Staying Active in Cornwall

Looking for a way to get moving and meet others? This page helps you find local classes that support strength, balance and confidence in the Cornwall area.

Staying active doesn’t have to mean going it alone. Across your local area, there are classes, groups and sessions designed to help you move more, build strength and improve your balance.

Some classes are aimed specifically at older adults or people at risk of falling. These often focus on movements that help you feel more confident on your feet, such as tai chi, seated exercise, or postural stability sessions.

Joining a class can also be a great way to meet others, boost your mood and stay connected to your community.

What to Look For

• Falls prevention classes: sometimes called Otago or postural stability programmes
• Chair-based exercise: for building strength at your own pace
• Balance or mobility groups: including strength and flexibility support
• Social or gentle activity groups: like walking football, dancing or yoga

You don’t have to start with a high level of fitness - the important thing is to take the first step.

Local Classes and Activities

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Move More – falls prevention exercise classes

Move More is an evidence-based exercise class designed to help older adults regain confidence, improve strength, balance and mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. Through expert-led sessions, the classes provide the knowledge and exercises needed to keep our participants steady on their feet and living life to the fullest. Our evidence-based methodology successfully works not only in person but also using technology. 

Email: info@icareimove.com
Telephone: 08000541118

Visit the Move More website

Hear from people who have taken part and see the difference it has made in this YouTube video:

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Healthy Cornwall 

Healthy Cornwall is Cornwall’s dedicated health improvement service offering a range of services including support to stop smoking, help to achieve a healthy weight, led walks and regular sea swims. For more information, visit the Healthy Cornwall website. 

Visit Healthy Cornwall

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Active Cornwall

We champion the benefits of incorporating movement into everyday life, focusing resources on those facing the most significant inequalities and sharing insights to influence policy and help integrate activity into education, healthcare and community life.

One of 42 independently constituted Active Partnerships across England, working closely with a range of national partners, we support ‘Uniting the Movement’ for Sport England in Cornwall. In partnership with the NHS, Cornwall Council and local delivery partners, we commission and build capacity for physical activity for those who need it most. 

View Active Cornwall website

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Live Longer Better – Activity finder

Our Activity Finder is your go-to guide for discovering a wide range of activities run by our trusted partners across Cornwall. Whether you’re looking for physical activities, arts, social meet-ups, learning opportunities or family-friendly events, you’ll find something to suit your interests and schedule.

We work only with approved, quality-assured providers, so you can take part with confidence knowing that each activity meets our high standards for safety, inclusivity and value.

Visit Live Longer Better website

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Leisure Services in Cornwall

There is a range of leisure centres and services across Cornwall that provide a range of activities to support physical activity and social activities. 

View Leisure Centre website 

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