Agestrong

Contact Details

Phone: (03) 9788 1319
Email:   Agestrong@phcn.vic.gov.au
Mail:     Agestrong Coordinator
           The Gallery, Mt Eliza Centre
           PO Box 192
           Mt Eliza 3930

About Agestrong

Agestrong is a group strength and balance program that has been specifically developed for older people by the Agestrong Network.

It is run in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire and Frankston City Council.

Classes are offered at 15 different venues across the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston Region.

See the below brochure to find a group near you: Agestrong Flier – Feb 2012

What does it include:

Exercises using resistance and weights to work the major muscle groups of the body
Progressing at your own pace, guided by your trained leader
Each exercise has 3-4 levels of difficulty to be adapted to your needs
Warm up, cool down and stretching

See the below example of one of the exercises

Agestrong – Exercise Example

Who will benefit:

Agestrong is developed for older people, particularly those who have stopped exercising or have a sedentary lifestyle due to low confidence, fear of falls or chronic health conditions.

Chair-based classes are available for those who require them.

What are people saying about Agestrong:

In August 2010, 225 participants were asked what benefits they had noticed since participating in Agestrong, the top 5 responses were:

Improved strength
Improved fitness
Improved balance
General wellbeing
Increased social contact

Other improvements include being able to lift the grandkids, shopping bags no longer too heavy and decreased medication intake.

How to join Agestrong:

Before joining Agestrong you will need to complete a medical assessment form and have your GP or Physiotherapist sign the form. To receive a registration pack, please contact the appropriate number as listed in the Agestrong Flier – September 2011

Agestrong News:

Each term, Agestrong participants receive a newsletter with the latest information about Agestrong and other information relevant to them. To see the latest edition click here