COTA Vic Live Website : Living Longer Living Stronger

Approximately 10,000 people over the age of 50 currently participate in COTA endorsed Living Longer Living Stronger™ strength training programs at about 120 facilities around Victoria.

Strength training: How, why and where

For more information on Strength training: How, why and where, click here

For a list of metropolitan centres, click here

For a list of rural and regional centres, click here

To find your local Living Longer Living Stronger™ provider, search the Seniors Information Victoria On-line Directory

Enter your town or suburb name and one or two of the following key words (for example, strength training, stronger, living longer) in the Search for box and click Quick Search.

Are you a Living Longer Living Stronger™ partner?

Or, would you like to be a Living Longer Living Stronger™ partner?

For more information on Living Longer Living Stronger™ partners, click here

Research finds positive outcomes for Living Longer Living Stronger participants

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has released the findings of their recently completed research into the impact of participation in Living Longer Living Stronger™. The results provide more good reasons to encourage older people to consider joining their local Living Longer Living Stronger™group.

While most findings regarding the benefits of physical activity, including strength training, have been obtained in a laboratory, this research investigated the impact of Living Longer Living Stronger™ as it operates in the community.

New participants at a number of metropolitan LLLS providers were tested before commencing the program and then again at four months and eight months.

After eight months there were significant improvements in measures of balance, gait, strength and function and in self-reported health and well being. Significant improvements were evident as early as four months.

Click here for the Executive Summary of the research report.

For the full report go to http://www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au/research/health_promotion.htm

COTA’s Living Longer Living Stronger™ Annual Conference

Strong bodies Strong minds Strong programs

About 150 delegates attended the 2009 Living Longer Living Stronger™ Annual Conference.

Oliver Scott commenced by challenging participants to think about why we are encouraging older people to be active and the kinds of movement likely to be of most benefit. He argued that we should be incorporating more functional exercises that promote power and strength into our programs.

Oliver’s stimulating presentation was followed by the official conference opening by Minister for Senior Victorians, Lisa Neville, who then joined delegates for morning tea.

Professor Nalin Singh from the Centre for STRONG medicine at Balmain Hospital in Sydney provided an excellent update on the research the benefits of strength training for people with depression. His practical strategies for working with people with depression were particularly valuable.

A new Victorian Government initiative managed by the YMCA, working in partnership with COTA was introduced by Stephen Bendle. The Active Ageing Network (AAN) will support new and existing strength training programs with a new website and professional development activities. Stephen is keen to hear from anyone with suggestions or ideas in relation to AAN activities.

The afternoon concurrent sessions provided something for everyone, including updates from A/Prof David Dunstan on the importance of sedentary time as an independent risk factor for obesity and type 2 diabetes, and Professors Karen Dodd and Nick Taylor on strength training with people who have a range of disabilities.

Other options were some practical (and if the noise levels were any indication) fun workshops that built on Oliver’s presentation, focusing on functional exercises that can be done with minimal equipment. There were also sessions to assist in building on and promoting your Living Longer Living Stronger™ programs to your community. A sincere thank you to LLLS instructors Heather Chapman, Sally Clarke (a volunteer) Paula Todd, Warren Faneco and Pat Malone, Tim Neave from Duo Strength Training and also to Andrew Schneider from the Go for your life Community Education Team, for their highly valued contributions to what was a very successful conference.

Conference presentations can be downloaded below – all include presenters contact details.

Download the presentation by Oliver Scott.

Download the presentation by Associate Professor Nalin A Singh.

Download the presentation by Setphanie Harper/COTA.

Download the presentation by Stephen Bendle/YMCA.

Download the presentation by Associate Professor David Dunstan.

Download the presentation by Dr Karen Dodd & Professor Nicholas Taylor/La Trobe University.

Download the presentation by Pat Malone/Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

Download the presentation by Heather Chapman/Richmond Recreation Centre.

