An exciting and affordable exercise program for people aged 50-100+ has launched across the Mid-North Coast and Northern NSW, developed by Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia.
Living Longer Living Stronger is an innovative strength and balance program for older people, involving progressive resistance training to improve strength, balance and mobility, as well as having overall benefits.
Instructors with Living Longer Living Stronger have all undertaken specialised training with COTA NSW, which covers the needs of older people and how to work with the types of risk factors and chronic conditions that affect this group.
Meagan Lawson, CEO of COTA NSW, explains the program is specific to each participant.
‘The beauty of the Living Longer Living Stronger program is that it is individually designed for each participant, and the instructors will take your specific needs and goals into consideration when preparing your program,’ she said.
‘Moving and getting stronger has a flow-on effect on your general quality of life. You’ll be better able to carry shopping and play with your grandchildren, as well as reduce the risk of falls and other injuries. The classes are also a great way to meet new people.’
Frank is one happy participant in Living Longer Living Stronger classes and has seen an improvement since commencing.
‘Arthritis was playing havoc with me. I now am moving better, and my flexibility and mobility to do everyday tasks is much improved, as well as my strength, balance, spatial awareness and social interaction. My health is wonderful and my quality of life is amazing since joining this class. I should have done it years ago!’
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