The referral process

 Let's be honest for a moment.

No-one has ever said, "I can't wait to do squats today" while dealing with chronic pain, recovering from treatment, managing a neurological condition, or wondering whether a nap might be the most productive thing they accomplish all day.

When you're struggling, exercise can feel like the last thing you want to do.

It's hard to go for a walk when you're exhausted.

It's difficult to make it to the gym when getting dressed feels like an achievement.

And somehow the people who cheerfully tell you that exercise will make you feel better are usually the same people who aren't currently dealing with what you're dealing with.

The annoying thing is... they're often right.

We won't bore you with all the research (check out the bottom of our home page if you like that sort of thing), but more studies than we can count have shown that regular exercise can improve physical health, mental wellbeing, mobility, strength, confidence, independence, and quality of life across a huge range of conditions.

The problem isn't knowing exercise helps.

The problem is that gym memberships aren't cheap. Personal training isn't cheap. Specialist exercise programs aren't cheap. And when life is already throwing medical bills, medications, appointments, and unexpected expenses your way, spending money on yourself can feel impossible.

That's where Train Through It comes in.

We're working to help remove some of those barriers by connecting people with subsidised exercise opportunities, supportive communities, coaches, classes, gyms, and programs that might otherwise be out of reach.

But we're not just here to help people start.

We're here to help people keep going.

Because the truth is that most of us are motivated on Monday, a little less motivated on Wednesday, and by Friday we're negotiating with ourselves about whether carrying the groceries counts as strength training.

That's why we're passionate about creating a community that celebrates progress rather than perfection.

Whether you're training through Parkinson's, cancer recovery, chronic pain, depression, menopause, injury, or simply one of life's many curveballs, you're welcome here.

You don't need to be fit.
You don't need fancy activewear.
You don't need to know what you're doing.

You just need to start where you are.

We'll help with the rest.