Offering specialised seniors fitness programs, the MALC is the place to help seniors to get the most out of life or just commence their fitness journey.
Seniors can attend casual classes, purchase normal memberships with a 20% discount, or join on a MY Fit Over 50 membership, which offers all the best of what the MALC has on offer - tailored just to seniors.
Strength For Life
Strength for Life is an individualised strength and balance exercise program designed to help people over 50 get fit, stay strong and improve their balance. The program has been developed by the Council of the Ageing (COTA) and delivered under their guidelines to participants at the Centre.
Our Instructors will develop a tailored exercise plan, just for you and then you can then work towards your goals with like-minded people in a fun and friendly group setting, with support and encouragement to become stronger and fitter.
Staying fit and active will improve your:
- balance
- cardiovascular fitness
- leg muscle strength
- wellbeing
Tailored exercise plans will help manage chronic conditions.
All Strength for Life customers must complete an enrolment form, pre-exercise questionnaire and take this to their GP for a GP referral into the program.
Sessions operate on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays between 10:30am and 11:30am in the gym, followed by a free coffee afterwards.
Fit For Life Classes
Fit For Life classes designed specifically for older adults to get you moving and improving your fitness, strength, mobility, balance and coordination. Classes are run in a fun group setting, with participants engaging at their own level and abilities.
Fit For Life Cardio is held in the Group Fitness studio with body weight and movement-based exercises. 8am Tuesdays (60 minutes)
Fit For Life Circuit is held in the gym and involves an equipment-based circuit incorporating some functional training equipment. 8am Fridays (60 minutes)
Aqua Balance
Is an excellent and a safe form of exercise for Seniors, people with limited mobility and joint or muscle pain. Aqua Balance is conducted in our warm Hydrotherapy Pool and incorporates some of the principles of Tai Chi, stretching and relaxation.
Aqua Fit Classes
Held in the lap pool, Aqua Fit classes are ideal for increasing strength and fitness, incorporating low to moderate aerobic and conditioning exercises set to music. This class has minimal impact on joints and is excellent for all fitness levels.
Water Walking
Water walking is easy on the joints is more effective than walking on land. The turbulence in water creates an unstable environment encouraging the core muscles of the body to become stronger to maintain correct position and posture. There will be some additional exercises keeping the class fun and motivating. The sessions are safe for Seniors and are an excellent cardio and resistance training exercise option.
Yoga
MALC offers two styles of land-based Yoga, Hatha and Yin Yang.
Hatha Yoga is ideal for participants looking to deepen their Yoga practice through traditional postures and themes. Come to this class to feel connected to yourself and to be part of a Yoga community. Participants will develop strength and flexibility while learning breathing techniques to both energise and relax the mind and body.
Yin Yoga is a meditative Yoga that aims to activate awareness of inner silence. Yin focuses on stretching the deep connective tissue in the joints and lengthening the time spent in each pose.
Chair Balance a specialised MALC program that helps people to feel good through safe, effective programming. By utilising a chair as support, seniors can engage in a safe and comfortable workout that is tailored to their unique needs and abilities.
MY Fit Over 50 Membership
MY Fit Over 50 membership is available exclusively to our MALC members aged 50 years or older. MY Fit Over 50 memberships are our way of helping seniors enjoy staying active and healthy in a safe and inclusive environment.
MY Fit Over 50 membership offers
- Qualified & experienced instructors
- Age-specific group fitness classes
- Pool access
- Gym access
- Pickleball (Tuesdays 9:00am - 10:30am)
- Access to the Council of the Ageing governed Strength for Life program (delivered by the MALC staff and formally known as Living Longer Living Stronger).
- Social interaction
Membership Specific Inclusions
- Access to all pools from 6am – 3pm Monday to Fridays and all weekend and some public holidays (subject to availability)
- Access to the MALC 24/7 Gym 10.30 am – 3 pm Monday to Friday
- Access to all Fit for Life group classes, Aqua Fit classes & Yoga classes
- Access to COTAWA Strength for Life sessions (access conditions apply)
- Free member fitness assessment and personalised program based on individual needs, with reassessments available every 12 weeks
- Ability to place your membership on hold/suspension for up to 12 weeks each year at no charge
- Complimentary coffee station available for Fit Over 50 Members every weekday from 9am – 3pm