Learn to Lift

Learn to Lift, Discover Your Strength, & Protect Your Long-term Health

Are you someone who’s always wanted to get into weight training but felt overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Have you experienced an injury in the past and are looking for a safe way to get back into the gym? Or maybe you have some experience lifting weights but want a program tailored specifically to your physical needs and goals.

Our Learn To Lift program is designed to help you kickstart a safe and effective strength training journey. With the guidance of our certified sports physiotherapist, you can step into the gym safely and confidently.

Once you’re cleared by your therapist, they’ll collaborate with one of our preferred personal trainers at Cross Conditioning to ensure you continue your strength and conditioning journey safely.

Our clinic operates alongside Cross Conditioning, a private personal training gym. We have full access to the equipment and space needed to support you as you Learn to Lift (and there won’t be any large, intimidating crowds to worry about as you learn).

Before you get going in the gym, we’ll book you for your initial, 1-hour session. This thorough assessment will include:

    • questions regarding your background, history of injury, past and current activity levels
    • discussion surrounding your goals and intentions for this program
    • a full-body screen and comprehensive strength testing

Once Sid has an in-depth understanding of your physical limitations, your comfort level & experience in the gym, and your goals, he’ll make one of two recommendations:

1
Continued physiotherapy

If you’ve got a persistent injury or area of weakness, Sid will continue working with you to resolve those concerns.

2
Guided training with a personal trainer

Once you’re training for performance (meaning you don’t have any flagged physical limitations), you’ll be discharged from physiotherapy and referred to one of our preferred personal trainers at Cross Conditioning.

Your training program with Cross Conditioning will focus on:

Lifting Technique and Form

Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to physiotherapy or weight training. Every body is unique and and has different needs. Sid will work with you to determine the proper lifting techniques and form for your body and your goals.

A Customized Training Program

Lifting can seem intimidating, especially if you’ve had a negative experience or injury in the past. That’s why this program will be tailored to you, in a supportive and encouraging environment. You’ll learn at your own pace and will gradually and safely build up your strength.

Injury Prevention

This program goes beyond just weight lifting. Your trainer will educate you on injury prevention strategies and how to listen to your body. The last thing you want after kickstarting a training program is to be derailed because of an injury.

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Once you’ve been discharged from physio and are ready to safely begin your training, you can choose between two options with Cross Conditioning:

1
One-on-one Training  |  $60/session

Based on the recommendations from your physiotherapist, Devlin (Cross Conditioning personal trainer) will create a customized strength and conditioning program for you. Devlin will work with you at the Integro studio at a speed and level you’re comfortable with.

2
Learn-to-Lift Training Offer  |  $120

Cross Conditioning will offer patients referred through our Learn to Lift program a 25% discount on a 2-day distance program. This includes:

    • two 60-minute sessions at the Integro training studio with a personal trainer
    • two-day distance program that runs for four weeks (this is designed for you to complete on your own, either at a gym or your home)
      • weekly check-ins
      • weekly program updates
      • access to the Trainerize app

Here’s Why Weight Training is Crucial For Your Health

Weight training – aka strength training or resistance training – is so vital for our overall, long-term health. Here’s why:

1 | It Builds and Maintains Muscle Mass

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass, which leads to weakness, decreased mobility, and an increased risk of falls and fractures. Weight training helps counteract this by stimulating muscle growth & maintenance, improving strength, and enhancing your overall physical function.

2 | It Increases Bone Density

Weightlifting puts stress on the bones, which stimulates the production of new bone tissue and increases bone density. This is especially important in preventing osteoporosis and reducing the risk of fractures.

3 | It Improves Joint Health & Flexibility

Lifting weights strengthens the muscles around the joints, providing better support and stability. This helps alleviate joint pain and reduce the risk of injuries. Plus, weight training through a full range of motion improves flexibility and joint mobility.

4 | It Enhances Cardiovascular (heart) Health

While weight training primarily focuses on building strength, it also offers heart-health benefits. Lifting weights with proper intensity and technique can elevate your heart rate and improve fitness, leading to a healthier heart and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

5 | It Boosts Mental Well-being

Research shows that lifting weights can have positive effects on our mental health. It can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve mood and self-confidence and enhance your overall cognitive function.

