Our Activate and LivingStronger programs are great for older adults. They help improve your fitness, strength, mobility, balance. And they're a great way to get to know like-minded people.
Seniors
Overview of Activate Program
Our Activate programs are specifically designed for individuals over 60 to promote healthy ageing.
We run a variety of land based and aquatic based programs suitable for older adults, offering 36 classes per week. The classes on our Activate timetable include Activate Strength, Activate Circuit, Zumba Gold, Aqua Fitness and Foundation Reformer Pilates. Scroll down to view our complete Activate timetable and class descriptions.
We also offer classes catering to older adults who are new to exercise or have limited mobility. For information on these classes, scroll down to our Activate Lite Program Overview.
Locations
We run our Activate programs across two locations:
- GESAC
- Our full service health-club and aquatic facility located at 200 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East, 3165
- Caulfield Recreation Centre
- Our health-club facility located at 6 Maple Street, Caulfield South, 3162
Access Activate Classes
There are two ways to participate in Activate classes:
- Through a Glen Eira Leisure Membership (Activate, Activate CRC)
- Purchase casual class passes
Casual class pass prices vary between class types. Visit our casual prices page by clicking here.
Please note that our Foundation Reformer Pilates classes are exclusively available to members and cannot be accessed with a casual class pass.
Become a Member
An Activate Membership can unlock access to our entire health club and aquatic facilities - including our Social Squad (scroll down for details), spa, sauna and steam room, as well as our complete catalogue of group fitness classes.
We offer a range of Activate Membership options.
Register for a free tour now to learn more about our facilities and discuss your membership options with one of our friendly Membership Experience Consultants.
Overview of LivingStronger Program
(previously known as Activate Lite)
Our LivingStronger program is designed for older adults who are wanting to start exercise for the first time, returning to exercise after a long break or injury, or are looking for a more gentle approach to group fitness classes.
LivingStronger offers all the benefits of our Activate program, and is perfect for older adults with limited mobility who are looking to exercise in a fun and social environment. LivingStronger classes run at Caulfield Recreation Centre and Bentleigh Seniors Club. Bentleigh Seniors Club is located at 2 Arthur street, Bentleigh, 3204.
If you require medical clearance, please download and fill out the Medical Clearance Form attached at the bottom of this page.
Timetables
Scroll down for class timetables and class descriptions - LivingStronger classes are marked with a ♦ (diamond).
Bookings
You can book your spot in Caulfield Recreation Centre's LivingStronger classes through the member portal or by speaking to reception staff at one of our facilities.
Bookings are not available for our Bentleigh Seniors LivingStronger classes. The classes at Bentleigh Seniors operate on a first come-first serve basis.
Pricing
There are three ways to participate in LivingStronger classes:
- Through a Glen Eira Leisure Membership (Activate, Activate CRC)
- Purchase a single class pass from reception at Caulfield Recreation Centre or GESAC.
- Purchase a 5 Class Pass Pack: $24.50 total (equals $4.90 per class) from Caulfield Recreation Centre or GESAC.
Please note that you cannot purchase a single class pass at Bentleigh Seniors Centre. You must purchase class passes in advance of attending classes at Bentleigh Seniors Club.
Activate and LivingStronger Classes
You can find the class times on our Group Fitness Timetables by visiting the GESAC Group Fitness webpage, Caulfield Recreation Centre webpage, and Pilates by GEL webpage. Please scroll down for class descriptions.
Bookings can be made via the membership portal.
Activate Class Descriptions
Activate Circuit
A strength and cardio circuit specifically designed for older adults of all fitness levels.
Duration: 45 Minutes
♦ LivingStronger - Fit Active
These classes include a light cardio warm up to music, light jogging or walking, and floor-based exercises designed to improve strength with the help light resistance, flexibility, balance and improve relaxation all to music.
Duration: 45 Minutes
♦ Indicates class is part of our LivingStronger program. Please see above for more information about LivingStronger classes.
♦ LivingStronger - Strength
These classes include a light cardio warm up and are designed to improve strength through light weight resistance training, improve balance, and help prevent bone fractures from osteoporosis.
Duration: 45 Minutes
♦ Indicates class is part of our LivingStronger program. Please see above for more information about LivingStronger classes.
Activate Strength
Designed to help improve functional movement, strength, balance, co-ordination and bone density in older adults.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Aqua Fitness
A fun, energetic cardio workout in the indoor 25 metre pool.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Aqua HIIT
More physically challenging than Aqua Fitness, Aqua HIIT is a High Intense Interval Training class a style that uses hard exertion followed by less intense recovery periods.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Aqua Pilates
Combining pilates techniques with aqua exercise. Improve your core strength, posture and joint mobility in the hydrotherapy pool.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Foundation Pilates
This class is the perfect place to start your Reformer Pilates Journey. It’s also great if you are wanting to revisit the principles of the Pilates Method at a slower pace, with more focus on the foundations.
It includes a brief induction to the Reformer Bed followed by exercises designed to improve coordination, core strength, balance, stability and awareness.
Suitable for all ages.
Duration: 45 Minutes
Hot Aqua
Conducted in the warm Wellness Pool, combining slower paced aqua exercise with the benefits of warm water exercise to improve mobility and movement.
Duration: 55 Minutes
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold will get you moving, improve your fitness and leave you feeling energised. This class is for active adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love, but at a lower intensity.
Duration: 55 Minutes
Social Squad
Come and join our Social Squad!
Offering Pickleball on Mondays and Fridays at GESAC, this program is designed to be fun, accessible, and inclusive for all. Social Squad is especially popular among our Activate Members, though every body welcome!
Visit our Social Squad page to learn more:
Make an enquiry
Not sure which program is for you? Fill out the form below, select your fitness goals, and we will get in contact with you with a recommended program.
