10 Exercises to Do While Sitting
Seated Chair Exercises You Can Do at Home We often think of exercise as something that requires us to be on our feet, pounding the pavement or sweating it out […]
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What is Chair Exercise?
What is a Chair-Based Exercise? We all know that exercise is crucial for maintaining good health. But what if traditional workouts feel daunting or even impossible? Perhaps you’re recovering from
Do Chair Exercises Help You Lose Weight?
Can You Lose Weight with Chair Exercises? Many of us spend long hours seated, whether at a desk job, during our daily commute, or simply relaxing at home. This sedentary
A friendly welcome in Lambourn
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending Lambourn’s very own friendship cafe, run by the wonderful Julie Blogg. Not only that but I got to demonstrate some seated chair exercise
Chair Dancing For Charity!
You’d think I’d want a break from chair exercise on a weekend. Still, I couldn’t turn down the invitation from Penny Locke of Penny Post on behalf of 4LEGS Radio
6 Tips to Prevent Falls This Winter
Simple Tips to Prevent Falls Falls are a leading cause of injury and hospitalisation among older adults. According to the NHS, one in three people over the age of 65
9 Benefits of Seated Chair Exercises
Chair Exercise Benefits Let’s face it, life can get hectic. Between work, family, and other commitments, finding time for a full-blown workout can feel like an impossible task. But what
What is Low Impact Exercise?
Low Impact Exercises Are you looking to get moving but worried about the strain on your joints? Do you have limited mobility or recovering from an injury? Low impact exercise
Dancing King – Seated Chair Exercise Live on Air
Early one Wednesday morning last month, I was live on the GnT breakfast show on Kennet Radio. After giving a brief history of MOVEability, I chatted about the benefits of
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The MOVEability Way – Part Four – Muscle Strengthening Exercises
We have now reached the fourth part of this series – your opportunity to have a closer look at our classes as we take you up and over our metaphorical hill. We’re at the summit! Give yourself a pat on the back! Now that your heart is pumping plenty of blood and oxygen around your body from the previous Cardio routines, your muscles are nicely warmed up, and you’ve loosened up your joints, it is the ideal time to focus on muscle strengthening.
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The MOVEability Way – Part Three – Aerobic and Cardio Exercises
In the third part of this series, where we give you a special look into our classes, we are almost at the summit of our metaphorical hill – the aerobic and cardio section of the class.
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Ask The Expert on BBC Radio Berkshire
Earlier this month, Debbie was invited to take part in the Ask The Expert segment on Bridgitte Tetteh’s show on BBC Radio Berkshire to talk about seated chair exercise. If you are looking for something to brighten your day, this interview is worth a listen!
Keeping classes affordable – SNG funding in action
At MOVEability, we rely on funding to keep our classes affordable. Darrel MacAndrew of Sovereign Network Group joined our class at Alice Bye Court in Thatcham. Find out what he thought.
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The MOVEability Way – Part Two – Mobilising Exercises
Now that your body and mind are warmed up, we start to head towards the summit of our metaphorical hill, moving on to mobilising exercises. So, what are they, why do we include them in our classes, and how do they benefit your workout?
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The MOVEability Way – Part One – Warm Up
In every MOVEability class, we go on a journey. Come on this journey with us and find out more about The MOVEability Way, starting with the Warm Up.
Exercising your way to better mental health
When setting up MOVEability, we knew at the back of our minds that our classes would bring benefits to mental as well as physical health, but over time, we have come to realise that the benefits to mental health are equal to physical health, if not more critical. Find out how our classes have helped improved mental health.
Let Everyone Shine
It had begun like any other class when, partway through, Derek, one of our regulars, suddenly got up, walked to the front and stood next to me. I reached for a chair and asked Derek if he wanted to be my co-pilot. Did he agree? What happened next?
A social gathering with purpose: Inclusive, Accessible Exercise for ALL
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to exercise more or to meet new people? Maybe your loved ones, doctor or health professional have encouraged you to be more active. We know it can be daunting, so we go the extra mile to make our classes friendly and welcoming.
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Our dance and exercise class a hit for people with Parkinson’s
It’s hard to believe that more than a year has past since MOVEability joined forces with Parkinson’s UK, working with the Newbury and District Branch of this amazing charity. We’ve had lots of fun and met some incredible people – some of whom are featured in this blog – so naturally, we are delighted that the funding of our fortnightly classes will continue into 2024. See what our regulars have to say, and why not come and give them a try.
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A cup of tea with an MP
I am never one to pass up an opportunity to showcase our fantastic classes and the benefits they bring to the communities we serve. So when one of my Chieveley class regulars asked if the class would be running the following week because Laura Farris, MP for Newbury, was scheduled to hold a surgery for her constituents that morning in the village hall, I seized the moment.