What is Lift for Life?Lift for Life is a structured evidence-based resistance training program for people with diabetes or those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. |
Watch Lift for Life on YoutubeLift for Life is a resistance training program. Watch this video and hear the Real Stories of Lift for Life! |
FAQs for Local GovernmentsFind out how much Lift for Life can benefit your community and how the Fitness Australia team works closely with local organisations, professionals and program participants to achieve Healthy Communities Initiative objectives. |
Where is Lift for Life available?There are currently over 140 providers across Australia with more providers being added all the time. |
How do I get started in Lift for Life?3 easy steps is all it takes to get involved in Lift For Life. |
21 March 2013
Join Australia’s largest campaign to improve Indigenous health
18 March 2013
Has it been two years since you became a Lift for Life Accredited Trainer?
If so, it's your time to get re-accredited. In order to maintain Lift for Life® accreditation after your initial two year period, all trainers are required to complete 3 tasks. Read more.
14 January 2013
Watch the video and hear the stories of many life Alex a Lift for Life participant who says "When the program came up I said to myself this is a great program to do - with an onset of type 2 diabetes and fairly unhealthy. I've lost centimetres off my waist and gained muscle mass. Things I wouldn't have done otherwise!" Click here to read more and watch now!
27 September 2012
64 Lift for Life participants with Caloundra's Move it with Mark celebrate completing the GOLD phase of their program.
24 August 2012
Lift for Life providers who register their program activities on the Healthy Living Network website are required to submit a completed risk assessment. A risk assessment template has been developed in Microsoft Word with writable fields in which providers can add and edit information.
14 August 2012
For the first time the British Heart Foundation National Centre's physical activity guidelines for older adults have been translated into three booklets with messages appropriate for older people.