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STRIVE by Livewell Health: Strength Training for Resilience, Independence, Vitality and Endurance
About STRIVE
STRIVE is more than a workout program; it’s a pathway to long-term strength and vitality. The program is tailored for individuals of all ages and fitness levels who want to enhance their physical resilience, maintain independence, and boost overall wellness.
In STRIVE, we focus on functional strength—movements that support your body’s natural motion and help you confidently perform everyday tasks. Our experienced physiotherapists and exercise specialists lead each session, ensuring your workout is safe, effective, and personalised to meet your specific goals and needs.
Our approach is centered on resilience, independence, and vitality. The STRIVE program supports clients in increasing muscle strength, which is essential for better balance, as well as flexibility and functional stability, empowering individuals to remain independent and confident in their mobility. This well-rounded approach is guided by research showing that targeted balance training not only decreases fall rates but also improves everyday movements and quality of life for seniors.
Benefits of STRIVE:
Resilience & Independence
Develop strength, mobility and improve bone density to carry out daily activities without limitations.
Vitality & Endurance
Improve energy, stamina, and the ability to handle longer, more demanding activities.
Confidence in Movement
Learn exercises that protect your body and prevent injury while building self-assurance in every movement.
Each STRIVE session is structured to build both mental and physical resilience, helping you take charge of your health with confidence and strength. Our goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment that motivates you to push your limits while respecting your body’s unique capabilities.
Join STRIVE at Livewell Health to take a proactive step toward a stronger, more capable you!
Detailed Assessment: Understand and Improve Your Stability
About Balance & Gait Assessment
Our Balance & Gait Assessment is ideal if you’re concerned about falls, feeling unsteady, or want to maintain or improve your balance as you age gracefully. This 60-minute session provides a thorough evaluation of your balance, stability and fall risk by assessing multiple facets of balance and movement.
What the Assessment Involves
Personalised Health Review: We begin by understanding your medical history and any relevant factors affecting your balance.
Physical Tests: A range of research-backed tests that assess
Static Balance – How steady you are while standing still.
Dynamic Balance – Your stability during movement, such as walking or turning.
Gait Speed & Walking Tests – Your pace and stability over various distances.
Multitasking Balance – Your balance while performing more than one task at a time, which can be challenging as we age.
Functional Day-to-Day Movements – Your stability in everyday activities like standing up or reaching.
