Balanced Life
A 12-week falls prevention programme for improving balance, strength and confidence.
12 Weeks
£0.00 PAYG
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What is Balanced Life?
Balanced Life is an evidence-based falls prevention programme designed for adults who have had or are at risk of having a fall.
Offering a range of tailored classes which build strength, balance and mobility, this programme supports people to maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life through targeted exercises delivered by specially qualified instructors.
Class Options – Level 1
Active Balance
A studio-based class
This class uses functional exercises that promote daily movement patterns with a focus on building strength, mobility and co-ordination.
Delivered once a week for 12 weeks, this class is suitable for people who have a clinical frailty score of 5 or less and are able to complete a strength and balance test.
Participants should be able to stand for up to 40 minutes of the 60 minute class, but there will be a chair available for stability if required. Participants will be given their own exercise band and booklet to keep, and they will be encouraged to do some exercises at home between the weekly classes to help them get the most out of the programme.
This class is not suitable for people with a clinical frailty score of 6 or more or for permanent wheelchair users.
Dynamic Balance
A circuit-based class
This class uses a circuit training format, where participants move through a series of stations, each focusing on different aspects of functional fitness that are essential for everyday movements.
Delivered once a week for 12 weeks, this class is suitable for those who can move around unsupported between stations for up to 45 minutes and is aimed at those who are mobile and have greater existing strength and balance.
This class is not suitable for wheelchair users, those that rely on mobility aids or for people with a clinical frailty score of 6 or more.
Grounded Balance
A floor-based class
This class teaches people how to safely get up and down from the floor. Participants will practise moving between standing, sitting, kneeling and lying positions.
Delivered once a week for 12 weeks, this class builds flexibility, strength and confidence.
This class is suitable for people who have the strength and mobility to move between the floor and a chair independently. It is not suitable for wheelchair users, those that rely on mobility aids or for people with a clinical frailty score of 6 or more.
Class Options – Level 2
Balanced Plus
A low-level studio-based class
This foundation class is designed to improve strength and mobility as well as build balance confidence. Delivered three times a week for 12 weeks, this class uses a range of gentle, progressive exercises that help build strength, balance and mobility.
The class is suitable for people who have a clinical frailty score of 5 or less. There will be mixture of standing and seated exercises and participants will always have the support of a chair for balance if required.
This class is not suitable for people with a clinical frailty score of 6 or more or for permanent wheelchair users.
What happens after Balanced Life?
At the end of the programme you should feel more confident taking part in physical activity. Your Balanced Life instructor will discuss a range of options that meet your needs and allow you to continue to be physically active.
Referrals
This programme is referral, but from a health professional only.
If you think that Balanced Life could help you, please speak to your health professional who can make a referral on your behalf.
FAQs
Help Us Help More People
Every year, we support over 14,700 people who find it hardest to get active through our Active Communities programme. This includes people living with health problems, disabilities, inequality, or poverty.
As a registered charity, Edinburgh Leisure relies on external funding and donations to keep delivering the Active Communities programme.
To help us support those with the greatest barriers to improving their health and wellbeing, you can donate via text or our online form.
To text your donation:
Text ACTIVE followed by the amount you would like to donate to 70480.
For example, text ACTIVE5 if you would like to donate £5.
