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- Adamstown
- Belmont
- Broadmeadow
- Charlestown
- Dixon Park
- Elermore Vale
- Kotara
- Mount Hutton
- Stockton
- Teralba
- Morisset
- Swansea
- Salamander Bay
- Rutherford
- Wallsend
- Valentine
- Gateshead
- Jesmond
- Raymond Terrace
- East Maitland
- Cooks Hill
- Charmhaven
- Dungog
- Redhead
- Dora Creek
- Narara
- Tenambit
- Forbes
- Thornton
- Foster
- Muswellbrook
- Pokolbin
- Cessnock
- Edgeworth
- Gillieston Heights
- Merewether
- Warners Bay
- Lakelands
- Williamtown
Class levels and types
All classes are low-moderate intensity with options (easier and harder). Please note, higher intensity sessions must have GP clearance. ActiveStrongerBetter offers classes that range in intensity and type to cater to most fitness levels and capacities.
Seated / Chair-Support e.g. HeartMoves, Adapted Yoga
Level 1: Starters to Moderate e.g. Longevity
Level 1-2: Moderate – with options for backing off or challenging you more. e.g. B-Active
Level 2: Moderate to Challenging – Video of Level 2 ASB Class Here
Level 3: Challenging with more progressive options
Other ActiveStrongerBetter SPECIALTIES:
Strength Training: Classes that focus predominantly on resistance work
Stretch & Balance: – Based on a blend of styles inspired by Yoga/T’ai Chi/Pilates to improve balance, stability & flexibility. In some sessions, some floor-based options are provided. Video of ASB Stretch & Balance Class Here.
Strength, Stretch & Balance: the same as Str/Bal but includes upper body strength work. Video of ASB Strength, Stretch & Balance Class Here.
T’ai Chi: Delivered only by an accredited T’ai Chi Teacher who is also an ASB Leader
Class details available below. Details updated regularly.
Details by Location – click on location for information
Online
Womens Only Zoom Sessions
- Tuesday 9-10am – Mobility and Balance (Level 1) $15 per session
- Wednesday 5-5:45pm – Strength Training for Women (Level 1) $12 per session
- Special offer: Attend 2 classes per week for $20
Call Donna on 0412541393
Adamstown
Active Moves – Uniting Church Hall, 228 Brunker Road Adamstown 2289 ($15.00 per session)
- Tuesday 9:30am-10:15am – Level 1/2
- Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am -Level 1/2
- Thursday 9:30am-10:15am – Level 1/2
Call Jess on 0402931226
Belmont
Belmont Neighbourhood Centre (4947 0031), 359 Pacific Hwy, Belmont North 2280 ($7.00 members of BNC and $10.00 guests, per session)
- Monday with Deb 8am–8:45am – Level 2, AND 9am–9:45am – Level 1
- Wednesday with Michelle 8am–8:45am – Strength Circuit (Level 2)
- Thursday with Deb 8am–8:45am – Level 2, AND 9am–9:45am – Level 1
- Friday with Deb 8am–8:45am: Stretch & Balance – bring a mat (seated options provided)
Call Deb on 0410098747 or Michelle on 0478751158
Broadmeadow
PCYC, Cnr Young & Melbourne Streets Broadmeadow 2292 ($10.00 per session)
- Tuesday 7:30am–8:30am – Level 1–2
Call Laraine on 0409 980 130
Cessnock
Movement and You Fitness Coaching – Cessnock Uniting Church, CNR of Cumberland and Cooper Street Cessnock
- Monday 9-9:45am and 10:15-11:00am, 55+ Movement and Balance (Level 1-2) $12.00 a session
- Wednesday 9-9:45am (Level 2-3) and 10:15-11:00am, 55+ Movement and Balance (Level 1-2) $12.00 a session
- Requirement: Please call before initial visit, bookings are essential
Call Melinda on 0431440359
Charlestown
The Place Community Centre – (4032 5500), Charlestown Square, Frederick St, Charlestown 2290 ($10.00 per session)
- Monday with Michelle 11am–11:45am Level 1-2
- Friday with Deb 9:30am–10:15am – Level 1, AND 10:30am– 11:15am – Level 2
