- Ph (07) 3342 4284 Fax (07)3342 4204
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- www.physiotec.com.au
23 Weller Road
Tarragindi
Brisbane QLD 4121
GymStart & GymStart for Teens
New to exercise?
Unsure of what type of exercise to do?
Want to get started in the gym but unsure of where to begin or if you'll be safe?
Need to get stronger but had a bad experience in the gym before?
Purpose:
GymStart delivers tailored strength training programmes to suit your physical capabilities in a safe and effective manner.
Who’s suitable for GymStart?
GymStart has been designed for everybody from adolescents needing to safely condition for higher load sports such as Rugby and Rowing, to the elderly looking to begin strength training or improve their bone density using gym based equipment.
Benefits of Strength Training:
- Improve muscle strength and power
- Optimise capacity for movement and overall physical function
- Enhance management of existing musculoskeletal conditions, particularly in later stages of rehabilitation
- Reduce risk of injury
- Increase bone mineral density
- Improve cardiac function and health
- Increase overall health and well being
Common Misconceptions Regarding Strength Training
- Strength training causes injury
- Strength training is only appropriate for younger population
- Strength training is not for people who have existing injuries.
- Strength training can have negative effect on joint support
What does the GymStart Program involve?
GymStart is a 6-week program for development of competency in strength training with one-on-one assessment and coaching from a trained Physiotherapist. The findings of an initial one-hour comprehensive physical assessment will determine the structure of the tailored strength training program. Competent execution of the main compound movements will be developed over weekly 30- 45minute sessions over a six-week period.
Our fully equipped gym will be the classroom, providing you with a safe, supervised environment for strength and conditioning. This will allow you to optimise your movement patterns and efficiency and your functional strength.
Includes:
Individual
Initial 1 hour assessment
6 x 30-minute training sessions
1 x 30-minute final reassessment session
Pairs or small group
Want to reduce the costs? Bring a friend/relative or 2
Maximum 3 per group.
Each individual will still require an independent initial and final assessment.
Training sessions will be 45 minutes.
Ideal for a group of teenage athletes starting to train in the gym, parents and their teens, ladies groups – get strong but stay safe together!
How to get started
Just ring reception on 3342 4284 and ask for a GymStart Assessment
Our GymStart Instructors +

Bike Fit Analyst
Eric Huang
Eric has been a qualified Physiotherapist since 2004, having worked in a variety of clinical settings from medical centres to holistic health centres before joining Physiotec in 2009. With this many years at Physiotec, Eric is currently our longest serving physiotherapist. For many years, Eric split his time between PhysioTec and providing onsite injury management services to a variety of manual handling industries. In 2018, Eric decided to move from onsite injury management to work with Dr Patrick Weinrauch at Brisbane Hip Clinic. His many years working and training under Dr Alison Grimaldi and now under Dr Weinrauch make him highly qualified in the management of Hip & Groin pain.
His other interests in physiotherapy are neck and upper back pain, cycling related pain and injuries and dry needling. Eric is a competitive cyclist himself, runs his own cycling crew, MIA, and is passionate about all things cycling. He has competed at both Australian and World Track Championships. Eric provides our bike fit service and has a personal and professional interest in strength & conditioning. This experience he brings to our GymStart programs, where Eric can teach, assess and correct your form with gym lifts to ensure you will be safe and gain maximum benefit from your gym program. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience where it comes to balancing optimal performance outcomes and recovery from injury or training fatigue. In his spare time he also enjoys spending quality time with his family and keeping a great looking tropical aquarium.
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