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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you’re anything like me, you thrive on consistency. Health-promoting behaviours can run on autopilot, which makes it simpler (though not necessarily easier) to exercise regularly and eat nourishing foods. December, however, has a habit of disrupting even the best...

Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. In fact, one of the best things you can do for your future self is invest in the physical qualities that keep you moving confidently: strength, and power. These aren’t just fitness attributes, they’re quantifiable factors that...

Paralysis by analysis - it’s a feeling many people share when they want to improve their health but don’t know where to start. Maybe you can relate. As we age, new health challenges appear. With both information and misinformation spreading online and by word of...

Australia’s population is ageing, with 4.2 million people aged 65 and over making up 16% of the population in 2020. This is up from just 8.3% in 1970. By 2066, this group is projected to grow to as much as 23%, with those aged 85+ nearly doubling ¹. As more...

Bone mineral density (BMD) matters. As we age the risk of developing Osteoporosis increases. Osteoporosis is a worldwide disease where the reduction of bone mass and alteration of bone architecture results in increased bone fragility and fracture risk. Causes include...

Knees are non-negotiable when it comes to movement. As a hinge joint, the knee allows flexion and extension - bending and straightening your leg. The quadriceps and hamstrings act on the knee to perform these movements, assisted by the gastrocnemius, a calf muscle...

We’ve all experienced that morning after a big night out, where pizza and one too many drinks leave you feeling worse for wear. Whether it's due to age or other factors, most of us eventually realize: our diet needs to grow up with us. As we age, our bodies become...