Helen Matic Founder Strength By Women

Helen Matic, Founder

I’m Helen, an accredited Exercise Physiologist with over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry.

My own journey with exercise did not begin from a place of balance. I used to believe that being as small as possible meant being healthy. It left me depleted, mentally and physically.

I delved into just about every mode of movement: CrossFit, yoga, boxing, powerlifting, Pilates.

I went on to study fitness, and eventually, Exercise Physiology at The University of Sydney.

The more I learned, the more exercise went from breaking me to healing me.

I started to protect, restore, and strengthen my body with patience and respect. This experience shaped the foundation of what I do.

After graduating, I worked in both physiotherapy and gym settings, and it became clear there was a missing link. Between rehab and strength training, between injury and intensity.

Every client has helped me with my approach to fill this gap.

My approach to women’s strength training is grounded in alignment, quality of movement and evidence for longevity.

It’s a blend of rehabilitation principles with strength and intensity, tailored to each woman’s unique body and stage of life.

As a mother of two young girls, I am more committed than ever to guiding women through the seasons of life with exercise that respects where they’re at and building strength for where they want to go.

 
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Strength Movements You’ll Learn With Us

  • Core Engagement

    PELVIC FLOOR AWARENESS

    Learn how to engage your pelvic floor in conjunction with your core.

    But most importantly, how to engage these muscle upon movement and exercise.

  • Squat

    LOWER BODY STRENGTH

    Build lower body strength with this functional strength movement involving the core, the gluteal group, and legs.

  • Row

    UPPER BACK POSTURE

    Build upper back strength with rowing movements.

    Strengthening these muscles will build better posture, improve neck discomfort, shoulder stability and overall upper body strength.

  • Hinge

    LOWER BODY STRENGTH

    Focusing on the back of the body, this hinging movement reflects the movement we do every day: picking things up off the floor!

    Tricky to perfect but absolutely necessary to strengthen and protect the lower back.

    Perfect these to progress towards deadlifts.

  • Push

    UPPER BODY STRENGTH

    Pushing motions require strength through the chest, shoulders and triceps.

    You will learn how to best stabilise the shoulders to push weight safely.