Personal Strength Training for over 50s in London (and every other age)
Our youngest client is twelve; our oldest is eighty-six. Several came to us on the recommendation of their GP or osteopath - clinician referrals are always welcome. The common thread is the protocol: a single supervised weekly session on MedX, Nautilus and Cybex equipment, following the approach Yoram trained in at Kieser.
Who trains here
We work with a wider range of people than the protocol's reputation might suggest. In practice, our clients fall into a handful of groups:
- People with acute or chronic lower-back pain. The MedX Core Lumbar Strength machine is the reason many of them came in the first place; it isolates the small muscles of the lower back in a way no free-weight exercise can.
- Former Kieser Training Camden members. Several came to us to carry on the lumbar-extension work they had built up over years on the Kieser machines in Camden.
- Adults building general strength. Fit, active people who want a stronger, leaner, more durable body alongside everything else they do.
- People preparing for something specific. Most often, sports preparation or trekking expeditions.
- Older adults living with osteoporosis or arthritis. Slow, supervised resistance work is a reliable way to keep bone and muscle strong into later life.
- Parents of rugby-playing teenagers. One-to-one supervised loading lets young players build strength safely.
In their own words
“I train with Yoram because he has the exact machines for my need and he inspires me to work to my full capacity. I leave feeling totally revitalised.”
Dalia
“I have been training with Yoram for about ten years and he's the only trainer that has made me feel obligated to attend his sessions. And that is because I could see such a difference in my stamina and strength - and also because I have managed to drop a dress size!! I have to admit that I don't always want to train, but then I leave feeling revitalised, and know it's been so worthwhile.”
Dalia
“The Ultimate Strength programme has significantly relieved my lower back pain and hugely improved overall fitness levels. Yoram’s tailored, friendly and supportive approach is a world away from previous gym experience and I actively look forward to our weekly sessions.”
David Bownes
“I can highly recommend Mr. Yoram Sher’s skill and guidance in strength training and the essential one-to-one supervision that is the hallmark of his gymnasium, Ultimate Strength. The key to success is graded physical exercise which builds muscle strength, using equipment specifically designed to focus on and isolate the function of particular muscle groups - and thereby avoid “trick movements” - which so readily occur without one to one supervision and which, thereby, undermine progress.”
Dr. Rodwin Jackson
“I thoroughly enjoy my training with Yoram. My strength has increased and my muscles have become toned. I introduced my wife and son to Yoram and they will not miss their training for anything.”
Dr Sanjeev Kanoria
“Being the wrong side of 60 and having read that ‘muscle strength’ wastes away the fastest I decided to go [on recommendation] to Ultimate Strength. Yoram has tailored each individual exercise with each piece of equipment so that if I don’t go to him twice a week I actually miss the ‘challenge' of seeing if I can improve the number of ‘reps’ he sets.”
Frank Harris
“If you are looking for someone to get you back into shape, build up your strength and set an exercise routine that will keep you healthy then I can wholeheartedly recommend you go to Yoram.”
Frank Harris
“As a Chartered Physiotherapist with a severe back condition, I can wholeheartedly vouch for the weight training approach delivered at Ultimate Strength. I have been training with Yoram for more than ten years and this allows me both to work and participate extensively in competitive sport at a high level. Yoram has the right balance between a friendly, encouraging manner and an organised, professional focus and I could not recommend him and Ultimate Strength more highly.”
Helen
“In spite of an ongoing back problem for the past thirty years, strength training has benefitted me enormously. Yoram is a dedicated and inspiring trainer who instills confidence and the desire to improve and meet new challenges. Best of all, it is a form of training that has no age barrier, and can be continued in later life, keeping us toned and strong.”
Janet Wise
“The training [at Ultimate Strength] is very much geared to individual needs, that means you can see results quickly and that helps motivation. Sessions are also organised so that you always feel you are making progress. Yoram is a very supportive trainer and really knows what he is doing which of course helps a lot.”
Jenny
“I have been training at Ultimate Strength for just under 4 years. I was new to the field of strength training when I joined but now I could not live without it. My goal was to completely change my body shape as despite doing a lot of cardio and losing some weight because of it I was no longer seeing changes. Through strength training I am not only stronger but I am more toned and lean and find that I am able to control my weight more easily. As a doctor I am aware that increasing your muscle mass increases your metabolic rate but never really believed it until it worked for me. I highly recommend strength training to everyone.”
Nicole Corriette
“Yoram’s distinctive training format is more scientific and engaging, allowing you to see and feel the difference on a session by session basis. The closely monitored, self challenging approach makes the training sessions pass quickly - which for me makes this style of training so appealing. What distinguishes Yoram from many other trainers (apart from the actual exercise regime) is his extensive background knowledge of the body and fitness matters. Training with Yoram does not feel like the chore that one often associates with going to a gym. It is enjoyable, satisfying and rewarding- and different from any other form of training that you will have previously encountered.”
Rob Randall
“[A few] years ago I underwent a serious cardiac procedure. My cardiologist recommended that I start an exercise and strength building regime. Thanks to Ultimate Strength I am now much fitter, stronger and I also feel extremely energetic. Ultimate Strength offers a wonderful programme that builds strength in a very focused manner and, whilst hard work, leaves me with a great feeling of wellbeing and fitness. I tell all my friends about Yoram’s wonderful work and would recommend him to anybody in the highest terms.”
Rose Faber
“Having had major shoulder surgery I came to Ultimate Strength at the suggestion of my physiotherapist. In consultation with my therapist, Yoram designed a programme that enabled me to re-establish the strength in my Rotator Cuff and because of that I was able to get back to playing tennis much faster than I had expected. I highly recommend Ultimate Strength for general muscle and strength building as well as providing a wonderful feeling of wellbeing. Thanks Yoram!”
Sydney Faber
Working with GPs and osteopaths
We welcome referrals from GPs and osteopaths. If you are a clinician considering whether the protocol is suitable for someone in your care, please call the studio.