For peri-menopause, menopause, those on weight loss medications, beginners, and anyone who feels unsure about starting strength training.
Strength training is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, especially during and after menopause, or if you’re new to exercise, feeling self-conscious, or simply don’t enjoy the gym environment.

This life stage brings natural hormonal changes that can affect:
- Muscle mass and strength
- Bone density
- Metabolism
- Energy levels
- Joint stiffness and pain
Strength training is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health during these changes.
- Build and maintain muscle
- Support metabolism and weight stability
- Improve bone density
- Reduce joint pain
- Improve balance and falls risk
- Boost energy and confidence

We believe in hands-on, evidence-based care tailored to your needs. Our treatments may include:
Manual therapy (joint mobilisation, soft tissue techniques, dry needling)
Individualised exercise programs for strength, flexibility, and rehabilitation
Postural education and ergonomic advice
Clinical Pilates for movement retraining and injury prevention
Lifestyle and activity modifications to support long-term recovery
WHAT TO EXPECT STRENGTH TRAINING WITH US
Your 1:1 sessions include:
A personalised strength program
Technique coaching and injury prevention
Monitoring of progress and adaptations over time
A safe and supportive training environment
Integration of rehab and whole-body strength
All delivered by qualified physiotherapists.
Surf Coast Physiotherapy and Pilates in Torquay has physios that are specifically trained in general physiotherapy issues.
To enquire, click here. To book, click the button below.
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Location
1 Cylinders Drive, Torquay, Victoria 3228
Phone Number
0421248853
Surf Coast Shire spans the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar people. We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and Protectors of this place. We acknowledge their ancestors who cared for the land, rivers and sea - and all of its creatures - for thousands of generations. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future who continue on this path.
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