If you’ve ever felt like your personal trainer and physiotherapist were speaking different languages, you’re not alone. One of our newest members recently came to us with this exact problem. Let’s call him James. James had been doing everything right—on paper. He was working with a personal trainer once a week to build strength and …
After writing our recent article “Why You Don’t Need to Feel Sore to Get Stronger,” we had a lot of people reach out with a great follow-up question: “What about weight loss? Don’t I need to feel sore and exhausted if I’m trying to lose weight?” It’s a fair question—and a very common one. At …
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(Or: No DOMS? No Problem.) At Adaptive Strength in Booragoon, we often hear this concern:“I didn’t feel sore after my session… did I even work hard enough?” It’s a common belief that if you’re not hobbling out of the gym or wincing as you sit down the next day, then your workout must not have …
If you’ve ever wondered how many calories you really need to maintain your weight, or why your workout doesn’t always leave you dripping in sweat, you’re not alone. If you’ve ever found yourself asking: “How many calories should I eat?”“Why am I not losing fat even though I’m exercising?”“Do I need to do cardio every …
Why We Start with the Non-Dominant Side — And Why It Works… And What It Says About the Way We Train at Adaptive Strength When it comes to strength training, the little things matter. The way you warm up, the intent behind each rep, and even the side of your body you train first — …
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At some point, we all feel it — fatigue that makes getting through the day hard enough, let alone getting through a workout. Whether it’s from work stress, poor sleep, parenting duties, or health challenges, the result is the same: low energy, low motivation. But here’s the good news — you don’t have to stop …
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At Adaptive Strength in Booragoon, we work with clients across Perth who are recovering from injuries, managing pain, or rebuilding strength after setbacks. And one of the most effective tools we use—whether you’re just starting rehab or aiming to return to full performance—is something many people have never heard of: Self-limiting exercises. These movements don’t …
At Adaptive Strength, we don’t separate rehabilitation from training. We don’t believe in temporary fixes or one-size-fits-all prescriptions. Instead, we take a strategic, movement-based approach to helping you overcome pain, move better, and perform at your best. And that starts with one of our core principles: Corrective strategies—not just correct exercises. In other words, it’s …
At Adaptive Strength, we believe that real progress doesn’t come from isolating individual muscles—it comes from improving how your body moves as a whole. That’s why one of our core principles is this:“Train patterns, not parts.” In traditional gyms or rehab settings, it’s common to hear things like: But those are just pieces of a …
Patterns Over Parts: Why We Train the Way You Move, Not Just the Muscles You Use Read More »
At Adaptive Strength, we believe that feeling great starts with moving well. Before you lift heavier, train harder, or move more often—you need to move right. That’s why one of our core pillars is simple but powerful: First move well, then move often. It’s a philosophy that shapes everything we do here. Whether you’re just …
First Move Well, Then Move Often: Why Movement Quality Comes First Read More »
