Active Living Fitness

Active Living Fitness Find us in Launceston, North Cornwall.

Providing a private, safe and supportive space for individuals who may not feel comfortable in mainstream fitness environments to reach their health and fitness goals.

If you’ve been into Active Living Fitness recently, you may have noticed that we’ve been slowly disappearing underneath ...
02/09/2026

If you’ve been into Active Living Fitness recently, you may have noticed that we’ve been slowly disappearing underneath a mountain of cardboard boxes.

We promise we haven’t secretly become an Amazon warehouse.

We’ve been incredibly busy over the last few weeks receiving, unpacking and organising lots of new equipment.

We’re extremely grateful to Active Devon and the Lyskerrys Fund for funding that has enabled us to purchase equipment to support the services we deliver.

For a small organisation like ours, funding like this makes a genuine difference. It helps us expand the range of services we can offer, adapt sessions for different needs and make sure people have access to equipment that is appropriate for them.

So, apologies for the occasional box, packaging and slightly chaotic corner of the gym while we get everything sorted.

Behind every cardboard box is something rather exciting!

It might not look like much is happening… but don’t be fooled.The Pallof press is an anti-rotation exercise, which means...
30/08/2026

It might not look like much is happening… but don’t be fooled.

The Pallof press is an anti-rotation exercise, which means the challenge isn’t to create movement, it’s to resist it.

As you press the cable or resistance band away from your body, it tries to pull you around to the side. Your job is to keep your body strong, stable and facing forwards.

That means your core has to work hard to stop unwanted movement through your trunk.

Why do we like it?

It helps build core strength and stability, challenges balance and control, and teaches us to stay strong while forces are trying to move us, something that has plenty of crossover into everyday life.

And, as our small-group members will confirm, standing still can sometimes be surprisingly hard work, however Pat is making it look rather easy!!

We are incredibly grateful for the funding from Active Cornwall , which has enabled us to establish and deliver our Stro...
27/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the funding from Active Cornwall , which has enabled us to establish and deliver our Stronger for Longer programme in Liskeard.

The group has now been running for almost 12 months and, during that time, we’ve supported close to 50 people to become stronger, more confident and more active.

It’s been wonderful to see the group become part of the local community. From the beginning, our focus has been on meeting people where they are, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can work at their own level, build strength gradually and discover just how capable they are.

Along the way, we’ve built much more than physical strength. Friendships have formed, there has been plenty of laughter and encouragement, and a real sense of people supporting one another.

Last night marked a little change for the group as Kayleigh handed over the reins to Lucy, our newest member of the team. Lucy will now continue delivering Stronger for Longer in Liskeard, bringing plenty of energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the sessions. We’re really excited to see where she takes it next.

We’d also like to say a special thank you to the Lyskerrys Fund for their recent financial support towards new equipment. Our wonderful bunch have become so strong over the past year that, quite simply, we needed heavier weights!

A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make Stronger for Longer what it is and, most importantly, to everyone who turns up each week, gives it a go and continues to prove that it’s never too late to get stronger.

Here’s to the next chapter of Stronger for Longer in Liskeard.

RARE 1:1 PT SLOT AVAILABLEWe have a rare bi-weekly one-to-one Personal Training slot available with Yas.Saturdays at 10a...
19/08/2026

RARE 1:1 PT SLOT AVAILABLE

We have a rare bi-weekly one-to-one Personal Training slot available with Yas.
Saturdays at 10am
1-hour session, every other week

Our 1:1 spaces don’t become available very often, and when they do, they don’t tend to hang around for long.

If you’ve been thinking about starting personal training and would like dedicated, individual support with your strength and fitness, get in touch to book your slot.

Online Resistance Training Programme – Available Now!We know that for many people, finding a convenient time to attend p...
13/08/2026

Online Resistance Training Programme – Available Now!

We know that for many people, finding a convenient time to attend personal training or a small group session isn't always easy. Work, family life and other commitments can all get in the way, and with our face-to-face sessions now having very limited availability, we appreciate that joining us in person isn't always possible. That doesn't mean you have to miss out on the benefits of resistance training, which is exactly why we've created our Online Resistance Training Programme.

Train whenever and wherever it suits you. Whether that's in your living room, the garden, the office, or even your hotel room while you're away, your workout is always with you.

Our programme is delivered through our training app and includes guided workout videos and structured programmes to follow. When you sign up, you'll also receive a comprehensive PDF guide covering:

• What resistance training is and why it's so important.
• The many health benefits, including improving strength, muscle mass, bone health, balance and mobility.
• How to exercise safely and progress with confidence.

Resistance training is one of the most effective things you can do for your long-term health. It helps you build and maintain muscle, makes everyday tasks easier, supports healthy joints and bones, improves balance and confidence, and can even reduce the risk of falls as we get older. Whether your goal is to feel stronger, move more easily, improve your health or simply stay independent for longer, resistance training has something to offer everyone.

We're offering the programme at a price of just £25 per month.

