Testimonials

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.

We generally agree that the social aspect of Strength for Life is as important as the benefits we get from improving our strength, fitness and balance, which is something that most of us did not realise had deteriorated until we improved on it with the wonderful Strength for Life program.

The changes in my overall strength and fitness have improved dramatically, my balance was shot, and I couldn’t get down or off floor, but I can do all this now.

My illness made me very tired, and this has improved dramatically. I just feel so much better in myself and now enjoy being part of life.

Such a wonderful, caring bunch of individuals, lead by our brilliant trainers, Anna & Rheese!

I have been attending Strength for Life for about two years. I enjoy the program very much, especially the quality instructors for their technical know-how and user friendly style. A mark of success is when members enjoy a chat over coffee afterwards! A sense of belonging is a key feature of Strength for Life. Thank you COTA SA.

I like the fact that it’s not a full-on gym session and you work at your own pace according to your program.

I have a small cleaning business, and I know that the Strength for Life program has enabled me to continue; it helps keep up my energy and gives my the strength in my body to sustain me while working.

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.

I noticed towards the end of the first 12 months that my strength in my legs was very much improved, my balance had improved, I am much stronger and active. I now attend 2 classes per week. My walking is much more improved.

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.

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.

I worked on my upper body strength as I had, had a shoulder injury which has now improved and I am now able to lift much heavier weights, I also have a couple of bad knees, and the specialist advised that some knee exercises would help so a routine of exercises were worked out by the trainers and my knees have improved so much, I hardly ever have to take painkillers now.