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COTA Victoria’s Educator named National Fitness Educator of the Year

18 October 2021

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria’s Team Leader – Online Education, Michelle (Mish) Wright, has been named National Fitness Educator of the Year from Fitness Australia.

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Victoria Together Living Stronger exercise series

10 June 2021

Living Stronger Exercise Series Enjoy exercise programs designed by a physiotherapist, with something for everyone.

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Happy Birthday to Us!

14 December 2020

On the 15th December, Living Longer Living Stronger will be exactly 20 years old! Over that time, the program has served thousands of older Victorians, keeping them strong and enabling them to continue doing the things that they love for longer.

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The exercise smorgasbord

11 October 2020

Have you ever thought about your exercise options as an all-you-can-eat buffet? When we have a full table of diverse food set out in front of us, we’re unlikely to just choose just one dish. Our exercise should be just the same!

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Living Longer Living Stronger Online? Easy! Here’s how it works

14 September 2020

With restrictions slow to ease, many folks who initially planned to simply ‘wait it out’ are starting to think about joining the Zoom revolution.

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Faye says, ‘Don’t wait!’

10 August 2020

Faye is a 77-year-old retired teacher who lives with her dog in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. She first started Living Longer Living Stronger (LLLS) around 10 years ago on the recommendation of her surgeon, who said she may be able to avoid knee surgery with specific strength training.

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My gym is opening back up. Is it safe for me to return?

15 June 2020

Around the state, Strength for Life venues are gearing up to reopen on 22 June. Expect to see new precautions aimed at minimising the risk of transmission and keeping everyone safe.

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Harness the power of habit to stay active

11 May 2020

When it comes to exercise, it’s habit, not motivation, that keeps us going. Practising mindfulness and testing your progress are two ways to experience the success that can help you build the exercise habit.

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