Staying Active

Keeping physically active has many benefits. It has been shown to reduce the rate of falls and the risk of fractures, while increasing confidence and overall quality of life.

There are two evidence-based programmes in the UK, ‘Otago Exercise Programme' and ‘Falls Management Exercise Programme (FaME)’, which have been proven to reduce falls and the risk of future falls.

Evidence-based strength and balance classes are available in the Mid, West, East and Exeter area.

Evidence-based strength and balance classes, which have been shown to reduce your risk of falling are available in North Devon.

Evidence-based strength and balance classes are available in the Torbay and South Devon area.

Plymouth FaME (Falls Management Exercise) group programme

Discover essential guidelines and practical advice tailored to older adults looking to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, while reducing the risk of falls.

Gentle exercises that can be performed on your bed or chair, in the comfort of your home. They are designed to improve mobility while reducing the risk of falls.

Straightforward and accessible strength exercises that can be easily incorporated into your home routine to promote both your health and mobility.

Improve your health and mobility with simple flexibility exercises that you can easily follow and perform in the convenience of your home.

Boost your health and mobility with straightforward balance exercises that are designed to be gentle, user-friendly and performed conveniently at home.

Together with our range of strength, flexibility and balance activities, these general exercises will help keep you active, safe and independent as you age.

We Are Undefeatable and Bill Bailey help you find ways to be more physically active that are as simple as moving more whilst going about your daily activities at home.

Start building small amounts of activity into your day with Five In Five from We Are Undefeatable. These mini-workouts help you move in whatever way works for you.

Explore these NHS resources that will help you stay physically active, enhancing your strength and balance, and as a result, reduce your risk of falls.

Whether you're already active or looking to start, community-based exercise classes are a fantastic way to maintain and enhance your strength, balance, and overall health.

View our featured exercise videos from partners, including Professor Dawn Skelton, Move It Or Lose It, and We Are Undefeated, which will help you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle as you age.