Jan's Dance and fitness

17/06/2026

🚫 STOP WAITING UNTIL YOU’RE FIT 🚫
Because that’s not how it works 😉
You don’t need to be fit to start…
👉 You get fit by starting 💛
If you’ve been thinking:
• “I’m too unfit”
• “I’ll start when I feel stronger”
• “Everyone else will be better than me”
Let me stop you right there 👋
My classes are designed for real people, real bodies, and real life.
✨ Friendly, supportive fitness classes
✨ Move at your pace – no pressure, no judgement
✨ Perfect if you’re returning to exercise or starting again
✨ Fun, welcoming and confidence-boosting
📍 Now running in:
📍 Deal
📍 Walmer
📍 Eastry
You don’t need fancy kit.
You don’t need experience.
You don’t need confidence (I’ll help you build that 😉)
All you need to do is show up — the rest comes with time 💪
💬 Comment START or message me for class details and availability
Spaces are limited and filling quickly 💛
— Jan Clark x💃✨ 0797 995 2277

17/06/2026

Welcome to Day 3 of my 7 Simple Moves to Stay Strong & Independent series!

Today's exercise is the Upright Row – a great move for strengthening your shoulders and upper back.

As we get older, maintaining upper-body strength and good posture becomes increasingly important. Strong muscles help support everyday movement and can make daily tasks feel much easier.

Benefits of Upright Rows:

✅ Improves posture
✅ Strengthens shoulders and upper back
✅ Makes lifting and carrying easier
✅ Supports everyday movement
✅ Helps maintain independence

You can perform upright rows with dumbbells, resistance bands, sitting or standing, making them suitable for many fitness levels.

💪 Every exercise you do today helps build a stronger tomorrow.

💬 Have you been following along with the series?

👀 Come back tomorrow for Day 4 – Shoulder Press!

16/06/2026

💛 “I am nearly 90 and love this class. Great friendly class. Fantastic teacher.” 💛
– Renee Norton

This is exactly why I love teaching my seated fitness classes in Deal 💛

My seated exercise classes are designed to help older adults improve:
💪 Strength
⚖️ Balance
🦵 Mobility
😊 Confidence
💛 Overall wellbeing

These gentle chair-based exercise classes are friendly, welcoming, and suitable for all abilities — especially for over 50s, seniors, beginners, or anyone wanting a safe and supportive way to stay active.

There’s always plenty of laughter, great music, and a lovely social atmosphere too ☕🎶

📍 Tuesdays 2pm – Landmark Centre, Deal
📍 Wednesdays 10.30am – Landmark Centre, Deal
📍 Thursdays 10.30am – St Leonards Social Centre, Deal

It’s never too late to start moving more and feeling better 💛

💬 Comment “SEATED” for details.

16/06/2026

Welcome to Day 2 of my 7 Simple Moves to Stay Strong & Independent series!

Today's exercise is the Tricep Extension – a fantastic movement that strengthens the muscles at the back of your upper arms.

Why is this important?

As we age, maintaining muscle strength becomes increasingly important. Strength training helps preserve muscle mass, supports healthy joints, improves balance, and makes everyday activities easier.

Strong triceps can help with:

✅ Getting up from a chair
✅ Pushing open heavy doors
✅ Reaching and lifting items
✅ Household chores and gardening
✅ Improving arm strength and stability
✅ Maintaining independence and confidence

The great thing about tricep extensions is that they can be adapted to suit different fitness levels. You can:

✔️ Use dumbbells or resistance bands
✔️ Perform them sitting or standing
✔️ Adjust the resistance to suit your ability

Remember, strength training isn't about lifting heavy weights. It's about building the strength you need for everyday life and keeping your body functioning well as you get older.

💪 Every repetition is an investment in your future health and independence.

💬 Have you tried tricep extensions before?

👀 Come back tomorrow for Day 3 and another simple exercise to help you stay strong, active, and independent.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

🌟 LOOKING FOR FUN, FRIENDLY FITNESS CLASSES IN DEAL & WALMER? 🌟

Want to improve your fitness, balance, strength and mobility while having a laugh and making new friends?

