
Strength and fitness classes
Caloundra/Currimundi and Forest Glen
Strength, fitness and exercise classes for all ages
Whatever your body is experiencing, Embody Movement can support you to exercise safely and effectively. Our exercise classes can help you improve strength, fitness and well-being.
All exercise classes are led by professionally trained Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, ensuring that you receive expert guidance and support throughout your fitness journey. Our instructors have in-depth knowledge of the body, its mechanics and a wide range of movement modalities. This expertise allows them to tailor workouts to meet individual needs and address specific concerns, such as injuries or medical conditions.
Whether you're a beginner, are returning to exercise after injury or childbirth, have a chronic condition or want to become fitter and stronger, we can help. Our team can provide adjustments or modifications to ensure you exercise safely.
Bookings are required for all classes. Call us on 07 5337 9853 for more information. Affordable multi-class packs are available for most classes.
Strength & Functional Fitness classes
Led by an experienced Exercise Physiologist, this class offers a circuit-style workout in the gym (no Pilates). This class combines a variety of strength and cardio exercises to deliver a balanced and effective session, tailored to help clients build bone density, improve strength and cardiovascular fitness.
Ideal for: Anyone who wants to increase their general strength, lose weight, improve bone health or improve fitness.
Locations: Caloundra/Currimundi and Forest Glen.
Class length: 45 minutes.
Health fund claimable: Yes (if applicable).
Seniors Strength & Fitness classes
A bit of fun and a bit of fitness! Our Seniors Strength & Fitness class is designed to improve base strength, postural stability and overall movement confidence through gentle, resistance-based exercises.
Run in a circuit-style format, this class features a set program aimed at enhancing strength for everyday tasks, such as lifting, reaching, and maintaining balance. With a maximum of 12 participants, it provides a supportive and enjoyable environment to stay active and strong.
Ideal for: Anyone over 60 years old.
Locations: Caloundra/Currimundi and Forest Glen.
Class length: 45 minutes.
Health fund claimable: Yes (if applicable).
“I’ve been participating in the Seniors Strength and Fitness classes at Embody Movement and I can’t recommend it highly enough. I’ve seen a significant improvement in my strength and balance, and I feel confident pushing myself further under the expert guidance of the Physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists. Not only have I challenged myself physically, but my mental health has also received a real boost. The classes are enjoyable and filled with lovely, caring people, making it a supportive and motivating environment.”
- Jan Howard, Forest Glen.
Hybrid classes (Pilates & Gym)
Our Hybrid Class offers a circuit-style blend of gym-based strength training and Pilates. This affordable option provides the muscle-strengthening benefits of strength training alongside the flexibility and balance-enhancing aspects of Pilates, creating a well-rounded workout. See our Pilates page if you’re looking for Pilates classes.
Ideal for: Anyone who wants an extra challenge or to increase their strength and flexibility.
Locations: Caloundra/Currimundi and Forest Glen.
Class length: 50 minutes.
Health fund claimable: Yes iIf applicable).
Balance & Bones class
Taught by our Physiotherapist, this class focuses on resistance-based and balance exercises. The class is designed to help to promote the improvement of bone density, balance and coordination in order to prevent falls. If you’re looking for osteoporosis exercises, this class is for you! Balance and Bones is run in a circuit style but with a focus on falls prevention and clients with osteoporosis. Maximum 12 participants.
Ideal for: Clients wanting to reduce risk of falls and improve bone health.
Locations: Caloundra/Currimundi and Forest Glen.
Class length: 50 minutes.
Health fund claimable: Yes (if applicable).
Small Group Strength Training
Our Small Group Strength Training class offers a highly individualised approach to strength and functional fitness, held in the gym (no Pilates). Led by our experienced Exercise Physiologist, these small, client-specific classes focus on exercise programs tailored to each participant’s unique needs and goals.
Ideal for: Anyone wanting personalised attention for maximum results.
Locations: Caloundra/Currimundi and Forest Glen.
Class length: 30 minutes.
Health fund claimable: Yes (if applicable).
“I have been going to Embody for Seniors Strength & Fitness classes for around 6 years now and I just love it. As well as having much fun with the other people in my classes, I certainly have noticed an improvement in my fitness & balance. All the staff are so very friendly and they are very special to us.
- Marlene Saxon, Pelican Waters
Our exercise studios in Currimundi and Forest Glen
We have beautiful and functional movement spaces at both our Currimundi and Forest Glen practices. With new equipment, private spaces and room to move, each practice has a designated Strength and Fitness gym, open floor space for mat Pilates and a full Clinical Pilates studio.
Our Strength and Fitness gym space has cardio equipment such as rowing machines and exercise bikes, as well as functional equipment such as battle ropes, slam balls, jump boxes and free weights. We also have strength equipment such as squat racks, bars and benches, kettlebells and dumbbells.
All class participants are required to sign a Class Waiver and Agreement prior to beginning classes at Embody Movement.
Bookings are required for all classes to keep class sizes small.
Bookings are essential for all classes
For individualised classes such as Small Group Strength, we require you to attend an initial consultation to discuss your goals and any injury, pain or medical conditions before commencing classes.
Call us on 07 5337 9853 for more information or to make a booking.