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2023-11-16 03:51
In our quest for a longer, healthier life, the concept of “health span” versus “life span” has emerged as a critical paradigm. While the desire to extend our years i… Read More
2023-10-19 03:16
I get asked this a lot. Especially by new members trying to find the optimal time to set up their training routine around. We’ve all been there, pondering the ideal time of day to hit… Read More
2023-10-12 05:16
Turning 40 is a milestone in every man’s life. It’s a time of reflection, change, and, most importantly, an opportunity to make significant improvements to your overall health a… Read More
2023-10-01 08:27
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been making waves in the fitness world for its unparalleled ability to transform your body, muscles, and cardiovascular system in a remarkably sh… Read More
2023-09-27 05:58
If you’re passionate about Olympic weightlifting, you’ll understand that the snatch is an exhilarating and complex movement that demands a combination of strength, precision, an… Read More
2023-09-22 03:01
Don’t worry, I get it. You don’t consider yourself and athlete. I’m sure you’re not gunning for a 2 hour marathon… but I’m sure you really do what to ge… Read More
2023-09-12 02:46
Olympic weightlifting is more than just a sport; it’s the art of combining raw power with precise technique. To dominate the world of Olympic weightlifting, you must hone your skills… Read More
2023-07-05 04:56
I was a pretty scrawny little kid.
I was always athletic but also skinny. I never sat still.
You could count my ribs just by looking at me shirtless pretty well throughout my whole childhood… Read More
2023-06-22 05:03
Building Strong Bones: Strength Training for Women to Improve Bone Density and Prevent Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, a condition characterised by weakened bones, affects millions of women world… Read More
2023-06-08 01:27
In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging. But, taking care of ourselves should be your top priority, and we should… Read More
2023-02-01 05:52
A sticking point in a squat or bench press is a specific point in the lift where you struggle to complete the rep. Adding bands or different exercise variations to your training routine can… Read More
2023-01-25 02:36
Strength training or weight lifting is a powerful tool for improving overall health and fitness, and this is true for women as well as men. Here we’ve broken down the benefits of lift… Read More
2023-01-25 02:23
Semi-private personal training, also known as semi-private training, is a popular and effective way to achieve your fitness goals. It’s a service that we have recently launched here a… Read More
2023-01-25 02:10
So, should you give a shit about H.I.I.T.? High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a form of cardio exercise that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its many benefits… Read More
2023-01-25 01:56
Strength training is a powerful tool for weight loss. Many people focus on cardio or calorie counting alone as the primary method for shedding pounds, but strength training is just as import… Read More
2022-12-01 03:25
We’ve all had a poor nights sleep at some point in our life, just based on our personal experiences our
work day becomes tougher, our mood and tolerance is lowered and generally we fe… Read More
2022-10-16 03:32
Warming Up For Strength Sessions
Warming up is essential for longevity in training and aiding with performance. By utilising a proper warmup protocol we can ensure better performance during… Read More
2022-08-30 00:12
Exercise plays an important role in the recovery of covid, particularly for those who have had mild symptoms, it is important however to consult your doctor about exercise for those who have… Read More
2022-08-25 06:14
When we mention the word Powerlifting a lot of people like to conjure up images of athletes lifting heavy weights and pushing themselves to the limit and constantly dealing with injuries or… Read More
2022-08-04 23:19
Throughout your lifetime it is very common to collect injuries and little niggles here and there and you may think that the best thing to do is complete rest and terminating all activity. Fo… Read More
2022-06-30 11:44
How strong should I be to compete in Powerlifting?
Contrary to what you may believe you don’t need to be extremely strong to compete in Powerlifting. In fact you don’t have to be… Read More
2022-06-03 01:57
There are 2 terms/methods that come to mind when thinking of cardiovascular training particularly aerobic training, these terms are Aerobic Power and Aerobic Capacity. Aerobic capacity is d… Read More
2022-04-28 16:35
Powerlifting Rules and Technique Differences
Before thinking of competing there are a few diffrences and some basic rules that you should know beforehand and there is some very particular te… Read More
2022-04-04 01:22
RPE and RIR Training!
RPE and RIR training is not just designed to make you RIP! RPE and RIR are terms that are being used a lot more frequently in the strength training world. So what do th… Read More
2022-03-01 02:13
So you might of heard about it but what exactly is Powerlifting?
