Exercise is medicine
McLaren Vale Family Practice 40+ Gym
The 40+ Gym has been established to improve the health and well-being of the Southern Vales community over the age of 40. We provide a range of classes in a caring, comfortable, and accommodating environment, all of which are designed to help our members maintain their independence throughout the best years of their life.
With no mirrors, no huge machines, no doof-doof music, no muscle shirts, and no skimpy leotards you can feel comfortable in an environment that caters specifically to your health and fitness and rehabilitation needs.
The gym facilities are supervised and utilised by our Gym Director, Margret Reid. Dr Reid is also an exercise physiologist and oversees all gymnasium activities.
We regularly add new programmes and we welcome your suggestions.
We want you to enjoy coming to the gym and make it a regular activity.
As small as a 10% improvement in physical fitness can have significant benefits to your health.
Current Fees
The gym is open to the public, not just patients of McLaren Vale Family Practice, at the following rates:
Gym Visit
$5
per visit
- Includes all classes
- Rebates apply
Fitness Assessment
$50
- One-on-one with our Physiotherapist
- Treadmill test included
- Rebates apply
Exercise Program
$50
- Physiotherapist devised
- Tailored to your needs
- Achievable goals
- Ongoing supervision
- Rebates apply
Class Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoga 8:00-8:30 | Barbell Circuit 8:00-9:00 | Fitness with Doc 8:00-8:45 | Circuit Training 7:00-8:00 | Weight Workout 8:00-8:45 |
| Abs 8:30-9:00 | Stretch 9:15-9:45 | Total Beginner 9:00-9:30 | Stretch 9:15-9:45 | Dance 9:15-10:00 |
| Total Beginner 9:00-9:30 | Lite and Easy 10:00-10:30 | Total Body Workout 10:00-10:30 | Intermediate 10:00-11:00 | Total Body Workout 10:00-10:30 |
| Total Body Workout 10:00-10:30 | Falls and Balance 11:00-12:00 | Seniors Gym 11:00-12:00 |
40+ Gym News
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Strength Training For Beginners
A twice-weekly class ideal for anyone with osteopenia, osteoporosis, or pre-diabetic aimed at improving bone and muscle mass.
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Falls and Balance
A weekly class ideal for seniors who want to maintain their independence and improve their confidence.