At Jan's Dance and Fitness, you'll find welcoming classes for all abilities in a friendly, non-judgemental environment. Whether you prefer seated exercise, standing fitness, tap dancing or online classes, there's something for everyone!

🪑 ACTIVE SEATED CLASSES
Perfect if you want a gentle but effective workout to improve strength, mobility, balance and confidence.

📍 Landmark Centre, Deal
🕑 Tuesday 2:00pm

📍 Landmark Centre, Deal
🕥 Wednesday 10:30am

📍 St Leonards Social Centre, Deal
🕥 Thursday 10:30am

💪 SUPER SENIORS FIT FOR LIFE
A fun standing class including gentle cardio, strength work, balance exercises and relaxation.

💻 Zoom
🕙 Tuesday 10:00am

📍 Landmark Centre, Deal
🕦 Wednesday 11:45am

👯 TAP DANCING FOR ADULTS
Have you tapped before and fancy getting back into it? Come and rediscover the joy of tap dancing!

📍 Walmer Parish Hall
🕖 Thursday 7:00pm

🔥 BUMS & TUMS
Strengthen your core, improve posture and tone up from the comfort of your own sitting room.

💻 Zoom
🕢 Monday 7:30pm

✨ Benefits of joining:
✅ Improve balance and mobility
✅ Increase strength and fitness
✅ Boost confidence
✅ Meet new people
✅ Enjoy great music
✅ Have fun while exercising

Spaces are filling fast in some classes, so don't leave it too long!

Let me know which class you would like to join?

contact 0797 995 2277

15/06/2026

Welcome to Day 1 of my 7 Simple Moves to Stay Strong & Independent series!

Today's exercise is the Bicep Curl – a simple but effective move that strengthens the front of your upper arms.

Why is strength training so important?

As we get older, we naturally lose muscle mass and strength. This can make everyday activities more difficult and affect our balance, mobility, and independence. The good news is that regular strength training can help slow this process and keep you stronger for longer.

Strong muscles can help with:

✅ Carrying shopping bags
✅ Lifting kettles and household items
✅ Gardening and housework
✅ Picking up grandchildren
✅ Improving balance and stability
✅ Maintaining independence and confidence

The great thing about bicep curls is that they can be adapted to suit almost everyone. You can:

✔️ Use dumbbells or resistance bands
✔️ Perform them sitting or standing
✔️ Adjust the resistance to match your fitness level

Remember, strength training isn't about becoming a bodybuilder. It's about keeping your body strong enough to enjoy life, stay active, and continue doing the things you love.

💬 Do you prefer resistance bands or weights?

👀 Come back tomorrow for Day 2 of the series and another simple exercise to help you stay strong and independent.

14/06/2026

https://www.instagram.com/janclark442/reel/DZkbyXgtGll/

14/06/2026

✨ LOOKING FOR A FUN, FRIENDLY WAY TO KEEP ACTIVE? ✨

Did you know Jan's Dance & Fitness offers a range of classes to help you stay active, improve your fitness, boost your balance and make new friends?

Whether you prefer exercising seated, standing, dancing, or joining from the comfort of your sitting room, there's something for everyone.

💜 Active Seated Classes
Gentle chair-based exercise to improve strength, mobility, flexibility, balance and fitness.

💙 Super Seniors Fit for Life
A standing class designed to help you stay active, independent and confident.

💚 Adult Tap Dancing
For those who have tapped before and would love to get their tap shoes back on and enjoy dancing again.

💛 Bums & Tums
A fun online workout focusing on core strength, posture and overall fitness.

What makes my classes different?

😊 Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
😊 Suitable for all abilities
😊 Plenty of laughs along the way
😊 Great music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s
😊 A wonderful social community
😊 Helping you stay active, strong and independent

Many people join for the exercise but stay because of the friendships they make.

If you'd like to know more, comment below with the class you're interested in:

💜 Seated
💙 Super Seniors
💚 Tap
💛 Bums & Tums

I'll then send you the relevant information and details.