South West Health Management

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

Ryan showing us how suitcase carries are done!! 🙌💪

20/11/2025

🦵💥 Why Jumping Is Great for Older Adults 💥🦵

Jumping might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about exercise as we age — but it’s actually one of the best ways to stay strong, steady, and confident on your feet!

Here’s why adding a little bounce to your routine makes a big difference 👇

✅ Builds bone density – The gentle impact from jumping helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
✅ Improves balance and coordination – Practising quick, controlled movements helps the body react faster and steadier.
✅ Boosts lower body strength and power – Strong legs mean easier transfers, steps, and everyday movements.
✅ Enhances joint health and confidence – Keeps your joints moving, and your body trusting itself to move safely.

Jumping doesn’t have to mean high or fast — it can be as simple as small hops, heel raises, or step jumps, all scaled to your ability.

19/11/2025

🔥 Meet Mary – 89 and absolutely smashing it! 🔥

Mary proves that you’re never too old to move, lift, and laugh your way through a workout. She shows up every week with the best attitude (and usually a cheeky grin), reminding us that consistency is key — no matter your age.

We’re lucky to have her energy lighting up the gym every session! 💪💙

18/11/2025

🚨𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟯 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟲𝟱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 🚨

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization in this age group.

🔑 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 (𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁) 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼

- Include balance-training exercises (think single-leg stands, heel-toe walking, gentle lunges) into your routine.

- Combine with strength work — strong muscles and good balance go hand in hand.

- Get your home and surroundings safe (clear pathways, good lighting, remove trip hazards).

- Regular check-ups: vision, medications, foot health — all of which affect balance.

17/11/2025

There's nothing quite like smiling and inflicting some gentle stretching pain!!

13/11/2025

A smile of pain or a smile because we love it? Little healthy mix of both from Janice!!

12/11/2025

🔥 Shout-out to Jeffrey! 🔥
Week in, week out — Jeffrey turns up, puts in the effort, and gets it done.
That kind of consistency is what real progress is made of 💪
Keep it up, Jeffrey — we’re proud of you!

11/11/2025

🏋️‍♀️ Function Over Fancy 🏋️‍♀️
You don’t need flashy exercises to get results — just purposeful movement done well.
Step-ups train real-world strength and balance, helping make everyday life smoother (and stairs less scary!).

09/11/2025

Exercise Physiology isn’t about pushing limits — it’s about expanding possibilities.
Strength training helps improve bone density, balance, posture, and confidence — all key to living independently and feeling your best at any age.
Here’s proof that strength has no age limit 💥