Call Michelle on 0478751158 or Deb on 0410098747
Charlestown Multi-Purpose Centre – 17 James Street, Charlestown (Wheelchair accessible and onsite parking) ($5 per session)
- Friday with Katrine 11-12pm ABC Tai Chi, Seated-Level 2
Call Katrine on 0432675761
Charmhaven
Amanda’s Strength & Balance – Charmhaven Community Hall, 4 Narara Avenue, Charmhaven 2263
($10.00 per session – and a $40 1hour assessment is required as an initial program establishment)
- Tuesdays and Thursday 9:30-10:30am Level 1-2
Call Amanda on 0412611727
Cooks Hill
Tai Chi For Health at YWCA Hunter – 24 Dawson Street – (4929 2954), (Registration essential $13.50 per class)
- Friday 9:30am–10:30am
Call Lorraine on 0411422300
SheStrength (Womens Only) at YWCA Hunter – 24 Dawson Street – (4929 2954), (Registration essential $13.50 per class)
- Monday 9:30-10:30am and 10:45-11:45am Level 1/2 with Donna
- Thursday 9:30-10:30am Level 2/3 with Jodie
Call Donna on 0412541393 or Jodie on 0428293383
Dixon Park
Surf Club, Ocean Street, Dixon Park 2291 ($10.00 per session).
- Thursday with Deb 10:30am–11:15am – Level 1–2, AND 11:15am– 12pm – Stretch & Balance (mostly seated)
Call Deb on 0410098747
Dora Creek
Dora Creek Workers Club, 1 Minnie Street Dora Creek 2264 ($10.00 per session).
- Thursday 10:30-11:15am – Level 1
Call Julie on 0412684340
Dungog
Hospital Day Care Centre, 60 Hospital Road, Dungog 2420 ($5.00 or you can buy a loyalty card and get 1 class free)
- Monday 9-10am and 2-3pm – Level 1
- Friday 3:30-4:30pm – Level 1
Call Charmian 0249957000
East Maitland
Remain Active – 77 George Street, East Maitland
(Catholic Healthcare in partnership with Hume Housing, Catholic Healthcare require participants to be 65+ years of age/55+ for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders)
- Tuesday 9:30-10:30am Seated to Level 1
Call Arnold on 0439403550
Edgeworth
Edgeworth Sport and Recreation Club, 1A Park St, Edgeworth NSW 2285 ($10 per session)
- Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30-11:30am Level 1-2 with Pamela
- Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am Seated to Level 1 with Arnold
Call Pamela on 0421862226 or Arnold on 0439403550
Eleebana
Scout Hall, 6 Lamington Drive, Eleebana 2290 ($8.00 per session) – higher intensity/impact options provided.
- Saturday 9:00am–9:45am (first 3 Saturdays of each month) Level 2-3/floor – bring a mat (standing and seated options provided)
Call Deb on 0410098747
Scout Hall, 6 Lamington Drive, Eleebana 2290 ($10.00 per session)
- Tuesday 11-12pm Level 1-2 Strength Circuit
Call Michelle on 0478751158
Elermore Vale
PUBLIC WELCOME: Elermore Glen Lifestyle & Retirement Village (The Shed), 178 Lake Road, Elermore Vale 2287 ($10.00 per session)
- Tuesday with Michelle 9:30am–10:15am – Level 1–2
- Thursday with Tania 10am-10:45am – Seated to level 1
- Friday with Michelle 9:30am–10:15am – Level 1–2
Call Michelle on 0478751158 or Tania on 0411056611
Forbes
Gentle Exercise – Anytime Fitness, 131-135 Rankin St, Forbes NSW 2871
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9:30-10:15am Gentle Exercise Class Level 1/2 – $10 per class
Call Sherrie on 0432 929 587
Forster
Great Lakes Physio – 21 The Lakes Way, Forster 2428
- Thursday 11am – $25 casual or $200 pack of 10 visits
Call Great Lakes Physio on 0265546556
Gateshead
Community Fit – 13/48 Oakdale Road, Gateshead 2290
- Business hours: Monday – Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 9am-12pm
- Offers personalised PT/Small group PT style sessions for a range of levels. Prices are $40/week for two bookable PT sessions/week, or $50/week for 3 or more bookable PT sessions/week.
