by Joe Pemberton | May 31, 2026 | News
If I had a dollar for every time I said “two more reps”, well, I’d probably be a rich man! When it comes to organising training, reps, a sub category of volume (think: “how much you do”), are one of the main variables to consider. If you’re someone looking to get...
by Joe Pemberton | Apr 28, 2026 | News
Squatting is part of everyday life. You may never put a barbell on your back. You may never do a powerlifting meet. But you still squat in some form when you get off the couch, rise from a chair, stand up from the toilet, pick something up, or lower yourself toward...
by Joe Pemberton | Mar 10, 2026 | News
Ageing is inevitable, but many of its worst effects are not. As we grow older, the risk of chronic disease and all-cause mortality increases. Skeletal muscle mass also declines by roughly 1% per year from middle age onward ¹. Over time, this loss reduces strength and...
by Joe Pemberton | Feb 27, 2026 | News
Athletic aspirations don’t need to come to a crashing halt just because you’ve aged. At least, at Hobart Strength Training we certainly think so. As much as possible, we want for you to live life to the fullest. Increasing physical activity by way of strength training...
by Joe Pemberton | Jan 28, 2026 | News
Ageing is a fact of life. Although I can’t say with the utmost certainty “you’re only as old as you feel”, there are clear and effective ways we can continue to work on, and improve our quality of life as we age. Perhaps then it would be more accurate to say “the more...
