Better Balance for Life
I'm Lesley French — originally from England, and lucky enough to call Australia home since age 9. I’ve spent my life immersed in both physical fitness and mental well-being, and I’m passionate about helping people feel strong, stable and confident as they age.
After becoming a certified fitness professional, I partnered with a physiotherapist to create **Better Balance for Life** — a program designed to improve balance, strength, mobility and overall brain health. It began in 2015 when I went searching for exercises for my 80-year-old mother and discovered that nothing out there was suitable: it was either too hard, too soft, or just wrong for older bodies.
At the same time, I was rebuilding my own life after leaving a 25-year abusive relationship. Even once I was “out,” I wasn’t free — I felt overwhelmed, exhausted, foggy and far from myself. Learning about **Neuroplasticity** changed everything. Understanding how the brain and body communicate helped me regain my strength, energy, clarity and confidence. It showed me that real change is possible at any age.
Today, as a qualified clinician, I help others rewrite their stories too — physically, mentally and emotionally. My mission is simple: to empower people to stay independent, reduce the need for aged care, and reclaim the parts of themselves they thought were gone.
If you’re willing to put in the work, you can absolutely turn your life around. I’ve seen people reverse their “functional age” by 10–20 years. The results speak for themselves — you have more power over your future than you think.
I offer cardio, strength and balance classes suitable for all fitness levels. Even if you haven't moved for awhile.