Strong People Stay Young
Be your strongest self
This is a strength training program designed to increase people’s muscle strength. It is focused on the model developed by Dr Miriam Nelson for the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and improving your general health and wellbeing. The group is supervised by volunteers who have been trained by Physiotherapists.
When is the group held?
- Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 10.30am
Location:
- Hurstbridge Community Hub, 50 Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge
Fall Prevention
Falls prevention
Changes in your balance, falls and nearly falling, are often warning signs that something is not right. Be informed with recent research and learn to identify your individual risk factors and decrease your risk of falls at home.
When is the group held?
- Mondays 1.00pm - 2.00pm
- Mondays 2.30pm -3.30pm
Location:
- Box Hill location - 43 Carrington Rd, Box Hill
Moving Together
Build confidence to move again
Moving Together helps people to build their balance and strength, while remaining seated in a chair. The program supports people who may not be suited for our other exercise programs, due to balance instability on their feet. The group is led by a Physiotherapist and all members will be provided an initial assessment before joining.
When is this group held?
Eltham
Mondays at 11.30am at our Eltham location - 917 Main Rd, Eltham.
Box Hill
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.00am and 11.00am from our Box Hill location – 43 Carrington Rd, Box Hill.
Tai Chi
Improve your balance
Tai Chi is an ancient gentle Chinese exercise form that is practiced around the world. It involves slow, controlled movements to improve flexibility, muscle strength, balance and fitness. Led by a qualified Tai Chi instructor, our Tai Chi program focuses on balance, weight transfer and relaxation. All clients are assessed by a Physiotherapist before commencing the program.
Designed by renowned Doctor Paul Lam from the Tai Chi for Health Institute and recommended by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria.
Benefits of Tai Chi include-
- Improve your balance and co-ordination
- Improve mobility and flexibility
- Promote relaxation
- Promote feeling of wellbeing
- Reduce joint stiffness and pain
When is the group held?
- Thursdays at 3.00pm - sessions will run per school term
Location:
- Box Hill location – 43 Carrington Rd, Box Hill.
Walking Group
Walk and talk
The Walking Groups provide walking activities for people interested in implementing physical activity into their weekly routine. The group caters to walkers of all paces and focuses on supporting slower and/or less confident walkers. More confident walkers can walk ahead unsupervised with the support of other fit, regular walkers. Participants are asked to wear suitable shoes and to bring their own water bottle and hat/raincoat (weather permitting). Each group walks for 45 minutesand then finishes with stretches.
Regular walking can improve your health in a number of ways, including:
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Improving your sleep
- Preventing or managing various conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
- Strengthening your bones and muscles
- Improving your mood
- Improving your balance and coordination
When is this group held?
- Mondays at 9.30am
Location
- Participants meet promptly behind the Eltham healthAbility building
Water Exercise for Health
Water Exercise for Health is a social and fun water exercise program, run by volunteers with support from physiotherapists. This group is suitable for older people with arthritis and for those who would benefit from exercise in the water.
Pool temperature is approximately 33°C.
When is the group held?
- Mondays 12pm – 12.30pm
- Wednesdays 1pm – 1.30pm
- Fridays 12.30pm – 1.00pm
Sessions will run per school term
Location:
- Eltham leisure centre, 40 Broughan St, Eltham
Staying Active
Maintain strength
Our Staying Active program focuses on maintaining strength, co-ordination, balance, weight transfer, mobility and flexibility. All clients are assessed by a Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist before commencing the program.
The program supports people who may not be suited for our other exercise programs, due to instability on their feet. The group is led by an Allied Health Assistant and a Physiotherapist / Exercise Physiologist.
When is the group held?
- Tuesday 9:15am
- Tuesday 10:45am
- Friday 9:15am
- Friday 10:45am
9:15 – 10:15am Group
This program focuses on strength and conditioning with the use of hand and ankle weights.
Working on both upper body, and lower body exercises, balance, co-ordination, weight transfer, mobility and flexibility. Classes are conducted with seated and standing positions.
10:45 – 11:45am Group
This program focuses on strength and conditioning with the use of Thera Bands and your own body weight.
Working on both upper body, and lower body exercises, balance, co-ordination, weight transfer, mobility and flexibility. Classes are conducted with seated and standing positions.
Location:
1st Eltham Scout Hall, 25 Youth Rd, Eltham
Gym Transition
In the gym
The Gym Transition Group is an exercise program held at the Eltham Leisure Centre.
It is facilitated by an Exercise Physiologist who designs an individualised exercise program with a focus on participants becoming independent in a gym setting.
When is the group held?
- Mondays 9am and 10am
- Wednesdays 9am and 10am
Location:
- Eltham leisure centre, 40 Broughan St, Eltham
