L.I.F.E. for older adultsAbout the organisation
L.I.F.E. (Leaders In Fitness Education) for older adults is a non-profit organisation, based in Victoria, that supports leaders of group exercise and fitness classes for older adults. It was established in 1984 following the first course to train leaders in gentle exercise-to-music classes for older adults, initiated by the Department of Sport and Recreation in conjunction with Victorian Council of the Ageing (VCOTA).
L.I.F.E. continues to support people in the fitness industry and the community with its activities.
The L.I.F.E. organisation:
enables fitness leaders working with older adults to keep up-to-date with current information and research, and to share ideas and experiences endorses group exercise classes conducted by qualified members of L.I.F.E. maintains a register of exercise classes conducted by qualified L.I.F.E. leaders refers older adults to endorsed L.I.F.E. exercise classes encourages community education about the value of exercise for older adults through talks and demonstrations and participation in community events advocates on issues relating to exercise for older adults establishes and maintains relationships with other organisations concerned with exercise for older adultsFind out about becoming a full or associate member.
Find out about exercise classes for older adults.
Find a suitable exercise class.
Contact L.I.F.E. for a presentation about exercise for older adults.