Contact Anthony on 0408177178 or at info@communityfit.com.au for more information and to book a session.
Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights Hub, Redwood Dr &, Pine St, Gillieston Heights NSW 2321 (Price: Gold Coin Donation)
Starting Wednesday 5/11/2025.
Alternating Tuesdays & Wednesdays
- Tuesdays 8-8:45am with Arnold
- Wednesdays 3-3:45pm with Kathryn
Call Arnold on 0439403550 or Kathryn on 0466318953
Jesmond
Remain Active – Jesmond Park Uniting Church, 15 Robert St, Jesmond 2299 ($10 per session)
(Catholic Healthcare require participants to be 65+ years of age/55+ for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders)
- Wednesday 9-10am Seated/Level 1
Call Hayley on 0413913246
Kotara
Kotara Bowling Club, 2 Howell Street, Kotara 2289 ($15.00 per session)
- Wednesday 10:15am-11am and 11:30am-12:15pm – Chair Exercises
Call Lorraine on 0411422300
Lakelands
Lakelands Community Hall, 135 Ambleside Cct, Lakelands NSW 2282 ($10.00 per session)
- Monday 9am–10am Level 1/2
Call Laraine on 0409 980 130
Merewether
30 Caldwell Street Merewether 2291 (Alice Ferguson Community Centre – Milpara) ($10 per session)
- 2025: Tuesday 11am-11:45am – Yoga (Adapted/Seated) with Natasha – last session of 2025 25/11/2025
Call Natasha on 0422477688
Mount Hutton
Stay Active – Stepz Fitness, 46 Wilson Road, Mount Hutton 2290 ($10.00 per session – for nonmembers)
- Monday, 10-11am, Level 1-2
- Tuesday and Friday, 9-10am, Level 1-2
- Wednesday, 11-12pm, Level 1-2 Strength Circuit (Starting February 4th 2026)
- Thursday, 10-11am, Level 1-2
Call Stepz Fitness on 0468 576 786
Morisset
Southlakes Multi Purpose Centre, 143 Dora St, Morisset NSW 2264 ($10 per session)
- Monday 2-2:45pm, Strength, Stretch and Balance (mostly seated)
Call Deborah on 0410098747
Morisset Learn to Swim Centre, 10 Prosperity Close, Morisset NSW 2264 ($12 per session)
- Thursday 12:30-1:15pm, Aqua – Level 2/3
Call Julie on 0412684340
Muswellbrook
Empowering Past 55 at Bennet’s Personal Training & Fitness – 61 Queens Street, Muswellbrook ($16-20 per session)
- Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm Level 2
Call Nikki on 0407546739
Narara
Women’s Only Strength Training
Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Road, Narara NSW($18 per casual session, $150 for 10 week term)
Contact leader fro current term dates.
