Balance

Building balance and confidence together

Falls prevention with fun! Join us for Befriended Balance – a fun, sociable falls prevention exercise class designed to improve your strength, stamina, and stability in a relaxed and friendly environment. We know exercise isn’t everyone’s favourite thing, but when you’re with a great bunch of people, it becomes something to look forward to! Our lovely instructor, Steph, is caring and knowledgeable, making sure the class is suitable for all abilities—whether you're new to exercise or already active.

About Balance

  • As people get older or experience health challenges, balance and mobility can decline. This can increase the risk of falls, reduce confidence, and lead to people becoming less active.

    Over time, this can contribute to isolation, loss of independence, and reduced overall wellbeing.

    • Improve balance and physical stability

    • Increase confidence in movement

    • Reduce risk of falls

    • Support independence

    • Encourage regular physical activity

    • Provide a positive and social group environment

  • This class is for people who:

    • Want to improve their balance and mobility

    • May feel unsteady or less confident physically

    • Are looking for a gentle, accessible form of exercise

    • Would enjoy being part of a supportive group

    • Group-based class

    • Led by a trained instructor

    • Regular sessions (e.g. weekly)

    • Gentle, low-impact exercises

    • Adaptable for different abilities (seated or standing options)

    • Friendly, supportive atmosphere

  • Participants often:

    • Feel stronger and more stable

    • Gain confidence in everyday movement

    • Become more active

    • Feel motivated and encouraged

    • Enjoy the social aspect of the class

Join us at Balance

We meet on Wednesdays at 2pm at Gateway Baptist Church on Station Road in Burgess Hill for a one-hour class, followed by a social time with tea and cake, because why not enjoy a treat after a good workout? We’re also delighted to welcome students from Worth School, adding a wonderful intergenerational feel to the sessions.

We suggest a £5 donation to help cover costs. We’d love to see you there!

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Befriended is looking for partnership funding to facilitate the rollout of this activity.

If you or your organisation are interested in supporting this project, please contact Gail Millar, CEO of Befriended.

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