The only equipment you'll need is a set of resistance bands, and we're more than happy to recommend some excellent, affordable options.

Whether you're waiting for a space to become available, or simply need the flexibility to exercise when it suits you, this programme is a fantastic way to build strength, improve your health and invest in your future.

Drop us a message if you'd like to find out more or get started. We'd love to help you begin your resistance training journey.

Congratulations to our Launceston Show 'Guess the Weight' Competition winner!The combined weight of the two bags was 11....
11/08/2026

Congratulations to our Launceston Show 'Guess the Weight' Competition winner!

The combined weight of the two bags was 11.4 kg, and the closest guess came from Beccy Frame and her family.

As the winner, Beccy has received one month's free access to our online resistance training programme, a great opportunity to begin her journey into resistance training and discover just how beneficial getting stronger can be.

Congratulations again, Beccy! We hope you enjoy the programme and look forward to supporting you over the next month.

11/08/2026

We first met Nicola last year at Launceston Show, and she came to us with a clear goal to improve her strength and fitness to support her gig rowing.

Fundamentally, Nicola was already doing so many things right. Her training split was good, her commitment was fantastic, and motivation has certainly never been an issue!

The piece that was missing was progressive overload. Nicola had been using the same weights for many of her exercises for a number of months and, as you’d expect, her strength had stopped progressing.

Just one session a week with us has given her the support and confidence to start safely increasing those weights and challenging herself a little more.

Over the last 12 months, we’ve built on so many areas, and it’s been brilliant to see Nicola improve across the board. Not just in her strength and fitness, but in her confidence too.

And we have a lot of fun along the way!

Nicola is genuinely one of the most motivated and committed people when it comes to her training, and she absolutely deserves the rewards she’s getting from all that hard work.

It’s quite something to think that when she first joined us, squatting 5kg was the norm. Now she’s squatting 65kg with ease, deadlifting more than 80kg, and putting all that strength to good use out on the water.

And ultimately, that’s what all the hard work is for. Being strong enough, fit enough and confident enough to do the things you love.

Including raising those oars in the air to celebrate.

Hard work really does pay off

Our August small group sessions are well underway, and it's been fantastic to see how quickly everyone has got to grips ...
10/08/2026

Our August small group sessions are well underway, and it's been fantastic to see how quickly everyone has got to grips with this month's exercises.

The first week of a new block can often feel a little chaotic as we learn new movements, build confidence, and get used to different exercises. This month, though, has been a real exception. Everyone has picked things up from the very first session.

This month's featured exercises include:

* Palloff press
* Slam balls
* Rear elevated split squats
* Incline bench press

Who knew the slam balls would prove so popular? They're not only a great way to build power and fitness, but they also seem to double up as some excellent anger management!

If you've been thinking about joining one of our small groups, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to find out more.

Small Group Availability – Week Beginning Monday 10th AugustHere are our available small group spaces for next week.As a...
09/08/2026

Small Group Availability – Week Beginning Monday 10th August

Here are our available small group spaces for next week.

As always, these spaces have become available due to holidays, illness, or longer-term availability within some of our groups.

If you're already a member, you can use these spaces to catch up on any missed sessions or book an extra session on a pay-as-you-go basis for £10.

If you've never trained with us before and would like to find out what our small groups are all about, we'd love to hear from you. Our sessions are strength-based, coach-led, and limited to a maximum of six people, providing plenty of individual support in a friendly, welcoming environment.

If you'd like to book a space, just get in touch before they're gone.

Can you help shape the future of health and wellbeing in Launceston?Following our exciting news that Active Living Fitne...
07/08/2026

Can you help shape the future of health and wellbeing in Launceston?

Following our exciting news that Active Living Fitness (Southwest) CIC has received funding from Cornwall Council's Community Chest Fund, we're now asking for your help.

We're carrying out a short survey to understand whether people in Launceston would benefit from more accessible, inclusive strength and resistance training.
This survey is for anyone who:

💙 Is aged 50+
💙 Lives with a long-term health condition
💙 Has reduced mobility or strength
💙 Lacks confidence to exercise in a traditional gym
💙 Feels cost, transport or other barriers make it difficult to be physically active
💙 Simply wants to share their thoughts about improving health opportunities in our community

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, but your feedback could make a real difference. The results will help us understand local need and support future funding applications to develop services designed around our community.

Complete the survey online here:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAZFpElZUNDJTTFlaUDlTUzAwTUhMSktCWkEyOERHRS4u
Or, if you would prefer a paper copy, just get in touch and we'll happily arrange one for you.

Please also consider sharing this post with friends, family, neighbours or anyone who you think might benefit. The more responses we receive, the stronger the evidence we can gather to help bring new opportunities to Launceston.
Thank you for helping us build a healthier, stronger community, one that's shaped by local people, for local people.

If you are a medical or health professional and would like to know more about this project, or provide your views, we have a dedicated professionals survey, so please do get in touch.

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38d Pennygillam Way
Launceston
PL157ED

Telephone

+447985258617

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