Strength & Balance
Falls Prevention – helping people stay active, independent and confident
Feel stronger. Move with confidence. Stay independent.
Our friendly Strength & Balance sessions are for people aged 60+ who want to improve their strength, balance and mobility.
Sessions include a mixture of chair-based and standing exercises, delivered in community settings across Leeds.
What do our participants say?
“I’ve got my confidence back."
“I have found true friendship in these groups.”
“I can now get out of the bath without asking for support.”
What can I gain from Strength & Balance?
💪 Build strength
Exercises to help you become stronger and support everyday movement.
⚖️ Improve your balance
Activities designed to help you feel steadier and more confident on your feet.
🚶 Keep moving
Support to stay active and maintain your mobility.
🏠 Stay independent
Build confidence with everyday activities and movement at home.
👋 Meet other people
Friendly group sessions are a chance to meet people, chat and build new friendships.
Who can take part?
You may be suitable if you:
- 60+
- Can walk, with or without a walking aid
- Can get up from a chair
- Can follow instructions independently
- Have had a fall or feel at risk of falling
What's included?
Group sessions
Friendly Strength & Balance sessions in community venues across Leeds.
Keeping active at home
Resources and ideas to help you keep moving between sessions
Support
Refer into this service via this link: Refer Here
Support by phone where appropriate
Call the Active Leeds Health Programmes Team for more info on:
0113 378 3680
Health.programmes@leeds.gov.uk
Timetable
| Day | Time | Venue |
| Monday | 10.00 - 11.00 / 11.30-12.30 |
The Old Fire Station, Gipton LS9 6NL ***Transport Can Be Provided for Those Who Need It (Subject to Location)*** |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 14:00 / 14:30 - 15:30 | OPAL Tinshill, Bedford Dr, LS16 6DJ |
| Tuesday | 13:30 - 14:15 Ladies class (transport can be provided to those that need it, subject to location) | Hamara, Beeston, Tempest Rd, Leeds LS11 6RD |
| Tuesday | 14:45 - 15:30 Gentleman's class (transport can be provided to those that need it, subject to location) | Hamara, Beeston, Tempest Rd, Leeds LS11 6RD |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Chapel FM, Seacroft, LS14 6JB |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Middleton, Gascoigne House |
| Thursday | 13:30 - 15:30 | Holy Trinity Hall, Meanwood, LS6 4LF |
| Thursday | 13:30 - 15:30 | Morley Leisure Centre, LS27 9JP |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 15:00 | Garforth NET, LS25 2LP |
| Friday | 10:30 - 12:00 | Meanwood Trinity Community Hall, LS6 4LF |
| Friday | 13:00 - 15:00 | Armley Helping Hands, LS12 1SF |
Contact Us
Active Leeds for Health Team
Phone: 0113 3783680
Email: health.programmes@leeds.gov.uk
Postal Address: John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