Evidence, stories and social value
Mobilates exists because too many people with long-term health conditions, chronic pain, fatigue and disabilities are still being left out of exercise.
We provide accessible, adapted movement and community for people who have often been told exercise is important, but have not been given a safe, realistic or welcoming way to take part.
Traditional fitness spaces often do not understand fluctuating symptoms, pain, fatigue, fear of injury, mobility aids, neurodivergence, access needs, financial barriers, or what it feels like to live in a body that does not always play by the rules.
Our work is about so much more than classes. It is about confidence, connection, hope, independence, symptom management and helping people feel proud of what their bodies CAN do.
For many members, this is the first class they have joined from bed, the first time adaptations have been built in without shame, and the first time they have found a community that gets it.
Our members tell us that Mobilates helps them move more confidently, feel less alone, and build habits that support everyday life.
reported improved quality of life
felt part of a community
gained confidence taking part in exercise
enhanced their mobility
reported reduced symptoms
reduced at least one medication or pain medication
Since 2024, Mobilates has supported hundreds of people through online classes, in-person sessions, community activities, specialist programmes and partner projects.
Someone joining from bed. Someone feeling brave enough to move again after years of fear. Someone reducing pain medication. Someone finding a community after feeling isolated for far too long.
“I finally feel like I belong.”
Mobilates is designed by people who understand. Our teachers have living experience of long-term health conditions, disability, pain, fatigue or adapting movement around complex bodies.
Hear from Da Mob
Our members share what Mobilates has meant for their movement, confidence, pain, fatigue, mental health and sense of belonging.
Our beneficiary profiles show what can happen when people are met with safety, flexibility, kindness and proper adaptation.
“Now I walk around the house crutch-free completely.”
“They taught me how to walk again. Without them, I don’t think I would be here.”
“Transformative is the perfect description.”
Maria is a pseudonym.
We are committed to building a strong and honest evidence base around accessible movement, long-term health conditions and lived-experience-led support.
Some members completed their first wellbeing survey after attending Mobilates for months or years, so that first survey was not always a true starting point. We use that limitation to strengthen how we evaluate our work. Our reporting should be meaningful, transparent and useful, not just impressive.
Our latest outcomes, delivery figures and social value in one accessible report.
How lived-experience-led, accessible movement creates meaningful change for members.
Stories from Suzanne, Lisa and Maria showing the practical and emotional impact of safe, adapted movement. Maria is a pseudonym and identifying details are protected.
UnLtd research exploring institutional dismissal, accessible movement, community, empowerment and wellbeing.
Learning from our Wonford Accessible Exercise Showcase and its community impact.
Amy Emery’s 2023 MSc Public Health research into motivation following physical activity for people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. This public copy has personal identifiers removed.
Recognition helps show that accessible and truly inclusive movement is needed, valued and worthy of investment.
National recognition for Mobilates’ inclusive approach.
Recognised by Ehlers-Danlos Support UK for our community work.
Nominee.
Nominee.
Nominee.
Press coverage helps more people find us and helps decision-makers understand why accessible movement matters.
Mobilates featured in the magazine’s disability and wellbeing coverage.
Devon Live feature on living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Devon Live feature recognising women making a difference.
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