You know that feeling when you’re fired up to get back into training? The excitement builds.You plan out your week.You even dust off those old workout clothes. This time feels different. But then — three weeks later — you’re right back where you started. Life gets busy.Your body feels sore.Motivation disappears. Sound familiar? If it …
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The other day, one of my 68-year-old clients came rushing up to me with this huge grin on her face. “You won’t believe it,” she said.“My bone mass… it’s 2.9kg now! It was only 2.2kg eighteen months ago!” She was beaming — proud, confident, and honestly a little shocked at what her body had managed …
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Everyone says getting fit is hard.But let’s be honest — most of what gets you fit is actually pretty simple. Drink some water.Go for a walk.Show up to the gym.Eat mostly real food.Sleep. None of this requires Olympic-level discipline. The real problem?All of these things are just as easy not to do. And that’s where …
Walk into any gym and you’ll see people chasing numbers — heavy deadlifts, loaded barbells, and the constant pursuit of “more weight.”There’s nothing wrong with that. Strength is powerful, measurable, and deeply satisfying. But here’s something most people don’t realize until they experience it:Bodyweight exercises can be far more humbling than any barbell on the …
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The Back Squat Obsession Walk into almost any gym and you’ll hear it:“How much do you squat?” For decades, the back squat has been treated like the badge of honour — the “king of exercises,” the lift that supposedly defines whether you’re strong or not. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: for most people, the back …
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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