Maintaining muscle strength is essential as our muscular mass begins to decrease naturally over 50.

Have fun and keep fit with this strength training class specifically designed to strengthen core muscles and improve overall fitness. Strength training can assist with chronic conditions such as arthritis, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease. It also improves balance and coordination reducing the risk of falling.

No previous experience with gym or weights is necessary and each exercise is guided by our qualified instructor.

Wednesdays:
28 January (10 weeks)
8:30am - 9:30am
Canterbury Community Precinct,
2 Kendall Street Canterbury

Fridays:
30 October (10 weeks)
9am - 10am
Matlock Centre,
15 Carinda Rd, Canterbury VIC 3126

A supportive and friendly class that will help you gently tone and improve flexibility, strengthen your body, ease mental tension and soothe the mind.

Wednesdays 11am – 12pm, starting 28 January (10 wks) Price: $160

A whole body gentle conditioning workout to improve overall strength, particularly the core muscles. This is a water based class that is suitable for all levels. Due to the in-water nature of the class, this class reduces bodyweight and allows participants to complete movements in water that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on land.

Contact the Centre directly or visit the website for class times, pricing and to book yourself a spot!

Deep Water Aqua Aerobics simulates land-based movements in deep water while free-floating or using buoyancy tools. This type of exercise removes stress put on the joints during load-bearing exercises. Hydro belts are often one of the tools worn in this class to suspend participants in the water while they complete a range of drills.

Contact the Centre directly or visit the website for class times and cost and to book in.

By incorporating slow, dynamic movements focused on stretching and releasing of the muscles and joints. This class will greatly improve your mobility, flexibility, balance and posture.

Want to boost your confidence and maintain your independence and generally improve your health and wellbeing?

These classes improve your balance, muscle strength and mobility – which also helps you reduce your risk of falls, slips and trips.

Release stress and tension and restore energy with these easy to do slow, gentle stretches and movements. Come and Try first session welcome.
Mondays 9:20 am - 10:20 am

A welcoming and inclusive space where families can drop in for a play with other families in the local community. Membership includes access from Monday to Thursday and facilitated Monday playgroup featuring cooking and science activities. Members are also able to hire the facility at a reduced price for weekend children's parties. Cost: $80 for a 6-month membership or $160 for a 12-month membership.

The Strong Bones program is based on classic elements of Pilates and strength training – it brings together the best of both worlds. The aim is to shore up muscle mass and bone density for mature age adults with the focus on improving stability and mobility so you can navigate the demands of daily life more competently and live life to its fullest.

Tuesday 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Term 1, 2026 from 27 Jan $184.00 (10 weeks)
Term 2, 2026 from 21 Apr $184.00 (10 weeks)

Are you an active lady who enjoys Calisthenics, exercise, and fellowship with like-minded ladies? Then look no further, our East Kew ladies group is for you! Runs on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm.