What is Strength Training?

According to best practice, people with arthritis should engage in land-based strength exercises at least twice a week. Despite common concerns that “exercise will make their arthritis worse” – with the right exercise and under appropriate supervision, Strength training is in fact known to be one of the most effective ways to maintain mobility, build and retain strength and manage arthritis.

How can it help me?

• Improvements in condition management
• decreased pain
• increased mobility
• Improvements in strength and overall fitness
• Foster social connectivity with your class peers
• regain/build confidence in a motivating, social and supportive environment

Our Classes

Our Smoother Movers Strength Training Program incorporates balance, endurance, flexibility and strength-based exercises, which can be modified according to your fitness level, medical history and goals.

Duration

45mins – 1hour

Who this service is for

Adults with arthritis or other chronic conditions seeking to improve their balance, strength and flexibility.

Referrals to the program can be by general practitioner (GP) or by self-referral.

All participants are required to complete the Adult Pre-Exercise Screening System (APSS). Anyone with identified risk factors will be asked to seek a medical clearance before being accepted.

Cost

$15 per session

$30-$50 for initial pre-exercise assessment appointment.

Opening Hours

The Smoother Movers Strength Training Program operates year-round on a school term basis.

Accessibility Support

The Program is offered in a range of community-based facilities including community halls and community health facilities, the majority of which have disability access and parking.

How this service is delivered

• Face-to-face

  The Smoother Movers Strength Training Program is currently offered in 14 locations, with more being offered as suitable venues and qualified instructors are located. Enquiries to Arthritis & Osteoporosis Tasmania, 19A Main Road, Moonah, Tasmania.

• Call or visit us online

  Please call or visit our website for more information.