Charles Sturt University (CSU) is seeking healthy volunteers from the Bathurst district to participate in a research exercise program. Dr Jack Cannon, a lecturer in motor control and learning at CSU’s School of Human Movement Studies, said the aim of the exercise program is to improve the strength and the quality of life of participants aged over 65 years. “The program requires participants to do whole-body strength training for about one and a half hours, twice a week. The 12 week exercise program will run from Monday 14 April to Friday 11 July,” Dr Cannon said. “Participants will start with comprehensive assessments of body composition, muscle and nerve function, and quality of life assessments. They may also be involved in focus group interviews to discuss their attitudes towards the program. Throughout the program each participant will have a CSU student to act as their personal trainer and to assist them to perform the exercises. We are also seeking volunteers 65 years and older to participate as a ‘control group’ who will not do the exercise program, but will be involved in the assessments in April and July.”