HELP PREVENT THOSE FALLS!
GENTLE EXERCISES to keep you fit and active to help prevent possible falls.
Exercise does not need to be continuous to produce health benefits; it can be broken up into three or four ten-minute sessions per day. Moderate intensity exercise should be performed on most days of the week. However, exercising only one or two days per week is better than not exercising at all.
Numerous studies have shown that exercise helps relieve a gamut of problems ranging from constipation to depression. Exercise keeps your muscles from deteriorating, reduces tension and tightness, increases your energy level, helps you sleep better, slows the rate of bone loss, increases your HDL ("good") cholesterol, decreases the risk of heart disease and may reduce the incidence of colon cancer and adult-onset diabetes. People who exercise have less hearing loss when exposed to loud noises and are less likely to experience the memory loss and other declines in mental function that can come with ageing. Exercise not only lowers your blood pressure, but exerts such an enormously powerful effect that if you have high blood pressure and you exercise, you'll have a greater life expectancy than if you have normal blood pressure and you don't exercise.
Exercise can improve overall strength in the elderly, and specifically, the metabolic vigor of skeletal muscle. Being the most abundant tissue in the average human body, accounting for 30 percent to 40 percent of its total mass, muscle is not only critical for locomotion and breathing, but also for glucose, lipid, and amino-acid homeostasis. The age-associated loss of muscle mass and quality thus contributes to the general metabolic dysfunction commonly seen in elderly patients. In older women, one hour of brisk walking produced elevated insulin sensitivity on the following day.17 Therefore, it is never too late to exercise to try to combat the consequences of muscle aging.
Be aware too, that shortness of your breath is a common symptom of dehydration, as is low energy. Do have a drink of several glasses of water and feel your body's almost instantaneous response.
Staying Active and On Your Feet http://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/assets/pdf/stayactive_web_final.pdf
Active & Healthy - Active ageing - http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/active-healthy-active-ageing-31314.html
Exercise to combat muscle aging
Although the causes of muscle loss are numerous and complex, there is now copious evidence to suggest that exercise may prevent or reverse many of these age-related changes, whereas inactivity will accelerate muscle aging. Earlier this year, for example, Janet Lord of the University of Birmingham and Steven Harridge at King’s College London examined the muscles of 125 male and female amateur cyclists and showed that a lifetime of regular exercise can slow down muscle aging: there were no losses in muscle mass or muscle strength among those who were older and exercised regularly. More surprisingly, the immune system had not aged much either.9
Age should be no barrier to staying active and healthy. We can all help improve our quality of life and increase longevity by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
This booklet is designed to help older Australians achieve sufficient physical activity for good health as they age. It is mainly for people who are not currently building 30 minutes of physical activity into their daily lives, and are looking for ways they can do so. (Recent surveys show about half of all older Australians are not doing at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day). This booklet shows how easy it can be to stay fit and healthy as you get older.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/3244D38BBBEBD284CA257BF0001FA1A7/$File/choosehealth-brochure.pdf
EXERCISE OVERVIEW - http://www.uptodate.com/contents/exercise-beyond-the-basics
Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical fitness.
Aerobic exercise — Walking is an excellent aerobic activity. Cycling, rowing, stair machine climbing, and other endurance-type activities are also great. Swimming and water aerobics are excellent for people with arthritis. Low-impact activities are recommended because they are less likely to result in physical injury. Running on a street is a higher impact activity because of the stresses on the feet and legs as they strike the ground with each step.
https://www.medicinenet.com/10_benefits_of_walking/quiz.htm
Muscles develop from training and exercise. Extra servings of protein in foods or protein supplements do not assist in muscle development. A certain amount of protein is needed to help build the muscles, but a nutritious, balanced diet that includes 6-7 ounces from the meat/bean/egg group and 2-3 servings of dairy every day will supply all of the protein that the muscles need.
https://www.medicinenet.com/exercise_and_fitness_quiz/quiz.htm
Physical fitness can be described as the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without excessive fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies.
Disrupting muscle clocks can affect sleep, suggesting that rhythms in the body’s peripheral tissues feedback on the brain, possibly through circulating hormones or other chemical messengers.
What are the top 10 reasons to walk?
There is an optimizing rhythm between brain blood flow and ambulating [walking]. Stride rates and their foot impacts are within the range of our normal heart rates [about 120/minute] when we are briskly moving along," Greene said in a news release from the American Physiological Society.
https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=203065&ecd=mnl_men_042817
One in every four Australians is experiencing low back pain right now. Many people believe that if they are in pain they need a scan (an X-ray, CT or CAT scan or MRI scan), but actually this isn’t true. Read on to learn why scans are often unnecessary, and how Staying Active can help you recover faster.
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/consumer-info/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-low-back-pain
Blood, Sweat, and Buffers: pH Regulation During Exercise
Beyond the Basics:
Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical fitness.
Physical fitness can be described as the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without excessive fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies.
Click here - There are three main types of exercise:
●Aerobic exercise
●Resistance training
●Stretching exercise
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Finding Your Feet - falls prevention, Blue Care Allied Health, Blue Care Customer Service Centre 1300 258 322.
Active & Healthy mental health recovery - Exercise can have a positive and important role in the recovery of mental illness. Apart from the obvious physical health benefits, exercise also can assist in alleviating low self-esteem and social withdrawal.
Evidence is emerging that exercise is effective as a treatment for clinical depression and anxiety. The Gold Coast Active and Health Recovery program below offers support to individuals with mental illness and their carers who would like to become more physically active.
All fitness professionals running programs are trained in mental health first aid. Community members and their carers are encouraged to participate in these supportive classes. 'Mental health first aid' is the help given to someone who is developing a mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. First aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.
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Search the Gold Coast Community Directory for community services and facilities available in your local area.
The directory contains more than 2000 listings, making it a valuable resource for residents, visitors and organisations to find up to date information about community-based services and facilities on offer across our city.
You can view, print and download your customised search results or a location map of services and facilities for free.
and to find out what is going on in the Palm Beach area: http://palmbeachgoldcoast.net.au/events/
The HealthyGC online directory lists more than 2000 local health and wellbeing programs and services across the City, making it easy to find general practices, pharmacists, mental health programs and service providers, aged care services, local support groups and allied health care professionals.
http://www.healthygc.com.au/Home.aspx
at the bottom RH side you will see “The Online Directory”
you want to click on “Search the Directory”.
and to do an Advanced Search www.healthygc.com.au/Directory/Search.aspx
Active & Healthy - Active ageing - http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/active-healthy-active-ageing-31314.html
Do Ring first to check that the activity is still running as dates and venues may change during this time.
Ashmore Ashmore PCYC Gentle group exercises
Dominions Road Tues 9am $2.
Ph 0432 692 131
Benowa Gold Coast Botanic Gardens Gentle group exercises
258 Benowa Road Tues 9am $4.
Ph 0412 010 291
Broadbeach Kurrawa Tce, Old Burleigh Rd Fitness First Free Thur 6.30pm
Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Rd Essence of Living $3. Sat 7am Phone 5526 6600
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Essence of Living Free Fri 8am
Hooker Boulevard Phone 5526 6600
Burleigh Hds Burleigh Heads Library, Healthy ageing workshops to maintain your mobility
Park Avenue 10am to 12noon
Fradgley Hall Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, P. 5554 5440 $3. Sun 8.30am
Park Avenue, (above library)
Coopers Swim School Aqua Aerobics for less stress on the joints
Burleigh Heads Tennis Club Social tennis - players wanted.
Matilda St (opp Stockland Shopping Centre)
Burleigh Heads
Phone 0413 292 237 for info on days and times
Justins Park, The Esplanade Australian School of Meditation and Yoga Phone 5554 5440
Burleigh Heads Sat 8am $3.
