesterday at our annual Healthy Ageing Conference in Birmingham. Lots of learning, movement and fun! It's great to meet so many other instructors to share our experiences and ideas. Love it!

As we age, building and maintaining muscle becomes more challenging. From around age 50, we lose about 1% of muscle mass annually, with strength declining nearly twice as fast. This age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is common, but there are ways to combat it. Developing healthy habits early is key to maintaining muscle mass and enjoying an active, fulfilling life.

I'm sharing this in support of one of my AMAZING class members, Dianne, who is going above and beyond and running 10k to raise money for Cancer Research. Please do donate if you are able to. Every penny counts.

Good luck Di 🍀

Dianne's fundraiser for Cancer Research UK Help Dianne Wilson raise money to support Cancer Research UK

This is a nice opportunity to attend a social gathering hosted by Dementia Forward charity at York Theatre Royal on Wednesday. Dementia Forward is a great source of support and information for anyone affected by dementia.

If you're free on Saturday and fancy a great day out for all the family then why not pop along to the York St John University Community Festival at Haxby Road Sports Park.

The event is totally free and is packed full of activities for all the family🥰 and I'm very pleased to be offering 2 FREE 45 minute taster classes at 10am and 11am.

There are loads of other activities too including archery, wheelchair rugby, arts & crafts, face painting, live music, food trucks, and an obstacle course!!!

You must book a main event ticket before you book onto any of the workshops and taster sessions.

YSJ Community Festival | York St John University York St John University are hosting a free community festival on Saturday 8 June 2024, from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Haxby Road Sports Park, York.

Exercise for those days when you just don't feel like exercising 🤣 Today, I will also be taking Ziggy for a gentle dog walk, and may pop in somewhere for a cuppa and cake 😀

Looks about right

We're always talking about the importance of good posture in class.

We work on strengthening muscles 💪 in our chest and back which are key to good posture and preventing falls.

Good posture also makes you look FABULOUS 😍

Good posture ensures that muscles are used correctly and efficiently, preventing overuse injuries. Strong, well-functioning muscles support and protect the joints, reducing the likelihood of joint pain and injury.

I used to dread this! Have you ever been able to climb a rope? All I could do was dangle 🤣

The dreaded rope climb! Some of us could and many of us couldn't ... Could you climb up a rope in your PE lessons? What memories do you have?

Keep going – you’ve got this! 😊

Fabulous news for Move it or Lose it 😀

We are thrilled to announce that Move it or Lose it has been chosen as one of 39 organisations to help design Physical Activity for Health Pathways to transform the nation's health. 1/4 of us live with long-term health conditions yet we know being active can prevent and help manage these conditions. By working collaboratively we can create a future where physical activity is at the forefront of health and wellness pathways across the nation.



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