Creaky Fitness

12/04/2026

Out and about on our Creaky bikes 🚲

More than a few creaks here and there—bikes and bodies included 😄

Nothing fancy—just moving, getting fresh air, and keeping everything ticking over.



Thanks to Newcastle Push Bike Library.

10/04/2026

Getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down 💃 Thanks Fyrestorm Entertainments !

27/03/2026

💥 **Want to feel more steady, coordinated, and confident on your feet?**

Creaky Fit & Feisty
Fun, friendly boxercise for agility, balance & bone health

Starting Monday April 20th
🗓 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏱ 2:00–3:00pm
📍 Groundwork Fitness, Carrington

If you’ve never tried boxing for fitness before — this is the perfect place to start.

This small-group class (max 4 people) is designed for older adults who want to move more confidently, improve balance, and stay active — without the pressure of a typical gym class.

We use simple boxing-style exercises and easy-to-follow movement drills to help you:
✔ Improve agility and coordination
✔ Build balance and stability
✔ Support bone health through safe progressed impact exercise
✔ Feel more confident moving in everyday life

No boxing experience needed. No need to “keep up”.
Everything is adjusted to suit your level — including any “creaky” bits.

✔ Supportive, non-intimidating environment
✔ Lots of individual guidance
✔ Focus on moving well, not just working hard

💲 $30 per session
💲 $20 for Groundwork Fitness members

👉 Spots are limited (max 4) — call or message Steve on 0418 700 138 to find out more

Strength training program for over 55s (or thereabouts) designed by a well-over 55 trainer.

23/03/2026

Creaky Fitness knows what older people can do!

Older people are the most sedentary group in Australia, but recent research indicates many would exercise more if encouraged to do so.

25/07/2025

💪 Think You're Too Old for Vigorous Exercise?🏋️‍♂️
If you’re over 55, you’ve probably heard that strength training helps with “activities of daily living”. Things like: avoiding falls, reaching for something in an overhead cupboard, getting up from a chair or carrying shopping bags. Sure, those things matter—but let’s be real… that’s the bare minimum.
It can also be about feeling stronger, more capable, and more alive than ever?
🥾 Hike that mountain you’ve always wanted to climb
🚢🚀Travel with confidence and energy
🏄🏃🏂 Pick up new hobbies — or return to the ones you loved
This isn’t about “slowing down gracefully”—it’s about showing up stronger. We don’t have to accept that aging means sitting on the sidelines. With the right training — and the right support — you can feel strong, capable, and full of life well into your 60s, 70s, and beyond.
I’m Steve, a personal trainer in my mid 60s who’s passionate about helping people just like you push past limits and reclaim your energy. Because I know what’s possible—because I’m living it too.
👉 If you’re over 55 and ready to live with vigour, strength, and passion, send me a message. Let’s talk about how we can get you moving, thriving, and feeling amazing.
Over 55? Let’s make it count. 💥

02/03/2025

Looks like the early 60s is a good age to make sure we are getting enough exercise! According to these researchers, increasing exercise at this time could protect our hearts and help maintain our muscles.

Time marches on predictably, but biological aging is anything but constant, according to a new Stanford Medicine study.

26/02/2025

The Creaky Fitness Way
At Creaky Fitness, we prioritise safety to minimise injury risk in our weight training program. One way we do this is by performing exercises with correct form and then gradually increasing weight.
I know firsthand the importance of patience and caution. I've learned the hard way... a few times!
But here's the thing: for those of us over 55, it's crucial we continue challenging our bodies.
So remember: Go slow, but KEEP GOING!

18/01/2025

Strength Training - an investment in your bones!💪

In the middle of a bushfire emergency, I tripped and sustained an injury that would deliver a sobering lesson in the universal experience of ageing. It was time to start taking care of my bones — by lifting heavy weights.

20/10/2024

The Creaky Fitness Story:
Hi, I’m Steve. I’m 63, mostly retired, have 5 grandchildren, and enjoy training in martial arts (where I’m usually the oldest in the class!).

I’ve found that regular weight training keeps my bones, joints, and muscles strong, helping me enjoy my favourite sport and daily activities with relative ease. Of course, like many at my age, I deal with some joint issues and the usual aches and pains.

What surprises me is how few people my age get the recommended amount of resistance exercise. That’s why I decided to become a Personal Trainer and launch Creaky Fitness! 🎉 Creaky is all about safe, approachable, and age-appropriate exercises for those new to strength training.

Creaky Fitness is my way of doing something useful and enjoyable in my retirement. I hope you can join me for the journey!

09/10/2024

Strength training can help alleviate discomfort and improve joint health. Stronger muscles support your joints, reducing strain and enhancing flexibility. Incorporate exercises that focus on all major muscle groups to keep your joints feeling great!