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In-home senior personal training in Black Forest
Strength and balance training at your door, so you can stay independent on your property without the drive into town. Start with a free 1-hour consultation.
Gravel drives, slopes, porch steps and snow all ask a lot of your legs and balance. We train for exactly that, and we plan around winter so a storm doesn’t stall your progress.
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No drive into town
Adults in rural areas are less likely than city dwellers to get the recommended amount of exercise. Your trainer comes to your door, so distance stops being a reason to skip.1
Strength for life on your land
Hauling, shoveling, stepping onto a porch and walking on gravel all take leg strength and balance. We train the movements your property asks of you.
Fewer falls, more freedom
A Cochrane review of more than 100 trials found that regular exercise, especially balance and strength work, cut falls in older adults by about 23%. That work sits at the center of every program we build.2
A gym in town vs. a trainer at your door
Both can work. Here’s why most people who live out of town find it easier to stick with training at home.
| Driving to a gym | TogetherWON at home | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting there | A drive each way, on top of the workout | Your trainer comes to you |
| Snowy days | Icy roads and parking lots can cancel the plan | Train online that day or reschedule |
| What you practice on | Machines on a flat gym floor | Your own stairs, porch steps and uneven ground |
| Who watches your form | Usually no one | A trainer who specializes in adults over 60 |
| Between visits | Another trip into town | Short routines at home in the TogetherWON app |
What’s available in Black Forest
Everything we offer can come to Black Forest. Here’s how it works out here.
At home
One-on-one in-home training
Weekday sessions in your home, inside or out, focused on strength, balance and brain training.
Winter backup
Live online sessions
When the roads aren’t safe, your session moves to Zoom, so a storm doesn’t undo your progress.
Balance
Fall prevention for real terrain
Practice on the steps, slopes and surfaces you actually walk on, with a plan for what to do if you ever fall.
Together
Train as a couple
One visit can cover both of you, with your trainer tailoring each exercise to your own goals and your spouse’s.
Your snowed-in routine
Kristen’s ideas for the days you can’t get out, none of which need a gym or much equipment.
- Sit-to-stands and wall push-ups to hold on to your strength
- Suspension straps, which are inexpensive and pack away between uses
- Balance practice by the kitchen counter, a little every day
- Exercise bands, which are light, inexpensive and easy to store
- A favorite song and a few minutes of dancing for your heart and balance
- Warm layers, so a cool room doesn’t keep you on the couch
When the sun comes out, bundle up and take a midday walk for the most warmth and light.
TogetherWON is a good fit in Black Forest if you
- Would rather not drive into town to exercise
- Want to stay strong enough to keep up with your property
- Feel less steady on gravel, slopes, snow or stairs
- Tend to slow down in winter and want to keep moving
- Want to keep living independently in your home for years to come
Getting started in Black Forest
Call or send a message
Reach us at (719) 286-9450. Tell us roughly where you are and which weekdays work for you.
Free 1-hour consultation at your home
We check your strength, balance and walking, and look at the spaces and surfaces you move through every day.
A plan for every season
Strength, balance and brain work for the whole year, with an indoor routine ready for snowed-in days.
Keep going, whatever the weather
Trainer-led sessions at home, with online sessions as a backup when the roads are bad.
How much does in-home training cost in Black Forest?
Plans are $198, $448 or $720 a month, depending on how often you train. Black Forest properties are spread out, so homes more than 30 miles round trip add $5 per in-home session. We’ll tell you at your free consultation whether that applies to you.
- Guided $198/mo · 1 session a month
- Consistent $448/mo · 1 session a week
- Intensive $720/mo · 2 sessions a week
“I like that I can do the exercises anywhere, I don't have to go to a gym… Thank you for your patience and concern.”
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Frequently asked questions
Do you come out to rural properties in Black Forest?
Yes. Your trainer comes to homes throughout Black Forest, including properties off long gravel roads and driveways. Let us know about gates or tricky directions when you book.
What happens to my session if it snows in Black Forest?
We move it or take it online. If the roads aren’t safe, your trainer can lead a live video session instead, or we find another day that week.
Staying active in winterHow can I stay strong enough for the chores on my property?
Train the movements the chores use. Lifting from the ground, carrying a load on one side, stepping up and down, and pushing and pulling all belong in your program, done with good form and built up gradually.
At your free consultation, we’ll ask what your property asks of you and plan around it.
Try the suitcase carryHow do I keep my balance on gravel, ice and uneven ground?
Practice a little every day indoors first, holding the kitchen counter: heel-to-toe walking, standing on one leg and standing marches. Once you feel steady, we take the work outside to the surfaces you actually walk on.
Supportive shoes and a trekking pole, cane or walking partner on slick days are tools, not a sign of weakness.
Balance exercises for seniorsCan my spouse and I train together at our home in Black Forest?
Yes. Couples can share sessions, and each of you works toward your own goals. If a few neighbors want to join, we can also set up a private group of up to 6.
About small group trainingSources
- Whitfield GP, Carlson SA, Ussery EN, Fulton JE, Galuska DA, Petersen R. Trends in meeting physical activity guidelines among urban and rural dwelling adults — United States, 2008–2017. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2019;68(23):513-518. View source
- Sherrington C, Fairhall NJ, Wallbank GK, et al. Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2019;1(1):CD012424. View source
Ready to get started?
Your first session is free: a one-hour consultation and movement assessment where we learn your goals and build a plan that fits your life.