Masonic Hall Exercises for over 50's. Tuesdays 8.45am Small fee Phone 5525 6466.
Bundall Community Health Centre For recovery after a heart attack, angina, have a stent or
Zurich House open-heart survery, have diagonised heart condition or
8/1 Karp Court those with multiple risk factors for heart disease.
Ph 5570 8500 for schedule Free Doctor’s clearance is required.
Has an exercise and education component.
Multiple sclerosis individual exercise fitness program
Ph 0403 607 941 Exercise clearance should be discussed with your
GP or neurologist
Fri 10.30am Free
Ph 5570 8500 Chronic disease wellness program
Call for which days co-ordinated multi-disciplinary services for people with complex needs - manage heart failure, COPD, type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Tailored exercise programs for people with heart failure and COPD. Best to discuss referral with GP. Free
Ph 0403 607 941 Individual exercise program for Multiple sclerosis
Community Health adjusted to any variation in symptoms.
GP exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist. Fri 10.30am Free
Carrara Carrara Community Centre Group exercise class also for existing chronic conditions
Nielsens Road Wed 8am $4.
Ph 5527 7240
Essence of Living $4. Fri 10.15am
Phone 5526 6600
German Club Light Yoga classes, $6. for women over 40
Jondique Ave Wednesdays 10.15am.
Ph 5530 4925
Chirn Park Call Julia 0468 485 227 Heart Meditation, Wednesdays 7-8pm at Chirn Park for $10.
Coolangatta Queen Elizabeth Park Quicksilver Boardriders Coolangatta Free Sat 6.30am Phone 5599 5551
Marine Pde
Uniting Church Hall Zumba Gold Low Impact Dance Exercise. Perfect for over 30's and beginners.
cnr Lanham & McLean St Tues 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Sharon 0405 534 842
Coolangatta CWA Hall Group exercises and for existing chronic conditions
169 Griffith Street Thur 12noon $4.
Ph 5527 7240
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Tai Chi for Seniors Phone 5536 4050
2 Gerrard St
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Health and Wellness - Yoga, Tai Chi and light exercise groups,
Call 07 5536 4050 low cost and for all ages
Scout Hall, Mondays and Fridays at 9am DST for 1 hour, friendly group, bring water and a mat.
Scott St, Ladies Keep Fit classes and Social Outings for mature ladies of all ages.
Contact Pauline on 0432 318 486 Classes start at 9am for 1 hour every Monday and Friday.
or email: [email protected] Go for coffee regularly and lunch.
Coombabah Marj Shipman Community Centre Strength, cardio and balance classes to prevent falls.
119 Hansford Road Ph 0419 713 104
Mon 9.30am; Fri 8.30am $3.
Ph 0419 713 104 Lungs in Action low-intensity exercise program for those with chronic pulmonary disease and other stable lung conditions
Mon 10.30am $5.
Ph 0419 713 104 Gentle and low to moderate intensity exercise program for those with heart and diabetes.
Seated versions of every exercise are offered.
Fri 10.30am $5.
Coomera Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre Zen Soul Yoga $3. Sat 8am begins 20.8.2016
Beattie Rd, Mob. 0403 643 601
Currumbin Len Wort Park, Teemangum St Essence of Living Phone 5526 6600 Free (Tues); $10. Thurs
6.30am
Old Dairy Hall, Eco Village, Yoga with Heart Maryke Mob 0404 895 985
639 Currumbin Creek Road Wed 9.30am $7.
Elanora Blue Care Phone 07 5525 5439 Tai Chi courses for beginners and advanced levels at both Northern and southern Allied Health Facilities.
Open to anyone living between Coolangatta and Oxenford aged over 60 yrs. People less than 60 years with a disability, may also be eligible.
Tai Chi courses are $5. a session. Also see under Southport.
The Pines Shopping Centre Free walking group for over 50's on Tuesdays at 7am
Elanora
Phone 5525 6466 for details
Mature Age Men's Fitness Wed and Fri 7.30am to 8.30am.
The Pines Meeting Room $6. and $3. Tues classes. Bookings required.
cnr. Guineas Creek Road and
Coolgardie St, Elanora
Bill Hardy Mob. 0413 708 903
Senior Men's Fitness classes for over 50. Join Bill to get yourself moving again. Feel stronger, healthier and enjoy meeting new friends.
Improve your balance and general health.
Classes at Elanora or Robina, Tuesday through to Friday.
Call Kerry 5525 6466 for more information.
Elanora Uniting Church Coffee and Craft, Cafe Elanora Tuesday - Friday 9am to 1pm.
1 Pines Lane
Elanora Uniting Church Hall Ladies Keep Fit classes
Applecross Way, Thursdays at 9am for 1 hour.
Palm Beach
60s & Better program Learn to paint glass, knit, crochet, make cards or jewellery.
33 Guineas Creek Road Thursdays 1pm. $3.50.
Phone 5525 6466
Free walking groups for seniors of all fitness levels. Please call Kerry 5525 6466 to find out times and meeting places.
Chair Yoga for seniors Gentle stretching for your muscles and slow movements to gentle music, basic yoga while in a chair.
Low cost.
Call Kerry at 60 and Better for more information 5525 6466.
Helensvale Helensvale Pool Gentle exercise to music in heated pool
Rugby Lane, off Mon 10am Thurs 12noon $2.
Discovery Drive
and at
Helensvale Community Centre Multiple sclerosis individual exercise fitness program
105 Lindfield Road Exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist
Ph 0403 607 941
Community Health Mon 9am and 10.15am Free
Helensvale Community Centre Tai Chi - a unique gentle mind-body exercise to help ease arthritic pain, improve mobility and lower body 105 Lindfield Road strength, and promote general wellness.
every Monday from 1pm to 2pm at a cost of $10.
Ph 5529 8611 Chronic disease wellness program
Call for which days Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary services for people with complex needs – manage heart failure, COPD, type 2 Diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Tailored exercise programs for people with heart failure and COPD. Best to discuss referral with GP. Free
Helensvale Senior Citizens Hall, every Thursday night 7pm to 10pm Dance lessions 50s and 60s
37 Discovery Drive also Social club with BBQ's, bus trips
Ph 5556 6707 CCSM Program Spiritus Gold Coast Community and Various days and dates Respite Services. Free. Bookings required.
Self-management 6-week course for people living with a chronic condition. GP referral required.
Ph 0403 607 941 Individual exercise program for Multiple sclerosis
Community Health adjusted to any variation in symptoms. GP exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist.
Mon 9am and 10.15am Free
Hollywell SYC Sailing Squadron Fully equipped for all disabilities with hoists and slings.
1 Marina Crescent Tues 9am to 2pm $12.
Ph 0408 535 002 Sailability Gold Coast run by volunteers.
Broadwater at Hollywell Free every Tuesday along Broadwater at Hollywell 7-8am
Phone Caryl 0433 165 989 or meetup.com/Fit-Club-Hollywell-by-the-Water
Hope Island Hope Island Yoga commencing Tuesday 11 February. Yoga style is structured to provide a balance of deep stretching,
27 Crescent Ave strength work (to your intensity), and the development of mindfulness through breath and body
Hope Island awareness Class conducted by Elaine Redcore who has ten years' experience as a Yoga instructur.
Casual rate $15, Term rate of ten classes for $120.
5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Jacobs Well Harrigans, Calypso Bay Marine Village Enhance Your Life PT Free Alison Price Mob. 0415 753 930
Harrigans Lane, Sat 9.30am
Jacobs Well (off Huth Road)
Kirra Hill Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre Affordable, alternative, holistic therapies for pensioners and seniors Fridays.
