Love to Move

Love to Move is a movement and music programme designed and developed by the British Gymnastics Foundation. 

Unlike any other seated exercise programme, the focus of Love to Move is around cognitive enhancement and social engagement just as much as physical therapy. The sessions include techniques that help to improve strength, flexibility and co-ordination and include visualisation techniques, mirroring, matching and exercises that encourage speech and improve memory.

The range of different activities combined, are understood to benefit people as they encourage the left and right side of the brain to process information independently; improving cognitive function, co-ordination and the ability to carry out activities of daily living more independently.

We currently run 2 online Love to Move sessions every week on Zoom that are free to join and new members are always welcome.

Mondays at 10am: Love to Move Parkinson's Session – This is primarily a seated session, with options for people to stand if they have good standing balance. The session is just over an hour long. 

Tuesdays at 10.30am: Love to Move Young Onset Session – Is specially designed for people diagnosed with a Young Onset neurological condition such as Parkinson's and Dementia. It is aimed at those with good standing balance and a good level of fitness and flexibility; incorporating low impact, moderate intensity exercises to get people moving and functioning more easily. The session lasts about an hour and 20 minutes.

You should wear loose comfortable clothing, flat shoes, and have a drink of water nearby. Partners and carers are welcome to join.

If you are interested in either group, please contact Sue Taylor [email protected] 07941 497927 or Nicole Hughes [email protected] 07912 292916.

We also have Love to Move deliverers providing face-to-face Love to Move sessions throughout the UK so please get in touch if you would like to find your nearest group. For more information about the Love to Move Programme, to watch a short video or to download our co-ordination booklet, please visit https://britishgymnasticsfoundation.org/lovetomove/