Fitness Archives

Quite honestly, life is wonderful

16 April 2021

COTA is celebrating its seventieth year in 2021. To help mark this event, we wanted to talk to others who have reached this milestone to hear their stories and glean some pearls of wisdom. Jess is one of these people, and this is her story.

COTA Victoria Celebrating 70

Free exercise classes for all abilities? Yes please!

13 February 2021

COTA Victoria is excited to team with Victoria Together to create a library of exercise programs specifically designed for older people of all fitness abilities. Inspired by our Living Longer Living Stronger sessions, we have called these videos the Living Stronger Exercise Series.

fitness, Free exercise classes, Free Exercises, Living Stronger Exercise Series, Victoria Together

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.

strength training

Reminiscences of Spain and Portugal

12 October 2020

John Wilcock, Facilitator of the OM:NI Pakenham Day Group, shares some memories of a once-in-a-lifetime trip through the Spanish countryside and the majestic castles of Portugal.

Portugal, Spain, touring

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!

exercise, strength as we get older, Strength For Life, strength training

CEO’s message

15 September 2020

It’s not quite ‘welcome back Victoria’, but we’re getting there. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

CEO Message, COTA Victoria CEO

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.

online exercises, strength training

Fabulous Forties Online Dance Party

14 July 2020

Next week, on Thursday 23 July at 3.00 pm, COTA Victoria is hosting the first of many Seniors Festival events. Our Fabulous Forties Online Dance Party will celebrate the music of the 1940s and feature memorable cinematic moments too.

1940s Music, Online Dance Party, Senior’s Festival Reimagined

One thing you can do to reduce your risk of diabetes

14 July 2020

July 12 to 18 is National Diabetes Week. and Diabetes Victoria is raising awareness with its 80 Reasons to Celebrate campaign.

Diabetes, National Diabetes Week

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.

COVID-19, Strength For Life, strength training