Garrick St, Kirra Monday 7.30am - Aloka Yoga and Pilates, Erin Phone 0431 054 311 $5.
" Essence of Living $2. Fri 8am
Phone 5526 6600.
Labrador Labrador Community Hub, Healthy ageing workshops to maintain your mobility
Billington Street 10am to 12noon
Ph 0419 713 104 Gentle group exercises
Wed 9.30am $3.
Ph 0419 713 104 Lungs in action low-intensity program for those with
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other stable
Chronic lung conditions
Wed 10.30am $5.
Labrador Community Centre Easy exercises in small groups. Learn to move with less pain and more flexibility.
Billington Street Monday 6-7pm, Tuesday 9.30am to 10.30am
Ph 0412 563 093
Labrador Girl Guides Hall Free Deep Peace Meditatiion, Wednesdays 10.35am
222 Turpin Rd Discount Yoga 9.30am $7.
Seniors dancing 1-3pm at Tigers AFL Sport Club.
Phone Fay 0421 331 576
Labrador Seniors Citizens Association Inc. Two Yoga sessions: 8.15am Mondays and 8.30am on Wednesdays. Go for 1 1/2 hrs.
370 Marine Pde, Indoor Bowls Mondays from 10.00am and Thursdays from 12.30pm.
Labrador Six Table Tennis tables during afternoons of play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Ph 5537 1433 Tai Chi - Wednesday morning class from 10.30am to 11.30am
500, Canasta and Rummy are played on Tuesday and Thursday.
Hand and foot played onMonday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday morning and afternoon
Art classes with skilled teachers on Thursday from 9.00am and
China Painting classes Thursday morning at 9am. Skilled teachers. New enquiries welcome.
Social Scrabble group meet every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12.15pm
Weekly concert is on every Friday morning starting at 9.15am
Social group for knitting and crochet meet on Monday between 9am to noon.
CAFEIQ Community Art group. Tuesdays at Labrador Hub 10am to 4pm.
Basic art materials. Visit cafeiq.org.au or Phone 0466 671 167.
Labrador Deep Peace Classes - overcome stress, anxieties, help relieve tension, calm the mind. Experience
Call 0458 680 227 asm.org.au perfect rest and recuperation. Address: Labrador Girl Guides Hall, 222 Turpin Road, Labrador
Carolyn Free. Held in Labrador. Wednesdays 10.45am.
Discount Yoga $7. session for pensioners, students, people on benefits.
FSG Australia's Broadband for Seniors Free internet training
Labrador
Phone 5519 4129
Main Beach Hollindale Park, Zen Soul Yoga Madonna Mob 0403 643 601 $10. Wed, Fri 7am
MacArthur Parade Sat 8am.
Mermaid Beach Mermaid Beach Community Centre, Taoist tai chi beginner classes. Saturdays 8.30am.
2439 Gold Coast Hwy
Mermaid Beach
Miami Thorn Park, Marine Pde, Miami Essence of Living $4. Tue 6am Phone 5526 6600
Molendinar Thursdays $10. Gentle yoga for over 40's. Thurs $10. Phone Christine 0413 670 465
Mudgeeraba Mudgeeraba Creek Primary School Hall Essence of Living Free Wed 9.15am Phone 5526 6600
Springbrook-Mudgeeraba Rd and
Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba
Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Mob 0435 003 067 $10. Bookings required
Railwy St, next to Woodchoppers Inn Mon 9.30am and Wed 5.30pm and 9am
Nerang Nerang Library, Healthy ageing workshops to maintain your mobility
Cnr Price and White Streets 10am to 12noon
Nerang Bicentennial Community Taoist tai chi beginner classes
Centre Thursday 6-7.30pm
Room 1, 833 Southport-Nerang Rd,
Nerang Community Yoga Hatha Yoga for Beginners
Mon and Thurs 6-7pm gold coin donation Txt Kim 0410 859 184
Nerang Yoga Thursdays 9.30am; Wed 6.30pm;
Phone Michelle 040 564 3692
Nerang Pool Gentle exercise to music in heated pool
Martin Street Tues 9.30am $2.
Deep-water running class to improve fitness Thurs 9.30am $2.
And at
Nerang PCYC Gentle group exercises
Ph 0437 231 426 Mon 8.30am $3.
Ph 5578 2227 Lungs in action low-intensity program for those with
Chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease and other stable Chronic lung conditions
Thur 11am $6.
Meals on Wheels Meets monthly for lunch and a laugh for those over 65 yrs or living with a disability
Ph 5596 1026 Runs monthly all year round. Cost $10. includes lunch.
Nerang Exercise Rehabilitation for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, heart disease, njuries.
Phone 0434 284 287 Bulk billing.
North Burleigh Life Saving Club Yoga with Heart, Maryke Mob. 0404 895 985 $7.
293 The Esplanade, North Burleigh
Ormeau Ormeau Community Centre Enhance Your Life PT - 9.30am Monday
3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau Alison Pryce Mob. 0415 753 930 $3.
Ormeau Community Centre Gentle Yoga classes Tues 9am; Thursdays 10.30am $7.50.
P. Katherine Mob. 0413 838 880
Oxenford Oxenford/Coomera Youth Centre Sally MacKinnon $5. bookings required. Email: [email protected]
25 Leo Graham Way Wed (school terms) 10.30am to 11.45am.
Sally on 0412 682 008
Adrian P. 0435 889 032 $4. Sat (school terms) 11am.
Pacific Pines Pacific Pines Community Hub Zen Soul Yoga $3. Mob. 0403 643 601
Wajin Par, off Pacific Pines Boulevard Mon 6pm.
old Tamborine Rd church hall Yoga classes Mondays 9.15am
Joanne 0418 782 257.
Palm Beach Community Health Centre Multiple sclerosis individual exercise fitness program
9 Fifth Avenue Exercise clearance should be discussed with your
GP or neurologist
Ph 0403 607 941 Wed 8.30am Free
Ph 5525 5699 Chronic disease wellness program
Call for which days Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary services for people with
complex needs – manage heart failure, COPD, type 2
Diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Tailored exercise programs for people with heart failure
and COPD. Best to discuss referral with GP. Free
Ph 0403 607 941 Individual exercise program for Multiple sclerosis
Community Health adjusted to any variation in symptoms.
GP exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist.
Wed 8.30am Free
The Dune Cafe Free walking group for over 50's.
Phone 5525 6466 Fridays 7am.
Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, Super Human Fitness Candy $5. Mob 0457 808 996
1525 Gold Coast Highway Wed 9.30am
Palm Beach
Past Times Hall, Stress release, relaxation. Mondays 5.30pm Bring mattress or mat.
10th Avenue
Phone 0410 881 399
Ph 5556 6707 CCSM Program Spiritus Gold Coast Community and Various days and dates Respite Services. Free. Bookings required.
Self-management 6-week course for people living with a chronic condition. GP referral required.
Paradise Point Paradise Point Community Centre Gentle group exercises
Community Lane Tues 2.15pm $2.
Ph 0413 110 870
Paradise Point Parklands Zen Soul Yoga Madonna Mob. 0403 643 601 Tues, Thur 8.30am $10.
The Esplanade, Sat 7am, 8.30am
Parkwood Parkwood Rotary Club Meets weekly. Breakfast 6.30am to 8am at Arundel Hills Country Club 1st and 2nd Wednesday
of each month then Dinner 6.30pm to 8pm at BJ's Restaurant Arundel Tavern 3rd and 4th Tuesday of
each month.
