Build strength, improve balance and boost your overall fitness at Jan Wilson Community Centre with a friendly, low-impact strength training class designed for busy parents and carers. These sessions use gentle resistance techniques to support muscle strength and bone health while fitting neatly into school-run routines.
What to Expect
Expect a supportive group environment led by a fully qualified fitness trainer who adapts exercises to suit every fitness level. The pace is steady and practical, focusing on safe movement, posture and functional strength that helps with everyday parenting tasks and active family life.
The session highlights include benefits such as:
- Improved muscle strength and bone density
- Better balance and mobility
- Simple, scalable resistance exercises suitable for older adults and parents
Classes are social as well as effective, giving you a chance to meet other local parents while prioritising your health and wellbeing. This is ideal for middle-aged parents looking for practical fitness, strength training and balance exercises in a community setting.
Activity Details
Classes run weekly at the Jan Wilson Community Centre with sessions on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 08:30 to 09:30. Each session is drop-in friendly, runs for one hour and is suitable for any age and fitness level.
Please bring:
- Comfortable clothing and supportive footwear
- A water bottle
- Correct money ($5) to pay on arrival
A qualified trainer leads each class, offering modifications for injuries or mobility concerns. If you require additional assistance to participate, contact Customer Service ahead of time to discuss options and accessibility needs.
Location and Access
The class is held at Jan Wilson Community Centre, 57 Halton Road, Noble Park North, a short drive from Dandenong and local suburbs. The community centre is easy to find and well known locally for its programs and accessible facilities.
There is local street parking and nearby public transport options; parents often combine school drop-off with a quick walk into the class. If you rely on public transport, check local bus routes to Noble Park North for the smoothest trip.
If you need assistance with entry or have mobility requirements, call Customer Service on the council number before attending so staff can advise on access and parking. The centre is family-friendly and welcoming to first-time visitors.
Important Information
Sessions are drop-in and open to all fitness levels, but please let the trainer know of any medical conditions or injuries before starting. Safety and correct technique are priorities to protect joints and support long-term fitness goals.
Please bring the exact $5 per session as payment is taken on arrival; the centre may not be able to provide change. There is no online registration, so arrive a few minutes early to secure a spot, especially on busy mornings.
If you require additional support or have questions about participation, contact Customer Service for guidance. The program is designed to be accessible and inclusive for parents juggling school runs and family life.
Booking and Prices
Cost is $5 per session, payable on the day; there is no need to register in advance and no long-term commitment required. This makes it easy to fit fitness into a changing family schedule while keeping costs low.
Spaces operate on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended to guarantee a spot. If you’re trying the class for the first time, plan to come a little early to meet the trainer and discuss any modifications.
For updates, schedules and more local fitness opportunities subscribe to the Greater Dandenong eNewsletter or check the council events calendar. These strength training classes are a practical, affordable way for parents to maintain fitness and improve balance in a community setting.