Strength training over 40 · Mountain View
Stronger at 40, and every decade after.
After 40, muscle and bone don't look after themselves. At Siena Physio, a Doctor of Physical Therapy designs your program, and Movement Coaches help you build real strength in semi-private sessions of 3–4 or Signature Classes of 6–7.
Sound familiar?
You're active. But something's changed.
- You walk, run or do yoga, but you feel weaker than you used to.
- Your knees, back or shoulders ache more, and you're not sure what's safe.
- You know you should lift weights, but a busy gym isn't where you want to learn.
Why strength, why now
What strength training protects.
- 01
Muscle
Adults gradually lose muscle from around their 30s, and the pace picks up with age. Strength training is the most reliable way to keep it, and to build more.
- 02
Bone
Bone gets stronger when muscles pull on it under load. That matters most in your 40s and 50s, and especially for women through perimenopause and menopause.
- 03
Balance & independence
Strong legs and hips keep you steady on stairs, trails and uneven ground, so you can keep doing what you love for decades.
How it works
A plan built around your body.
Start with a Strength Assessment
45 minutes one-on-one with Amy, a Doctor of Physical Therapy. We talk through your goals and history, look at how you squat, hinge, push, pull and carry, and decide where to start. Your $50 is credited toward training.
Train the movements of everyday life
Getting up off the floor, carrying groceries, climbing stairs, lifting a suitcase overhead. We build the strength behind them, scaled to you today, and progress as you get stronger.
Small groups, close coaching
Your coach watches every rep and adjusts the load, range or movement on the spot, so you're never left guessing whether something is right for you.
Physio in the same building
If a joint needs a closer look, a Doctor of Physical Therapy is right here for a Physio Evaluation. No referral needed.
Two ways to train
Which one fits you?
Semi-Private Personal Training
- 3–4 people per session
- Your own program, designed by a Doctor of PT
- Best for specific goals, achy joints or a history of injury
Siena Signature Classes
- 6–7 people per class
- Posture & Upper Body, Hips & Glutes, or Mobility
- Best for an easy way to start, or staying consistent
Questions about training over 40.
Is it too late to start strength training in my 40s, 50s or 60s?
No. People build strength at every age, and many of our members started in their 40s, 50s and beyond. You start at a level that suits you and progress from there.
I've never lifted weights. Is this for me?
Yes. Your coach teaches every movement from the start and scales it to you. Many members come to us brand new to strength training.
I have achy joints or an old injury. Can I still train?
Usually, yes. Tell us about it at your Strength Assessment and we'll choose movements that suit you. If something needs a closer look, a Doctor of PT can see you for a Physio Evaluation, right here in the studio.
Will strength training help with perimenopause or menopause?
Strength training is one of the best things you can do to protect your muscle and bone through perimenopause and menopause, when both can decline faster. We can't treat symptoms, but we can help you get and stay strong.
How often should I train?
Most members train one, two or three times a week. We believe in building the habit gradually, and one session a week is far better than none. Book your Strength Assessment and we'll help you find the right place to start.
Where are you located?
Siena Physio is at 498 Del Medio Ave in Mountain View, a short drive from Los Altos and Palo Alto. Training is by appointment.
The best time to get strong is now.
Start with 45 minutes one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. $50, credited toward your training.