Social walking group for one-hour walks. Meets Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 4.30pm.
Phone/text Sibylle 0424 464 421
Robina Free Meditation and Relaxation Class Monday 6pm.
Robina Community Centre room 2.2 Phone 0415 752054
Robina Community Centre Australian School of Meditation and Yoga
196 Robina Town Centre Every Tuesday 9.00am; Thur 11.00am both Free
(near the Robina Library) Ph 5554 5440
Robina Town Centre on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday at 6am.
Phone 60 & Better 5525 6466 Walking group for over 50's. Free.
New Robina Community Centre Mens Fitness Group @ Robina
Room 1.1 (first on LHS) No matter what level of fitness you are currently, you will still be able to participate.
Phone Kerry on 5525 6466 Opportunities to build strength, increase flexibility and contribute to overall health.
Seniors exercise classes with an exercise physiologist, Mondays & Thursdays Ph. 5525 6466.
Robina Community Centre, Mature Age Men's Fitness
cnr. SanAntonio Court and Robina Tue and Thurs 7am to 8am. $3. Tues classes. Cost $6. Bookings are required.
Town Centre
Phone Bill Hardy Mob. 0413 708 903
Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Community Centre Gentle group exercises
Lae Drive Wed 8am $2.
Ph 0413 110 870 $9. Adult and $7. Concession
And at
Broadwater Tourist Park Heated Pool – Aqua Aerobics – I Love Me
Thurs 2.30pm $7.
And at
Southport Broadwater Parklands, Chirn Park Pilates and Yoga, Emmanuelle Mob 0404 798 007 by donation
Gold Coast Highway Sat 8am Begins 3.9.2016
Southport (on porch)
Lanes Ropes Swim School Seniors small classes for water aerobics.
Yacht St., Southport Cost $2. a class.
Phone 07 5531 1566 or visit us.
FIT Club Free every Tuesday, along Broadwater at Hollywell 7-8am.
Phone Caryl 0433 165 989 or meetup. meetup.com/Fit-Club-Hollywell-by-the-Water
Southport Senior Citizens Tai Chi, light exercise, dancing
2 Whitby St
Ph Annette 5537 1377
Meals on Wheels Hall Relaxing exercises and Tai Chi with Pauline
Cnr Whitby & Queen Sts, Visit southportseniorcitizens.com
Southport
Phone 07 5528 9964 for info Members $3 - non members $4. Light refreshments available. Club membership $8 per year
which enables access to all club activities.
Phone 5555 4444 Keep Moving - Gentle exercises for health ageing
Blue Care Allied Health Southport Do you want to keep fit and active? Do you want to reduce your aches and pains?
Blue Care is running a gentle exercise program which assists with healthy ageing.
This weekly one hour exercise group is designed to strengthen your body and reduce stiffness, aches and pains.
This program is developed by Physiotherapists to keep you fit and active.
Blue Care Gold Coast Allied Health is running a 'Living well with Parkinson's Disease' group.
Phone Blue Care Customer Service on Come along and learn practical hints and tips about Parkinson disease.
Ph 1300 258 322 to register, or for Group commenced in April but runs for 10 weeks in Southport.
more information
Phone 5555 4444 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Exercise
Over 65 yrs? Blue Care is offering a one hour weekly Tai Chi class to help with arthritis, diabetes or general fitness.
Tai Chi has easy to learn moves and the benefits can include easing pain and stiffness, improved range of motion, improved muscle strength and joint flexibility and over all improvement to your general health.
Allamanda Private Hospital Rehabilitatiion Unit at Allamanda Private Hospital currently has places available in our
Rehabilitation Unit rehabilitation day program to unlock your full potential in areas such as strength, endurance, balance,
21 Spendelove Street, Southport mobility and independence at home.
Phone 07 5532 6444 Fax 07 5591 4675 Under a team of specialist clinicians - typically runs for 6 weeks. Referral by any medical practitioner.
Ask your doctor for a letter of referral and fax to (07) 5591 9919 or call our
Admission Co-ordinators on (07) 5591 9408.
Croquet Club Southport Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9.30am to 3pm. First lesson free.
1 Queen Street
Phone 5531 4720 or 5577 5079.
Community Centre Free deep peace meditation, Mondays 5.30pm
Carolyn Mob. 0458 680 227 Yoga 6.30pm $7.
Southport Community Centre Australian School of Meditation and Yoga Free Thur 9.15am
6 Lawson St, Southport Phone 5554 5440
Studio Village Studio Village Community Centre, Essence of Living $2. (hall hire) Thurs 6.15pm
87 Village Way Phone 5526 6600
Tugan Tugun Community Centre Group exercises and for existing chronic conditions
University of the Third Age Wed 1.30pm $4.
- Twin Towns Boyd Street
Phone 5527 7240
Phone Kerry 5525 6466 Over 50's exercise including walking groups, yoga, Tai chi, line dancing, table tennis and more.
Upper Coomera Upper Coomera Community Centre Activities for Seniors include a twice weekly session of "Strong Seniors"
Reserve Road, - a flexibility and strength exercise physiology class,
organised bridge games, the library, aquatic centre and a book club.
goldcoast.qld.gov.au/whats-on-at-the-upper-coomera-centre-16546.html
Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am. $5.
Veterans bulk-billed.
Phone Harmonee 0434 284 287.
Varsity Lakes Varsity Lakes Sport House Yoga with Heart $7. Mob. 0404 895 985 Maryke
337 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes Mon 9.15am, 6.00pm.
Community Resource Centre Low-impact Aerobics
Jim Harris Park Mon 9am to 10am $4.
Mattocks Road
Frascott Park Body Transformers Holistic Health and Fitness Phone 5554 5456
Frascott Ave Sat 8am $2.
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Group exercises for mobility or chronic conditions
Mattocks Rd focusing on rehabilitation, you will improve your balance and mental capacity through
gentle movements with light resistance in this welcoming class.
40 Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Mob 0435 003 067 $5. Bookings required
Wed 11.30am
Fit at 40. Classes help develop bone, muscle, core strengthening and stability, and balance.
Men and Women welcome.
Janet Thomas Mob 0435 003 067 $10. Bookings required
Thurs 5.45pm
GENTLE EXERCISES to keep you fit and active to help prevent possible falls.
Exercise does not need to be continuous to produce health benefits; it can be broken up into three or four ten-minute sessions per day. Moderate intensity exercise should be performed on most days of the week. However, exercising only one or two days per week is better than not exercising at all.
Numerous studies have shown that exercise helps relieve a gamut of problems ranging from constipation to depression. Exercise keeps your muscles from deteriorating, reduces tension and tightness, increases your energy level, helps you sleep better, slows the rate of bone loss, increases your HDL ("good") cholesterol, decreases the risk of heart disease and may reduce the incidence of colon cancer and adult-onset diabetes. People who exercise have less hearing loss when exposed to loud noises and are less likely to experience the memory loss and other declines in mental function that can come with ageing. Exercise not only lowers your blood pressure, but exerts such an enormously powerful effect that if you have high blood pressure and you exercise, you'll have a greater life expectancy than if you have normal blood pressure and you don't exercise.
Exercise can improve overall strength in the elderly, and specifically, the metabolic vigor of skeletal muscle. Being the most abundant tissue in the average human body, accounting for 30 percent to 40 percent of its total mass, muscle is not only critical for locomotion and breathing, but also for glucose, lipid, and amino-acid homeostasis. The age-associated loss of muscle mass and quality thus contributes to the general metabolic dysfunction commonly seen in elderly patients. In older women, one hour of brisk walking produced elevated insulin sensitivity on the following day.17 Therefore, it is never too late to exercise to try to combat the consequences of muscle aging.
