Live longer better - Havant
Ageing well + Falls prevention
If you’re in your 60s, 70s or beyond, you can take positive steps now to improve your health and live longer, better. Below you can find further recommendations and tips on ageing well and preventing falls. Live Longer Better | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council Hampshire's 'Live Longer better' website will help you find ways to stay independent, live life to the full and keep doing what you love. Live longer better have put together a Fall-proof strength and balance plan. Please visit the following link to find out more about this: fallproof-strength-and-balance-plan-guide.pdf or Falls Prevention | Health and social care | Hampshire County Council
On this page you will find information about local LLB events, activties, support and much more!
As part of the 2 years funding we will delivering a range of new activities, heres what we have on offer so far...
Live longer better events:
We are in the process of planning our next event - check back here to keep up-to-date!
Live longer better activities:
Circle Dancing
Join Recapture Life CIC and discover the joy of circle dancing! Drawing on traditions from cultures from around the world, circle dancing uses uplifting music and simple movements to get you moving, smiling and connecting with others. Open to complete beginners, and those with experience, sessions are relaxed, inclusive and full of fun! Movements can be done seated or standing, making the activity accessible to all.
FREE taster session on Thursday 5th March 11am at the Leigh Park community centre. To find out more or to book your space, click the following link: Circle dancing for Dementia taster | Get up and go Havant
Functional Fitness for over 50s
We are excited to be bringing this class to Hayling Island from November 2025. This fun, low-impact class focuses on balance, coordination, strength, and a touch of gentle cardio to help you stay confident in everyday movement. We’ll move to great age-related tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and Motown — guaranteed to lift your mood while you move! Book your space HERE.
Hayling Island Community centre
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Low impact dance is all about dancing at your own pace and having fun! Sessions will include a combination of Salsa, Charleston, Line Dancing, Ballet, Jazz, Waltz, Musical Theatre and many more. Every Monday 9:30am at the Bedhampton Community centre. To find out more or to book your place click HERE.
Low impact dance with Dance Fusion
Bedhampton Community centre
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Zumba gold with Knetic fitness
Zumba gold is a a modified Zumba class designed for active older adults and beginners, focusing on low-impact movements and easy-to-follow choreography set to Latin and international music. Every Wednesday 11:45am at the Cowplain activity centre. To find out more or to book your place click HERE.
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Cowplain activity centre
Over 60s introduction to the gym courses
So far we have delivered two 6-8 week gym courses for those aged 60+, giving them the opportunity to learn how to use the gym in a safe and friendly environment, with others who are also new to it! We will be using different gyms across Havant in the next two years. We have worked with Horizon leisure and ActiveHealth so far.
ActiveHealth Fitness centre
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First session FREE - Fit for life classes
Age is no barrier with our Fit For Life (Low Impact Functional Exercise) classes, which are designed to be accessible for everyone. CrossFit differs by degree and not kind, so all movements are scaled to the individuals ability and is not generic.
These classes take place every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 11:15 and will help improve strength, coordination, balance and mobility, and will help limit the effects of the natural ageing process, so you can continue to enjoy everyday activities that help our physical and mental health. And if that wasn’t enough, you will not only get to meet new people but you can stay and chat over a coffee after your class in our coffee shop. These classes are open to both members and non-members.
To book your FREE session please click the link below. Please note you must book onto a 'Fit for life' class.
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CrossFit Iron Duke, Waterlooville
Gyms in the Havant Borough
Functional Fitness MOT tests
What is a Functional Fitness MOT?
Function fitness MOT tests are a range of tests designed to test your strength, balance, flexibility and co-ordination. These tests are to support you in finding what areas you need to improve within so that you can continue living a healthy and happy life. Tests include; sit to stand, one leg balance, grip strength, height and back scratch. When completing tests it is important you try your best but only do what you feel comfortable being able to do. The MOT testers have completed their training through Later life training. We have a group of 14 professionals who are all trained to deliver this fantastic offer.
Where can you get an MOT test?
As part of the Live longer better project you will have the opportunity to attend events and sessions where MOTS will be delivered at. To be added to our MOT waitlist send us an email! Infogetupandgo@havant.gov.uk
Steady and Strong classes Hampshire
The Hampshire County Council Steady and Strong classes are evidence based and can help prevent falls. We have lots of classes in the borough you can find on this link.
Support for adults aged 60+ in Havant and online
Connect 2 Support Hampshire has lots of Information including:
- Advice for older people about staying heathy and independent and tackling loneliness
- Community support, groups and activities for older people
- Information about hospital stays
Falls are not an inevitable part of getting older and there are lots of things you can do to prevent falls. This link has lots of useful tips and advice. Please remember you should always contact your GP if you have concerns following a fall.
Age Concern Hampshire is an independent registered charity working to support the ageing journey of older people in the county.
Occasionally, people have concerns about going out in case they are not near a toilet. Toilet Map a great site for checking local toilets where you are planning to go.