Strength for Life

The Strength for Life™ program is designed specifically for the over 50s and each participant is prescribed their own individual exercise program to meet their needs. It caters for people of all abilities and encourages participants to start slow, work at their own pace and progress as they get stronger.

Strength training for older people builds muscle mass and increases bone density to improve strength, balance, gait, flexibility and coordination. Research has shown that strength or resistance training not only improves quality of life and wellbeing, but can also assist in the prevention and management of chronic disease such as arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, depression and osteoporosis.

Paticipants can enjoy social interaction with like-minded people while striving towards their own personal goals.

Program days, location and times 

Margaret River

Monday 10:00am – 11:00am & 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Wednesday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Friday 10:00am – 11:00am

Augusta

Tuesday 9:30am - 10:30am
Thursday 9:30am - 10:30am

Strength for Life Forms

Exercise Readiness Assessment
Initial Assessment Form 
Doctors Referral Letter 
Activities Specific Confidence
Data Collection Form 

For further information please contact our Fitness Team at the Margaret River Recreation Centre on 9780 5620 or by email at fitness@amrshire.wa.gov.au