Be aware too, that shortness of your breath is a common symptom of dehydration, as is low energy. Do have a drink of several glasses of water and feel your body's almost instantaneous response.
Staying Active and On Your Feet http://www.activeandhealthy.nsw.gov.au/assets/pdf/stayactive_web_final.pdf
Active & Healthy - Active ageing - http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/active-healthy-active-ageing-31314.html
Exercise to combat muscle aging
Although the causes of muscle loss are numerous and complex, there is now copious evidence to suggest that exercise may prevent or reverse many of these age-related changes, whereas inactivity will accelerate muscle aging. Earlier this year, for example, Janet Lord of the University of Birmingham and Steven Harridge at King’s College London examined the muscles of 125 male and female amateur cyclists and showed that a lifetime of regular exercise can slow down muscle aging: there were no losses in muscle mass or muscle strength among those who were older and exercised regularly. More surprisingly, the immune system had not aged much either.9
Age should be no barrier to staying active and healthy. We can all help improve our quality of life and increase longevity by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
This booklet is designed to help older Australians achieve sufficient physical activity for good health as they age. It is mainly for people who are not currently building 30 minutes of physical activity into their daily lives, and are looking for ways they can do so. (Recent surveys show about half of all older Australians are not doing at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day). This booklet shows how easy it can be to stay fit and healthy as you get older.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/3244D38BBBEBD284CA257BF0001FA1A7/$File/choosehealth-brochure.pdf
EXERCISE OVERVIEW - http://www.uptodate.com/contents/exercise-beyond-the-basics
Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical fitness.
Aerobic exercise — Walking is an excellent aerobic activity. Cycling, rowing, stair machine climbing, and other endurance-type activities are also great. Swimming and water aerobics are excellent for people with arthritis. Low-impact activities are recommended because they are less likely to result in physical injury. Running on a street is a higher impact activity because of the stresses on the feet and legs as they strike the ground with each step.
https://www.medicinenet.com/10_benefits_of_walking/quiz.htm
Muscles develop from training and exercise. Extra servings of protein in foods or protein supplements do not assist in muscle development. A certain amount of protein is needed to help build the muscles, but a nutritious, balanced diet that includes 6-7 ounces from the meat/bean/egg group and 2-3 servings of dairy every day will supply all of the protein that the muscles need.
https://www.medicinenet.com/exercise_and_fitness_quiz/quiz.htm
Physical fitness can be described as the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without excessive fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies.
Disrupting muscle clocks can affect sleep, suggesting that rhythms in the body’s peripheral tissues feedback on the brain, possibly through circulating hormones or other chemical messengers.
What are the top 10 reasons to walk?
- Walking prevents type 2 diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program showed that walking 150 minutes per week and losing just 7% of your body weight (12-15 pounds) can reduce your risk of diabetes by 58%.
- Walking strengthens your heart if you're male. In one study, mortality rates among retired men who walked less than one mile per day were nearly twice that among those who walked more than two miles per day.
- Walking strengthens your heart if you're female. Women in the Nurse's Health Study (72,488 female nurses) who walked three hours or more per week reduced their risk of a heart attack or other coronary event by 35% compared with women who did not walk.
- Walking is good for your brain. In a study on walking and cognitive function, researchers found that women who walked the equivalent of an easy pace at least 1.5 hours per week had significantly better cognitive function and less cognitive decline than women who walked less than 40 minutes per week. Think about that!
- Walking is good for your bones. Research shows that postmenopausal women who walk approximately one mile each day have higher whole-body bone density than women who walk shorter distances, and walking is also effective in slowing the rate of bone loss from the legs.
- Walking helps alleviate symptoms of depression. Walking for 30 minutes, three to five times per week for 12 weeks reduced symptoms of depression as measured with a standard depression questionnaire by 47%.
- Walking reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer. Women who performed the equivalent of one hour and 15 minutes to two and a half hours per week of brisk walking had an 18% decreased risk of breast cancer compared with inactive women. Many studies have shown that exercise can prevent colon cancer, and even if an individual person develops colon cancer, the benefits of exercise appear to continue both by increasing quality of life and reducing mortality.
- Walking improves fitness. Walking just three times a week for 30 minutes can significantly increase cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Walking in short bouts improves fitness, too! A study of sedentary women showed that short bouts of brisk walking (three 10-minute walks per day) resulted in similar improvements in fitness and were at least as effective in decreasing body fatness as long bouts (one 30-minute walk per day).
- Walking improves physical function. Research shows that walking improves fitness and physical function and prevents physical disability in older persons.
There is an optimizing rhythm between brain blood flow and ambulating [walking]. Stride rates and their foot impacts are within the range of our normal heart rates [about 120/minute] when we are briskly moving along," Greene said in a news release from the American Physiological Society.
https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=203065&ecd=mnl_men_042817
One in every four Australians is experiencing low back pain right now. Many people believe that if they are in pain they need a scan (an X-ray, CT or CAT scan or MRI scan), but actually this isn’t true. Read on to learn why scans are often unnecessary, and how Staying Active can help you recover faster.
https://www.nps.org.au/medical-info/consumer-info/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-low-back-pain
Blood, Sweat, and Buffers: pH Regulation During Exercise
- Exercise and how it affects the body
Beyond the Basics:
Physical activity is any activity that involves major muscle groups, including routine daily activities such as shopping or climbing stairs. Exercise includes any activity done with a goal of improving or maintaining physical fitness.
Physical fitness can be described as the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without excessive fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and meet unforeseen emergencies.
Click here - There are three main types of exercise:
●Aerobic exercise
●Resistance training
●Stretching exercise
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Finding Your Feet - falls prevention, Blue Care Allied Health, Blue Care Customer Service Centre 1300 258 322.
Active & Healthy mental health recovery - Exercise can have a positive and important role in the recovery of mental illness. Apart from the obvious physical health benefits, exercise also can assist in alleviating low self-esteem and social withdrawal.
Evidence is emerging that exercise is effective as a treatment for clinical depression and anxiety. The Gold Coast Active and Health Recovery program below offers support to individuals with mental illness and their carers who would like to become more physically active.
All fitness professionals running programs are trained in mental health first aid. Community members and their carers are encouraged to participate in these supportive classes. 'Mental health first aid' is the help given to someone who is developing a mental health problem or is in a mental health crisis. First aid is given until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves.
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Search the Gold Coast Community Directory for community services and facilities available in your local area.
The directory contains more than 2000 listings, making it a valuable resource for residents, visitors and organisations to find up to date information about community-based services and facilities on offer across our city.
You can view, print and download your customised search results or a location map of services and facilities for free.
and to find out what is going on in the Palm Beach area: http://palmbeachgoldcoast.net.au/events/
The HealthyGC online directory lists more than 2000 local health and wellbeing programs and services across the City, making it easy to find general practices, pharmacists, mental health programs and service providers, aged care services, local support groups and allied health care professionals.
http://www.healthygc.com.au/Home.aspx
at the bottom RH side you will see “The Online Directory”
you want to click on “Search the Directory”.
and to do an Advanced Search www.healthygc.com.au/Directory/Search.aspx
Active & Healthy - Active ageing - http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/community/active-healthy-active-ageing-31314.html
Do Ring first to check that the activity is still running as dates and venues may change during this time.
Ashmore Ashmore PCYC Gentle group exercises
Dominions Road Tues 9am $2.
