Getting Started with Strength After 50

Getting Started with Strength After 50

Strength helps with so much of everyday life, from carrying the shopping and climbing stairs to travelling, gardening and keeping up with the people you love.

After 50, strength training can play an important role in maintaining muscle, supporting bone health, improving balance and helping you stay active and independent.

Led by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists, this practical session will show you how to get started with strength training safely and confidently, whatever your current fitness level or experience.

We’ll cover:

• What changes in our muscles and bones as we age
• Why strength training is essential for healthy ageing
• How strength helps with everyday activities
• Current exercise recommendations for adults over 50
• The safest way to begin a strength program
• Why it’s never too late to build muscle and confidence

Event details:

Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Monday Club Lounge Area, 369a Darling Street, Balmain, 2041

If you’re new to strength training or looking to get back into it, you’ll leave with practical, evidence-based advice to help you move better, feel stronger and stay independent.

☕ Complimentary tea, coffee and pastries will be available.

Spaces are limited so please book early and click register below so you don’t miss your seat.