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Top Autumn Immunity Tips for Over 50s

Best ways to boost immune system this autumn 2025

Top Autumn Immunity Tips for Over 50s: Stay Helathy This Season It’s May already – where has the year gone? The mornings are getting cooler, the footy’s back on, and the craving for pumpkin soup or a classic lamb roast is rising. But as the seasons shift, so too should our health habits-especially when it […]

How to Stop Stress Causing Weight Gain

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How to Stop Stress Causing Weight Gain Are you feeling the pinch around your waistline? Feel like you’re doing “all the things” but can’t keep the weight gain at bay? It could be your stress levels. If you’ve noticed your pants feeling a little more snug lately, stress could be the sneaky culprit. Let’s take […]

Sluggish Digestion or Reflux? How to Fix Your Gut After 50

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Sluggish Digestion or Constant Reflux? How To Fix Your Gut After 50. As we age, our digestive system doesn’t perform like it used to. Bloating, irregular bowel movements, reflux, and sluggish digestion can become common (and frequent) – leaving you feeling uncomfortable and looking for answers. That’s why this topic covers how you can support […]

10 Ways to Slow the Signs of Ageing

10 Ways to Slow the Signs of Ageing Here’s the quick, known truth; we can’t turn back the clock. We can, however, keep our minds sharp, bodies strong, and skin glowing. Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down or feeling ‘past your prime’. In fact, with the right habits and the power of consistency, this can […]

Why Your Metabolism Changes After 50

How to support metabolism for older men and women

Why Your Metabolism Changes After 50 – Here’s How to Support It Ever feel like your body isn’t burning energy like it used to? You’re certainly not imagining it! Our metabolism naturally slows with age, but that doesn’t mean weight gain and low energy levels are inevitable. Your body is still capable of thriving – […]

The Simplest Guide to Nutrition

The Simplest Guide to Nutrition Eating well doesn’t need to be complicated. There’s so much nutritional advice out there, it’s easy to feel a little lost. Keto, paleo, superfoods, fasting – where should you even begin? The good news? Nutrition is much simpler than it seems. If you’ve ever watched Forks Over Knives, the popular […]

Bone Health: How Regular Exercise Can Strengthen Your Bones

Bone Health: How Regular Exercise Can Strengthen Your Bones People often give less attention to bone health than to other health aspects without realizing how crucial it is to our overall well-being. Strong bones provide necessary support to your body and enable ease of movement. One of the most efficient ways to strengthen your bones […]

Protein Requirements for Over 50s: A Complete Breakdown

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Protein Requirements Over 50s: A Complete Breakdown In this article we will talk about some of the misconceptions around dietary protein and help you to gain greater clarity on protein requirements for over 50s. Each section will provide some helpful tips around protein related topics for the purpose of understanding your daily requirements. What is […]

Exercise Consistency and Proven Strategies to Maintain it

Exercise Consistency and Proven Strategies to Maintain it In the world of health & fitness, the golden ticket to success is exercise consistency. However, life sometimes gets in the way and it does its best to make us fall off the rails. To help with these challenges we discuss some proven strategies to maintain exercise […]

Healthy Habits: A Revolutionary Way to Set and Achieve Goals

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Healthy Habits: A Revolutionary Way to Set and Achieve Goals Are you wanting to create some healthy habits for the new year? Has the challenge of goal setting ever left you a little disappointed with yourself come mid -year? Or sometimes even sooner? This year I’ve decided to try a revolutionary way to set and […]

Leesa Carr

23:27 13 Feb 21

Heath and the team at Active & Ageless have created a fun and friendly environment where everyone can feel comfortable working out no matter what their level of fitness may be.The team are incredibly knowledgeable and provide plenty of advice to make sure you're using the right technique to avoid any injuries.The classes have plenty of variety within the structure to keep it fun and fresh and if you're finding one of the exercises a bit too difficult...or too easy...they'll give you an alternative option to suit your needs and fitness level.It's fantastic to walk into a gym where the team know your name and what you need instead of just scanning a card and being another unknown face and number on their books.

Glen Sommers

06:28 14 Feb 21

My husband and I are delighted with our membership of this gym. Being of a more mature age we were comprehensively assessed and then a suitable programme written for us. We are enjoying our sessions so much we are coming 3 days a week.

Steve Wherrett

21:40 11 Feb 21

Really enjoying my sessions. Super friendly and helpful staff, relaxed atmosphere, state of the art equipment and best of all, noone checking themselves out in the mirrors or hogging machines. Plus being classes only adds to the incentive to get along. Highly recommend.

Robert Alderdice

09:06 12 Feb 21

Active and Ageless is a fantastic gym which has state of the art strength equipment and excellent cardio machines, but even more importantly trainers that develop excellent programs for you and encourage you all the way. I cannot recommend them more highly .

Yuleen Rapata

11:59 08 Jun 21

Before coming to this gym I couldn't walk down stairs straight, I went down sideways one step at the moment. I constantly had sore knees, now after 3 months I'm so flexible I can do also everything.Where can you get a personal trainer for $49.00 because this is what your getting.The trainers are always ready willing and able to help. Awesome trainers, awesome equipment. Awesome place, would highly recommend it to anyone.

Jennifer Ross

04:34 27 May 21

After being lazy for so many years, I made the commitment to exercise regularly. Active & Ageless is the perfect gym for me. All the trainers are lovely and accessible and in 5 months I have become much fitter and stronger. Highly recommend Heath and his team!

