These sessions are a gentle fusion of styles reminiscent of Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi. They are good for developing leg and abdominal strength that is so important for balance. TheseContinueContinue reading “ASB: Stretch and Balance”
Category Archives: ASB
Do you remember Heartmoves?
The ActiveStrongerBetter team certainly do. Some of our ASB Team are the original crew involved in the development of the Heartmoves program and still have fond memories of the home-basedContinueContinue reading “Do you remember Heartmoves?”
Time to get involved!
The ActiveStrongerBetter Team are excited to announce that Novacare Community Services is now a CEC Provider for AUS Active Registered Fitness Professionals. Their ActiveStrongerBetter Training course has been accredited forContinueContinue reading “Time to get involved!”
Are you STRONG enough?
Is your handshake- as strong as it used to be? Can you walk up ten flights of stairswithout stopping? Are you overweight? Are you tired all the time? Have youContinueContinue reading “Are you STRONG enough?”
Men’s Sheds work on getting ActiveStronger and Better
https://videopress.com/v/px1sj8FA?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Factivestrongerbetter.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F09%2Fmens-shed-promo-clip_mp4_avc_240p.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Australian Men’s Shed Association is encouraging members to take care at the shed and be sure to warm up and stretch before getting started on their projects. For furtherContinueContinue reading “Men’s Sheds work on getting ActiveStronger and Better”
ActiveStrongerBetter – Feeling Good
Seated Strength, Stretch and Balance Goodness
https://videopress.com/v/JE8TYk1g?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Novacare has a number of ActiveStrongerBetter sessions for clients across their Social Calendar – contact 1300 36 36 54 for details. Many classes of various styles are offered throughoutContinueContinue reading “Seated Strength, Stretch and Balance Goodness”
ASB groups can enhance your friendships
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridgesContinueContinue reading “ASB groups can enhance your friendships”
Connections for Ageing Well
July 18, 2023 – 10:00am to November 15, 2023 – 5:00pm For full details, visit HMRI website – Connections for Ageing Well. Connections for Ageing WellDownload Connections for Ageing Well is aContinueContinue reading “Connections for Ageing Well”
Social Value & Community Impact Award Nominee
We are pleased to announce that ActiveStrongerBetter has been nominated for SOCIAL VALUE & COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD in the AUSactive National Awards Program for 2023! This remarkable achievement is a testamentContinueContinue reading “Social Value & Community Impact Award Nominee”
Exercise is the most powerful drug we have
There are many studies that show exercise is good for us helps lower the risk of premature death from all causes. You need to do as few as 8,000 stepsContinueContinue reading “Exercise is the most powerful drug we have”
Being ACTIVE and getting STRONGER makes you BETTER!
https://videopress.com/v/sAgHyFLK?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Factivestrongerbetter.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2Fshort-with-music_mp4_avc_240p.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Physical activity helps to keep you well. Exercising regularly at a pace that is safe and in an environment where it is fun, can reduce the severity of healthContinueContinue reading “Being ACTIVE and getting STRONGER makes you BETTER!”
Roma’s story
Roma was 86 years old when she first came to her formal exercise class. ActiveStrongerBetter was suggested to her after completing a respiratory rehabilitation program at her local hospital. She was advised to continue regular gentle exercise for her health. Her daughter Judy brought her along to ActiveStrongerBetter at the local League’s Club gymnasium.
Get Active, Get Stronger and Be Better: Happy April Falls Month!
Get Active, Get Stronger and Be Better: Happy April Falls Month!
ActiveStrongerBetter is the most exciting new program to promote the health, independence and well-being of older people in the Hunter.