Ph 0432 692 131
Benowa Gold Coast Botanic Gardens Gentle group exercises
258 Benowa Road Tues 9am $4.
Ph 0412 010 291
Broadbeach Kurrawa Tce, Old Burleigh Rd Fitness First Free Thur 6.30pm
Kurrawa Park, Old Burleigh Rd Essence of Living $3. Sat 7am Phone 5526 6600
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre Essence of Living Free Fri 8am
Hooker Boulevard Phone 5526 6600
Burleigh Hds Burleigh Heads Library, Healthy ageing workshops to maintain your mobility
Park Avenue 10am to 12noon
Fradgley Hall Australian School of Meditation and Yoga, P. 5554 5440 $3. Sun 8.30am
Park Avenue, (above library)
Coopers Swim School Aqua Aerobics for less stress on the joints
- Get to the swimming pool, even if you don’t like swimming you can walk in the water and that is fabulous exercise!
Burleigh Heads Tennis Club Social tennis - players wanted.
Matilda St (opp Stockland Shopping Centre)
Burleigh Heads
Phone 0413 292 237 for info on days and times
Justins Park, The Esplanade Australian School of Meditation and Yoga Phone 5554 5440
Burleigh Heads Sat 8am $3.
Masonic Hall Exercises for over 50's. Tuesdays 8.45am Small fee Phone 5525 6466.
Bundall Community Health Centre For recovery after a heart attack, angina, have a stent or
Zurich House open-heart survery, have diagonised heart condition or
8/1 Karp Court those with multiple risk factors for heart disease.
Ph 5570 8500 for schedule Free Doctor’s clearance is required.
Has an exercise and education component.
Multiple sclerosis individual exercise fitness program
Ph 0403 607 941 Exercise clearance should be discussed with your
GP or neurologist
Fri 10.30am Free
Ph 5570 8500 Chronic disease wellness program
Call for which days co-ordinated multi-disciplinary services for people with complex needs - manage heart failure, COPD, type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Tailored exercise programs for people with heart failure and COPD. Best to discuss referral with GP. Free
Ph 0403 607 941 Individual exercise program for Multiple sclerosis
Community Health adjusted to any variation in symptoms.
GP exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist. Fri 10.30am Free
Carrara Carrara Community Centre Group exercise class also for existing chronic conditions
Nielsens Road Wed 8am $4.
Ph 5527 7240
Essence of Living $4. Fri 10.15am
Phone 5526 6600
German Club Light Yoga classes, $6. for women over 40
Jondique Ave Wednesdays 10.15am.
Ph 5530 4925
Chirn Park Call Julia 0468 485 227 Heart Meditation, Wednesdays 7-8pm at Chirn Park for $10.
Coolangatta Queen Elizabeth Park Quicksilver Boardriders Coolangatta Free Sat 6.30am Phone 5599 5551
Marine Pde
Uniting Church Hall Zumba Gold Low Impact Dance Exercise. Perfect for over 30's and beginners.
cnr Lanham & McLean St Tues 1.30pm to 2.30pm
Sharon 0405 534 842
Coolangatta CWA Hall Group exercises and for existing chronic conditions
169 Griffith Street Thur 12noon $4.
Ph 5527 7240
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Tai Chi for Seniors Phone 5536 4050
2 Gerrard St
Coolangatta Senior Citizens Centre Health and Wellness - Yoga, Tai Chi and light exercise groups,
Call 07 5536 4050 low cost and for all ages
Scout Hall, Mondays and Fridays at 9am DST for 1 hour, friendly group, bring water and a mat.
Scott St, Ladies Keep Fit classes and Social Outings for mature ladies of all ages.
Contact Pauline on 0432 318 486 Classes start at 9am for 1 hour every Monday and Friday.
or email: [email protected] Go for coffee regularly and lunch.
Coombabah Marj Shipman Community Centre Strength, cardio and balance classes to prevent falls.
119 Hansford Road Ph 0419 713 104
Mon 9.30am; Fri 8.30am $3.
Ph 0419 713 104 Lungs in Action low-intensity exercise program for those with chronic pulmonary disease and other stable lung conditions
Mon 10.30am $5.
Ph 0419 713 104 Gentle and low to moderate intensity exercise program for those with heart and diabetes.
Seated versions of every exercise are offered.
Fri 10.30am $5.
Coomera Coomera Sport and Leisure Centre Zen Soul Yoga $3. Sat 8am begins 20.8.2016
Beattie Rd, Mob. 0403 643 601
Currumbin Len Wort Park, Teemangum St Essence of Living Phone 5526 6600 Free (Tues); $10. Thurs
6.30am
Old Dairy Hall, Eco Village, Yoga with Heart Maryke Mob 0404 895 985
639 Currumbin Creek Road Wed 9.30am $7.
Elanora Blue Care Phone 07 5525 5439 Tai Chi courses for beginners and advanced levels at both Northern and southern Allied Health Facilities.
Open to anyone living between Coolangatta and Oxenford aged over 60 yrs. People less than 60 years with a disability, may also be eligible.
Tai Chi courses are $5. a session. Also see under Southport.
The Pines Shopping Centre Free walking group for over 50's on Tuesdays at 7am
Elanora
Phone 5525 6466 for details
Mature Age Men's Fitness Wed and Fri 7.30am to 8.30am.
The Pines Meeting Room $6. and $3. Tues classes. Bookings required.
cnr. Guineas Creek Road and
Coolgardie St, Elanora
Bill Hardy Mob. 0413 708 903
Senior Men's Fitness classes for over 50. Join Bill to get yourself moving again. Feel stronger, healthier and enjoy meeting new friends.
Improve your balance and general health.
Classes at Elanora or Robina, Tuesday through to Friday.
Call Kerry 5525 6466 for more information.
Elanora Uniting Church Coffee and Craft, Cafe Elanora Tuesday - Friday 9am to 1pm.
1 Pines Lane
Elanora Uniting Church Hall Ladies Keep Fit classes
Applecross Way, Thursdays at 9am for 1 hour.
Palm Beach
60s & Better program Learn to paint glass, knit, crochet, make cards or jewellery.
33 Guineas Creek Road Thursdays 1pm. $3.50.
Phone 5525 6466
Free walking groups for seniors of all fitness levels. Please call Kerry 5525 6466 to find out times and meeting places.
Chair Yoga for seniors Gentle stretching for your muscles and slow movements to gentle music, basic yoga while in a chair.
Low cost.
Call Kerry at 60 and Better for more information 5525 6466.
Helensvale Helensvale Pool Gentle exercise to music in heated pool
Rugby Lane, off Mon 10am Thurs 12noon $2.
Discovery Drive
and at
Helensvale Community Centre Multiple sclerosis individual exercise fitness program
105 Lindfield Road Exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist
Ph 0403 607 941
Community Health Mon 9am and 10.15am Free
Helensvale Community Centre Tai Chi - a unique gentle mind-body exercise to help ease arthritic pain, improve mobility and lower body 105 Lindfield Road strength, and promote general wellness.
every Monday from 1pm to 2pm at a cost of $10.
Ph 5529 8611 Chronic disease wellness program
Call for which days Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary services for people with complex needs – manage heart failure, COPD, type 2 Diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Tailored exercise programs for people with heart failure and COPD. Best to discuss referral with GP. Free
Helensvale Senior Citizens Hall, every Thursday night 7pm to 10pm Dance lessions 50s and 60s
37 Discovery Drive also Social club with BBQ's, bus trips
Ph 5556 6707 CCSM Program Spiritus Gold Coast Community and Various days and dates Respite Services. Free. Bookings required.
Self-management 6-week course for people living with a chronic condition. GP referral required.
Ph 0403 607 941 Individual exercise program for Multiple sclerosis
Community Health adjusted to any variation in symptoms. GP exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist.
