Elevate strength and balance classes for age 60+ Elevate postural stability classes are designed to improve strength and balance for people in Shropshire If you would like to refer yourself or someone you know living in Shropshire, please do so using this form: Elevate Referral Form Elevate classes are aimed at people aged 60 and over who feel a bit unsteady on their feet, have lost strength, or confidence, and may feel a bit off balance or at risk of a fall. Many of the exercises provided in these classes can be achieved seated or standing so a range of abilities can take part. And the classes are designed to be safe, beneficial and most of all…enjoyable! Read how Elevate classes have improved people's lives. NEW VIDEOS: We're thrilled to introduce our brand-new series of videos showing some fantastic exercises for you to enhance your strength and balance. These videos run alongside our 20-week evidence based strength and balance classes as an additional resource for you to use at home. So, whether you're looking to increase your strength or simply want to feel steadier on your feet, our classes and videos can support you every step of the way. Watch our videos here. If you live in Telford and Wrekin, find out more about Fit4All Community classes here. You can register your interest on the Fit4All website or call 01952 908738. What are the proven benefits of falls prevention classes? Taking part in a class can help boost confidence and maintain your independence and balance so that you can live well for longer. They reduce the risk of falls by strengthening muscles to improve and maintain posture, coordination, and balance. If you are interested in finding out more, please email us: [email protected] And if you would like to refer yourself or someone you know, please do so using this form: Elevate Referral Form "I was waiting for an x-ray and couldn’t walk further than 200 metres. Now, after just 8 classes, I can do ‘sit to stand’ movements unsupported and walk 3 to 4 miles." "I was experiencing mobility and coordination problems with anxiety and lack of confidence, I was so happy after the first class to feel that the instructor could help me improve. I look forward to every class." "My physical skills have improved and I have found the friendship in classes to be a bonus." Energize and the wonderful team of Elevate instructors have also developed the Elevate at Home training programme. Elevate at Home This exercise programme is to be used as guidance to help you stay active in your own home. If you have concerns about your suitability for this exercise programme, or indeed any questions on being safe whilst exercising, please contact us and we will advise you. Here is the link to the 12 week Training Programme Click here Here is the link to useful diagrams and explanations to support the training programme Click here Watch our brand-new series of videos tailor-made for our wonderful older audience. We've put together some fantastic exercises to enhance strength and balance; these videos run alongside our 20-week evidence based strength and balance classes as an additional resource for you to use at home. Watch videos Recommended links for other resources The Active at Home booklet has been designed in partnership with Age UK, the Centre for Ageing Better, Sport England and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy to support older and vulnerable people to stay active and healthy at home - Click here We are very happy to recommend the Later Life Training resources. They are creating videos of 3 x 10 minute movement 'snacks' per day for anyone to join in with. These can be accessed via their Facebook channel - Click here Many people living with a long-term health condition find it difficult to attend exercise classes. To help them, Arthritis Action recently launched a series of online chair based exercises developed with the aim of helping those with hip, knee or spinal Osteoarthritis more mobile and active - Click here The CSP has adapted this simple set of exercises designed for older people to help prevent deconditioning whilst living in isolation. Developed by physiotherapy experts the exercises will help older people stay strong, improve mental health and prevent falling - Click here In addition, The CSP have created a huge array of resources to help patients to be active and self-manage existing conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic - Click here //// Manage Cookie Preferences