A man doing exercises with a red ball at an exercise class

Our bodies were made to move

And it's a myth that getting older means an end to being active. We can help you to keep moving, whatever your age.

We're always told being active is the secret ingredient to health and happiness, and it can help us reduce the risk of everything from cancer to heart disease. But for some of us, just walking up the stairs is hard.

However you're feeling right now, and whatever you're dealing with, we can help you get moving more so you'll feel better for longer. Learn the best way to keep your body moving using the links below.

I'm not active at all right now

I want to get more active but I'm not sure where to start

I want to help someone get active again

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Lots of local Age UKs run exercise classes – ranging from more sedate chair-based exercise to nostalgic ballroom dancing and heart-pounding Zumba! Enter your postcode to find your local Age UK, and see what they offer.

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If you still need convincing...

Regular activity can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, depression and dementia.
Moving more helps your thinking skills – like problem-solving, decision-making and remembering facts and words.
Being active can lessen aches and pains, help you stay steady on your feet and boost your mood.