A Career Change You Can Shape Your Way
Why Becoming a Move it or Lose it Instructor Is a Viable, Flexible Business for Any Lifestyle
Making a career change is a big decision — especially if you’re wondering whether a new path can offer stability, purpose and a reliable income. For many people, the idea of switching careers later in life feels daunting, but the truth is this: your skills, your lived experience and your natural ability to connect with people are exactly what make you perfect for a Move it or Lose it instructor role.
The best part?
You can build this business to suit your life, your goals and your income needs. Whether you want to run two classes a week or fifteen, this career adapts to you.
A Flexible Business You Can Shape Around Your Life
Unlike traditional fitness roles, Move it or Lose it instructors work in the community, running accessible exercise classes that help older adults stay strong, independent and socially connected.
You choose:
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how many classes you run
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when and where you work
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how much you want to earn
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whether you grow slowly or scale quickly
Some instructors use this career change as a gentle step towards semi-retirement. Others build full, thriving businesses that replace — or even exceed — their previous income.
Two instructors show this perfectly: Lance and Kimberley.
Lance’s Story: A Meaningful Career Change Without the Pressure to Earn More
After decades in road transport and logistics, 63-year-old Lance wanted a change in profession that offered meaning, flexibility and enjoyment — not more pressure or stress.
He didn’t need to learn how to switch careers from scratch. Instead, he took the skills and experiences he already had — communication, empathy, problem solving, confidence and decades of work experience — and applied them to something new.
He trained while still working shifts, launched two classes, and slowly added more as his confidence and member numbers grew. Today, Lance runs six classes a week and earns exactly what he needs to support the lifestyle he wants.
He says:
“Matching my old salary was never my aim. I wanted a job I loved, time for my grandchildren, and a healthy balance — and that’s exactly what I’ve found.”
For Lance, this wasn’t a long term job search for financial gain — it was a search for fulfilment. He now has a role that keeps him active, connected and valued, but still allows time for cycling, family and freedom. His story shows that this business works beautifully even if you don’t want to maximise your earnings.
Kimberley’s Story: A Powerful Career Change That Built a Full-Time Business
At the other end of the spectrum is Kimberley, a single mum who needed a career change that offered flexibility and financial security. With a mortgage, a young child and the pressure of starting over, she needed a business that could genuinely replace her income.
She brought her life experience from caring roles and office work, not a fitness background, and discovered that enthusiasm, empathy and the desire to help people were the only ingredients she really needed.
After completing the FABS training and joining the Move it or Lose it licence, Kimberley built her business steadily — class by class, week by week — using the instructor community, marketing support and business guidance.
Today she runs 13 classes a week and earns over £4,500 a month.
She says:
“This is the best job I’ve ever had. I can support my daughter, run a successful business and still be there for the school run.”
Her journey shows that this career isn’t just flexible — it’s financially viable and scalable. If you want to grow, you absolutely can.
The Same Training, Two Different Outcomes — Both Successful
What makes Move it or Lose it unique is that the same training opens up many different paths. Whether you want:
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a gentle, part-time role
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a full-time business
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a side hustle
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a meaningful bridge into retirement
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or a complete professional transformation
…you can design your instructor business your way.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all job. It’s a career you shape.
You can teach:
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in community centres
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in care settings
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in church halls
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in village venues
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with local groups
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or even one-to-one
You choose your pace, your commitment and your earning potential.
Business Support to Help You Launch With Confidence
After your training, the optional licence gives you:
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business guidance
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marketing tools
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monthly support calls
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a respected brand
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a community of instructors who share venues, advice and referrals
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an instructor handbook to guide every step of your journey
It’s your business — with a whole team behind you.
A Career Change That Works for Real Life
Move it or Lose it offers a pathway that’s achievable, enjoyable and realistic.
Your life experience is your biggest asset.
Your work experience is your foundation.
Your problem solving, empathy and people skills are your superpowers.
You don’t need a fitness background.
You don’t need a perfect CV or a polished cover letter.
You just need the desire to help people live better, longer, healthier lives.
You Decide What Success Looks Like
Want a balanced life like Lance?
You can have that.
Want a full-time income like Kimberley?
You can have that too.
Whatever your confidence level, lifestyle, or income goals, Move it or Lose it gives you the tools to build a business that works for you.