We assess capacity

Understanding you

The first part of our program is to understand you. Where you are currently at, so we can tailor our program to you. Are there things you need specific to your circumstance or are you looking to get straight to the weights?

Exercise is Medicine

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) can prescribe exercise for you to help manage chronic conditions, improve function and rehabilitate safely. We work with movement disorders from post-stroke, Parkinsons Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and TBI, as well as offering exercise programs for cardiac rehabilitation, Type II Diabetes management, musculoskeletal and complex chronic conditions.

We free up movement

Pre-weights programs

We run group sessions and individual programs to help you regain range of movement and confidence to exercise, or just keep you on track in your fitness journey.

Home/remote exercise programs

Maybe groups aren’t for you. Maybe your schedule doesn’t fit ours. Maybe you’ve got a sweet set-up at home. Maybe you’ve got a gym membership somewhere else already. There are many reasons why home/remote exercise might be the best option for you. Our AEPs can devise a progressing program tailored specifically for you, accessible through a free app or on old-school paper. We’ll keep you on track either through in-app messaging or scheduled call-ups.

Then we build strength

High Intensity Resistance Exercise

High intensity resistance exercise, or Powerlifting, is an exceptionally effective form of progressive strength training with considerable health benefits. Powerlifting comprises three primary exercises with a barbell and weights: back squat, bench press, and deadlift.

Powerlifting culture is positive, supportive, and inclusive – which is why we have a group training format. Every lift counts – which is why we personally supervise every session.

Powerlifting is also a competitive sport governed by rules and regulations, and our Powerlifting coaches advocate and coach competitors in drug-free, unequipped (raw) lifting.

Weight training, can I do that?

We are making it so you can

Assess, Move, Build: our three steps to discovering your power are how we make it safe for anyone at any age to start.

The first thing we’ll do when you contact us is determine of you need an Exercise Physiology appointment, or an initial health and fitness assessment. In your first appointment, we’ll assess how you move, ask what you want, answer any questions you have, and discuss which program is best for you.

The next step is to move. Unless you’re experienced with high intensity strength exercise, you’ll need a little help to learn your way around the basic lifts. We have structured programs to progress you safely to free weights. And when you’re good to go, you’ll join group sessions with confidence.

I may have some issues

Exercise Physiology Sessions (Group or Individual)

Not everyone has the same start line. We know, it’s been our passion for years.

Whether it is something you were born with, aquired on the road or workplace, developed over time or caught up with you suddenly – we have a path to help you find your inner power.

Our programs have been designed by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) in consultation with researchers, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists. We are with you all the way creating individual programs, monitoring your progress and ensuring safety.

I am ready for weights

Strength Group Sessions

You’re good to go? Check. All ages, all welcome.

We have programs tailored for those starting out, experienced powerlifters and programs for over 65’s.

For the dedicated powerlifter we have highly experienced and currently competing powerlifting coaches.

We aim to do more than build strength: our programs build confidence and community as well. We train everyone as an athlete because, well, you are!

Are we doing enough?

The short answer is No. The most recent research shows the majority of Australians don’t do enough strength exercise to meet recommended guidelines.

We think we know why – “I can’t do that”.

Starting strength exercise can be intimidating. Machines and programs can be confusing and most of us don’t know how to do it, or what to do. Fear of injury can be a big barrier to starting. 

Folks with pre-existing conditions like arthritis or low bone density might avoid strength exercise because they worry it will make them worse.

So we focus on the basics: technique training, injury prevention, and evidence-based coaching. Your program will be planned around any pre-existing condition. You’ll have an accredited coach right by your side.

Time efficient

Powerlifting is an incredibly efficient form of strength exercise. Just three basic exercises which work the whole body – the deadlift, the squat and the bench press. Exercises that build strength useful in everyday movements like standing from sitting and carrying your shopping.

Exercises that have built the world’s strongest people.

Our Powerlifting sessions last 45 minutes, and we schedule 2 sessions per week for you. Unless you’re training for a competition, that’s all the strength exercise you need.

Results

If you don’t measure it, you don’t know if you’ve improved it. So we measure stuff, often.

Before you start, we measure your baseline strength (and other stuff). We record your weights and reps every session. We progress you according to coach observation and a Reps In Reserve system over 6 week cycles. And then we measure again.