Move it or Lose it with Chris

03/04/2026

**A little reminder for my Tuesday class members** There will be no class on Tuesday 7th April St Ann's Millennium Centre

All classes resume from Thursday 9th April at their usual venues. .

I’m taking a little break for Easter so please be patient if you are waiting for an email reply or a Facebook message. . Have a lovely Easter 🐣

03/04/2026

We’ve ended the week with a great ‘Circuits’ class - A bit of a ‘Sting’ in the Tail’ but that didn’t phase my class members!

Surprise Multiple Choice - Two complete rounds of 12 workstations using a variety of equipment, weights, resistance bands, bender balls, batons - Isometric exercises, freestanding, squats & wall push-ups to name a few!

I think you’ve all burned off enough calories to enjoy your Easter treats!

03/04/2026

That’s a wrap for me - I am certainly ready for a relaxing 5 day break. .

**Fundraising Update**

It’s been a great week of classes
St Helens Chain Lane Community Centre St Ann's Millennium Centre
Rainhill Guide House You have all worked well on your fitness levels.

I’d say you definitely deserve to enjoy those Easter Eggs & chocolate treats over the weekend. .

We’ve started our 2026 Fundraiser with our competition:

> Name the Bunny🐰

Congratulations to all our winners
June, Linda, Brenda, Sue, Jean

They all won themselves a prize of £5:00 & an Easter Egg 🐣

Thank you for your generosity, you have raised £125:00 from this week’s fundraising!

Happy Easter 🐰🐣🐰🐣🐰🐣🐰

28/03/2026

April Challenge - The Sit-to-Stand Exercises - Why are they so important?

The simple act of standing up from a chair is something we do every day, without even thinking about how we perform this move. .

However, once we start to struggle to get off a chair, car seat, toilet etc. .We soon realise we are starting to lose our ‘Core Strength’

But the good news is - We can do something about it, as it’s never too late to start these exercises. .

Benefits of Sit-to-Stand Exercises:

❇️ Improves you core strength
❇️ Strengthens your legs
❇️ Improves balance and stability
❇️ Supports joint health and mobility
❇️ Helps maintain independence
❇️ Reduces risk of falls
❇️ Boosts overall functional fitness

🔸 Test yourself each week
🔸 How many in 30 seconds
🔸 Try to increase the number

Consistency is key—just a few minutes a day can make a big difference to your core strength. .

Have a look at our link below for the correct way to perform a Sit to Stand

Move it or Lose it! Sample ExerciseMove It or Lose It! was founded in 2010 by award-winning fitness expert, Julie Robinson, who has dedicated her career to m...

24/03/2026

Once again - ‘Thank You’ for all the enquiries about my classes, I really do wish I could accommodate every request for a place. .

Move it or Lose it with Chris is now in her 8th year, and it’s all thanks to the wonderful supportive community we’ve built up together. 156 class members subscribed across six classes, all showing that dedication & motivation to keep fit and active, while enjoying a healthier lifestyle.

If you would like to join our group, then contact me to book onto one of the remaining places 💁‍♀️

**Information Requested**

St Helens Chain Lane Community Centre
> Monday
> 10:30am - 11:30am
**Fully Subscribed**

St Ann's Millennium Centre
> Tuesday
> 10:00am - 11:00am
**Fully Subscribed**

Rainhill Guide House
> Thursday
> 10:00am - 11:00am
**Fully Subscribed**

> 11:30am - 12:30pm - The only class with available places.

> Friday
09:30am - 10:30am
**Fully Subscribed**

> 11:00am - 12:00pm (Circuits) *Current Class Members Only*

18/03/2026

Listening to the importance of exercise - It’s music to my ears and it backs up the information I give out my classes - Have a listen 💁‍♀️

14/03/2026

We’ve had a great week of classes, all of which have had a bit of a twist in them. You know how I like to shake things up & keep you on your toes (literally)

❇️ Monday & Tuesdays classes at St Helens Chain Lane Community Centre & St Ann's Millennium Centre
Were all about upper & lower body strength, but a ‘seated’ section soon brought in a challenge with the additional coordination, recall & memory added which prompted plenty of fun & laughter. . Some funny shapes (that’s all I’m saying)

❇️ Thursday & Fridays classes at Rainhill Guide House something we don’t normally do - ‘seated warm-up’

❇️ Easy, so everyone thought. . However, they soon realised this was not going to be as easy as they first thought and that was evident within the first 5mins 💁‍♀️

❇️ A stripped back version of our leg strength & upper body work soon revealed the weaknesses in muscles & joints and how easy mobility can be reduced without realising. .

