Thinking about a career change can feel exciting, scary and overwhelming all at once. If you want more flexibility, a meaningful job, or to be your own boss, it’s normal to wonder what’s next.

For many people, becoming a Move it or Lose it instructor has been the life-changing step that brought confidence, community and a meaningful new career path. All while helping older adults stay active, independent and socially connected.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career change, here’s why Move it or Lose it could be the perfect fit.

Why a Career Change into Teaching Active Ageing Works

Move it or Lose it is all about helping older people stay strong, mobile and connected through fun, accessible exercise classes. As an instructor, you teach exercise that can be done seated or standing, so you don’t need to be super-sporty or have a fitness background.

Our instructors come from all sorts of careers: nurses, carers, teachers, PAs, retail workers, parents returning to work and people simply looking for a new purpose.

What they have in common is this:

• They want a fresh start and a job that makes a real difference.
• They want a flexible work with job satisfaction.
• They strive for a career with the right work life balance

The FABS Training: Your First Step into a New Career

Anyone considering a career change needs strong training behind them. That’s exactly what you get with our FABS (Flexibility, Aerobic, Balance and Strength) Training Programme developed with the Centre for Healthy Ageing Research.

Here’s what the training involves:

• Blended learning you can complete from home
• Two practical days with expert tutors
• Clear guidance, assessments and support
• A welcoming community of trainees just like you

Once you qualify, you’ll have the skills and confidence to lead safe, effective and enjoyable classes for older adults.

Launch with Confidence: The Optional Licence

After qualifying, most instructors choose to join our Move it or Lose it licence. This professional network gives you everything you need to launch your new business with a trusted brand behind you.

The licence includes:

• Business and marketing support
• Venue and marketing guidance
• Monthly Zoom sessions with our team
• A comprehensive Instructor Handbook
• A collaborative national instructor community
• Use of the respected Move it or Lose it brand

You’re self-employed, but never alone. Our instructors share tips, referrals, advice, routines and encouragement every day.

Kimberley’s Story: From Struggling Single Mum to Thriving Instructor

Kimberley is one of the most inspiring examples of a successful career changers.

After working as a PA and part-time carer, her life changed dramatically when she became a single mum to her one-year-old daughter. She needed a fresh start and a new direction.

With support from a career coach, she realised she wanted to help older people stay independent and uplifted through movement. When she found Move it or Lose it, she immediately felt at home.

Today, Kimberley works full time. She runs 13 classes a week due to the high demand, has a loyal following, and earns over £4,500 a month. All while still doing the school run and enjoying time with her daughter.

She says:

“This is the best job I’ve ever had. I love the freedom and the difference it makes.”

Lance’s Story: Turning a Lifetime of Skills and Experiences into a Meaningful New Career

Lance’s journey shows that a powerful career change doesn’t require starting again from zero — it simply means using the skills and experiences you already have in a new way.

After spending all of his working life in road transport and logistics, Lance had built decades of valuable work experience: communication, people management, timekeeping, decision-making and confidence working with the public. Like many people in their 60s, he wasn’t ready to retire, but he also wanted a role that better matched his values, lifestyle and energy.

When his wife spotted the advert for Move it or Lose it instructors, Lance realised it was exactly the type of opportunity he had been hoping to find in his own long term job search for something more fulfilling.

He didn’t need a fitness background — he simply needed enthusiasm, empathy and the ability to encourage people. All of this came naturally through his life experience.

During training, Lance quickly discovered that many of the qualities that made him good at his previous roles made him a brilliant instructor too.

Years of managing teams meant he could motivate a group. Years of navigating challenges on the road meant he had excellent problem solving skills.

Once qualified, Lance started teaching two classes while working shifts at his old job. He planned his timetable carefully, used flyers and Facebook posts to promote his classes, and spoke to people in the community — all skills he had gained throughout his career. His work experience didn’t go to waste; it simply found a new purpose.

Word spread quickly. Soon he grew to six weekly classes, each tailored to different abilities. His class members felt understood, supported and inspired because Lance brought warmth, humour and genuine care — qualities only strengthened through life experience.

He now describes his new role as “rewarding, fulfilling and the perfect way to transition into retirement at my own pace.” His story is proof that you don’t need a fitness background to succeed — you simply need the willingness to use the skills and experiences you’ve already spent a lifetime building.

And that’s the best career advice of all: the right career change doesn’t replace your past; it builds on it.

Thinking About a Change in Profession? It’s Never Too Late

If you’re wondering how to switch careers, it’s easy to think you’re too old, unqualified or unsure of where to begin. But Move it or Lose it proves that meaningful change is possible at any age.

Many people join us when they need a change in profession or a fresh start. You may be thinking about how to change careers after years in a different job, or perhaps you want a change in job that gives you more freedom and purpose.

Move it or Lose it is especially popular for:

• careers for 50 year olds
• people starting a new career at 40
• anyone wanting flexible, self-employed work
• those who want to help others while building a business

The skills you already have – communication, empathy, organisation and life experience – are exactly what make you a great instructor. You don’t need a fitness background. You simply need kindness, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn.

If you’re exploring how to switch careers without years of retraining, our training and optional licence give you everything you need to build confidence, community and a fulfilling new future.

Take the First Step Today

If you’re ready for a meaningful career change, Move it or Lose it could be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

👉 Request your free information pack today and discover how to retrain, launch your own classes and transform your life – and the lives of others.