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Strength training often conjures images of huge men and women lifting mammoth weights in a haze of sweat, chalk, and iron, all while listening to Black Sabbath. While this might sound epic to some (like me), it’s not the inviting picture everyone imagines. These...

The Fitness Industry, like many others is a mixed bag of quality products. I'm sure you'd agree that your time, effort and money are valuable to you. So, as a prospective customer, how are you to know which fitness product is best for you? Yoga, Pilates, F-45, Les...

Resistance Training Guidelines are relatively consistent across the board on three main points. They are: 1. Perform Resistance Training 2 - 3 times weekly. 2. train major muscle groups across multiple sets. 3. Use "moderate" or "greater" intensities (1, 2, 3). In...

As the year commences, January seems to tick along at a slow pace. This New Years period offers the perfect opportunity to both reflect and look ahead. For many, it’s a chance to visit (or revisit) some goals. There’s a myriad of possible New Year's resolutions to...

The holiday season is a special time of year. Surrounded by friends, family and maybe colleagues, good food and drink, what more could you want? Getting Stronger for Life means enjoying these moments to the best of your ability. Unfortunately, as we age, our ability...

Striving for lifelong strength involves adopting health-promoting habits that influence choices about exercise, activity levels, sleep, and diet. These habits, ideally, not only enhance health but also align with personal goals. For those aiming to gain strength and...

You've taken the first step towards a lifelong journey of strength training. What's the next move? For many, addressing dietary needs becomes crucial as they pursue strength. With a plethora of available information, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. At Hobart Strength...

At Hobart Strength Training we focus on getting people stronger of for life. Inevitably, we get asked about flexibility and whether or not it matters. There's plenty of information out there, but we'd argue it tends to stretch the truth. The truth is flexibility by...

Walking offers fantastic exercise. It's cost-free, easily accessible, and you can do it whenever (weather permitting!). Depending on your fitness level, you can adjust your pace and route – whether slower or faster, with varied elevations or on flat paths – for...

So, you’ve heard about this “Strength Training” thing but aren’t sure what all the fuss is about. Maybe you’re out for coffee with friends and one starts bringing up weird gym lingo. Perhaps they mention a new “PR” or that they “maxed out on Deadlifts” with their...