Mon 9am and 10.15am Free
Hollywell SYC Sailing Squadron Fully equipped for all disabilities with hoists and slings.
1 Marina Crescent Tues 9am to 2pm $12.
Ph 0408 535 002 Sailability Gold Coast run by volunteers.
Broadwater at Hollywell Free every Tuesday along Broadwater at Hollywell 7-8am
Phone Caryl 0433 165 989 or meetup.com/Fit-Club-Hollywell-by-the-Water
Hope Island Hope Island Yoga commencing Tuesday 11 February. Yoga style is structured to provide a balance of deep stretching,
27 Crescent Ave strength work (to your intensity), and the development of mindfulness through breath and body
Hope Island awareness Class conducted by Elaine Redcore who has ten years' experience as a Yoga instructur.
Casual rate $15, Term rate of ten classes for $120.
5.30pm to 6.30pm.
Jacobs Well Harrigans, Calypso Bay Marine Village Enhance Your Life PT Free Alison Price Mob. 0415 753 930
Harrigans Lane, Sat 9.30am
Jacobs Well (off Huth Road)
Kirra Hill Kirra Hill Community and Cultural Centre Affordable, alternative, holistic therapies for pensioners and seniors Fridays.
Garrick St, Kirra Monday 7.30am - Aloka Yoga and Pilates, Erin Phone 0431 054 311 $5.
" Essence of Living $2. Fri 8am
Phone 5526 6600.
Labrador Labrador Community Hub, Healthy ageing workshops to maintain your mobility
Billington Street 10am to 12noon
Ph 0419 713 104 Gentle group exercises
Wed 9.30am $3.
Ph 0419 713 104 Lungs in action low-intensity program for those with
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other stable
Chronic lung conditions
Wed 10.30am $5.
Labrador Community Centre Easy exercises in small groups. Learn to move with less pain and more flexibility.
Billington Street Monday 6-7pm, Tuesday 9.30am to 10.30am
Ph 0412 563 093
Labrador Girl Guides Hall Free Deep Peace Meditatiion, Wednesdays 10.35am
222 Turpin Rd Discount Yoga 9.30am $7.
Seniors dancing 1-3pm at Tigers AFL Sport Club.
Phone Fay 0421 331 576
Labrador Seniors Citizens Association Inc. Two Yoga sessions: 8.15am Mondays and 8.30am on Wednesdays. Go for 1 1/2 hrs.
370 Marine Pde, Indoor Bowls Mondays from 10.00am and Thursdays from 12.30pm.
Labrador Six Table Tennis tables during afternoons of play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Ph 5537 1433 Tai Chi - Wednesday morning class from 10.30am to 11.30am
500, Canasta and Rummy are played on Tuesday and Thursday.
Hand and foot played onMonday afternoon, Tuesday morning and Thursday morning and afternoon
Art classes with skilled teachers on Thursday from 9.00am and
China Painting classes Thursday morning at 9am. Skilled teachers. New enquiries welcome.
Social Scrabble group meet every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12.15pm
Weekly concert is on every Friday morning starting at 9.15am
Social group for knitting and crochet meet on Monday between 9am to noon.
CAFEIQ Community Art group. Tuesdays at Labrador Hub 10am to 4pm.
Basic art materials. Visit cafeiq.org.au or Phone 0466 671 167.
Labrador Deep Peace Classes - overcome stress, anxieties, help relieve tension, calm the mind. Experience
Call 0458 680 227 asm.org.au perfect rest and recuperation. Address: Labrador Girl Guides Hall, 222 Turpin Road, Labrador
Carolyn Free. Held in Labrador. Wednesdays 10.45am.
Discount Yoga $7. session for pensioners, students, people on benefits.
FSG Australia's Broadband for Seniors Free internet training
Labrador
Phone 5519 4129
Main Beach Hollindale Park, Zen Soul Yoga Madonna Mob 0403 643 601 $10. Wed, Fri 7am
MacArthur Parade Sat 8am.
Mermaid Beach Mermaid Beach Community Centre, Taoist tai chi beginner classes. Saturdays 8.30am.
2439 Gold Coast Hwy
Mermaid Beach
Miami Thorn Park, Marine Pde, Miami Essence of Living $4. Tue 6am Phone 5526 6600
Molendinar Thursdays $10. Gentle yoga for over 40's. Thurs $10. Phone Christine 0413 670 465
Mudgeeraba Mudgeeraba Creek Primary School Hall Essence of Living Free Wed 9.15am Phone 5526 6600
Springbrook-Mudgeeraba Rd and
Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba
Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall 40s Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Mob 0435 003 067 $10. Bookings required
Railwy St, next to Woodchoppers Inn Mon 9.30am and Wed 5.30pm and 9am
Nerang Nerang Library, Healthy ageing workshops to maintain your mobility
Cnr Price and White Streets 10am to 12noon
Nerang Bicentennial Community Taoist tai chi beginner classes
Centre Thursday 6-7.30pm
Room 1, 833 Southport-Nerang Rd,
Nerang Community Yoga Hatha Yoga for Beginners
Mon and Thurs 6-7pm gold coin donation Txt Kim 0410 859 184
Nerang Yoga Thursdays 9.30am; Wed 6.30pm;
Phone Michelle 040 564 3692
Nerang Pool Gentle exercise to music in heated pool
Martin Street Tues 9.30am $2.
Deep-water running class to improve fitness Thurs 9.30am $2.
- Get to the swimming pool, even if you don’t like swimming you can walk in the water and that is fabulous exercise!
And at
Nerang PCYC Gentle group exercises
Ph 0437 231 426 Mon 8.30am $3.
Ph 5578 2227 Lungs in action low-intensity program for those with
Chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease and other stable Chronic lung conditions
Thur 11am $6.
Meals on Wheels Meets monthly for lunch and a laugh for those over 65 yrs or living with a disability
Ph 5596 1026 Runs monthly all year round. Cost $10. includes lunch.
Nerang Exercise Rehabilitation for chronic conditions such as diabetes, cancer, arthritis, heart disease, njuries.
Phone 0434 284 287 Bulk billing.
North Burleigh Life Saving Club Yoga with Heart, Maryke Mob. 0404 895 985 $7.
293 The Esplanade, North Burleigh
Ormeau Ormeau Community Centre Enhance Your Life PT - 9.30am Monday
3 Cuthbert Drive, Ormeau Alison Pryce Mob. 0415 753 930 $3.
Ormeau Community Centre Gentle Yoga classes Tues 9am; Thursdays 10.30am $7.50.
P. Katherine Mob. 0413 838 880
Oxenford Oxenford/Coomera Youth Centre Sally MacKinnon $5. bookings required. Email: [email protected]
25 Leo Graham Way Wed (school terms) 10.30am to 11.45am.
Sally on 0412 682 008
Adrian P. 0435 889 032 $4. Sat (school terms) 11am.
Pacific Pines Pacific Pines Community Hub Zen Soul Yoga $3. Mob. 0403 643 601
Wajin Par, off Pacific Pines Boulevard Mon 6pm.
old Tamborine Rd church hall Yoga classes Mondays 9.15am
Joanne 0418 782 257.
Palm Beach Community Health Centre Multiple sclerosis individual exercise fitness program
9 Fifth Avenue Exercise clearance should be discussed with your
GP or neurologist
Ph 0403 607 941 Wed 8.30am Free
Ph 5525 5699 Chronic disease wellness program
Call for which days Co-ordinated multi-disciplinary services for people with
complex needs – manage heart failure, COPD, type 2
Diabetes and chronic kidney disease
Tailored exercise programs for people with heart failure
and COPD. Best to discuss referral with GP. Free
Ph 0403 607 941 Individual exercise program for Multiple sclerosis
Community Health adjusted to any variation in symptoms.
