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In-home senior personal training in Briargate
Briargate sits on the north side of Colorado Springs, the same side of town as Kristen’s home studio. Train one-on-one in your own living room or at the studio, with a program built for adults over 60.
We focus on the stretch after physical therapy ends, when a new knee or hip or a hospital stay has left you less sure of yourself, and on steady strength and balance work for the long run. It all starts with a free 1-hour consultation.
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Two places to train
Some clients like the privacy of their own living room; others like getting out of the house. Kristen’s home studio, also on the north side of the city, gives you both options.
The next step after the hospital
About one in three adults over 70 leave the hospital less able to handle everyday tasks than before. When physical therapy ends, we keep the progress going at home.1
Strength without heavy weights
BFR training challenges your muscles with light weights, which helps when sore knees or an old shoulder injury rule out heavy lifting.
Which program fits in Briargate
We start from where you are right now. Here’s where each program usually fits.
New knee or hip
Joint replacement recovery
Once therapy wraps up, we rebuild strength, walking and confidence around your new joint, starting with what it can handle and progressing from there.
After therapy
Post-rehab training
After surgery, an injury or a hospital stay, we follow your care team’s guidance and keep the gains you made in therapy from slipping away.
Light weights
BFR training
At 82, our client Pat gained strength in a previously injured shoulder and more endurance in his legs, without making his knee arthritis worse. We screen your medical history before you start.
Together
Train with your spouse
In one study, adults who joined a fitness program with their spouse stuck with it far better over 12 months than those who joined alone. You and your spouse are welcome to train side by side.2
From physical therapy to training at home
What the handoff usually looks like, with something to read at each step.
Get in touch early
Before therapy ends
Call while you’re still in therapy, and we’ll plan your first session for the week it finishes, so your progress doesn’t stall.
Consultation and a leg-strength check
Your first visit
We go over your surgery and restrictions and time a 30-second chair stand, a simple test you can try on your own first.
Rebuild, then progress
The first few months
Sessions start well inside your limits and build steadily, the way Julie rebuilt after her hip replacement by starting with only what she could handle.
Make room for recovery
Every week
Sleep, stress and rest days shape how quickly you get stronger, so we plan them into your week along with the workouts.
Signs it’s time to focus on strength and balance
Small changes are easy to explain away. If any of these sound familiar, now is a great time to start.
- You’ve had a fall, or a near-miss you laughed off
- You push off with your arms to get up from a chair
- You reach for furniture or walls to steady yourself at home
- You’ve cut back on walking or activities you used to enjoy
- You’ve just come home from the hospital or finished physical therapy
- Stairs, curbs or uneven ground make you more cautious than they used to
A free consultation is a good next step. We’ll check your strength and balance and tell you honestly what we see.
TogetherWON is a good fit in Briargate if you
- Recently wrapped up physical therapy for a knee, hip or back
- Want strength and balance work without a gym membership
- Want a specialist in exercise for adults over 60
- Like the idea of a studio session instead of a home visit
- Plan to keep walking, traveling and chasing the grandkids
Getting started in Briargate
Call or send a message
Reach us at (719) 286-9450. Tell us a little about your goals and any recent surgery or falls.
Free 1-hour consultation
At home or at the studio, we test your strength, balance and walking and go over your health history.
A plan built around you
We recommend a program, decide on home, studio or both, and set regular weekday session times.
Sessions, progress and check-ins
Your trainer leads each session and leaves you short routines to log between visits, then raises the challenge as you improve.
What does personal training cost in Briargate?
In Briargate you can train at home, at our nearby north Colorado Springs studio or online, and the price is the same either way: from $198 a month for one session to $720 a month for two sessions a week.
- Guided $198/mo · 1 session a month
- Consistent $448/mo · 1 session a week
- Intensive $720/mo · 2 sessions a week
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Frequently asked questions
Do you train clients at home in Briargate?
Yes. We come to homes throughout Briargate, including Pine Creek, Wolf Ranch, Cordera and Northgate. If you’d rather get out of the house, book your sessions at the studio.
I just finished physical therapy. Can I start training now?
Usually, yes. Once your care team clears you for exercise, we can start. At the free consultation we ask about your surgery or illness and any restrictions, and we begin well within them.
If therapy is still going, we can plan to start the week it ends, so there’s no gap.
Training after physical therapyWhen are in-home sessions available in Briargate?
In-home sessions are scheduled on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. We’ll find regular times that fit your week, and live online sessions are another option when you’re busy or away.
Is there a quick way to check my leg strength before I call?
Yes. Sit in a sturdy chair, cross your arms over your chest and stand up as many times as you can in 30 seconds. Our free tool shows how your count stacks up for your age.
Try the chair stand testCan I get stronger with light weights if my joints hurt?
Often, yes. With blood flow restriction (BFR), a cuff on your arm or leg gently limits blood flow, so light resistance still works your muscles hard without heavy loads on sore joints.
Because it isn’t right for everyone, a health screening comes first, and sometimes a note from your doctor.
Pat’s BFR results at 82Sources
- Covinsky KE, Pierluissi E, Johnston CB. Hospitalization-associated disability: "She was probably able to ambulate, but I’m not sure." JAMA. 2011;306(16):1782-1793. View source
- Wallace JP, Raglin JS, Jastremski CA. Twelve month adherence of adults who joined a fitness program with a spouse vs without a spouse. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 1995;35(3):206-213. 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.