COVID has impacted heavily on the fitness industry – even more so in Victoria, and particularly on our beloved strength and balance program, Living Longer Living Stronger. But there’s still a need for an affordable and social strength and balance program designed specifically for older adults. In fact, it’s more important than ever to combat […]
New Year’s fitness resolutions are a bit like bad boyfriends – they don’t stay around for long! Even so, the new year is a great time to reassess your activity level. Instead of setting lofty, hard-to-maintain exercise goals, let’s look at some small, sustainable changes that can collectively add up and pay dividends for your
When you have endured your fourth lockdown, it’s easy to feel worn out and worn down. A once full and active lifestyle slows to much more sedentary one while we wait to get through it. Once a new routine has replaced your once-active one, either suddenly or by degrees, it can hard to immediately return
With restrictions slow to ease, many folks who initially planned to simply ‘wait it out’ are starting to think about joining the Zoom revolution. They’re seeing more and more of their friends getting onboard with the technology to re-engage in the activities that they so enjoyed pre-pandemic. Our much-loved strength and balance exercise program for
When Living Longer Living Stronger™ began more than 18 years ago, it really was unique in the community. Previously, it was not common to see older Australians entering their local gym and the advice from their health providers was often ‘Don’t do too much!’ Bed rest was even prescribed for back pain! We like to
Are you someone who hopes to fit in some exercise among your list of daily activities – but finds weeks passing between sessions? You’re not alone. Research tells us that only 15% of older adults prioritise regular exercise. The Department of Health recommends that older Australians aim for 30 minutes of moderate exercise activity each