Put simply, Powerlifting is a sport that tests the maximal strength of athletes in the barbell squat, bench press and deadli… Read More
2022-02-08 23:33
Maximise your training with Structured Goal Setting
Setting goals is a very important aspect of your health and fitness journey. There is a difference between “working out” and … Read More
2021-10-13 04:02
Returning to training in the gym or back on the track running after a layoff or post lockdown is always an exciting thing to do.
Motivation levels are high and you just want to get back int… Read More
2020-11-04 05:30
All trainers, workers and volunteers must wear a face mask when working. A face mask is not required while engaging in strenuous exercise. You do have to carry a face mask with you so you ca… Read More
2020-11-04 05:30
2020 has definitely been a rollercoaster for everyone. Working in the fitness industry hasn’t been an exception.
From the 9th of November we have been able to reopen under heavily rest… Read More
2020-09-08 05:57
Background
On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) received reports of a cluster of viral pneumonia cases of unknown cause in Wuhan, Hubei, and an investigation was launched… Read More
2020-04-01 04:07
Rather than stockpiling toilet paper, these are the things I am implementing as a nutritionist right now in light of the current health situation (realistically, coming into cooler… Read More
2020-03-27 01:47
Here you’ll find all of our previously run Livestream classes.
MetCon Stream 1
The post Virtual Class Library appeared first on Revolution Personal Training Read More
2020-03-26 21:51
Our top 5 tips to train effectively at home
It’s a challenging time.
We’re all learning how to adapt, how to stay healthy both physically and mentally and how to best stay activ… Read More
2020-01-15 05:30
How much do you know about how exercise can impact your mental health?
Undoubtedly exercise is linked with improved physical wellbeing, but what about psychological and emotional wellbeing?… Read More
2019-10-31 02:20
Someone once told me if you drink black coffee 8 days in a row you begin to enjoy… Of course, I tried this and it was succesfull-ish. I like black coffee on ice in the summer so that… Read More
2019-09-05 00:43
Exercise is great for you – YES but like anything in life, too much of something places stress on our bodies and that is NOT good for you.
Poor nutrition coupled with little exercise… Read More
2019-07-31 04:24
-A basic introduction to Reiki.
What is your complimentary practice? You are probably familiar with the Yin and Yang symbol. It represents balance and energy.
We get a lot of our… Read More
2019-06-25 23:47
So, two years later here we are, back for part 3 of my Ironman journey.
If you’re interested, or to freshen up your memory, you can get up to date on parts 1 & 2 below.
So yo… Read More
2019-05-22 22:35
If you frequent Armstrong Street in Middle Park between grabbing a latte at the local cafe or a pub meal while you’re laundry is drying at the laundromat next door (as I’ve hear… Read More
2019-04-17 00:27
What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a cyclical style of eating that involves restricting eating (calories) for a period of time or a window. There are many varia… Read More
2019-01-31 02:10
For about the last four years we have been honing our group training programming.
We’ve been testing the schedule, tweaking the set up, refining the days, balancing out the year and… Read More
2019-01-10 01:34
Cheers can be heard around the world. Everyone is on a holiday high and people are sharing their new years resolutions with those around them. Are they the same or similar to last year? Did… Read More
2018-12-11 01:56
Put your hand up if you’ve ever heard someone say, ‘I’ll start on Monday’ or ‘In the new year I will commit to…’ or ‘My new year’… Read More
2018-11-29 00:35
An interview with father, partner, professional and marathon runner Travis Stevens post his Berlin Marathon performance.
For this month’s blog we have interviewed Trav Stevens, a membe… Read More
2018-10-11 01:25
Here is what you need to know
– These pieces of equipment are unlike typical cardio machines. They will gas you immediately whilst having little to zero impact on your joints
–… Read More
2018-09-04 05:36
We are a performance based gym. We predominantly work with people who have some type of performance goal in mind.
Whether or not that be to get stronger, to perform better at their chosen sp… Read More
2018-08-14 05:50
Smoothies are an easy way to include super foods into your diet.
If your struggling to find a good combination of ingredients here’s my high performance daily recipe.
It’s great… Read More
2018-07-12 04:30
Where do you or why do you train where you train?
Like most people, when I first joined a gym, it was not for fun. It was because it was something I thought I ‘had’ to do.
I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-06-27 00:38
The three S’s that make up what it means to be fit and healthy, but before studying to be working in the fitness industry, strength was pretty much the only S that I was interested in… Read More
2018-05-01 08:41
Is your Instagram addiction affecting your performance in the gym?
Chances are, you’re reading this on a mobile device. You’ve been staring at your screen with your neck tilted f… Read More
2018-03-07 03:04
We are fast approaching the running season with some of Melbourne’s iconic running events.
