Falkirk Council Health & Fitness: Falkirk Health & Fitness provide classes and activities for all.  There are swimming lessons for babies right the way through to strength and balance classes to aid falls prevention in older adults.

Active Forth: Active Forth is Falkirk’s physical activity referral programme. The aim of the 6 month programme is to give people with long term health conditions or post injury/surgery an opportunity to become more active and gain the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.

“This decision has changed my outlook completely. The strength and balance exercises help, and I am most grateful to both my instructors”

Best In Class: Lower Limb Classes: These community classes allow people with lower limb joint pain to strengthen their legs and manage their pain more effectively.  They are led by experienced fitness instructors who have a background in helping people with a variety of different medical conditions.

Call 01324 504571 or email activeforth@falkirk.gov.uk to find out more.

“The difference in my knee is amazing, swelling has gone and the pain at night is nothing like it was so I’m sleeping better.”

Step Forth Walking Programme: These walks are aimed at people who would benefit most from doing more physical activity. This can include people who haven’t been active for a while and would like to start again, people recovering from ill health or who are managing a long-term condition and anyone who’s been told by a health professional that they would benefit from being more active.

“Joined about 6 months ago to get myself more active. Great company and very supportive leaders. Look forward to my Thursday walks.”

Step Forth Buggy Walks: Buggy Walks are a fun way for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to meet new people, chat and share experiences on a safe and welcoming walk led by trained walk leaders.

“It’s great for advice if you’re a first-time mum. Good to talk to other mums and get a walk at the same time”

Braveheart Walks: Braveheart offers a range of free health related activities to support people to live healthier lives

Healthy Way With Braveheart: Weekly FREE adult weight management & healthy lifestyle service which combines nutrition, workshops and physical activity sessions. The group meet every Monday 10-12:30 at the Braveheart Connections Hub, Howgate Shopping Centre. Contact: Munira: munira.farara@nhs.scot or call 01324 673702 to find out more.

“I prefer to be outdoors and being part of this group has allowed me to feel safe and make new friends”

Falkirk Council Sports Clubs & Classes: Join our fun and engaging sports coaching programme for children aged 6 months to 16 years of age. We have over 120 weekly sports classes running from Monday to Sunday. Sports include athletics, badminton, basketball, football, gymnastics, netball and tennis together with a participation based Mini Gyms programme for pre-schoolers.

If you would like to try something new, please email sportsdevelopment@falkirk.gov.uk to arrange a free taster session subject to availability.

Falkirk Cycling Routes: Tips for everything from the best Falkirk cycle routes to which cafes to visit and which local delicacies to try!

Cycling Without Age: Getting the elderly back on bikes! Volunteer to offer free rides to local nursing home residents and those with poor mobility is an excellent way to be more active and do some good at the same time.

Keep Ticking Falkirk: Open to anyone living with a heart condition who is able to exercise.

Falkirk Walking Network: The Falkirk area has over 300 miles of paths and rights of way for walking and cycling. Many of these paths have been sign posted in partnership with local landowners and community groups.

Ramblers Scotland: Organise a wide range of guided walks and walking groups and activities across Scotland.

Jog Scotland Jogging Groups: There are many free jogging groups in Falkirk lead by experienced volunteers which focuses on the fun and social aspect of running.

Parkrun: Parkrun is 5km and takes place every Saturday morning. Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre: Mindfulness with gentle seated movement, meditation, and relaxation practices and to spend time with and connect with others. Groups and activities are only for unpaid carers.

Walking Football Forth Valley: Walking Football Forth Valley is a collection of teams that play a slow-paced, low contact version of the beautiful game. It is designed to assist people have an active lifestyle regardless of age or ability.

Street Soccer Scotland: Street Soccer provide free football-themed training & personal development opportunities for socially disadvantaged groups across Scotland. Click here to see sessions near you.

Active Stirling: Active Stirling provide classes and activities for all.  There are swimming lessons for babies right the way through to strength and balance classes to aid falls prevention in older adults.

Active Living for Life: Stirling: Active Living for life is the physical activity referral programme run by Active Stirling.  It is designed to help and support individuals with specific health conditions and people living an inactive lifestyle who want to become more active.

Best In Class: Lower Limb Classes: These community classes allow people with lower limb joint pain to strengthen their legs and manage their pain more effectively.  They are led by experienced fitness instructors who have a background in helping people with a variety of different medical conditions.

Call 01786273555 or email activelivingforlife@nhs.net to find out more.

Forth Valley Recovery Sessions: In partnership with Forth Valley Recovery Community, Active Stirling provide sport and physical activity sessions for the recovery community. These sessions are free of charge and an opportunity to provide sporting activities that members may not have had a chance to participate in before. The aim is to reduce barriers to participation, offer new and exciting opportunities and provide pathways into sport that they find most appealing. Contact: Tom Gebbie, gebbiet@activestirling.org.uk

Female Pick-Up Basketball: Pick-up Basketball are sessions for people looking to get active through basketball. Our adult’s Female pick-up basketball sessions are for all abilities, weather you haven’t played in years or if you want to try something new. Contact – Janelle McGurk, mugurkj@activestirling.org.uk

Employability & Volunteering: Our Employability and Volunteering team provide opportunities for people to volunteer and develop skills that strengthen employability opportunities for them in leisure and other sectors. Contact – Grace Morrison, morrisong@activestirling.org.uk

Inspire Stirling: Inspire Stirling’s Youth is a project funded by Young Start and delivered by Active Stirling. The project allows young people aged 16-26years to use sport and physical activity as a tool to prepare for employment, support young peoples health and well being as well as open doors to new opportunities.