GP exercise clearance should be discussed with your GP or neurologist.
Wed 8.30am Free
The Dune Cafe Free walking group for over 50's.
Phone 5525 6466 Fridays 7am.
Tallebudgera Active Recreation Centre, Super Human Fitness Candy $5. Mob 0457 808 996
1525 Gold Coast Highway Wed 9.30am
Palm Beach
Past Times Hall, Stress release, relaxation. Mondays 5.30pm Bring mattress or mat.
10th Avenue
Phone 0410 881 399
Ph 5556 6707 CCSM Program Spiritus Gold Coast Community and Various days and dates Respite Services. Free. Bookings required.
Self-management 6-week course for people living with a chronic condition. GP referral required.
Paradise Point Paradise Point Community Centre Gentle group exercises
Community Lane Tues 2.15pm $2.
Ph 0413 110 870
Paradise Point Parklands Zen Soul Yoga Madonna Mob. 0403 643 601 Tues, Thur 8.30am $10.
The Esplanade, Sat 7am, 8.30am
Parkwood Parkwood Rotary Club Meets weekly. Breakfast 6.30am to 8am at Arundel Hills Country Club 1st and 2nd Wednesday
of each month then Dinner 6.30pm to 8pm at BJ's Restaurant Arundel Tavern 3rd and 4th Tuesday of
each month.
Social walking group for one-hour walks. Meets Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 4.30pm.
Phone/text Sibylle 0424 464 421
Robina Free Meditation and Relaxation Class Monday 6pm.
Robina Community Centre room 2.2 Phone 0415 752054
Robina Community Centre Australian School of Meditation and Yoga
196 Robina Town Centre Every Tuesday 9.00am; Thur 11.00am both Free
(near the Robina Library) Ph 5554 5440
Robina Town Centre on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday at 6am.
Phone 60 & Better 5525 6466 Walking group for over 50's. Free.
New Robina Community Centre Mens Fitness Group @ Robina
Room 1.1 (first on LHS) No matter what level of fitness you are currently, you will still be able to participate.
Phone Kerry on 5525 6466 Opportunities to build strength, increase flexibility and contribute to overall health.
Seniors exercise classes with an exercise physiologist, Mondays & Thursdays Ph. 5525 6466.
Robina Community Centre, Mature Age Men's Fitness
cnr. SanAntonio Court and Robina Tue and Thurs 7am to 8am. $3. Tues classes. Cost $6. Bookings are required.
Town Centre
Phone Bill Hardy Mob. 0413 708 903
Runaway Bay Runaway Bay Community Centre Gentle group exercises
Lae Drive Wed 8am $2.
Ph 0413 110 870 $9. Adult and $7. Concession
And at
Broadwater Tourist Park Heated Pool – Aqua Aerobics – I Love Me
Thurs 2.30pm $7.
And at
Southport Broadwater Parklands, Chirn Park Pilates and Yoga, Emmanuelle Mob 0404 798 007 by donation
Gold Coast Highway Sat 8am Begins 3.9.2016
Southport (on porch)
Lanes Ropes Swim School Seniors small classes for water aerobics.
Yacht St., Southport Cost $2. a class.
Phone 07 5531 1566 or visit us.
FIT Club Free every Tuesday, along Broadwater at Hollywell 7-8am.
Phone Caryl 0433 165 989 or meetup. meetup.com/Fit-Club-Hollywell-by-the-Water
Southport Senior Citizens Tai Chi, light exercise, dancing
2 Whitby St
Ph Annette 5537 1377
Meals on Wheels Hall Relaxing exercises and Tai Chi with Pauline
Cnr Whitby & Queen Sts, Visit southportseniorcitizens.com
Southport
Phone 07 5528 9964 for info Members $3 - non members $4. Light refreshments available. Club membership $8 per year
which enables access to all club activities.
Phone 5555 4444 Keep Moving - Gentle exercises for health ageing
Blue Care Allied Health Southport Do you want to keep fit and active? Do you want to reduce your aches and pains?
Blue Care is running a gentle exercise program which assists with healthy ageing.
This weekly one hour exercise group is designed to strengthen your body and reduce stiffness, aches and pains.
This program is developed by Physiotherapists to keep you fit and active.
Blue Care Gold Coast Allied Health is running a 'Living well with Parkinson's Disease' group.
Phone Blue Care Customer Service on Come along and learn practical hints and tips about Parkinson disease.
Ph 1300 258 322 to register, or for Group commenced in April but runs for 10 weeks in Southport.
more information
Phone 5555 4444 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Exercise
Over 65 yrs? Blue Care is offering a one hour weekly Tai Chi class to help with arthritis, diabetes or general fitness.
Tai Chi has easy to learn moves and the benefits can include easing pain and stiffness, improved range of motion, improved muscle strength and joint flexibility and over all improvement to your general health.
Allamanda Private Hospital Rehabilitatiion Unit at Allamanda Private Hospital currently has places available in our
Rehabilitation Unit rehabilitation day program to unlock your full potential in areas such as strength, endurance, balance,
21 Spendelove Street, Southport mobility and independence at home.
Phone 07 5532 6444 Fax 07 5591 4675 Under a team of specialist clinicians - typically runs for 6 weeks. Referral by any medical practitioner.
Ask your doctor for a letter of referral and fax to (07) 5591 9919 or call our
Admission Co-ordinators on (07) 5591 9408.
Croquet Club Southport Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 9.30am to 3pm. First lesson free.
1 Queen Street
Phone 5531 4720 or 5577 5079.
Community Centre Free deep peace meditation, Mondays 5.30pm
Carolyn Mob. 0458 680 227 Yoga 6.30pm $7.
Southport Community Centre Australian School of Meditation and Yoga Free Thur 9.15am
6 Lawson St, Southport Phone 5554 5440
Studio Village Studio Village Community Centre, Essence of Living $2. (hall hire) Thurs 6.15pm
87 Village Way Phone 5526 6600
Tugan Tugun Community Centre Group exercises and for existing chronic conditions
University of the Third Age Wed 1.30pm $4.
- Twin Towns Boyd Street
Phone 5527 7240
Phone Kerry 5525 6466 Over 50's exercise including walking groups, yoga, Tai chi, line dancing, table tennis and more.
Upper Coomera Upper Coomera Community Centre Activities for Seniors include a twice weekly session of "Strong Seniors"
Reserve Road, - a flexibility and strength exercise physiology class,
organised bridge games, the library, aquatic centre and a book club.
goldcoast.qld.gov.au/whats-on-at-the-upper-coomera-centre-16546.html
Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am. $5.
Veterans bulk-billed.
Phone Harmonee 0434 284 287.
Varsity Lakes Varsity Lakes Sport House Yoga with Heart $7. Mob. 0404 895 985 Maryke
337 Christine Ave, Varsity Lakes Mon 9.15am, 6.00pm.
Community Resource Centre Low-impact Aerobics
Jim Harris Park Mon 9am to 10am $4.
Mattocks Road
Frascott Park Body Transformers Holistic Health and Fitness Phone 5554 5456
Frascott Ave Sat 8am $2.
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre Group exercises for mobility or chronic conditions
Mattocks Rd focusing on rehabilitation, you will improve your balance and mental capacity through
gentle movements with light resistance in this welcoming class.
40 Plus Fitness, Janet Thomas Mob 0435 003 067 $5. Bookings required
Wed 11.30am
Fit at 40. Classes help develop bone, muscle, core strengthening and stability, and balance.
Men and Women welcome.
Janet Thomas Mob 0435 003 067 $10. Bookings required
Thurs 5.45pm