Download the presentation by Warren Faneco/Ballarat CHC.



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Change Text Size	Approximately 10,000 people over the age of 50 currently participate in COTA endorsed Living Longer Living Stronger™ strength training programs at about 120 facilities around Victoria. Strength training: How, why and where For more information on Strength training: How, why and where, click here For a list of metropolitan centres, click here For a list of rural and regional centres, click here OR To find your local Living Longer Living Stronger™ provider, search the Seniors Information Victoria On-line Directory Enter your town or suburb name and one or two of the following key words (for example, strength training, stronger, living longer) in the Search for box and click Quick Search. Are you a Living Longer Living Stronger™ partner? Or, would you like to be a Living Longer Living Stronger™ partner? For more information on Living Longer Living Stronger™ partners, click here Research finds positive outcomes for Living Longer Living Stronger participants The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has released the findings of their recently completed research into the impact of participation in Living Longer Living Stronger™. The results provide more good reasons to encourage older people to consider joining their local Living Longer Living Stronger™group. While most findings regarding the benefits of physical activity, including strength training, have been obtained in a laboratory, this research investigated the impact of Living Longer Living Stronger™ as it operates in the community. New participants at a number of metropolitan LLLS providers were tested before commencing the program and then again at four months and eight months. After eight months there were significant improvements in measures of balance, gait, strength and function and in self-reported health and well being. Significant improvements were evident as early as four months. Click here for the Executive Summary of the research report. For the full report go to http://www.mednwh.unimelb.edu.au/research/health_promotion.htm COTA’s Living Longer Living Stronger™ Annual Conference Strong bodies Strong minds Strong programs About 150 delegates attended the 2009 Living Longer Living Stronger™ Annual Conference. Oliver Scott commenced by challenging participants to think about why we are encouraging older people to be active and the kinds of movement likely to be of most benefit. He argued that we should be incorporating more functional exercises that promote power and strength into our programs. Oliver’s stimulating presentation was followed by the official conference opening by Minister for Senior Victorians, Lisa Neville, who then joined delegates for morning tea. Professor Nalin Singh from the Centre for STRONG medicine at Balmain Hospital in Sydney provided an excellent update on the research the benefits of strength training for people with depression. His practical strategies for working with people with depression were particularly valuable. A new Victorian Government initiative managed by the YMCA, working in partnership with COTA was introduced by Stephen Bendle. The Active Ageing Network (AAN) will support new and existing strength training programs with a new website and professional development activities. Stephen is keen to hear from anyone with suggestions or ideas in relation to AAN activities. The afternoon concurrent sessions provided something for everyone, including updates from A/Prof David Dunstan on the importance of sedentary time as an independent risk factor for obesity and type 2 diabetes, and Professors Karen Dodd and Nick Taylor on strength training with people who have a range of disabilities. Other options were some practical (and if the noise levels were any indication) fun workshops that built on Oliver’s presentation, focusing on functional exercises that can be done with minimal equipment. There were also sessions to assist in building on and promoting your Living Longer Living Stronger™ programs to your community. A sincere thank you to LLLS instructors Heather Chapman, Sally Clarke (a volunteer) Paula Todd, Warren Faneco and Pat Malone, Tim Neave from Duo Strength Training and also to Andrew Schneider from the Go for your life Community Education Team, for their highly valued contributions to what was a very successful conference. Conference presentations can be downloaded below – all include presenters contact details. Download the presentation by Oliver Scott. Download the presentation by Associate Professor Nalin A Singh. Download the presentation by Setphanie Harper/COTA. Download the presentation by Stephen Bendle/YMCA. Download the presentation by Associate Professor David Dunstan. Download the presentation by Dr Karen Dodd & Professor Nicholas Taylor/La Trobe University. Download the presentation by Pat Malone/Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Download the presentation by Heather Chapman/Richmond Recreation Centre. Download the presentation by Warren Faneco/Ballarat CHC.