- Friday 9:30-10:30am
Call Donna on 0412541393
Newcastle West
Merewether Scout Hall, Smith Street, Newcastle West 2302 – opposite netball courts ($10 per session)
- Monday 9.30am-10.15am – Level 1-2
- Wednesday with Michelle/Deb 9:30am – 10:15am – Level 1–2
Call Michelle on 0478751158
Pokolbin
Movement and You Fitness Coaching – Winter Aqua Func, Elysia Wellness Retreat, 165 Thompsons Rd Pokolbin
- Tuesday 9:30-10:20am Aqua Func $14.50 a session
- Requirement: Please call before initial visit
Call Melinda on 0431440359
Raymond Terrace
Remain Active – 5 Wahroonga St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 ($10 per session)
(Catholic Healthcare require participants to be 65+ years of age/55+ for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders)
- Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm Seated/Level 1
Call Hayley on 0413913246
Redhead
Swell Fitness, 66A Kalaroo Road, Redhead 2290 – BOOK IN LONGEVITY SESSIONS ONLY
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10.30am-11.25am
- Thursday 10:30-11:25am starting Thursday 5th of February 2026
Pricing: 5 Class Pass Pack = $90, 10 Class Pass Pack = $170 and drop in session = $20
Call Siennah on 0424515175
Rutherford
Genesis Health Club – 18/343 New England Hwy, Rutherford NSW 2320
- Monday B-Active 11:30am-12:15pm
- Wednesday B-Active 11:30am-12:15pm
- Friday B-Active 11:30am-12:15pm
Call Genesis Rutherford on (02) 4087 8796
Salamander Bay
BayFit – Tomaree Library and Community Centre 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay NSW 2317
- Thursday 11am-11:45am Level 1 ($10.00 per session)
- Personal training available with Debra Freeman (BayFit)
Call Debra on 0414700860
Stockton
Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Mitchell & King Streets, Stockton 2295 ($10.00)
- Tuesday 8am-8:45am – Level 1-2
- Thursday 8:30am–9:15am – Level 1–2
Call Michelle on 0478751158
Swansea
30 Josephson Street, Swansea 2281 ($8.00 per session)
- Monday with Deb 10:30am-11:15am – Level 2
- Monday with Tania 1pm-1:45pm – Seated to Level 1
- Wednesday with Arnold 9am-9:45am – Level 1
- Wednesday with Tania 11:30-12:15pm – Seated Yoga: ASB Wellness Wednesday (Monthly education session on healthy ageing topics)
- Friday with Deb 12:15pm-1pm – Strength, Stretch & Balance
Call Tania on 0411056611 or Arnold on 0439403550 or Deb on 0410098747
Tenambit
Tenambit Community Hall, Corner of Tyrell and Kenneth Street ($8.00 per session)
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9-9:50am – Level 1-2
Call Jessie on 0404733906
Teralba
Community Hall, 15 Anzac Parade, Teralba 2284 ($10.00 per session)
- Monday 10:30am-11:30am – Level 1-2
Call Laraine on 0409 980 130
Thornton
Genesis Health Club – 7 Poynton Pl, Thornton NSW 2322 ($8 per class)
- Tuesday and Thursday 10:15-11am Level 2
Call Genesis Thornton on (02) 4933 0453
Valentine
Be Stronger For Longer – Valentine Progress Hall, 20 Allambee Pl
- Tuesday 8:15-9am and 9:15-10am Level 2/3
- Wednesday 8:15-9am Level 2/3
- Friday 8-9am Level 3+ and 9:15-10am Level 2/3
Call Cath on 0407634495
Wallsend
Zumba Gold – Masonic Hall (4 Metcalfe Street, Wallsend)
- Monday and Thursday 10am-11am Zumba Gold – $15 per class, 5 class pass for $60 or 10 class pass for $110
Call Robyn on 0413881659
Warners Bay
Genesis Health Club (top of the hill) – 13/240-260 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay 2280. ($8.00 per session)
B-Active classes are a level 2/3 class
- Monday 8am-8:45am
- Tuesday 11am-11:45 am
- Thursday 11am–11:45am
- Friday 8-8:45am
- Saturday 10am–10:45am
B-Active Starter classes are a level 1/2
- Tuesday 12pm-12:45pm
- Thursday 12pm–12:45pm
Call Genesis Warners Bay on (02) 4087 8799
Aqua Aerobics – Coughlan’s Swim Centre, 318 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay NSW 2282 ($14 per session or $100 for 10 sessions)
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-9:45am
Call Pamela on 0421862226
Williamtown
Zumba Gold – Williamtown Community Hall, 2 Sandeman Street Williamtown 2318
- Wednesday 10am-11am Zumba Gold/Level 2 – $15 per class, 5 class pass for $60 or 10 class pass for $110
Call Robyn on 0413881659
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