Run 4 Kids, Great Ocean Road Running Festival, Run Melbourne and Melbourne Marathon to list a… Read More
2018-02-08 06:32
It’s one of the most overlooked parameters for health!
Sleep can literally transform your life if you can get it right consistently, whereas lack thereof can wreak havoc on your… Read More
2018-01-18 00:47
Check out Nathan‘s tips on how you can use this exercise to activate your posterior chain Read More
2018-01-05 01:16
We all set ourselves arbitrary goals this time of year. To be fitter, to be healthier, to lose a bit of weight.
I’m all for using this time of year to reset ourselves mentally. To… Read More
2017-12-15 08:41
Shark – Bike – Bushfire – Run
Ironman Western Australia – Part 2, The Race Report
So here is, the race report for IM Western Australia.
I tried to keep it short, but… Read More
2017-12-07 00:10
Here’s how you can have both (& more).
When I was thinking about my second contribution to the RevoPT Blog many topics seemed to come into my head. I’d write the first paragr… Read More
![[Case Study] – Why I Choose RevoPT – Hanna W](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/2565/256462-4054398745.w320.jpg "[Case Study] – Why I Choose RevoPT – Hanna W")
2017-11-15 00:40
“I find that the early morning classes are a great way to start the day.”
If you’re like Hanna and want to kick things off with us here at Revolution Personal Training… Read More
2017-11-01 23:47
“The way the class timetable has been set up enables me to really get the most out of my training and combine strength and cardio training and really get the most out of my time.&rdquo&hell…Read More
2017-11-01 05:43
Part 1
What the hell even is an Ironman? Well I’m here to give you a little insight into what is is and how my little project is coming along!
The definition;
Iron Man
noun
(Especially… Read More
![[Case Study] – Why I Chose RevoPT – Pia M](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/2565/256462-3732862839.w320.jpg "[Case Study] – Why I Chose RevoPT – Pia M")
2017-10-26 03:49
“What I look for in training is Strength and Conditioning, Trainers that help manage my injuries and a supportive community and that’s what I get here.”
We love having Pia… Read More
2017-10-23 05:11
There are always two sides to an injury…
Until June this year, life was going well and work was busy. I was on a roll with my training (Strength and Conditioning 3x/week, Yoga 3 &ndas&hell…Read More
2017-10-18 02:11
Jane Erbacher: Hello and welcome to the RevoPT high performance podcast. My name’s Jane Erbacher and I’m your host. RevoPT is a personal training, strength and conditioning and f… Read More
2017-10-18 01:56
Jane Erbacher: Hello and welcome to the RevoPT High Performance Podcast. My name’s Jane Erbacher and I’m your host. RevoPT is a personal training, strength and conditioning, and… Read More
2017-10-18 01:10
“Darren corrects my form in the right way and gives me the confidence to push myself outside of the gym as well as in it.”
Qi has been training with Darren for around 6 months no… Read More
2017-10-10 04:02
Sam Loch is a two-time Olympic Rower, having represented Australia at the Beijing and London Olympics. Since his Olympic days he’s focused on something you all know I’m familiar… Read More
2017-10-04 00:49
Matt Owen is a rarity. At just 30 years old, he’s just celebrated his business’s 10 year anniversary. Hockey, Track and Field, Olympic Lifting and Gym Jones – for over a de… Read More
2017-09-19 01:04
What does it take to look like Wonder Woman?
“Wonder Woman was incredible for a different reason. It was the first time in Hollywood that we were going to put a group of women on scree… Read More
2017-09-06 00:55
INTRODUCTION
When the alarm goes off or you knock off work what’s the first thought that crosses your mind, there’s normally two, “oh shit I have to workout now” or… Read More
Creating Bobby Maximus – The Only Way I’ve Gotten Here, Where I Am, Is By Working Really Hard…
2017-09-04 04:51
“The only way I’ve gotten here, where I am, is by working really hard… I want everybody to have a chance for exercise to change their life, and to do that, there’s a… Read More
2017-08-22 02:16
Listen to Episode 81 to hear how you can win a free pair of shoes from lalotactical.com
By listening you might also hear some pretty rad shit on how to create some
You can listen… Read More
2017-08-15 22:48
Jane Erbacher: Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of the Your Revolution Podcast, my name’s Jane Erbacher, and I’m your host. Hope this podcast finds you happy and we… Read More
2017-08-10 02:08
Meet Joe Riggio & Dan Goodman, the owners, founders, directors, & the brains and brawn behind the hugely successful Varsity House Gym in New York.
