Falls Prevention
Falls Prevention Programmes provide an opportunity for individuals to increase their strength and balance and thus reduce their falls risk.
An Overview of Falls Prevention
Are you 65? Do you feel a little unsteady on your feet and / or have concerns about balance and mobility? Would you like to improve your balance?
Doing regular strength exercises and balance exercises can improve your strength and balance, and reduce your risk of having a fall. It's important that a strength and balance training programme is tailored to the individual and monitored by an appropriately trained professional.
The local Steady Steps Programme offers a 24 week programme is tailored to those who have previously fallen or worry about falling and is designed to help improve balance and stability. Delivered by Level 4 specialised Postural Stability Instructors, the class is tailored to each individual's abilities and will progress in difficulty throughout the programme. See below for more information.
Or ask your GP about training programmes in your area.
Strong & Steady Exercise Classes
Tai chi movements for wellbeing with christine
A 6 week course which introduces you to a tai chi practice that promotes mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing .
Houghton Regis Leisure Centre
Houghton Regis Leisure Centre have a mission to help everyone in the local community enjoy getting active for at least 30 minutes, five times a week. To help them achieve this, the centre is packed with outstanding facilities and all the latest equipment.
Sandy Sports Centre
Sandy Leisure & Sports Centre have a mission to help everyone in the local community enjoy getting active for at least 30 minutes, five times a week.
10 Today
10 Today is a set of fun, 10-minute, audio and video routines to help older people get stretching and moving at home. They're adaptable to different fitness levels and can be done at any time, standing up or sitting down.
