Move it or Lose it - Thanet and Sandwich - with Amanda

05/02/2026

⏳ Can exercise really slow down physical decline as we age?

New long-term research says yes — and consistency is the key.
A community-based study following older adults for up to five years found that people who stuck with regular exercise maintained — and in some cases improved — their fitness compared to normal ageing trends.
No extremes. No quick fixes.
Just regular, supported movement in a friendly community.

In our latest Age-Defying Edit, we break down what the science tells us — and why community exercise plays such a powerful role in staying strong, confident and independent for longer.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/turn-back-the-clock-the-age-defying-edit/why-sticking-with-exercise-really-matters-as-we-age/

26/01/2026

Fantastic turn out on a drizzly, grey Monday morning!! Our first class at St Mark’s Church hall certainly swept away the winter blues!! Well done everyone!😍☀️why not come and join us? It gets the week off to a great start 🤩💪every Monday 10-11am, first class is free then £7 PAYG, 8 Pyson’s Road, Ramsgate (corner of Margate Rd) CT12 6TR


St Mark's Church, Ramsgate

23/01/2026

**Just 3 days to go!! 😄🤩**

Our new class starts at St Mark’s Church Hall (end of Pyson’s Road, Ramsgate; parking available) on Monday 26th January at 10-11am.
Come and try a new class for free! (Then it’s £7 PAYG)

Move it or Lose it classes are about increasing strength, flexibility, stamina and balance to help us stay active and to keep doing all the things we love…😍
Go at your own pace with standing and seated options, make new friends and have fun!! 💪😁

08/01/2026

🧠💚 How helping others helps your brain stay younger 💚🧠
A major 20-year study of over 31,000 adults aged 51+ has found that helping others — even just a few hours a week — can slow cognitive ageing and keep your brain healthier for longer.

This is a powerful reminder that purpose, connection and contribution are essential for ageing well. We’ve explored the research and what it means for ageing better in our latest blog in Turn Back the Clock: The Age-Defying Edit 👇
👉 https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/turn-back-the-clock-the-age-defying-edit/how-helping-others-helps-your-brain-stay-younger-ageing-better/

Because helping others doesn’t just change lives — it helps keep minds sharp too.

05/01/2026

Hope you all had a great Christmas and happy New Year!! 😃 Don’t forget we start back this week;

* Tuesday 10-11am at the Small Boat Owners Club, 20 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate

* Wednesday 11am-12pm at Eastry Village Hall, High Street, Eastry, Sandwich

* Thursday 10-11am at St Peter’s Memorial Hall, 31 High Street, St Peter’s, Broadstairs

* Thursday 1-2pm at Old Schools Hall, Church Street, Minster

Let’s keep moving in 2026!! 💪 can’t wait to see you all again and also meet the new ones! 😍

08/12/2025

Have you had a knee replacement in the UK?
The University of Manchester is undertaking research to learn about how people recover after knee replacement and needs your participation.
Have you had a knee replacement in the UK between 2017 and 2023? Did you use an iPhone, Apple Watch, Fitbit or Oura ring for 6 months before, and 12 months after, your knee replacement?

Join the study: https://bit.ly/48jQu2Z
For further information, please contact:
The team on PAPrKA@manchester.ac.uk or call us on 0161 306 2719

03/12/2025

❤️

Move Together, Stay Stronger Longer

A powerful new study from Newcastle University and UCL has confirmed something we see every single day in our Move it or Lose it classes…
👉 Staying socially connected can help prevent — and even reverse — frailty.

Researchers found that older adults who regularly spend time with others, join groups, volunteer or take part in community activities are far less likely to become frail. And those who increase their social engagement are more likely to regain strength, balance and independence.

That’s exactly why Move it or Lose it works so well.
Our classes aren’t just about exercise — they’re about friendship, laughter, support and belonging.
💚 You see people arrive as strangers and leave as friends.
💬 You hear the chatter before class and the giggles during it.
💪 You watch confidence grow week after week.
The research is clear: staying connected keeps us stronger for longer.
And connection is at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you join a local class or stay active from home with our Online Club, you’ll find movement and community waiting for you.
👉 Find your nearest class: https://www.moveitorloseit.co.uk/exercise-classes-for-seniors-near-me/

29/11/2025

💪 Move more, feel stronger — at home and in class!
Your weekly class gives you a brilliant foundation, but the Move it or Lose it Club helps you keep that momentum going between sessions. 🏠✨
Designed to supplement, not replace your local class, the Club gives you access to short online workouts, live mini-classes, and a library of on-demand routines you can do anytime, anywhere.
It’s the perfect way to:
✅ Top up your strength, balance and mobility
✅ Stay active on days you can’t get to class
✅ Keep feeling energised, confident and connected all week long
So you can move more, feel stronger and keep improving — at home and in class!
👉 Ready to keep moving? Start a free 30-day trial: https://www.moveitorloseitclub.co.uk/free-trial/