Did you know that muscle mass decreases approximately three to eight per cent per decade after the age of 30 and this rate of decline is even higher after age 60? Yes, that’s right – 30 years of age!
For some people, this statistic is not an issue as they go to the gym regularly and lift heavy weights. For others, however, this may come as both a surprise, and a dread.
Viktoria Molloy PhD and head physiotherapist at Activate Body understands this all too well.
“We know that gyms aren’t for everyone – and are often the place where the 20 year olds tend to go. Plus, once you are over 30, walking, swimming, running, and Pilates are not enough – to maintain our strength and prevent inevitable muscle wastage we need to do resistance training. That’s why we developed our SMART Program. SMART stands for ‘Strength, Movement, All-Body Resistance Training’ which ticks all the boxes: resistance training with our unique band and weight system; balance training; core and pelvic stability; and breathwork.”
According to performance coach Tom Molloy, “What makes us different is we offer an environment free of intimidation and full of support to make strength training accessible and safe, irrespective of whether you have an injury or experience.”
“It only takes a 60 minute session twice a week to restore the strength and confidence you need to keep doing the things you love all with the clinical guidance of our physiotherapists and exercise professionals.
“So even though our clients may have back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, osteoporosis or osteoarthritis they can progress with SMART to a more active, stronger and healthier life.”
Tea loves running around Noosa, walking along Sunshine Beach and Skiing in Europe. She is a great example of one of our clients who runs an international language technology company and loves training two or three times per week.
“SMART is a great training program that has made me feel fit, alive and healthy and trusting in a healthy body for years to come,” she said.
Alain is a retired education leader who lives with chronic pain but maintains his SMART program consistently so he can surf, travel and keep up after his grandchildren.
He said, “Activate Body is an incredibly comprehensive healing, repair, mobilisation and strengthening team! They assisted the rehabilitation of my torn shoulder musculature through the provision of physical manipulation combined with the effective S.M.A.R.T. exercise program”
SMART Sessions are personalised to suit your needs.
Activate Body offers individual training; partner training (a great offering for husband and wife teams; or besties wanting to catch up over exercise); or their popular small group sessions.
For January and February Activate Body are offering two for one introductory sessions when you mention this article.
Call 5641 1755 or visit ActivateBody.com.au/strength
