Aimed at improving confidence and mobility whilst standing and moving, Strength & Balance classes are for people who have had a fall or at risk of falling. Sessions are in various locations in South Cambs as well as online.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- meeting other people facing similar challenges helps you feel less alone;
- gentle movement will help you re-connect with your body;
- led by trained instructors, your confidence and mobility will gradually improve.
"I believe the Strength and Balance classes are helping me in the autumn of my life to remain strong and help my balance. The classes are also helping my wife, Jennifer. Through her world of dementia she benefits from the classes as the group are so welcoming and friendly." Archie & Jennifer
How to contact
Where to go
Village Hall / Church Institute
Balsham
Cambridge
CB21 4DS
Bar Hill Church Hall
Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8EH
Comberton Baptist Church and Centre
Green End
Comberton
Cambridge
CB23 7DY
The Swifts
Haggis Gap
Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5HD
The William Collyn Community Centre
Wellbrook Way
Girton
Cambridge
CB3 0GP
All Saints Community Hall
Melbourn
Royston
SG8 6DX
St Mary's Over
Church End
Over
Cambridge
CB24 5NH
Jubilee Pavilion
The Recreation Ground
Gog Magog Way
Stapleford
CB22 5BQ
West Wratting Village Hall
79 High Street
West Wratting
Cambridgeshire
CB21 5LU
What to expect
Forever Active deliver exercise classes for over 50s throughout South Cambs, East Cambs, Cambridge City as well as live online classes. To find out about class times and prices, visit the Forever Active website.
Strength & Balance classes are a mixture of seated and standing exercises that are aimed at improving confidence, balance and mobility if you’ve had a fall or are at risk of falling (more information about Falls Prevention here). Every exercise can be modified to suit all abilities.
More information
If it’s your first time attending, please contact Forever Active beforehand via email or by telephone to confirm class details. You'll be asked to complete a pre-exercise health questionnaire prior to your first session.
Strength & Balance classes last for an hour. Wear something comfortable and suitable footwear such as trainers. Bring water so you can stay hydrated and don’t eat anything at least one hour before exercise. If you have asthma or angina, bring your inhaler/spray.
Venues have free parking as well as accessible toilets.
Booking ahead is essential – use this link or call the number provided. There are also weekly sessions in some local sheltered housing schemes in Bassingbourn, Comberton, Linton and Over for both residents and non-residents - contact Forever Active for details.
All classes can be paid for when you book online.
First session is free.
How to contact
Where to go
Village Hall / Church Institute
Balsham
Cambridge
CB21 4DS
Bar Hill Church Hall
Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8EH
Comberton Baptist Church and Centre
Green End
Comberton
Cambridge
CB23 7DY
The Swifts
Haggis Gap
Fulbourn
Cambridge
CB21 5HD
The William Collyn Community Centre
Wellbrook Way
Girton
Cambridge
CB3 0GP
All Saints Community Hall
Melbourn
Royston
SG8 6DX
St Mary's Over
Church End
Over
Cambridge
CB24 5NH
Jubilee Pavilion
The Recreation Ground
Gog Magog Way
Stapleford
CB22 5BQ
West Wratting Village Hall
79 High Street
West Wratting
Cambridgeshire
CB21 5LU
