Gym coaching 50+
Personal trainer for people over 50
After 50, muscle strength declines unless you maintain it. The good news is that strength training works at any age, and there is still plenty of time to regain lost strength.
Your coach is an osteopath with a Master’s degree in Health Sciences (sports medicine) and over 30 years of experience. I take osteoarthritis, old injuries and back problems into account in every exercise choice.
Safe strength training that takes your age into account
Coaching starts with an initial assessment where we go through your goals, exercise history and health, as well as any medication, injuries and operations. Based on this, I design a personal training programme for you.
Training focuses on basic movements such as squats, deadlifts and presses, in variations that suit you. You learn the correct technique, and the loads are increased in a controlled way.
Sessions take place at R5 gym in Metsälä, and the gym entry fee is included. You do not need previous gym experience.
Benefits
Why strength training pays off
Muscle mass starts to decline after the age of 30–40 by about 3–8% per decade, and the rate speeds up after 60. Regular strength training is the most effective way to slow down the loss of strength.
- you keep and build muscle strength and mass
- balance and movement control improve, which helps prevent falls
- osteoarthritis and back pain often ease
- everyday tasks such as carrying shopping bags and getting up from the floor become easier
- you have more energy
Coaching
How coaching works
You can start with a free consultation by phone or in person in Metsälä. Then we choose the option that suits you: single sessions or a coaching package.
For example, the 10-session package (about 3 months) is especially suitable if you are new to strength training and want a lasting lifestyle change. A personal training session costs €99 / 60 min, and you can find all packages on the personal trainer page.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about strength training over 50
Answers to the questions people over 50 ask most often about coaching.
No. Strength training builds muscle strength at any age, and you can start without previous experience. Training starts from your current level.
Yes. As an osteopath, I take osteoarthritis, back problems and old injuries into account when choosing exercises and loads. Many problems ease as muscle strength increases.
Two strength sessions a week is enough for good progress when the programme is designed properly. Read more in Train twice a week and still progress at the gym.
A personal training session costs €99 / 60 min, and coaching packages start from €220. You can pay by bank card, ePassi or Edenred.
At R5 gym in Metsälä, Läkkisepäntie 11 A, Helsinki. The gym entry fee is included in the coaching.
Osteopathy in Helsinki – services and prices
Osteopathy
60 min
€94 / hour
Personal trainer
PT / programming
€99 / hour
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
Booking
Book an appointment online
Choose a suitable time from the calendar. If you can’t find a time that suits you, you can ask about other available times, for example evening appointments, by calling or texting +358 40 557 3874.
You can also pay with ePassi and Edenred sports benefits.
You’re warmly welcome to my clinic at Läkkisepäntie 11 A in Metsälä, Helsinki!
Clinic
How to find us
Osteopath Jerry Ketola
Läkkisepäntie 11 A
00620 Helsinki
The clinic is conveniently located near major junctions in Metsälä, alongside Tuusulantie and close to Käpylä station. It’s about a 15–20 minute drive from both Tikkurila and Leppävaara. My osteopathy practice is situated inside the R5 Athletics & Health gym and wellness facilities. Follow the R5 signs to find the entrance and head to the second floor.