These two are the real deal. To th… Read More
2017-08-09 05:38
RevoPT Trainer Jaimie is a long course triathlon competitor and an expert in how to set goals in both the long and short term to ensure that you will be successful.
She is a massive believer… Read More
2017-08-04 07:11
Our Hybrid Performance program helps endurance athletes break through their barriers in performance and bullet proof their bodies to stay injury free.
“I’d plateaued with my runn… Read More
2017-08-03 20:48
“Eat clean, train mean”. “Abs are made in the kitchen”.
Statements like these are rampant on social media, and are targeted at a specific demographic; individuals who… Read More
2017-08-02 05:40
We’re all about making people better versions of themselves and people who are stronger are well… just more handy to have around!
Strength is a huge focus of what we do here a… Read More
2017-08-02 05:38
So you’ve been wondering what the hell our MetCon classes here at Revolution Personal Training are all about?
These high intensity Metabolic Condition sessions will increase your heart… Read More
2017-07-31 06:34
Want to know How to Turkish Get Up… and not look like a clown in the gym?
The Turkish Get Up is an amazing full body and core exercise.
HOWEVER, there are a few brief points that will… Read More
2017-07-27 23:46
The RevoPT Trainer Tip Of The Week this week we are focusing on the Kettlebell Swing.
Nathan is away this week so Luke hopes he has done him proud.
Remember with the Kettlebell Swing its all… Read More
2017-07-27 04:19
Strength Training for endurance athletes is a must.
Here at RevoPT we have a HUGE focus on Strength Training for endurance athletes, from runners, to cyclists and triathletes.
So often we ar… Read More
2017-07-27 04:19
Strength Training for endurance athlete’s is a must.
Here at RevoPT we have a HUGE focus on Strength Training for endurance athletes.
We believe endurance athletes need to have strong… Read More
2017-07-21 05:38
RevoPT Trainer Tip of the Week
Episode 2 – Using the Chains with Nathan McCulloch
This week we look at how you can use the Chains to improve your Overhead Pressing.
Mainly this work… Read More
2017-07-20 03:58
I am just so excited to bring you Episode 61 of the Your Revolution Podcast. This week’s episode featured Hayden Quinn. What drew me to Hayden was his energy and his zest for life. He… Read More
2017-07-20 03:11
Jane Erbacher: Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of the Your Revolution Podcast. My name’s Jane Erbacher and I’m your host. I’m beyond excited, I’m actua… Read More
2017-07-20 00:08
Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of the RevoPT High Performance Podcast, which from today, has a new name — a brand new name. It’s called the Your Revolution Podcas… Read More
2017-07-18 05:29
Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of The Your Revolution Podcast. My name is Jane Erbacher and I’m your host. Now I need to say something before I tell everybody how excit… Read More
2017-07-18 05:07
A little confused on what boxing wrist wraps are actually for and how to use them?
This should clear things up Read More
2017-07-18 01:24
Ep #28 of the TGIM Challenge
Grip it and rip it in this weeks short challenge!
Let us know how you went in the comments using the hashtag #trainwithpurpose Read More
2017-07-14 07:44
Hello and welcome to this week’s episode of the Your Revolution podcast. My name’s Jane Erbacher and I’m your host. I’m in Bright and I’m with one of my really… Read More
2017-07-12 02:14
Episode 12 of the RevoPT Trainer Tip of The Week.
These exercise complexes are an efficient way to work your whole body whilst not having to utilise much equipment or load. We hope you find… Read More
2017-07-12 02:04
Episode 11 of The RevoPT Trainer Tip of The Week – Theraband Strength Warm Up for Squats and Strict Press.
Next time you’re doing a strength session with Squats & Strict Pres… Read More
2017-07-12 02:01
Episode 22 of the RevoPT TGIM Challenge Read More
2017-07-12 02:00
Episode 25 of the RevoPT TGIM Challenge Read More
2017-07-12 01:59
Episode 26 of TGIM challenge Read More
2017-07-05 00:51
In our fitness journey which is very much like life we face many upsides and downsides. These moments can be driven by outside influences, intern changing our mental state and as a re… Read More
2017-07-04 08:01
Jane Erbacher: Hello. Welcome to this week’s episode of the Your Revolution podcast. My name is Jane Erbacher. I am so excited because I am up in Sidney right now, and I’m sittin… Read More
2017-06-30 09:09
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2017-06-08 04:08
We love working with our dedicate passionate and hard working members like Nikki.
Nikki is the perfect example of how training with us can begin with a specific focus but grow to… Read More
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