Group Exercise Classes
Group Exercise Classes Brisbane
Supervised exercise classes at PhysioWorks Ashgrove, Sandgate and Clayfield.
Small-group supervision supports strength, confidence and safe exercise progression.
PhysioWorks group exercise classes provide structured pathways for strength, balance, bone health, osteoarthritis management, posture, mobility and return to exercise.
Classes run at selected Brisbane clinics, including Ashgrove, Sandgate and Clayfield.
These are clinically guided classes rather than general fitness sessions. Most participants complete an individual assessment before joining so the clinician can review symptoms, health history, current ability and exercise goals.
Quick guide: Choose the class that best matches your goal, check the current timetable, then book directly with your preferred clinic.
Choose a Class by Your Goal
Build Bone Strength
For osteoporosis, osteopenia, low bone density and fracture-risk concerns.
Class: Better Bones Exercise Class
Exercise Physiology pathway at Ashgrove, Sandgate and Clayfield.
Manage Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis
For hip or knee pain, stiffness and reduced confidence with walking or stairs.
Program: GLA:D® Australia
Physiotherapy pathway at Ashgrove.
Improve Balance
For unsteadiness, falls concerns, lower-limb weakness or reduced walking confidence.
Program: Balance & Falls Prevention
Physiotherapy pathway at Sandgate and Clayfield.
Improve Strength and Movement Control
For posture, mobility, core control, general strength and return to exercise.
Class: Group Mat Pilates and Physiotherapy Group Exercise
Physiotherapy pathway at Sandgate and Clayfield.
Exercise With Less Joint Load
For pain, stiffness or low confidence that makes land exercise difficult.
Class: Hydrotherapy Group Class
Exercise Physiology pathway coordinated through Sandgate.
Book Your Group Exercise Assessment
Choose your preferred clinic. Select the appropriate physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology appointment after the clinic booking portal opens.
Ashgrove
Better Bones: Exercise Physiology
GLA:D® Australia: Physiotherapy
Sandgate
Better Bones and Hydrotherapy: Exercise Physiology
Mat Pilates and Balance: Physiotherapy
Clayfield
Better Bones: Exercise Physiology
Mat Pilates and Balance: Physiotherapy
New participants usually require an assessment. Please call reception to confirm class availability or when you are unsure which appointment to select.
Current Group Exercise Timetable
Class times and available places may change. Please confirm your booking before attending.
Please confirm before attending: Class places, times and clinician availability can change. An initial assessment does not automatically reserve a place in a particular class.
Exercises can be adjusted to match your current ability and goals.
What Happens Before You Join?
Most class pathways begin with an individual physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology assessment.
Discuss Your Goals
Tell your clinician what you want to improve and which activities matter most.
Check Your Starting Level
Your clinician may assess strength, mobility, balance, symptoms and exercise confidence.
Choose the Right Pathway
You may begin in a group class or complete individual treatment first.
Individual care may be more appropriate when you have new or severe pain, recent surgery, a recent fracture, significant dizziness, worsening weakness or symptoms that have not yet been assessed.
About the Classes
Better Bones Exercise Class
The Better Bones Exercise Class supports adults with osteoporosis, osteopenia or low bone health. Sessions include supervised strength, balance, posture and suitable weight-bearing exercise.
GLA:D® Australia
The GLA:D® Australia Program combines education and supervised exercise for people with symptoms of hip or knee osteoarthritis. The supervised exercise component generally runs twice weekly for six weeks.
Balance & Falls Prevention
The Balance & Falls Prevention Program may include stepping, balance reactions, walking practice and lower-limb strengthening.
Group Mat Pilates and Physiotherapy Group Exercise
This class pathway focuses on posture, mobility, movement control, general strength and return to exercise. Pilates-style movements may be included within a clinically guided program.
Hydrotherapy Group Class
Hydrotherapy uses warm water to support movement, strength and graded rehabilitation while reducing load through painful joints.
Small-group coaching can support balance, strength and movement confidence.
Group Exercise Class FAQs
Which PhysioWorks clinics offer group exercise classes?
Group exercise pathways are available at Ashgrove, Sandgate and Clayfield. The available classes and times differ between clinics.
What classes run at Ashgrove?
Ashgrove offers Better Bones on Monday from 1:30 pm–2:15 pm. GLA:D® classes run on Wednesday from 2:00 pm–3:00 pm and Friday from 12:00 pm–1:00 pm.
What is the Better Bones timetable?
Better Bones runs at Ashgrove on Monday from 1:30 pm–2:15 pm, Sandgate on Wednesday from 12:00 pm–12:45 pm and Clayfield on Thursday from 11:00 am–11:45 am.
Which appointment should I book?
Book Exercise Physiology for Better Bones and hydrotherapy. Book Physiotherapy for GLA:D®, Balance & Falls Prevention and the current Group Mat Pilates or Physiotherapy Group Exercise pathways.
Do I need an assessment before joining?
Yes. An assessment is required or recommended for most classes. It allows the clinician to review your health history, symptoms, strength, balance and goals.
Who supervises the classes?
Classes may be supervised by a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist, depending on the program and clinic.
Can I join Better Bones if I have osteoporosis?
Better Bones may suit many people with osteoporosis after an Exercise Physiology assessment. Your clinician will consider scan results, fracture history, symptoms, strength and balance.
Can I join GLA:D® without an X-ray?
An X-ray is not always required. A physiotherapist can assess whether your symptoms are consistent with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing and supportive closed-in shoes for land-based classes. Bring water and any walking aid or support you normally use.
What Should You Do Next?
Select the clinic that offers your preferred class. Book online 24/7 or call reception when you need help choosing the correct appointment or confirming current class availability.
Book Online 24/7
Book Your Group Exercise Assessment
Choose your preferred clinic, then select the appropriate physiotherapy or Exercise Physiology appointment in the clinic booking portal.
Ashgrove
- Better Bones Exercise Class Book an Exercise Physiology assessment.
- GLA:D® Australia Book a physiotherapy assessment.
Sandgate
- Better Bones Exercise Class Book an Exercise Physiology assessment.
- Hydrotherapy Group Class Book an Exercise Physiology assessment.
- Group Mat Pilates Book a physiotherapy assessment.
- Balance & Falls Prevention Book a physiotherapy assessment.
Clayfield
- Better Bones Exercise Class Book an Exercise Physiology assessment.
- Group Mat Pilates Book a physiotherapy assessment.
- Balance & Falls Prevention Book a physiotherapy assessment.
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