Powerlifting

Current research shows that regular strength exercise is something everyone should do, no matter your age. In fact, strength exercise becomes even more important for health as you age. All Powerlifting sessions are supervised by accredited Powerlifting Australia coaches.

For older adults

Getting stronger means being independent for longer. Strength exercise can:

• reduce risk of falls

• increase ease of shopping, gardening, and other household tasks

• help you keep playing with the grandkids

• improve confidence and self-worth

• help manage many age-associated conditions such as depression, cognitive problems, and cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.

Ageing is associated with loss of muscle mass (sarcopenia) and loss of bone density (osteopenia). Sarcopenia and osteopenia are significant factors for falls, and for fractures and other poor health outcomes following a fall. Properly supervised strength exercise, such as high-intensity, free-weight training - the kind of exercise involved in powerlifting - has been shown safe and effective for older adults in reducing sarcopenia and osteopenia, no matter what age you start.

For adults of any age

Getting stronger means being a better you. Strength exercise can:

• improve confidence and self-worth

• increase flexibility and power

• reduce risk of developing cardiovascular and metabolic conditions

• improve baseline fitness for other sports such as football, netball, cycling, running, triathlons.

For women

Getting stronger means better bones. Strength exercise can:

• reduce the risk of developing osteopenia

• improve confidence and self-worth

• be safe and effective for improving bone mineral density in women with osteoporosis.

Strength exercise is especially important for women, who have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis and frailty in older age.

For teens

Getting stronger means creating a better future. Strength exercise can:

• develop self-confidence and self-esteem

• improve co-ordination and balance

• develop positive body image through focus on what you can do

• develop physical activity habits to keep you healthy into the future.

For essential service workers and labourers

If your work (paid or volunteer) involves frequent or occasional heavy physical activity such as construction work, SES or CFA, getting stronger can:

• reduce the risk of injury

• help you pass physical work tests

• reduce work-related fatigue.

For athletes

Whether your sport is strength-based or endurance-based, getting stronger can:

• reduce the risk of injury

• improve power development.

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