We haven't had a vocational visit for ages. Don't really know why not - the meeting we had last Wednesday at the Kieser Training Clinic on Bundall Road was certainly worth our while! I love it when, to use the old Australian vernacular, young business people "have a go". Kane Chisholm (picture, with our member Adrian Crowe strapped into one of their modern "torture" devices – anything but!) and his partner David Adamo presented at our club a few months ago, on the invitation of two of our members who are very happy with their results.
Their setup, based on a concept that originated in Switzerland in 1967 and is implemented in numerous countries throughout the world (some 30-odd in Australia alone), is nothing short of impressive. There's an entire floor of various specialist training equipment that is designed to train your body to reduce pain and build strength in specific areas where it is needed. Specialist personnel, from exercise trainers to physiotherapists, will first assess your situation, and then design and help you implement your training under their supervision, requiring just two 30-minute sessions per week. Without question, the concept is very successful - they are in the process of taking on the first floor of the building as well early in 2025.
One of their physios, Chloe, strapped me into one of their many machines. After a few serious grunts, her iPad displayed a clear result: One of my (many) weak spots is that my left arm and leg are not just a little bit, but massively weaker than the right! [No snide remarks about my brain, please! ☺ Ed.] I was aware of this before, but I wasn't aware of the extent. Can I become another Arnold Schwarzenegger? No, that's not the idea. But with the exact right workout, I can improve it and even balance it out again.
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