Move it or Lose it with Shelley

09/09/2026

We all know the importance of eating our 5 a day... but what about doing our 5 a day for stronger legs?

In this video, you’ll see;
💪 Five marches to get the legs moving
🪑 Five squats to build strength for everyday activities
➡️ Five side steps to improve stability and balance
🦵 Five hamstring curls to strengthen the back of the legs
🦶 Five heel raises to improve lower leg strength and ankle stability

The routine can be completed while holding onto a sturdy chair or kitchen worktop for support, with each exercise adapted to suit individual ability.

Try these daily leg strengthening exercises for seniors to build st...

08/09/2026

Strong balance = Lasting independence. 💪

Check out our Move It or Lose It crew practicing their tightrope balance! 🏃‍♂️

By practicing walking heel-to-toe, we are;

🟢 lowering the risk of falls
🟢 strengthening the ankles
🟢 improving posture

Whether standing tall or using a chair for support, everyone can join in at their own pace!

Want to build your confidence and stay active for longer?

Come join our friendly group! 💕

31/08/2026

Look at that concentration!

We’ve been practicing our target throws, which is secretly an exercise in disguise 🤫

Activities like this are great for:

✨ Staying Steady:
Shifting weight to throw the ball naturally strengthens your core and improves overall balance to prevent slips and trips.

🧠 Brain Fitness:
Calculating the distance and matching it with hand movements keeps your coordination sharp and your mind deeply engaged.

💬 Real Connections:
The laughter, the cheering, and a supportive team😎

Whether you want to stand up or take part seated everything can be tailored to your pace and mobility.

Come for the movement, stay for the community! 💕

28/08/2026

Special treat after class today - tea, coffee and 3 choices of cake 🧁🥮🍰

We thoroughly deserved it after completing a new class routine including 2 new strength exercises and music from Barry Manilow and The Jackson’s!

Fridays really are my FAVOURITE day of the week 💕

21/08/2026

Move it or Lose it on a Friday would like to introduce Dilly!
She’s the companion of a lovely resident at Saxon Court, Chelmsley Wood.

She took a break during the hot weather but is back now, she watched us all do our thing today and was on her very best behaviour as always 🐶

Let’s see some more gorgeous dogs, post a picture of your 4 legged friends in the comments and introduce them 🫶🏻

18/08/2026

Activity for the brain and co-ordination skills too at Sandham Grange.

Aim of the game;

Pass the bean bag around the circle while simultaneously bouncing the ball around the group, trying not to get caught with the ball and bean bag!

It’s harder than it looks 🤣

17/08/2026

Who can do number 3? 🧐

Try these simple brain fitness exercises for seniors to challenge y...

11/08/2026

One leg balance exercise is practised in every class 👍🏻

This helps with every day activities like using the stairs, getting on/off the bus or train.

➡️stand with chair support (or unsupported) engage core
➡️soften knee of supporting leg
➡️raise one foot off the floor and hold for up to 10 seconds
➡️keep foot flexed as if stepping onto stairs
➡️lower foot gently with control
➡️repeat on other side

Try this at home making sure you have something steady to hold on to for support if needed, kitchen worktops are perfect for this!