What is Strength for Life?
The Strength for Life program promotes health and well-being amongst people over 50 through strength training programs run by accredited fitness providers.
The program encourages older South Australians to attend strength training sessions by promoting the benefits of strength training to people over 50.
The program aims to increase access to strength training programs for people 50 years and over by training and endorsing fitness providers to run sessions throughout South Australia.
How does it work?
When someone joins up an assessment by an appropriate fitness professional is carried out and a personalised program developed to spesifically suit the participant.
Each time the participant comes to participate in a session the program is carried out under the supervision of a qualified Strength for Life instructor.
Some sessions include some group exercise.
It is important to remember, supervised strength training is not a high risk activity for over-50s.
Fitness facilities are not just suitable for ‘young people’.
What will it do for me?
Research has shown that strength training can alleviate the effects of chronic conditions such as Arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Heart Disease.
Strength training has also been shown to:
•improve balance and reduce risk of falling
•enhance mental wellbeing
•improve body composition (more muscle, less fat)
•raise self-esteem and self-confidence
•reduce lower back pain
•enhance older people’s ability to undertake activities of daily living and maintain an independent lifestyle
What shall I bring?
Bring a towel and drink. Wear appropriate exercise clothing and shoes.
How much does it cost?
Initial induction is $29.50. $6 for each subsequent visits.