The ActiveStrongerBetter Integrated Model provides training programs for the Fitness Professional, delivering safety skills, guidelines and tools for working safely with older adults, especially within special populations who are managing a range of health conditions, including chronic diseases such as heart problems and diabetes, and those with falls risk and frailty.
ActiveStrongerBetter for Fitness Professionals
ActiveStrongerBetter (ASB) exercise classes are low to moderate in intensity and appropriate for older adults and people who may have one or more chronic health conditions. Classes are delivered by trained and accredited fitness leaders who follow safety guidelines and encourage people to start slowly and work safely at their own pace.
Classes range from groups to personal training and vary in style from aerobics, to dance, aqua and yoga depending on the fitness leader’s expertise and areas of interest.
The ASB team collaborates with fitness leaders who have already established programs for older people and those looking to kick start new classes using the ASB network and platforms in the community.
About the ActiveStrongerBetter training courses
The ActiveStrongerBetter training and accreditation provides fitness leaders with the skills, resources and guidelines to safely deliver effective low to moderate intensity exercise programs which are open to anyone but specifically designed to be safe for older adults – living independently or within residential aged care facilities.
ActiveStrongerBetter training courses include online training modules and a face-to-face practical workshop. The training is accredited by AUSactive for 6 CECs. Courses are run several times per year and are offered at a subsidised price.
Benefits of joining the ActiveStrongerBetter program
As an ActiveStrongerBetter Fitness Leader you will benefit from:
- Brand recognition and business growth & development through the ActiveStrongerBetter brand which denotes quality and safety for older adults’ exercise programs
- Referrals to classes from health professionals including GPs & allied health – the ASB brand denotes quality and safety to the health sector and provides confidence to refer clients
- Promotional opportunities for your fitness business including through the ASB website, social media feed and at community, seniors and health events
- Access to resources on older adult exercise and healthy ageing including class formats, examples and marketing materials and templates
- Opportunities to access venues and aged care facilities of our partners
- Connections to key health, ageing and community organisations including local councils
- Depending on fitness leader situation, program and agreement, ASB can offer use of stock fitness equipment including weights, bands and balance beams