self
your essential being that distinguishes you from others
specialising in combating the effects of a sedentary life for the 50+ through personalised fitness and wellness programs tailored to your needs and capabilities
integrating our unique experience in fitness training and 40+ years in martial arts
if your goal is to improve your fitness and you need something more stimulating than the typical fitness regime
you can’t escape the fact that you will age but how you age and how you live your life is something you can control
only around 1 in 10 Australians 50+ exercises enough to gain any cardiovascular benefit and it has been suggested that about half of the physical decline associated with old age may be due to a lack of physical activity
it is never too late as the human body responds to exercise, no matter age, and there are many health benefits
get active so that you can stay active
what’s more difficult starting a new fitness program or living without your health as you age?
do you consider independence and remaining active major factors in maintaining a good quality of life as you grow older?
physical activity is especially important for older adults and can help them live independently for as long as possible
ageing is a fact of life
as you age, you lose muscle and bone mass and may develop problems in your muscles, joints, and bones, such as back pain, osteoarthritis, or osteoporosis
regular exercise slows the loss of muscle mass, strengthens bones, and reduces joint and muscle pain
mobility and balance are improved, which reduces the risk of falling and suffering a serious injury
staying active lowers your risk of heart disease or heart attack, lowers blood pressure, controls diabetes and helps you maintain a healthy weight level
it’s never too late
many people starting out with exercise at 50+ are discouraged because they think it’s probably too late to reap real benefits
studies show that it’s never too late to start realising benefits from exercise
a study showed wheelchair-bound nursing home residents in their 80s and 90s experiencing benefits like improvements in their strength and overall functional ability from a weightlifting exercise program
benefits of exercise
weight management
prevent excess weight gain and help maintain weight loss
improves mood
stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed
brain health and memory
increases your heart rate, which promotes the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain and stimulates the production of hormones that can enhance the growth of brain cells
combat health conditions & diseases
prevent or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, including stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, a number of types of cancer, arthritis and falls
promotes better sleep
help you fall asleep faster and deepen your sleep
boosts energy
improves your muscle strength and boosts your endurance
wolfgang & margaret
we started self to inspire other 50+ to live their best life through sharing our experience and knowledge with fitness, health and lifestyle
we are qualified in fitness leadership, group and personal training and have been involved in martial arts for 40+ years and have been martial arts instructors for 25+ years
in our tailored programs we can offer a combination of elementary exercises incorporating martial arts movements and even include self-defence if that interests you
we are here to help the 50+ grow stronger with age and gain better health through strength and fitness programs
