Exercise Physiology for Healthy Ageing

Staying strong, steady and capable as you get older is something you can keep working on at any age. Exercise physiology for healthy ageing helps older adults build strength, improve balance and keep doing the things they enjoy, from travel and gardening to time with the grandchildren.

Our accredited exercise physiologists at MTP Health's St Leonards and Beacon Hill clinics design programs for every starting point, whether you already train or have not exercised in years. Sessions are supervised, progressive and built around your health and your goals.

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Exercise physiology for healthy ageing at MTP Health

Healthy Ageing Services We Offer

We use exercise to help you stay strong, steady and independent as you age. Choose the focus that fits where you are:

Falls Prevention For older adults who have had a fall, feel unsteady on their feet or worry about falling. We start with a falls risk assessment, including tests such as sit-to-stand and timed up and go, then build strength, balance and confidence matched to your results. Learn more → Strength for Older Adults For adults in their 50s, 60s and beyond who want to hold on to muscle or rebuild it. Safe, progressive resistance training, often in supervised small groups, helps address age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) from any baseline. Learn more → Maintaining Independence For people who want to keep managing stairs, getting up from a chair or the floor, carrying the shopping and living at home for longer. We train the everyday movements that matter most and can help you understand funding options. Learn more →

How We Work

Your initial consultation looks at your health history, medications and how you move day to day. We then set practical goals together and build a program that progresses safely as you get stronger.

  • Supervised sessions with an accredited exercise physiologist
  • Small groups of up to four, with 20+ group sessions each week, Monday to Saturday
  • Programs that account for arthritis, osteoporosis, heart conditions or other health needs
  • Communication with your GP or physiotherapy team when it helps
Your Starting Point

Built around your health and your goals

We then set practical goals together and build a program that progresses safely as you get stronger.

Strength and Balance for Later Life

Our exercise physiologists work with older adults at St Leonards on the North Shore and Beacon Hill on the Northern Beaches, with online sessions available too. No referral is needed.

Book an initial assessment for yourself or a family member and take the first step towards staying strong and independent.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Am I too old to start strength training?

Many people start strength training in their 70s and 80s. We begin at a level that suits your current ability and progress gradually from there.

Do I need to be fit before I start?

No, programs are designed for any starting point, including people who have been inactive for a long time. Your assessment helps us set a safe and achievable first step.

What funding might help cover exercise physiology for older adults?

Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for support through a Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, the Support at Home program, DVA or private health insurance. Your GP or My Aged Care can confirm eligibility, and our team can talk you through options.

What if I have a recent injury or new pain after a fall?

Please see our physiotherapy team first for any recent injury or new pain. Once things have settled, our exercise physiologists can pick up the strength and balance work.

General information only. This page does not take account of your personal circumstances, health goals or needs and is not a substitute for individual assessment. For guidance specific to you, speak with your GP or a qualified health practitioner before starting a new exercise program.