Nature Moves is designed for older adults, especially those who are inactive, isolated, or unsure about traditional exercise options. It’s inclusive, adaptable, and suitable for all confidence and ability levels. We work with adults in the Robust and the Pre-Frail categories (per Fried’s Frailty Phenotype).

Is it evidence-based?

Yes. Nature Moves is informed by theories of well-being, public health research, movement ecology, and behavioural science, and is intended to support goals around active ageing, social prescribing, and reducing inactivity.

Can we use it as part of a public health strategy?

Absolutely. Nature Moves supports outcomes related to falls resilience, reducing social isolation, improving mental health, physical literacy and active lifestyles, and stronger community engagement.

Is the training only for existing fitness professionals?

No. Nature Moves is not a traditional fitness class, so a background in fitness coaching is not required. If you are comfortable working with a broad range of people, our training gives you the skills to deliver safe and inclusive sessions.

How is the training delivered for organisations and local partners?

Training is delivered in person over three hands-on days. You will learn how to facilitate group movement sessions with a task-based, adaptable approach. After training, you’ll receive access to a library of lesson plans and video tutorials. Indoor alternatives are included for rainy days, and no prior coaching experience is needed.

Is equipment provided?

If you choose the Training + Toolkit package, starter equipment is included. For standalone training, equipment is optional and can be added for an extra cost. We also teach how to make use of found or natural objects—such as logs, benches, or household items—so you can run creative sessions in most outdoor places.

Could Nature Moves be delivered indoors?

Yes. As part of the lesson plan library, we include some indoor session options for use on rainy days.

I’m a fitness professional — how can I learn more about Nature Moves?

In 2025, we are launching a 10-week immersive online course for existing fitness professionals. You can join our mailing list to be notified when it becomes available.

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Our Nature Moves programme focuses works with local partners to provide confidence-building movement classes through games, peer activities, and light challenges that make you think, laugh, and move in new ways.

Whether you’re getting up and down from a bench, working in pairs to solve a movement puzzle, or simply balancing while passing a ball, there’s always a way to join in.

Our approach is inclusive, social, and playful.

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Nature Moves Delivery Package

For local partners and delivery partners: A ready-to-go package that brings together everything needed to deliver Nature Moves. Includes Facilitator training, practical resources, equipment guidance, and ongoing support to help embed Nature Moves sustainably in your community.

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The barriers to physical activity are complex. We use task-based coaching, which means there’s no right or wrong way to move, only opportunities to explore what works best for your body.

Creative movement that works for you
Pair work and games to build connection and confidence
Outdoors
No special kit or fitness level needed
Always fun, always flexible

Everyone is welcome, and everyone can participate.

“I just love it, I rarely miss a week”

Nature Moves is a nimble and adaptable model. It works well in parks, churchyards and community gardens, and can be tailored to the needs and context of each place and population.

Our model supports long-term impact through capacity-building, empowering local staff and volunteers to take ownership.

Delivered outdoors in local green spaces, Nature Moves offers a flexible, place-based model that can be embedded within existing community health strategies, social prescribing pathways, or Active Ageing programmes.

Place-based – Built around your spaces and people.
Community-embedded – Designed to be owned and sustained locally.
Prevention-focused – Supports strength, confidence, and independence.
Evidence-informed – Based on public health guidance and behavioural science.
Engaging & inclusive – Removes common barriers to activity.

Nature Moves is being delivered by trained leaders across different locations in the UK.

Each of these providers has completed our training and is licensed to deliver the programme in their own communities. Details, booking information, and schedules can be found directly through them.

FAQs

Nature Moves is designed for groups who are least likely to access traditional exercise. This could include:
- Older adults
- Neurodiverse adults
- Trauma survivors and women’s support services
- Pre-active travel groups
- Isolated individuals and those returning to movement after years
- Communities who simply don’t see themselves as “exercise people”
It's inclusive, adaptable, and suitable for all confidence and ability levels.
Yes. Nature Moves draws on theories of well-being, public health research, movement ecology, and behavioural science. It supports national goals around active ageing, social prescribing, and reducing inactivity.
Absolutely. Nature Moves supports outcomes related to:
✅ Falls resilience
✅ Reducing social isolation
✅ Improving mental health
✅ Physical literacy and active lifestyles
✅ Stronger community engagement
No, Nature Moves is not a fitness class and as such we don’t require you to have a background in fitness coaching.
Our aim is simple, to bring people outside, to move and spend time together.
As long as you’re confident working with a broad range of people, our training will provide you with all the skills you need to deliver safe and inclusive classes.
The training is delivered in person over two practical, hands-on days.
You’ll learn how to facilitate group movement sessions using task-based, adaptable approaches.
After completing training, you’ll gain access to our library of lesson plans and video tutorials, so you can start running classes straight away.
✅ Indoor alternatives are included for rainy days.
✅ No previous coaching experience is required.
✅ If you choose the Training + Toolkit package, starter equipment is included.
✅ For standalone training, equipment can be added on at an additional cost.
We also teach you how to use found and natural objects—like logs, benches, and household items—so you can deliver engaging sessions in almost any outdoor space.
As part of the session planning library we provide a few indoor options for rainy days.

Male, 75

“I didn’t think I’d like the classes, but now I come every week.”

Julia