Strength for every body
Strength for Life is a trusted range of affordable fitness programs for older Australians.
Strength for Life supports Australians aged 50+ years to stay strong, active, and connected through tailored, evidence-based exercise programs. Whether you're looking to join a class, become an instructor, or run a program at your centre, there's a way for everybody to get involved and make a difference in helping people live well at every age.
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What is Strength for Life?
Led by expert instructors, Strength for Life offers a variety of programs delivered in gyms and community centres, making it easy to get involved in a way that suits your goals and lifestyle.
Strength for Life is a popular way for Australians aged 50+ (40+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from refugee backgrounds) to stay active, support their wellbeing, and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming environment. Join in and discover how moving more can help you feel your best.
Programs to suit you
Our programs are tailored to your needs, with expert guidance and a welcoming community.
From strength-building classes to gentle seated sessions, balance training, and aqua fitness, there’s a Strength for Life program to suit every ability and lifestyle. Programs are run in selected gyms and community centres, in friendly, welcoming spaces. You’ll have the chance to connect with others too, whether it’s during class or over a coffee afterward.
More than just exercise
When you participate in a Strength for Life program, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits:
Expert supervision
Qualified fitness instructors, sometimes exercise physiologists, oversee every session to ensure safe and effective exercise.
Structured sessions
Enjoy supervised, progressive strength training twice weekly at set times, helping you build a consistent routine.
Detailed assessment
Start with an assessment by a fitness professional (often an exercise physiologist) to determine your needs and fitness level.
Personalised programs
Get a tailored exercise program based on your unique goals, abilities, and health considerations.
Safe & accessible
Exercise in a welcoming, safe environment for those 50+, featuring safety guidelines and risk protocols.
Social connection
Socialise with fellow participants before and after sessions, building a friendly, supportive community.
Wayne Grover
2 years and counting
Unley Community Centre
I knew that I needed to keep up my strength so decided to give it a go – best thing I ever did.
I am encouraging anyone who is interested in joining Strength for Life, telling them that number one for me is the social aspect, great for my overall wellbeing.
Jan Caird
Attending for 3 years, twice per week
City of Burnside
I could not afford a commercial gym nor in my past experience would I get as much care and respect as we are all show here at Burnside.
Lyn Steen
Attending 3 sites for 2-3 years
Snap Fitness Clovercrest, Golden Grove Rec Centre, State Swim
Strength for Life is so popular in our area that each Centre has waiting lists. I myself would love to attend more sessions; it’s one of the best things ever.
Tom Appleby
Attending for 15 years; 2 sessions per week
Turramurra
I have absolutely noticed the change in myself, especially my balance, I do balance exercises each week, my strength is also really good for my age of 82.
Susan McGuire
Attending 2 sessions per week for the last 4 years
Pro Health Care Hope Valley
Keeping my muscles strong gives me confidence when out walking and in the garden. In my view, Strength for Life significantly helps me maintain my independence and has reduced my falls; I have actually had none since joining Strength for Life.
Bernadette Moore
Stay Strong participant
Anytime Fitness, Para Hills West
Such a wonderful, caring bunch of individuals, lead by our brilliant trainers, Anna & Rheese!
What people love
Every week, participants at more than 100 locations stay active, maintain their wellbeing and socialise at regular sessions.
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Instructors & providers
Access a range of tools to help you successfully deliver programs and support your participants.
Strength for Life is delivered by a dedicated network of accredited Providers—organisations like recreation centres, gyms, and community hubs—that host the program.
These providers host qualified Instructors, who are the fitness and allied health professionals with specialised Strength for Life training that lead the sessions, assess participants, and design their personal programs.
These providers host qualified Instructors, who are the fitness and allied health professionals with specialised Strength for Life training that lead the sessions, assess participants, and design their personal programs.
Dennis O’Donnell
Stay Strong Tier 2 instructor
Viva Fitness, Kidman Park SA
More than exercise! Building strength, confidence and community.
Jeanette Richards
Stay Strong Tier 1 Instructor
Thanks for a great training session. You are doing an amazing job and I love all the new improvements you are making.
Sharon Chamberlain
Tier 2 provider & instructor
Murray Bridge, SA
The rewards from the program are incredible! My advice is to just give it a go!
Making a difference
Hear from providers and instructors about the impact of the program, and the rewards of helping older South Australians live stronger, healthier lives.
Latest news
Find out about the latest program developments, upcoming events, success stories, and health tips.
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Building confidence and wellbeing through Better Balance
On 15 March 2026, a group of passionate Strength for Life instructors gathered to take part in the first Better Balance training course for the year, marking an exciting step on their pathway toward accreditation. [...]
Read MoreCelebrating new Stay Strong Instructors
We celebrated with these new Stay Strong Tier 2 Instructors this month! Our Stay Strong Instructors undertake extensive training to provide individualised programming to suit your needs. Our next face to face training is Better [...]
Read MoreTurning Passion into Action with Strength for Life Easy Moves
We warmly welcome new Easy Moves instructor, Tanya owner of Massage for Inner Health and we're pleased to share her Instructor journey in her own words: I have worked in community wellbeing for many years, [...]
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