The real danger is not strength training.
Done properly, with good technique, coaching and sensible progression, strength work helps:
- Maintain muscle
- Improve balance
- Support joints
- Reduce falls risk
Over 60 in Adelaide? 7 strength myths that quietly steal your independence
Neven Antic • January 28, 2026
f you’re over 60, you’ve probably been told:
- “Be careful, you’re not as young as you used to be.”
- “Don’t lift anything heavy, you’ll hurt yourself.”
The problem is, lots of well meaning advice like this quietly steals strength and independence.
Let’s clear up 7 common myths we hear from Adelaide over 60s about over 60s strength training in Adelaide.
Myth 1: “Strength training is dangerous at my age”
Myth 2: “Walking is enough”
Walking is great. Keep doing it.
But walking alone is usually not enough to:
- Build back lost muscle
- Strengthen bones
- Improve your ability to get up and down off the floor
You need specific balance and strength classes for seniors in Adelaide in a controlled setting.
Myth 3: “If I haven’t started by now, it’s too late”
We’ve seen people start in their late 60s and 70s and still make progress:
- Easier standing from chairs
- Feeling steadier on stairs
- Lifting shopping with less effort
Myth 4: “I’ll hurt my joints”
The key is how you train.
In Forever Strength we:
- Use lighter loads to start
- Focus on controlled technique
- Adapt exercises around arthritis, joint replacements and injuries
Myth 5: “Gyms are for young people”
Big, noisy gyms can feel intimidating. That’s why we built ForeverStrength:
- Small group strength for over 60s
- People around your age
- A friendly, patient environment
Myth 6: “I’m too unfit to start”
Feeling unfit is the reason to start.
We meet you where you’re at with chair based variations if needed, extra rest when you need it, and gradual progress.
Myth 7: “It’s vain to care about strength now”
Wanting to stay independent isn’t vanity. It’s smart.
Our Adelaide over 60s strength program is about:
- Staying in your own home longer
- Keeping up with grandkids
- Feeling confident on your feet
Want to see where you’re at?
If you’re over 60 in Adelaide and want to stay strong, steady and independent:
Book a free Strength & Balance Assessment for ForeverStrength
HERE
We’ll test where you’re at now and show you how our 8 Week ForeverStrength program works.
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