Be Well

11/09/2026

Spring does something to all of us. The energy shifts, the motivation creeps back in, and suddenly we're thinking about movement again after months of hibernation.

Jan says it best: at Be Well, you start wherever you are. No pressure, no perfect starting point, just our physios, allied health team, instructors and community ready to help you get to where you want to go.

Everything under one roof in Hawthorn. Easy, accessible, and honestly hard to say no to.

If spring has you ready to get back on the horse, now's the time. Come check us out.

10/09/2026

Yoga, pilates, strength training, for every age, meeting you where you’re at. Our classes range from people aged 28 to 70+, guided by instructors who are highly skilled at meeting every level in the room.

There’s so much noise out there about what health and fitness is supposed to look like.

For us it’s less about pushing harder and more about prioritising the things that actually improve how you show up in your life!

Come join us at Be Well, 6 Roche Street, Hawthorn.

08/09/2026

"Lifting weights is bad for your joints." It's simply not true.

Your bones need load to stay strong. Heavy, progressive resistance training is what actually grows bone density, not the gentle stuff we're often told is "safer" as we age.

Skip it, and the risk isn't just weaker bones. It's higher falls risk, poorer heart health, and a brain that isn't getting the benefits lifting gives it too.

Our physio-led Bone Vitality Program is open and available to you. Comment "BONE STRENGTH" below, and we'll send you the link (Hawthorn VIC locals only; this one's in-person with our physio team).

06/09/2026

03/09/2026

As long-standing Be Well member Kate put it: "Coming to Be Well is like growing an oak tree. Nothing is rushed."

Honestly, we couldn't say it better ourselves.

No shortcuts. No injuries from doing too much too soon. Just steady, gentle growth that adds up to real strength, the kind you can feel in everyday life. Picking things up with ease. A stronger yoga practice. Muscles you're proud to show off (we see you, Jan and Kate).

And if you're over 40 and have never seen muscle definition on your own body before, it doesn't mean it's too late, you can start at Be Well like Kate and Jan.

This is what progress over perfection can look like.

01/09/2026

Two years ago, Dr Amantha Imber was fantasising about being hospitalised, just for the rest. That's how burnt out she was. So she spent the next two years researching and testing every energy strategy she could find when it comes to preventing burnout, and The Energy Game is everything she discovered.

Join us In Conversation with Dr Amantha Imber and Jan Owen, Be Well Co-founder, about Amantha's new book, The Energy Game.

It's a relaxed, in-person evening full of practical tips and great vibes, simple ways to boost your energy, stay motivated, and feel your best every day. Perfect for anyone wanting to energise their life and connect with like-minded folks.

Thursday 10th September, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Be Well, 6 Roche Street, Hawthorn.

Book your ticket at the link in our bio.

30/08/2026

This Father's Day, skip the gadget. A study spanning 28 countries and 179,000 people found that men over 50 have a 60% higher risk of dying than women the same age, and a lot of it comes down to things nobody ever checks.

Grip strength predicts lifespan more accurately than most of us realise. The right blood panel (not just "total testosterone") tells you what's actually going on. And loneliness quietly does more damage to a man's heart than almost anything on a standard checklist.

Want the full breakdown? Comment MENS HEALTH below, and we'll send it over. 👇

25/08/2026

There's a version of all of us in every decade we live. The kid who never broke a bone. The twenty-something running on four hours of sleep. The exhausted new mum. The forty-something chasing marathons. The sixty-something who traded pump classes for Pilates and pickleball.

In this week's Live Well Journal, our co-founder Jan shares what six decades of moving her body has taught her about ageing well, and why Be Well was built to be a place for every one of those seasons.

Read Jan's full reflection here:
https://bewell.com.au/live-well-journal/

25/08/2026

Have you ever fantasised about getting sick? Not seriously, just enough to justify a week in bed with zero responsibilities.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you're not broken. You're depleted.

Join us on 10th September for a conversation with Dr Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist, founder of Inventium and bestselling author of The Energy Game, in conversation with Be Well co-founder Jan Owen AM. They'll be unpacking energy, burnout and how to actually rebuild your vitality, backed by science and more than 50 research-backed challenges you can start using straight away. No wellness retreat or life overhaul required.

Stick around after for 30 minutes of live Q&A, and grab your copy of The Energy Game on the night.

Everyone is welcome; book via the link in our bio.

📅 10th September, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
📍 Be Well

Don't forget to book your spot and bring someone.

20/08/2026

There's a moment about ten seconds into the cold plunge where your brain screams absolutely not. Your breath catches. Every instinct says get out.

And then, if you breathe through it, something extraordinary happens.

A 2024 UCL study of 1,114 women going through perimenopause or menopause found that 47% reported significant improvement in anxiety, 35% fewer mood swings, and 30% fewer hot flushes. Nearly two thirds were using cold water specifically to manage their symptoms, and it was working.

You only need eleven minutes a week. Two or three sessions of three to five minutes, always finishing on cold.

And if the cold feels daunting, start with the hot pool only. Then try fifteen seconds. There is no badge for suffering here.

Go warm. Go cold. Breathe through it.

Based near Hawthorn? Comment PLUNGE and we'll send you the link to come and try it for yourself.