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Protein Requirements for Over 50s: A Complete Breakdown

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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 requirments What is protein and what do we need […]

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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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 achieve goals through creating consistent healthy habits. I also implore […]

When is the best time to exercise?

When it comes to incorporating exercise into your daily life, finding the best time to train can be quite a challenge. Recently I had someone ask me, “what is the best time to exercise?” It isn’t as a simple answer as ‘morning is best’ or ‘afternoon is best’, it depends on several factors. Personally I’m […]

How to stop stress causing weight gain

Stress plays a big role in our everyday lives. It often stems from things like work deadlines, financial issues, sleep deprivation, family problems, or poor health. Many people misunderstand stress, and if we don’t manage it properly, it can become a burden to both our physical and mental well-being. However, stress isn’t all bad. Our […]

Does Weight Training Burn Fat?

Does Weight Training Burn Fat? As you are all training hard, eating healthy, getting stronger, fitter, and healthier, I’ve decided to bring up an age-old debate on whether or not weight/strength training is good for fat loss. In other words, does weight training burn fat? And the answer is a definitive YES!!! So there you […]

Lose Weight in 6 Weeks and Keep It Off?

Lose Weight in 6 Weeks and Keep It Off Losing weight in a short period and keeping it off can be tough and remaining disciplined and resolute is a must in the process. Wondering if it is possible to lose weight in 6 weeks? With a combination of healthy eating, regular physical activity, and more […]

4 Important Tips for warming up Prior to Exercising!

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Why to do an adequate warm up? The best way to warm up prior to participating in an exercise session, would be to engage in some form of traditional cardiovascular exercise for a few minutes and then we are good to train, right? Well not entirely true. Whilst doing some form of cardiovascular exercise to […]

10 Tips to Reverse Ageing

10 Tips to Reverse Ageing Ok, whilst it isn’t possible to completely reverse ageing, there is most definitely a number of things you can implement in your life, in order to keep your body and mind as healthy as possible! Age gracefully while discovering the role of hydration, nutrition, active living and more! Embrace these […]

Weight Loss Unveiled: 5 Proven Methods

Weight Loss Unveiled: 5 Proven Methods By Steph Harris | Health Scientist Tired of trying to find the right ways to lose weight? Discover our proven methods for sustainable weight loss and start your journey with us! 1. Lose Weight Slowly Losing weight should never be approached as a race. Plenty of companies will try […]

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

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