AGING
Ain’t nothing
but a number!
Julie Robinson, founder of Move it or Lose it!
is on a mission to change the way we age
that really work
and appeal
to the over
60’s. Having
taught thousands
of older people,
she is now part
of a BBC science
documentary on
ageing well.
I
t’s astonishing to think that a
child born today will live five
hours longer than a child born
yesterday. With 11.4 million
people over
the age of
65 in the
UK, it’s vital
that fitness
professionals
adapt their
skills to address
the needs and
opportunities that
come with this
growing demographic.
Julie Robinson, founder
of Move it or Lose it!
understands how to
reach the older adult.
Julie knows how to
combine exercises
Now Julie has a
real call to action and is
looking for like minded
people to join her to
change the way we age. As
part of the global initiative
Entrepreneurial Spark, powered
by RBS and NatWest, Move it
or Lose it! is preparing to take
the fitness world by storm n
collaboration with experts from
The Centre for Healthy Ageing
Research, they have developed a
unique training course called FABS
– Flexibility, Aerobic, Balance
and Strength – combining
all the components vital
for health and wellbeing
as per CMO guidelines
for this diverse but often
overlooked age group.
are fearful of doing more harm
than good. Many would
never step foot in a gym.
We need more classes
which are inclusive,
non threatening yet
effective and offer
the opportunity to
socialise too.’
Julie is now looking for
motivational instructors and
master trainers who want to
ma e a difference and be part
of the Move it or Lose it! mission.
With great earning potential
and benefiting from the highest
quality research, instructors could
impact thousands of lives.
To make a difference and find
out more about the January
launch, contact
[email protected] or
call on 0800 612 7785
‘As a columnist
for two national
maga ines,
hear so many
pleas for help
from people
knowing
they need to
exercise but
are unsure of
what to do and
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