MolyFit News
The importance of strength exercises for bone health in Parkinson’s
For the next two upcoming Parkinson’s UK events, I have been asked to talk about the importance of strength exercises to promote bone health in Parkinson’s. Did you know that people with Parkinson’s are twice as likely to experience osteoporosis and fractures than...
Meet the 93-year-old from Luton lifting weights to ease his Parkinson’s symptoms
By Olivia Preston, News Reporter, Luton Today. Published 14th Aug 2026, 14:15 BST. Read the online article here A man living with Parkinson's disease is staying active thanks to a fitness group in Luton. John Jones is 93 years old, but won’t let his age slow him down....
Exercises to help with back pain and mobility
Try this 8-minute video if you have lower back issues or mobility issues when walking. https://vimeo.com/1209228663?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci One of the main reasons for difficulty when walking in Parkinson’s is that the glute muscle in your bum switch off. There...
Exercises to help with Posture
If you are starting to hunch or lean forward, there are a few techiques that you can try. The first is to use the MolyFit checklist which can be found here: https://www.molyfit.co.uk/molyfit-checklist/ I would then advice you to have a look in my book A Better You in...
New MolyFit Parkinson’s group at the Bushmead Community Hub
Last Wednesday was the first of the weekly Parkinson’s UK & MolyFit Parkinson’s meet-up at the Bushmead Community Hub in Luton. I wanted to explain what happens in these groups and what you should expect. First of all, it is a safe space where you can be yourself...
How to calm the body after a heatwave
Carers in Hertfordshire May online session As we have had such a hot week, I wanted to make the May online session a little more relaxed. During a heatwave, our bodies work hard to regulate temperature. The main control centre is the nervous system, specifically the...
Exercises for a Deaf person who has Parkinson’s
This week, Deaf awareness week runs from the 4th to 10th of May. I was asked by Parkinson’s UK to take an exercise class for Deaf people who have Parkinson’s. This is what I came up with: Balance The first area I want to address is the need to train the visual and...
Soft Ball Smash
One of my favourite exercises for Parkinson’s is the soft ball smash. It is simple but effective and covers everything in one go. This exercise, will work on power, strength, co-ordination, speed, balance and even some cardio! Using a soft ball, so not to make it too...
Supporting Someone with Parkinson’s – Wednesday 25 February 2026
The two charities that I support in Hertfordshire are Parkinson’s UK and Carers in Herts. When visiting the Carers in Hertfordshire Hub meetings, I noticed that many unpaid carers lacked crucial information about the support available to them whilst caring for their...
Exercise guidance for Parkinson’s
April 2025 saw the launch of Parkinson’s Physical Activity Champions. This is a pilot scheme of Parkinson’s UK East of England, to get the word out there on the importance of exercise for Parkinson’s. I was delighted to be made a champion, but also, the mentor to the...
The Importance of Stretching Post-Workout
Enhancing Recovery, Flexibility, and Overall Fitness. Engaging in physical activity can invigorate the body and mind, but what follows after a workout is equally vital to your fitness journey: stretching. While often overlooked or rushed, post-workout stretching plays...
How to keep walking well as you get older.
There are many things that you can do to make sure that you continue walking well. If you would like a more in-depth tutorial, then please feel free to download my book, A Better You in Laret Life, here for free:...