Small Group Balance and Strength Classes in Edinburgh
Improve strength, balance and confidence with a small group class
Maintaining strength and balance is an important part of staying active and independent as we get older.
Our small group balance and strength classes in Edinburgh are designed to help you build strength, improve balance, maintain mobility and feel more confident with everyday movement.
Classes are kept deliberately small, with a maximum of just 4 participants per class. This allows for individual guidance while still providing the motivation and social benefits of exercising in a small group.
What are balance and strength classes?
Balance and strength training combines exercises that challenge your muscles, coordination, stability and ability to move confidently.
The focus is on practical movements that can support everyday activities, such as:
Getting up and down from a chair
Walking and changing direction
Climbing stairs
Picking things up from the floor
Maintaining balance
Moving safely and confidently
Exercises are adapted to your current ability and progressed as your strength and confidence improve.
Why are strength and balance important?
Strength naturally changes as we age, particularly when we become less active. Reduced strength can make everyday activities feel more difficult and may affect confidence with movement.
Balance can also change over time. Working on balance, coordination and lower body strength can help you maintain physical function and confidence.
Regular strength and balance exercise can form an important part of staying active and maintaining independence.
What do the classes involve?
Sessions combine practical exercises focused on:
Lower body and core strength
Balance and coordination
Mobility
Stability
Functional movement
Confidence with everyday activities
Exercises are adapted to your current ability and can be progressed as your strength and confidence improve.
Session Details
Who are the classes for?
The classes may be suitable if you:
Want to improve your balance
Feel less steady on your feet
Want to build or maintain strength
Feel less confident with certain movements
Want to stay active and independent
Prefer a small, supportive exercise environment
You don't need to be particularly fit or experienced with exercise.
Why only 4 participants?
Keeping classes to a maximum of 4 people allows for more individual attention. Exercises can be adjusted to suit different abilities, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback throughout the session.
A physiotherapy-led approach
Classes take place at Perform Health Co in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, with a focus on safe, progressive and practical exercise.
The aim is to help you develop the strength, balance and confidence needed for everyday movement and staying active.
Strength and Balance Class
FAQs
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The classes are suitable for people who want to improve their strength, balance, mobility and confidence with movement. You don't need to be particularly fit or experienced with exercise.
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There are only 4 participants per class, allowing for individual guidance and support throughout the session.
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No. You don't necessarily need to have had a physiotherapy appointment before joining. If you have an existing injury, health condition or specific concern, please contact us beforehand to discuss whether the class is appropriate for you.
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Classes include a combination of strength, balance, mobility and functional exercises. These may include exercises for the legs, hips and core, as well as balance and coordination work.
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Yes. Exercises can be adapted and progressed depending on your current strength, balance and confidence.
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Each class is 1 hour. Classes are structured sessions with time for warm-up, exercise and progression. Check the current class timetable for available times.
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£15 per class.