What we do

 

Strength training maintains quality of life.

If we keep our musculoskeletal system healthy, normal everyday activities are easier, whether it is walking, climbing stairs, carrying or lifting objects or even opening a bottle.

Our training offers strength training – both for therapy and prevention –based on scientific evidence. This dual approach ensures that customers receive the right service for their particular needs.

For both young and old, strength is synonymous with quality of life:

  • You remain independent

  • You determine your own life

  • You stay mobile

  • You maintain your productivity

  • You are less prone to injury and illness

  • You minimise the risk of falls

Musculoskeletal Strengthening

 

We grow on resistance and challenges.

With these words, we issue a challenge to people who do less and less with increasing age and avoid physical activity whenever possible. In so doing, they are not just jeopardising their independence and mobility. Bones also become weaker and the risk of falling increases. In addition, arthritis can develop more quickly if joints are not moved enough. Metabolic activity declines and fewer hormones are produced. Heat generation drops and finally, quality of life declines.

During our lifetime, strength only increases for a relatively short period. This is followed by a long period in which strength declines. Between the age of 25 and the end of our life, we lose 30% – 40% of our muscle mass. Muscles are replaced by connective and fatty tissue unless we take remedial action. What is often regarded as the natural ageing process is often the result of a passive lifestyle and a lack of training. Just doing more exercise is not the answer. The quality of the exercise is determined by the resistance that has to be overcome. The ability to dispense a precise resistance and apply it for prevention or therapy purposes is the core competence of our Training.

Benefits of Resistance Training

 

Alzheimer's Disease

“Regular physical exercise is probably the best means we have of preventing Alzheimer's disease today, better than medications, better than intellectual activity, better than supplements and diet” (Dr. Ronald Petersen, Director of the Alzheimer’s Research Center at the US Mayo Clinic)

Arthritis

“The thigh, hip and calf muscles are often weak in people with osteoarthritis. Strength training is a recommended form of exercise” (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, 2009)

Osteoporosis

“Moderate weight resistance training will benefit the bones of those with osteoporosis and will enhance muscle function.” (Osteoporosis, Australia)

Diabetes

“Studies show that exercise can help prevent or delay T2DM, improve management of blood glucose, decrease the proportion of body fat, decrease the risk of heart disease, and increase heart and lung fitness in people with T2DM” (American Heart Association, 2009)

Lower Back Pain

“Strength training and improving range of motion in the lower back is an important component in the management and treatment of lower back pain” (Exercise Sport Science Australia)

Chronic Pain

“After a bout of exercise your pain tolerance increases, things hurt less, and this can last for up to an hour depending on the exercise” (Exercise is Medicine, Australia)

Depression

“Exercise has a moderate clinical effect on depressive symptoms and may be as effective as psychological or pharmaceutical therapies for some individuals” (World Health Organization, 2014)

Metabolism

Strength training and muscle building promote metabolic health.

Posture and Muscle Imbalance

Sitting more than 6 hours per day increases your changes of back and neck pain, cardiovascular disease and poor posture by up to 40%.

Functional capacity

Healthy trained muscles support your bodyweight more easily and protect you against injuries at both work and play. They vastly improve your functional capacity.

Prevention of sports injuries

Strength training prepares the body for recreational and competitive sport. It creates the basis for healthy sport.