Active Stirling Walks: These walks are aimed at people who would benefit most from doing more physical activity. This can include people who haven’t been active for a while and would like to start again, people recovering from ill health or who are managing a long-term condition and anyone who’s been told by a health professional that they would benefit from being more active.

Scottish Sport Futures: Scottish Sports Futures use the power of sport and physical activity to engage with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people and families in Scotland and empower them to be confident, healthy, and happy. SSF have programmes for young people in Stirling.

McLaren Community Leisure Centre, Callander: Offers a wide range of classes and activities and also has a swimming pool.

Ramblers Scotland: Organise a wide range of guided walks and walking groups and activities across Scotland.

University of Stirling Health & Fitness: The university offers a superb variety of exercise classes, sports lessons, fitness groups and leisure activities for all levels of fitness and experience.

University of Stirling Sport: Adult Tennis lessons – their team of coaches run group lessons for adults of all abilities. Classes are delivered over the course of the year on their indoor tennis courts. Get in touch and they will help you find the right group and level.

Veterans Sport Stirling: Free and fully inclusive sport and physical activity programme for Ex-Forces personnel. This includes free Active Living For Life, curling and climbing. Contact: Allen Gibson, gibsona@activestirling.org.uk

Jog Scotland: Stirling Striders: Free to join jogging group lead by experienced volunteers which focuses on the fun and social aspect of running.

Walking Football Forth Valley: Walking Football Forth Valley is a collection of teams that play a slow-paced, low contact version of the beautiful game. It is designed to assist people have an active lifestyle regardless of age or ability.

Parkrun: Parkrun is 5km and takes place every Saturday morning. Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Stirling Carers Centre: Yoga which is open for carers in the Stirling area and registered with the Stirling carers centre.

Street Soccer Scotland: Street Soccer provide free football-themed training & personal development opportunities for socially disadvantaged groups across Scotland. Click here to see sessions near you.

Rock and Reel: Exercise/dance classes which involve current and traditional music for adults who are aged 50-100+. Classes run Bridge of Allan Parish Church and Cambusbarron Community Centre and cater to people of different abilities with some people choosing to do exercises from seated position. Social environment with clients having the option to stay for tea and a chat after the class.

Cost: £5 per class

To book or find out more: contact Tricia Chillas on 07740676639 or email her on t.chillas@btinternet.com

Active Clacks: Details of weekly fitness classes and activities

“I really enjoy the class I come out with a smile on my face.”

Clackmannanshire Council Leisure: This is an interactive mapping tool to help you discover where and how you can get active across Clackmannanshire.

Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface: The Community Health guide will help you find a range of activities in Tullibody, Cambus & Glenochil including wellbeing, family support, food and care needs.

Braveheart Walks: Braveheart offers a range of free health related activities to support people to live healthier lives.

Wee Country Walkers: These walks are aimed at people who would benefit most from doing more physical activity. This can include people who haven’t been active for a while and would like to start again, people recovering from ill health or who are managing a long-term condition and anyone who’s been told by a health professional that they would benefit from being more active.

Best In Class: Lower Limb Classes: These community classes allow people with lower limb joint pain to strengthen their legs and manage their pain more effectively.  They are led by experienced fitness instructors who have a background in helping people with a variety of different medical conditions.

Call 01259452334 or email kcook@clacks.gov.uk to find out more.

“I have confidence to walk up and down the hills again. My mood is happy again it was down before attending this class.”

Parkrun: Parkrun is 5km and takes place every Saturday morning. Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre: Carer Support groups & Mindfulness with gentle seated movement, meditation, and relaxation practices and to spend time with and connect with others. Groups and activities are only for unpaid carers.

Walking Football Forth Valley: Walking Football Forth Valley is a collection of teams that play a slow-paced, low contact version of the beautiful game. It is designed to assist people have an active lifestyle regardless of age or ability.

Wee Walk Wee Cycle: “We’ll help you plan a day out to remember in one of Scotland’s best kept secrets, the wonderful wee County of Clackmannanshire.

Street Soccer Scotland: Street Soccer provide free football-themed training & personal development opportunities for socially disadvantaged groups across Scotland. Click here to see sessions near you.

Walk in the Park: These walks are aimed at people who would benefit most from doing more physical activity. This can include people who haven’t been active for a while and would like to start again, people recovering from ill health or who are managing a long-term condition and anyone who’s been told by a health professional that they would benefit from being more active.

Strength & Balance Classes: Strength and balance exercises are perfect for anyone worried about slipping or falling. Exercises include leg raises and ankle movements.