❇️ Taking our exercises back to basics with seated strength, flexibility & coordination surprised everyone. .

❇️ I’ve had some great feedback this week, which is most encouraging and helpful as we move forward with our fitness programme. .

Don’t forget your homework 📚 even if it’s just ‘The Cuppa ☕️ Routine’

13/03/2026

Thank you for all the enquiries I have received over the last few weeks regarding my classes. . I wish I could accommodate all of your requests for places. . .

Move it or Lose it with Chris has built up an amazing fitness community, with class members who help me to create a welcoming, supportive environment in every class.

We are in our 8th year and it’s so good to see my class members returning week after week, trusting me to deliver a programme of fitness that’s relevant to their needs. .

**Information Requested**

St Helens Chain Lane Community Centre

> Monday
> 10:30am - 11:30am
**Fully Subscribed**

St Ann's Millennium Centre

> Tuesday
> 10:00am - 11:00am
**Fully Subscribed**

Rainhill Guide House

> Thursday
> 10:00am - 11:00am
**Fully Subscribed**

> 11:30am - 12:30pm - The only class with available places.

> Friday
09:30am - 10:30am
**Fully Subscribed**

> 11:00am - 12:00pm (Circuits) *Current Class Members Only*

10/03/2026

**Feet** 👣
Why do we work hard in class to improve the strength in our feet/ankles? Give some thought to your fantastic feet!

Your feet are mechanical miracles when you consider they have 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

They take the weight of us everywhere, and we tend to only take notice of them when something goes wrong.

Good balance relies on many things but strong ankles and feet are really important for stability. Researchers found that by doing some simple resistance exercises three times a week improved functional mobility and balance.

We also do a selection of the following in all our classes > > >

❇️ Heel to toe steps
❇️ Stretching up onto toes.
❇️ Leaning back onto heels.
❇️ Walking on the balls of the feet.
❇️ Tightrope walking (without the tightrope 😉)

Look after your feet, they take all the weight and they have your back 👣

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💜in honour of all the great women past & present who have, and continue to inspire us!

It could be someone in your own family, workplace or from history, but however they inspire you, remember you will be inspiring others in your own way too. . 💜

06/03/2026

THANK YOU to all of my class members for your commitment and energy this week!

I’m really pleased to announce, that we’ve had our biggest attendance of the year so far with an incredible 138 class members attending across 6 classes!

Your dedication, consistency, and positive attitude are what make our fitness community so special. Every session, every exercise, every rep, and every bit of effort adds up, and it’s inspiring to see so many of you showing up and putting the work in.

Let’s keep the momentum going this month!

Thank you all for being part of a great week of classes, and for all supporting each other. . (don’t forget your homework 😉)

Have a lovely weekend, you’ve certainly earned it 💁‍♀️

04/03/2026

Have You Been Thinking About Getting More Active? 🌟

If you’ve been telling yourself, “I really should do something to improve my fitness…” but you’re not quite sure where to begin — you’re not alone.

Starting can feel like the hardest part. That’s exactly why Move it or Lose it with Chris is inviting you to come along and try out your 1st class for ‘Free’

My classes are specially designed for older adults who want to:

✅ Build strength
✅ Improve balance
✅ Boost confidence
✅ Increase energy levels
✅ Stay independent and active

You don’t need to be fit already. You just need to take that first step and I’ll support you every step of the way.

✨ I currently have just 6 places available in ONE class — all my other classes are fully subscribed. ✨

If you’ve been thinking about it, this could be your sign to join > >

Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rainhill Guide House

**Bookings Only**

Contact me for more information
Message via this page
Mobile: 07913028258
Email: chris.mcgowan@moveitorloseit.co.uk