Although there is no cure for arthritis, proper guided exercise, physical activities and weight management strategies have been shown as effective treatment to slow down the progression of joint damage and reduce the need for joint replacement surgery. People with most forms of arthritis can benefit greatly from regular exercise. Strong muscles help to stabilise affected joints and reduce the impact forces through these and adjacent joints. Therefore a well designed exercise program may help to slow down the progression of joint damage.

Many older individuals have not formally exercised in many years and may feel embarrassed or anxious about starting an exercise program especially if there are much younger participants in the environment. We as fitness professionals will make sure you start slowly and monitor your response to exercise. We will also give you as much information as possible about what you may feel post exercise.

Many older adults do not exercise for the fear of pain, joint injury and worsening any existing medical condition. This can lead to the cycle of reduced activity leading to joint stiffness and muscle weakness, change in biomechanics (walking, sitting, any forms of movement) and increased pain. Together these contribute to decreased function and ability to perform daily activities, poor sleep quality and fatigue, reduced coping skills and stress. Regular exercise and physical activity guided by experienced and qualified fitness specialists like us can help to break this cycle and contribute to less pain and a more active lifestyle.

A regular exercise program supervised by a fitness specialist will ensure you keep to your regime. Our professionals will educate you on your food intake as well as home exercise to accompany with the sessions you have with your trainer. Maintaining a healthy body weight can reduce the impact and other joint stresses on the weight bearing joints.