Classes

Strength & Balance

Our twice-weekly Strength & Balance Classes will help you to ‘Stay Strong & Steady’

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Who is This for?

Our 8-week course is for people who:

Have started to notice a loss of muscle strength.
Are less steady on their feet or are avoiding situations where their balance might be challenged – eg walking on uneven ground or walking in poor light.
Might have less experience or confidence lifting weights in a gym environment.
Want to make a change to their lifestyle to enable them to age well and maintain their independence.

What to Expect

All our classes are run by qualified physiotherapists.

The first session starts with measuring your strength and balance to establish a good baseline. We make sure you feel safe and know how to lift before progressing the difficulty of the balance and strength exercises over an 8-week period.

Each class will consist of lifting skills practice, a circuit of strength, balance and reaction exercises. Easier and harder versions of each exercise will be demonstrated so you can chose to work at your own level and then progress when you are ready.

How Much Does It Cost?

Our Stay Strong, Stay Steady course costs £192 for the whole 8 week course (that’s only £12 per class) giving you amazing value.

When Are the Classes?

BEGINNERS/IMPROVERS
Tuesdays – 10am & 12pm
Thursdays – 2pm
AND/OR
Fridays – 10am – 12.30pm

INTERMEDIATE
Tuesdays – 2pm
AND/OR
Fridays – 11.15am

How Do I Book?

To book your spot call our reception team today on 01539 725220 if the class is already full be sure to ask to be added to our waiting list as we will be launching new courses soon.

How to book online

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The combination of a fun safe environment, access to the equipment you need and being part of a group of like-minded people is what we feel makes our program different from any other exercise class available.

AT THE END OF THE INITIAL 8 WEEKS, YOU WILL HAVE THE SKILLS TO LIVE WELL FOR LONGER.

Why Should You Invest in This?

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What happens as we get older?

– After the age of 50, muscle mass decreases at a rate of 1–2% per year. Muscle strength declines by 1.5% between ages 50 and 60 and by 3% thereafter.

– Our balance begins to decline in midlife, starting at about age 50.

– Our risk of dying from Cancer, stroke and heart disease all increase from the age of 60.

Why is this important and what can we do about it?

– A person’s muscle strength is highly predicative of how independent that individual will be in later life.

– Research has shown a combination of resistance training and aerobic exercise can help to reduce your risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other causes by 41-47%.

– The good news is that this loss of muscle mass and reduced ability to balance is not inevitable. Research has shown performing resistance training and balance exercises as little as twice a week can help to maintain your muscle mass and balance.

If this is so beneficial why aren’t more people doing it?

Many people just don’t know where to start, they don’t have access to the equipment they need or they might be scared that they will injure themselves.

PUT YOUR TRUST IN US – WE CAN HELP YOU IMPROVE YOUR STRENGTH, REDUCE FALLS AND INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF LIVING INDEPENDENTLY FOR LONGER.

See why patients
love Kendal Physio

    
 
 
         Neil Boggin 
 June 10, 2023
 
 
  After a knee injury playing table tennis, the team were excellent at diagnosing the problem & setting up a slow & steady recovery routine - lots of stretching, massage & strength exercises.

Am back playing TT & heading back on the hills!!
  
 
        C B 
 June 7, 2023
 
 
  I went to Kendal Physio after experiencing problems with my thumb and wrist for about 8 weeks. I’d tried rest, You Tube video ‘fixes’ (which made it worse) and then decided it was time to stop wasting time and go to see a physio. Mary was great at pinpointing the problem and setting me up with a series of exercises to do at home. These had a rapid effect and I felt some marked improvement quite quickly, especially as regards pain management. The exercises were adapted and changed with each visit, to ensure a full movement range could be achieved by the end of the course of treatments. I found it particularly useful to have all the exercises sent through on an email that contained short videos of every exercise. Mary is fantastic, really thorough in diagnosing/assessing , and careful to ensure each exercise is clearly understood and carried out before leaving the practice.  I absolutely recommend Kendal Physio!
  
 
        Hilary Pickup 
 May 18, 2023
 
 
  Very friendly, caring and helpful centre. My physio diagnosed my problem, gave me some treatment and gave me exercises to follow. It was easy to get follow up appointments. Thank you.
  
 
        Doreen Allen 
 May 17, 2023
 
 
  As well as attending an excellent Pilates class I have been receiving treatment for a shoulder problem from Sarah Yeates. I couldn’t be in better hands. Sarah is knowledgeable, professional and very approachable. She quickly diagnosed the problem and then set a manageable treatment plan. I’m thrilled to say there has been a great improvement.
Top marks too to the very helpful and friendly reception staff!
Thank to all
  
 
        DAVID BONE 
 May 15, 2023
 
 
  Excellent service. A detailed consultation process during which we pin pointed the exact problems.
Very good advice and exercises that really helped me to tackle the problem, ease pain and build up strength.

Again excellent follow-up sessions with additional massage that was very helpful.
  
 
        Michael Procter 
 May 3, 2023
 
 
  All as I can say is thank goodness for Kendal Physio and Arjun. Walked into Reception on the 3rd December with unbelievable upper back / shoulder / neck pain and zero movement in those areas. Great people to deal with both patient and understanding. It has been a slow job but every visit saw an increase in movement and reduction in pain level. Finally reached a successful conclusion. Great job done.
Thank you to everyone
Mike Procter
  
 
        Dan Scott 
 April 24, 2023
 
 
  Excellent Service from John - Went to Kendal Physio with hip pain - excellent advice given with exercise program that was adapted and developed at each appointment. Muscle strength tested electronically too to monitor progress. Have made full recovery and now ready to do my 2 big events this year👍
Great organisation and flexiblity from Tracy and Kayleigh fitting in with my ever changing diary !

cheers guys great job 😄
  
 
        Susan King 
 March 29, 2023
 
 
  I visited Kendal Physio Centre with a shoulder and forearm injury. I saw Reema who prescribed a number of simple exercises which didn't take up a lot of time but have resulted in a great improvement in my shoulder flexibility and strength and I no longer get pain in my forearm. I'm very pleased with the results and highly recommend them. Thanks, Kendal Physio!
  
 
        Siobhan Casey 
 March 20, 2023
 
 
  I'd highly recommend making an appointment with Alison at Kendal Physio & Wellbeing Centre, she was really helpful and easy to chat to. She figured out my issue and gave me a list of exercises to work through regularly and some really helpful tips.
  
 
        Michael Eden 
 March 9, 2023
 
 
  John Bagge succeeding in identifying the issue with my knee and through an exercise regime the issue has now been almost entirely resolved. I am continuing with the exercises and am confident that the issue will not only be fixed but strengthening my muscles will prevent further injury.
  
 
  
 
  
 
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