If you have any questions about our Learn to Lift Program, please click here to get in touch or if you’re ready to schedule your first session, click the button below to book with Sid.

What Our Patients Say

  • Brilliant practitioners at Acceleration Physiotherapy. Suffered from a knee/hip issue that was causing significant pain and loss of quality of life. Acceleration’s team put a plan in place to ensure the issue was properly assessed. They told me it would take a few sessions to properly determine the cause. After three sessions the issue was accurately diagnosed and I was given a treatment plan that began to show results and reduce pain immediately. Issue is practically resolved now and Acceleration’s team have given me a clear plan to ensure issue doesn’t reoccur. I also felt a genuine concern for my recovery and desire from the team to diagnose the issue I was facing. That was a nice feeling.

    Dave S

  • Brittney is amazing. Her knowledge is so extensive that she always has an answer and solution to my problems. She has made my life so much better after my foot surgery. I used to go to her at her former work place and was so happy i could find her at Acceleration. I recommend her to all my friends. Thanks so much, Brittney, you go above and beyond in your work.

    Judith G

  • James is hands down the best physiotherapist I’ve ever worked with. I’ve seen him for acute and chronic issues and always have great results. His assessments are thorough, his treatment plans are helpful, and he makes customized adjustments as treatment progresses. No generic treatments and waiting around while your physiotherapist bounces between multiple appointments. You get his full attention the whole time and the space is very comfortable. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

    Kelsey C

  • Brittney and her team at Acceleration Physiotherapy are professional, courteous and well trained in all aspects of personal physical therapy. My time with Britney was excellent – always cheerful, ready to help, an excellent listener, but most important to me was that she was able to explain what we were doing to fix me, why we were doing it and show how in a simple way to achieve the results I needed. I will definitely come back to Brittney if I need to and would recommend anyone to contact her and Acceleration Therapy to assist them in their recovery.

    Mark G

  • I guess what I really appreciate about Brittney is that she made me better. I’ve been out x-country skiing 3 times over the past 3 or 4 weeks and enjoy it so much because I am simply pain free. No more wobbling and hobbling and I can fully enjoy this wonderful winter sport.  Further, I appreciate Brittney’s professionalism, knowledge and skill as a physiotherapist and I feel valued and treated as an important client.  I will gladly recommend Brittney to any of my family or friends if they are looking for a  physiotherapist. No hesitation whatsoever.

    Keith B

  • I cannot recommend James highly enough. His thorough evaluations and precise, tailored treatments made an immediate and lasting impact to my carpal tunnel related issues. To say IMS has been a miracle would not be a far stretch. With his direct and down-to-earth approach, I am educated on my condition and know I am getting the best physiotherapy treatment possible with each visit. Simply put, there is no one better!

    Stephanie

  • James is the best - from my early days playing hockey to now in my mid-40’s I have had many Physiotherapists work with me for various injuries and none have been as comprehensive, knowledgeable and engaged as James. He is really about getting his patients back to real life as soon as possible, having fun, and no unnecessary clinical fluff. I trust him completely for myself, my wife and young daughters who are athletes themselves. We wouldn’t think to go anywhere else.

    Chad

  • I highly recommend James Squire as a physiotherapist. He offered me exceptional care by using multiple modalities in my treatments to improve my mobility and strength, relieve my pain, and restore my physical function.

    Amanda

  • I recently started to see James Squire about a shoulder injury. My shoulder worked, but certain movements caused a great amount of pain. The biggest issue was my sleeping. I would wake up 5-6 times a night in excruciating pain. After 4 weeks with James, there was a huge difference. Within 8-9 weeks, workouts felt great and I could sleep through the night pain-free. It was a long process, but one I was confident that James could help me with. He was polite, professional, knowledgable, and made it easy for me to comprehend my injury. He made sure I had the knowledge and understanding to continue on my own. I would highly recommend James to anyone with an injury!

    Keagan

  • I came to James after suffering a significant shoulder injury playing football. He was able to accurately identify the cause and severity and prepare a successful treatment plan that allowed me to return to my sport without any symptoms. He is able to combine his medical knowledge with his own sports experience to provide the best service possible for an athlete.

    Tony