Not everyone who supports older people wants a full fitness qualification.

But many want the knowledge and skills to help older adults move safely and confidently.

That is why we deliver a practical, evidence-informed chair based exercise course designed for real-world care settings.

At Move it or Lose it, we offer structured seated exercise training across the UK.

We work with charities, councils, housing providers, care homes and voluntary organisations.

We equip staff to become confident chair based exercise instructor leaders within their own organisations — without retraining as full fitness professionals.

Our approach is supportive, structured and genuinely fun training, because confidence grows faster when learning feels positive.

Why Organisations Choose Our Chair Based Exercise Course

We hear the same concerns everywhere:

“We know movement matters.”

“As an organisation, we want to do more.”

“But we don’t feel confident delivering it safely.”

Staff worry about:

• Falls
• Medical conditions
• Frailty
• Limited mobility
• Doing harm

Our chair based exercise courses remove that fear.

We give staff the practical skills they can plan and run safe chair-based sessions with clear, confident delivery.

We focus on:

• What to do to improve physical activity
• What not to do
• How to make it a fun activity
• Safe adaptations
• Progressive structure
• Clear cueing
• Building engagement in small groups

Practical Seated Exercise Training Courses

We design our seated exercise training courses around your needs, time and budget.

We deliver:

• A half-day training session
• A structured one-day programme
• A comprehensive two-day chair exercise instructor training

Each training session is interactive and designed for adult learners. We encourage discussion, reflection and hands-on practice.

They learn how to:

• Structure a safe chair based exercise session
• Adapt for frailty and limited mobility
• Lead engaging seated exercise classes
• Progress safely within small groups
• Build motivation and inclusion

Every programme includes high-quality training material that supports learning long after the course ends.

Delivering Chair Based Exercise in Care Homes and Nursing Homes

Our training works particularly well for:

• Care home exercise
• Nursing home exercise
• Extra care housing
• Dementia support services

We specialise in chair based exercise in care homes, helping teams embed movement into everyday care routines.

Staff learn to plan and lead chair-based movement with confidence. They deliver it as part of daily care exercise. It is integrated fitness care.

For organisations seeking a sustainable alternative to hiring an external care home fitness instructor, our course builds in-house capability instead.

Dementia-Specific Seated Exercise Training

For dementia services, we adapt our seated exercise training to focus on clarity and simplicity.

We teach teams to:

• Use simple movement patterns
• Avoid over-complex sequencing
• Reduce cognitive overload
• Read emotional cues
• Use positive reinforcement

This ensures safety is both physical and emotional.

Participants leave with stronger communication skills and the confidence to lead safe, inclusive seated exercise classes.

Supporting Limited Mobility and Online Options

Some organisations need options beyond face-to-face delivery.

We can support blended learning, including resources suitable for those exploring an online course limited mobility option for refresher training or wider team access.

We also provide digital support through move it or lose it online exercise classes, giving organisations access to structured sessions that can complement in-house delivery.

This flexibility allows teams to build both competence and consistency.

What Makes Our Training Different?

Our training is:

• Practical
• Structured
• Designed for adult learners
• Delivered in small groups
• Focused on real-world application

Participants practise in real time.

They leave with both knowledge and skills, not just theory.

Move it or Lose it focus on developing confident chair based exercise instructor leaders who can safely plan and deliver chair-based sessions immediately.

We do not overload learners with jargon.

Instead, we focus on applied training course exercises that translate directly into practice.

Built on the FABS Framework

Every chair based exercise course and seated exercise training programme follows our FABS framework:

• Flexibility
• Aerobic fitness
• Balance
• Strength

These pillars align with UK Chief Medical Officer guidelines for older adults.

We translate evidence into clear, practical steps.

Why Invest in Chair Based Exercise Instructor Training?

When you invest in structured seated exercise instructor training, you:

• Build internal capability
• Increase staff confidence
• Improve resident wellbeing
• Support falls prevention
• Embed movement into daily routines

Movement becomes part of the culture.

It may look like:

• A 10-minute chair based exercise session in a lounge
• Gentle strength work before lunch
• Structured nursing home exercise groups
• Balance practice during activity mornings

This is sustainable, scalable care exercise.

A Strategic Partner in Healthy Ageing

Budgets are tight.

Teams are stretched.

Time is limited.

Our seated exercise training courses provide a practical solution.

We help organisations:

• Improve wellbeing
• Reduce inactivity
• Strengthen chair based exercise in care homes
• Develop confident chair based exercise instructors
• Deliver safe, engaging seated exercise classes

If you are exploring a chair based exercise course, looking to develop an internal chair based exercise instructor, or planning structured care home exercise sessions, we would love to talk.

Healthy ageing is not a one-off programme.

It is a culture.

And culture starts with confident people who have the right knowledge, skills and support to help others move.

Request Your Free Brochure or Arrange a Call

📘 Request your free brochure to see full course options, delivery formats and pricing.

📞 Prefer to talk it through? Email us at

👉 info@moveitorloseit.co.uk

and we will arrange a call at a time that suits you.

We will listen to your needs and recommend the right level of training for your organisation.

Healthy ageing starts with confident teams.

Let’s build that confidence together.