Club News

Why do we start shuffling our feet and how can we stop it? If you or someone you know has started shuffling when walking, there’s often more going on than meets the eye. A range of physical and environmental factors can cause shuffling. It occurs when someone drags their feet or doesn’t lift them fully. The […]

What is healthspan vs. lifespan? Why Staying Healthier for Longer Matters We’ve all heard stories about people hoping to live to 140 or experimenting with extreme diets and new drugs to extend their lives. But for most of us, it’s not just about living longer—it’s about staying healthier for as many years as possible. A […]

Keeping active as we age is vital, and the Move it or Lose it Club makes staying fit easy and enjoyable for older adults. The club offers workouts for seniors of all abilities, making fitness and well-being accessible at any age. We can help you to follow the perfect exercise regimen. Enjoy 10 minute senior workouts and […]

Empowering seniors with chair exercises For over a decade, Move it or Lose it has helped older adults in the UK stay strong, steady on their feet and independent. Our instructors create a welcoming atmosphere and design expert exercises in every class. You can do Move it or Lose it exercises both seated and standing. […]

How well do you sleep? Do you drop off easily but maybe wake up in the early hours and have difficulty getting back to sleep? You’re not alone, around 1 in 3 of us have sleep problems and it’s more prevalent as we age. The problem is the more we worry about not sleeping, the […]

We’re delighted to have become an official partner of the Online Centres Network to help tackle digital exclusion by providing people with the skills and confidence they need to access digital technology. This means you’re now able to register for free online courses designed for beginners to improve their digital skills. The courses range from […]

This month we caught up with Move it or Lose it club member Anne Curtis who is a regular participant in club activities. Here’s what Anne had to say. Why did you join the Move it or Lose it club? I already had all the Move it or Lose it DVDs and I was delighted […]

As people are getting out and about again after long periods of inactivity, it seems there’s one problem troubling almost everyone – their balance has worsened and their confidence has gone too. The two seem to go hand in hand. Falls, or sometimes the fear of falling, can have a huge impact on our ability […]

This month we caught up with MioLi club member Elizabeth Berry who, as well as being a club member, attends MioLi classes in Greenock where she is one of the most regular participants. Here’s what Elizabeth had to say. Why did you join the MioLi club? I was approached by Fiona (Move it or Lose […]

Why did you join the MioLi club? I came across a Facebook posting in March 2020 during lockdown and thought I’d give the exercises a try, in my bedroom. Enjoyed the videos so much that I joined the club and haven’t looked back since. Have now moved down to my kitchen, which isn’t carpeted and […]

This month we had a nice chat with MioLi club member Myra Wilby and asked her some questions about her life. Here’s what Myra had to say. Why did you join the MioLi club? Kim (Carter) had told me about the exercises and the club activities and I thought that being connected to a different […]

The Club is a safe and welcoming place for older people where they can access specially tailored exercise routines 24/7, share hobbies, learn new things and socialise. Along with exercises to help them to stay strong and independent, there’s a book club, bingo, quizzes, healthy eating tips, art classes, mindfulness and more. “This gives me […]