Insight

Yoga Toolkit Supports Older Adults To Get Active

Published: 18 September 2024

One local programme, Yoga4Health, supported older adults to make lifestyle changes through an individualised ‘yoga toolkit’. Programme Teacher, Anju, is now sharing how she helped participants experience the benefits of an active life.

Place Change Makers in speech bubbles. Image of smiley happy people of different ages and ethnicities face the camera. Sport England Logo.

Place Change Makers Podcast

Published: 9 July 2024

Sport England have launched their Place Change Makers podcast series and resources, shining a light on the people who are helping reach the communities that most need investment and support.

A group of older adults dancing.

Dancing At Home: The Online Hub

Published: 3 July 2024

The fear of judgement or not being able to keep up can be a barrier to joining a physical activity class. Amanda, CEO for Move Momentum, has received funding to create an online platform so that people can dance in the comfort of their own homes.

How A Local Leisure Centre Engaged Older Audiences

Published: 10 April 2024

Physical activity is a key ingredient in a healthy life, helping older adults to stay independent, prevent falls and live longer. Here's how one leisure centre increased the number of older adults joining the centre by 300%.

A group of 25 people from Dementia Friendly Alton, smiling at he camera at Lepe Beach, New Forest.

Over 4800 people take part in ‘Life Changing’ Physical Activity

Published: 10 January 2024

“…I have met new friends, learned new skills and I get out of my house a lot more now and that has made me a lot more physically active.” Local people have been telling us how they’ve benefitted through Investing in Communities projects….

Our Partners

Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get energising ideas direct to your inbox