Everyday movement
This is not a traditional exercise class. Nature Moves uses a task-based, peer-supported approach that enables participants to engage at their own level, fostering agency, inclusion, and enjoyment.
Think of it more as social movement than a fitness session.
We focus on confidence-building movement 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.
We understand the barriers to physical activity are complex. Rather than giving everyone the same instructions, 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. It also leaves time and space for collaboration and social connection.
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.
Work with us
Move Well, Live Well™
For existing coaches: A CPD-accredited online immersive course for existing coaches. Covers movement design, inclusion, and social connection in later life.
In person training
For organisations & community groups: We deliver hands-on training to help your staff run safe, welcoming outdoor sessions rooted in social connection and practical movement.
In person training + toolkit
For local partners: A ready-to-go package for local authorities and delivery partners. Includes full training, toolkit, equipment guidance, and support to embed Nature Moves sustainably.
Jean
“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.
FAQs
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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.
According to the Fried’s Frailty Phenotype, we work with adults in the Robust and the Pre-Frail Categories.
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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.
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Absolutely. Nature Moves supports outcomes related to:
✅ Falls resilience
✅ Reducing social isolation
✅ Improving mental health
✅ Physical literacy and active lifestyles
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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.
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The training is delivered in person over three 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.
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As part of the session planning library we provide a few indoor options for rainy days.
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In 2025 we are launching a 10 week immersive online course for existing fitness professionals.
Join our mailing list to be the first to find out when it launches!
Male, 75
“I didn’t think I’d like the classes, but now I come every week.”
Julia