CARE home residents shimmed and shook thanks to an online workout session with fitness guru Mr Motivator.

The residents at Little Oaks care home in Little Braxted was one of dozens of homes across the county which took part in the event on Zoom.

Senior carer Debbie Claydon-Flower said staff dressed up in neon 80s outfits and had a fabulous trip down memory lane. The workout was organised in association with Colchester Council, the Essex FaNs Network and Mr Motivator’s new online club, which has been specially designed for the older person.

This is a test pilot event and, if successful, will be rolled out to other care homes all over the country.

Mr Motivator, 68, said: “There isn’t anything available for the over-65s or people starting out their fitness journey who do not want to go to a gym or spend 30 minutes doing press-ups and burpees.

“The club makes mental and physical exercise fun and accessible to everyone from three to 93 with my six-minute modules.”