Physical activity: Stay strong and steady
- Location: Age UK Oxfordshire
- Price: Free
Email: active@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk
Telephone: 01235 849 403
We can support you in maintaining health, mobility and independence. Stay Strong and Steady, our falls prevention exercise and information programme is designed for older people who are concerned about their balance.
Introduction to our Stay Strong and Steady programme
Being worried about falling or having experienced a fall can stop people keeping active and doing things that they enjoy. We want to help people keep moving so that they can maintain health, mobility and confidence and stay independent.
This free introductory exercise and information programme is designed specifically for people who have had a fall, at risk of a fall or are concerned about their balance.
The programme is delivered by trained specialist and is available at community locations across Oxfordshire.
What the sessions involve
The programme consists of one exercise class a week delivered by a specially trained exercise instructor at a local community venue. You are also provided with resources and support to complete two further sessions independently at home each week.
Commitment to attending the weekly group session and undertaking the home sessions is essential to reap the rewards of this evidence-based programme.
The exercise element consists of strength and resistance exercises, which are beneficial for bone and joint health and help to make everyday tasks easier, and balance exercises, which help to reduce the risk of falls and improve posture.
At the group session there will be discussions and tips shared around lifestyle, health and your home that can help to reduce your risk of falling.
As you get stronger, and your balance improves we will support you to progress onto our community Strength and Balance classes.
Where the programme is available
You can find Stay Strong & Steady locations and details of our wider physical activity programme on our Exercise Classes page.
Moving More – A guide to keeping you active as you age.
This booklet includes 7 exercise routines you can do at home, tips to help you stay independent, and ways to lower your chance of falling. You’ll also find useful information about where to get more help and support.
Seated Exercise (for those who are more comfortable seated)
Video Classes
In addition to our exercise classes, we offer videos which enable you to exercise at a time that is convenient for you. These videos can be accessed via our YouTube channel or as DVDs which we can provide free of charge. Visit our YouTube channel using the link below or contact us on the details at the top of the page to request a DVD.
Could you support us as a volunteer?
Volunteering at our physical activity classes would include supporting the exercise tutor to welcome and register participants, handling cases and helping create a friendly and sociable environment. Find out more below.
Find out more about becoming a Physical Activity Volunteer here.