As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass, strength, and function, a condition known as sarcopenia. Muscle loss starts around age 30 and accelerates after 60, increasing the risk of falls, fractures and other health issues.
Regular strength training can help slow this decline. Despite its benefits, only one in four Australian adults complete the recommended two strength training sessions per week. While many people believe that being active is enough, strength training plays an important role that everyday movement can’t replace. The reasons people skip it vary; injury, health conditions, time constraints or misconceptions about strength training, but it’s never too late to start and experience the benefits.
Finding the right place to start
There are many ways to approach strength training, but when you’re recovering from an injury, managing pain, or working to improve your long term health, a guided, clinician led approach can make all the difference.
Strength training is a powerful tool that can help you recover from injury by restoring mobility and building stability that also reduces the risk of re injury, reduce chronic pain by easing discomfort and improving joint support, and manage health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or osteoporosis, by boosting metabolism, increasing bone density and supporting your overall wellbeing.
With the right clinical guidance, strength training can be personalised, safe and effective, giving you the confidence to train smarter, achieve your goals and improve your long term health.
Introducing Kieser to Glenelg
Founded in 1967 by Werner Kieser in Switzerland, Kieser was built with a clear purpose: to address health issues caused by a lack of strength through science backed exercise principles.
Nearly 60 years on, Kieser has grown to nearly 200 locations worldwide, with over 30 across Australia including the new Kieser Glenelg.
Kieser is not a gym, it’s a health clinic that combines physiotherapy, exercise physiology and strength training to help you:
- manage pain and prevent injury
- avoid surgery
- stay independent.
The Kieser difference
Clinician led care
All evidence based programs are designed and supported by a team of physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and exercise scientists. Every new member completes seven induction sessions to learn their program, set up personalised machine settings and understand proper technique.
You can choose between independent training or assisted training under the guidance of an exercise scientist. Plus, every 20 training sessions, members have a review to track progress, adjust programs and ensure safety and effectiveness.
Kieser exclusive Swiss engineered machines
Kieser machine based strength training programs using exclusive Swiss engineered machines are a key difference between training at Kieser compared with a traditional gym. Each machine focuses on a specific part of the body, such as your back, knees, or shoulders. This allows you to safely work on the exact muscle groups you want to strengthen without overloading your joints.
What does this mean for you? It means you can build muscle without needing to spend hours training in a gym. When you train at Kieser, you can reach your strength goals with as little as two 30 minute sessions per week.
Focused training environment
The Kieser training environment is specifically designed to help you get the most out of every session. The training floor is a calm space free from distractions like loud music, mirrors and clutter. This focused setting creates the ideal atmosphere for helping you stay engaged with your program, track your progress and achieve better long term results.
Get started at Kieser today
Take the first step towards stronger, healthier ageing with Kieser.
Book your initial consultation with a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist at Kieser Glenelg and start your personalised strength journey today.
Find out more: kieser.com.au
