Active for Life
Active for Life is a 12 week campaign to help Camden residents aged 60+ get and stay active.
We’re running it for a second time after positive feedback from participants in 2024. If you want to be more active, join hundreds of local residents taking part and sign up below to get started.
After Active for Life
- 64% of Camden residents felt more confident exercising
- 76% knew how to find free of low-cost activities near them
- 63% tried new at-home exercises
Reasons to join Active for Life
When you join, you can:
- Try free taster classes to explore new ways to be active
- Meet other participants at social drop-ins at our partner venues
- Pick up a free resistance band from one of our partner venues to exercise at home
- Explore your local Better Leisure Centre at one of our Active for Life open days and enjoy free taster classes
- Get 12 weekly email newsletters packed with practical tips, home exercises, free and low cost activities and more
Anyone over 60 who lives in Camden can take part – you can sign up any time between May and July 2026.
Free one-day Better Leisure Centre day pass
The first 250 Camden residents aged 60 and over to sign up will receive a free one-day pass to use at any of Camden’s Better Leisure Centres. The day pass will allow you to enjoy all the group exercise classes, swimming, and gym facilities (T&Cs apply).
You can use your pass at any time before Friday 28 August 2026.
Free passes are only available to residents aged 60 and over who live in Camden.
Better Leisure Centre open days
Come along to an Active for Life open day to explore your local leisure centre. Find out what activities and facilities are available, try free taster classes and meet the Better Leisure Centre team.
| Better Leisure Centre | Open Day |
|---|---|
| Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU | Tuesday 9 June, from 9am to 1pm |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre, Adelaide Road, NW3 3NF | Thursday 2 July, from 9.45am to 3pm |
| Pancras Square Leisure, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG | Wednesday 15 July, from 9.45am to 3pm |
| Oasis Sports Centre, 32 Endell Street, WC2H 9AG | Friday 7 August, from 9am to 1pm |
| Talacre Leisure Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF | Wednesday 19 August, from 9.45am to 2pm |
Visit our Active for Life partners
If you or someone you know would like to join Active for Life but would prefer to complete a form in person, visit any of our partners below.
You’ll also have the opportunity to get a free resistance band to help you exercise at home, take part in free taster classes that are suitable for all abilities, and meet others taking part in Active for Life at social drop-ins.
Their friendly staff will be happy to help you sign up to take part, answer any questions and share information on the wide variety of physical activity options available near you.
Abbey Community Centre
Abbey Community Centre
172 Belsize Road, NW6 4B
Call 020 7624 8378 or email [email protected]
| Sign up to Active for Life | Free taster class | Social drop-in |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 27 May 11am to 12.30pm |
Rise & Shine | Before I Sleep Tuesday 2 June 11am to 12pm |
Wednesday 10 June 1.30pm to 3pm |
| Friday 26 June 11am to 12.30pm |
Strength & Balance Tuesday 30 June 11am to 12pm |
Wednesday 8 July 1.30pm to 3pm |
| Wednesday 29 July 11am to 12.30pm |
Gentle Fitness Tuesday 4 August 11am to 12pm |
Wednesday 12 August 1.30pm to 3pm |
Rise & Shine and Before I Sleep
Rise & Shine focuses on light, energising movements to help wake up the body, improve circulation, and boost energy and vitality for the day ahead.
Before I Sleep offers calming, slow exercises to relax the body and mind, ease tension, and support a restful and peaceful night’s sleep.
Strength & Balance
Strength & Balance is a supportive class for adults aged 60+ designed to improve strength, stability, and confidence in everyday movement.
Gentle Fitness
Gentle Fitness is a low-impact exercise class designed for adults aged 60+, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, balance, and overall wellbeing.
Holborn Community Association
Holborn Community Association
35 Emerald Street, WC1N 3QW
Call 0207 405 2370 or email: [email protected]
| Sign up to Active for Life | Free taster class | Social drop-in |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 18 May 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Circuit Training 60+ Wednesday 27 May 1pm to 2pm |
Thursday 4 June 1pm to 2pm |
| Tuesday 16 June 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Qi Gong Wednesday 24 June 2.15pm to 3.30pm |
Thursday 9 July 1pm to 2pm |
| Monday 20 July 10.30am to 11.30am |
Creative Dance 60+ Thursday 30 July 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
Tuesday 18 August 11am to 12pm |
Qi Gong
A moving meditation using simple, graceful, and flowing movements. It's very similar to Tai Chi and helps to ease anxiety and stress, quietens your mind and Improves balance, stamina, and flexibility.
Queens Crescent Community Centre
Queens Crescent Community Centre
45 Ashdown Crescent
NW5 4QE
Call 020 7267 6635 or email [email protected]
| Sign up to Active for Life | Free taster class | Social drop-in |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 2 June 11am to 12pm |
Men-only and women-only Pilates Tuesday 9 June 10am to 11am |
Monday 15 June 11am to 12pm |
| Wednesday 1 July 11am to 12pm |
Walking in Nature and Gentle Gardening Monday 6 July 12pm to 1pm |
Monday 13 July 11am to 12pm |
| Monday 3 August 11am to 12pm |
Tai Chi for Beginners Monday 10 August 12pm to 1pm |
Tuesday 1 September 10am to 11am |
Men-only and women-only Pilates classes
Two simultaneous 30‑minute classes – one for men and one for women. The classes are a great opportunity to try Pilates for the first time. Light refreshments will be available after the session.
Walking in Nature and Gentle Gardening
Come along for a guided walk in nature followed by a gentle gardening session. The session is fully accessible and will end with a light lunch.
Tai Chi for Beginners
A beginner friendly Tai Chi class focused on improving balance, flexibility, and mindfulness. This calm and accessible session will be followed by refreshments.
Get active in Camden
In Camden there are lots of ways to be more active, whatever your age or ability. Many of them are low or no cost for Camden over 60s.
From walking groups and gardening sessions to kayaking and team sports, find activities that work for you at Activities for older people.
Contact us
If you have any other questions about Active for Life, call 020 7974 0016 or email [email protected]