Julia Farrow

22:49 11 Mar 21

Love going. I’ve gone from ‘definitely NOT a gym person’ to going several times a week. My flexibility and energy level has improved and the increased muscle strength has helped a lot with my long standing knee and back problems. Trainers friendly and always making sure the exercises are tailored to my specific needs. The rest of the clients are great and overall it’s an enjoyable experience with great long term benefits .

Patricia Tomalaris

21:27 11 Mar 21

Having looked around my area for a gym that suited my needs, Active & Ageless came along at just the right time. I love the relaxed atmosphere and have enjoyed every one of my sessions, earlier on with Heath who was excellent and now with Ariel who is exceptional and such fun! I would recommend Active & Ageless to anyone looking for gym that will create a program tailor made just for you.

zhi yong pei

09:35 18 Jan 24

I have been a member for over one year. It is a great experience here. It not only has great and friendly coaches, Heath, Jas, Jordon ..., they provide various trainings so that I can develop my strength, and flexibility systematically. The other good thing for me is, it trains my discipline so that I need to do good things regularly. Great team and atmosphere. Strongly recommended. Bob

Adrienne Rigg

09:08 09 Jan 24

Inspiring trainers, friendly environment and friendly members. When you’re over 50, going to the gym can be a bit daunting but noone judges and we’re all older with the aim of fitness and strength. There’s classes for everyone and you workout at what suits your ability. I’m glad I joined.

David Newling

03:26 04 Feb 24

Last year, after undergoing major surgery, I looked around for a local Hurstville gym where I could continue my rehab.Heath, a former nurse, has created a great community of like-minded seniors who all have the same goal of improving their fitness.I'm so pleased I joined and I look forward to my Active Foundation classes each week.

Christine Ocampo

02:09 27 Jan 24

Being fit is not an easy task. We always find excuses not to do it such as: we do not have time, it is too hard, it is boring and whatever else we can think of just not to do it.Joining Active and Ageless changed this. I could not believe I ended up being interested going to the gym. The reason is simple: The exercises and activities are designed considering the following:- People above 50s can do it- Address all areas of the body- Not difficult to follow- Accurate timings utilised- Interesting moves- Most importantly, it is FUNActive & Ageless is not just about being fit. It is knowing that the trainers, namely Heath, Jas & Jordan (and I am pretty sure even the future ones) truly care and treat us like family.

Claire Baddeley

10:13 09 Jan 24

Active & Ageless offer a warm, welcoming and engaging program that is unlike any gym I've been to in the past. Their wholistic and personalized approach combining exercise, health and wellbeing is unique, supportive, and most of all fun.

Ros Bright

06:52 30 Aug 24

Jasmine is a patient & attentive trainer. Most activities are difficult enough to help, but not too challenging to harm. A good balance and nice small group

Luke Foley

21:34 14 Dec 22

Since joining Active & Ageless over 50's both my wife and I have most definitely increased our levels of fitness.Active & Ageless is not just another gym Heath, Michelle and the team are there to guide all of us, push us and help us reach our goals whatever they be for every individual.Heath and the team bring in specialists to do talks on how important fitness is for over 50's, and the entire team hold events throughout the year, including a Christmas 🎄 gathering.I absolutely believe that if your over 50 and going to another gym your wasting your money and time, Active and Ageless is the place to be, and if your over 50 and considering joining a gym 🏋️‍♀️ do yourself a favour 😉 and join today.

Harry

05:05 28 Oct 24

Fantastic introduction and first lesson. Was made to feel very comfortable, and the class was manageable but effective. Looking forward to the next one!

Dee Jones

20:21 20 Nov 24

Great gym for all levels of fitness. Pitched at a good level for over 50s but you still really feel the results of these greatly designed workouts. Very nice gym staff too.

Rosanna Alesci

09:59 06 Nov 24

It's a pleasure to attend this gym the staff make you feel welcome as do the members. I also like that classes aren't too over crowded.

Tim Rigg

04:40 18 Nov 24

Jasmin is an instructor at Hurstville l am very impressed with the care, knowledge & structure of the sessions that are offered particularly tuned to the age & capability of seniors. We are never to old to start, my benefits are brilliant, we need to move more as we age to enjoy life

Irene Comino

02:57 18 Nov 24

I look forward to going to Active and Ageless every week. The fitness activities are achievable and challenging and are changed regularly. I feel so much better since starting there.

Leanne Widders

09:05 18 Nov 24

I wanted to get fit and healthy. The team are wonderful, helpful and are great trainers. A fun place to get fit and healthy with a lovely group of Active and Ageless over 50’s😊

Susan Tait

04:43 02 Apr 25

Loving my time at Active and Ageless. Great instructors and everyone is so friendly and welcoming

T Brierley

05:56 02 Apr 25

I have been. enjoying the classes. Designed for my age group so managing to slowly build up strength without injury. The other participants are all friendly and welcoming.

Christine

02:01 07 Apr 25

“I’ve been attending this gym for over-50s for about two months now, and I can’t say enough good things about it! The classes are fantastic—well-structured, engaging, and perfectly suited to all fitness levels. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming, with both members and staff making you feel right at home. The coaches are exceptional, always encouraging and knowledgeable, ensuring we get the most out of every session while keeping things safe and enjoyable. It’s been a wonderful experience, and I look forward to continuing my fitness journey here

Kim Thomas

02:52 05 Apr 25

I recently turned 50 and have never worked out or stepped foot in a gym. I felt that I would be judged for being inexperienced and unfit, but it was the opposite. Jasmine and the other trainers at Active and Ageless are so helpful and welcoming and made my transition into fitness thoroughly enjoyable.

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