COTA Living Longer Living Stronger

Living Longer Living Stronger is a progressive strength and balance program designed to improve your strength, balance and mobility. Classes may be held at a local gym, physio clinic, leisure or community centre.

It doesn’t matter if you have never done an exercise class before, or if you are relatively unfit. You will have an individual assessment and program but will take part in a class that is designed for people of all levels of ability. Through regular attendance you will gradually increase the level of work you do to develop your strength.

The instructors are all qualified exercise professionals who have undertaken accredited training through COTA NSW. They have a good understanding of the needs of older people and will create a friendly environment that you will feel comfortable in and provides an opportunity for socialising and meeting new people.

“I have osteoporosis and diminishing overall body strength, and my doctor however kept emphasising the importance of strengthening exercises, so I decided to give Living Longer Living Stronger a go. I am so pleased I did. I am enjoying the interesting and varied exercises. I am also enjoying exercising with the small group, sharing laughs and building friendships. I also appreciate the support and encouragement that Candy has given all the participants during the sessions. This program is very much tailored to my needs. An added bonus is I am now easily doing some of the exercises at home and am feeling that I have more energy and feel a sense of achievement.”

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Types of classes

Tier 1 providers are run by physiotherapists or exercise physiologists. They are trained to work with people who have complex chronic health conditions or injuries (as well as the general population).

Tier 2 providers are run by fitness professionals -They are trained to work with the general population and people with managed chronic conditions.

Class locations

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 1 classes

Tier 2 classes

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 2 classes

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 1 classes

Tier 2 classes

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 2 classes

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 1 classes

Tier 2 classes

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 1 classes

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 1 classes

Tier 2 classes

Contact the provider for information and expressions of interest – commencing Term 2

Classes are up and running, contact the provider for information and to book your assessment

Tier 1 classes

Tier 2 classes

More information

COTA NSW is transitioning away from managing this program, therefore please contact the providers directly for more information.