The Strength for Life community continues to grow, reaching more people and making a difference to the lives of thousands of older South Australians. Read the latest news, information, community updates and how Strength for Life continues going from strength to strength!
Strength for Life at Leading Therapies
Leading Therapies are a Tier 1 Strength for Life provider, offering classes in Hope Valley on Tuesdays and St Peters on Mondays.
Daphne, pictured, has been attending Strength for Life with Leading Therapies for years and says "Strength for life keeps me fit to travel overseas twice a year."
To join Daphne and experience the benefits of individualised programming in a supportive, fun environment, contact Leading Therapies on 08 8172 2500.
Exercise and Parkinson Disease - Karel's story
"I was very, very happy to see that all my efforts were helping and hope that I can continue with the gym work for the long term."
Following being diagnosed with Parkinson disease, Karel increased her regular gym sessions from two to six a week and attends Strength for Life along with a variety of other sessions at Blackwood Community Recreation Centre. A physio who specialises in Parkinsons gave Karel specific strengthening exercises which, with the assistance of the trainers, she does during her Strength for Life classes at the gym. She has also found boxercise particularly beneficial.
Karel also shares that "The sense of community which the Rec Centre offers is amazing to my wellbeing."
Read Karel's story in her own words here
Strength for Life in the city
Did you know we offer COTA SA Strength for Life sessions at the WEA on Angas Street, delivered by COTA SA’s own fully accredited Instructors?
Offered at 10:30am and 5pm on Thursdays, they're perfect for city residents and city workers who want to improve their strength, balance and fitness.
These are the only Strength for Life sessions on offer in the Adelaide CBD so don't miss out, register your interest by emailing us at sfl@cotasa.org.au or call 08 8232 0422