Rheece Stennett, Author at Sydney Strength Training

Building Strong Bones: Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis through Strength Training

Rheece Stennett — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:32:48 +0000

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are concerning conditions that increase the risk of fractures, prolong recovery time, and heighten complications during surgeries like joint replacements. While women are more susceptible, men are also at risk.

Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis involve adopting a healthy diet low in saturated fat, processed foods, and alcohol, while incorporating calcium, protein, fruits, and vegetables for bone health. Exercise, particularly weight-bearing exercises, is crucial in making bones denser and stronger.

Resistance training provides the necessary stimulus for bone density improvements, unlike activities such as cycling, water-based exercises, pilates, or yoga. Even resistance training with light weights and high repetitions may not suffice. Starting resistance training in adolescence is ideal, but it’s never too late to begin, even if you already have osteoporosis or osteopenia. Resistance training is safe and not limited to fragile individuals.

At our gym in Annandale, we offer unlimited personalised coaching to help you prioritise your bone health and achieve your fitness goals. Join us today and take a proactive approach towards preventing and addressing osteoporosis effectively.

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Quiet, Private, and Supportive: Enhance Your Fitness Journey at Our Annandale Gym with Personal Coaching and Exclusive Equipment Access

Rheece Stennett — Sun, 08 May 2022 07:15:53 +0000

\Welcome to Sydney Strength Training, located in the vibrant suburb of Annandale. Our gym is a haven for individuals who are new to weightlifting or feel hesitant about stepping into a traditional gym environment.

At Sydney Strength Training, we understand that starting a fitness journey can be intimidating, especially when it comes to lifting weights. That’s why our facility is specifically designed to cater to beginners, providing a supportive and welcoming atmosphere where you can thrive.

As a members-only facility, we prioritise your comfort and safety. With a spacious gym floor, you’ll never have to worry about overcrowding or sharing equipment. Our carefully arranged layout ensures ample space for your workouts, allowing you to focus on your personal goals without any distractions.

Our team of experienced trainers is dedicated to helping you build confidence and develop proper lifting techniques. We offer unlimited coaching, providing guidance and personalised instruction tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re a complete novice or someone who needs a little extra support, our trainers are here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to take the first step on your fitness journey? Click the link in our bio to arrange a time to meet us and check out our gym. We can’t wait to welcome you to Sydney Strength Training and help you unlock your full potential in a supportive and specialised environment.

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Strength training can help protect the brain!

Rheece Stennett — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:39:27 +0000

A team of researchers at the University of Sydney found that six months of strength training helped protect brain areas that are vulnerable to Alzheimers disease!

The researchers conducted a clinical trial of people at high risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The participants were randomly selected to do either computerised brain training, strength training, or combined computer and strength training. Strength training alone was found to lead to improved cognitive performance and protection from degeneration to areas of the brain, notably the hippocampus – responsible for learning and memory.

The article described strength training as a type of physical exercise that requires repetitive contraction of the major muscles groups against an opposing force. Here at Sydney Strength Training we do just that! We specialise is delivering high quality strength training, using the main lifts (Squats, bench press, deadlift, press and more!) which work the entire body.

If you’d like to find out more about the study, click the link above. Or if you’d like to see what we’re about, click here!

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Top Lifter IV Powerlifting, Sydney

Rheece Stennett — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:56:49 +0000

On the 15th of September, Sydney Strength Training took a team of 8 lifters to the Top Lifter IV powerlifting competition in Redfern, Sydney. This was the first time that such a large group of SST members competed at the same meet, making for a very exciting day.

All 8 lifters achieved personal bests on the day, with some medaling and one lifter being awarded Female Lifter of the meet. See below for detailed results and check out the Instagram of some of our members in action!

Marion Baird: Squat 82kg (PR), Bench Press 55kg, Deadlift 127kg

Rachael Fisher: Squat 121kg (PR), Bench Press 75kg, Deadlift 160kg

Kylie Lenton: Squat 107kg (PR), Bench Press 71kg (PR), Deadlift 142 (PR), Awarded Female Lifter of the meet

Mit Lalich: Squat 200kg (PR), Bench Press 110 (PR), Deadlift 220 (PR), Silver medal in the 85kg weight class

Jorge Borges: Squat 147kg (PR), Bench Press 102kg (PR), Deadlift 175kg (PR)

Christopher Stennett: Squat 120kg (PR), Bench Press 77kg (PR), Deadlift 150kg (PR)

Sami El Zein: Deadlift 230kg (PR)

Ed Cooley: Bench Press 108kg (PR), Deadlift 170kg (PR)

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Leaving Starting Strength

Rheece Stennett — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:47:48 +0000

In September 2017 I became Australia’s second ever-Starting Strength Coach.

During my tenure as a Starting Strength Coach, I also worked as an online coach at Starting Strength Online Coaching. I enjoyed my time as an SSC and the experience it gave me, but overtime my philosophies surrounding training and health did not closely align with that of my peers.

Without a doubt, training is important to ones overall health and (in my opinion) enjoyment of life. However, while training a large number of people for an extended period of time, I saw goals change; motivations shift and the stresses of life get in the way of their training. Although an obvious observation, a broad array of skills, knowledge and techniques are required to effectively deal with these changes.

It’s clear to me, that Barbell Medicine, a company whose approach to training and health brings modern medicine to strength and conditioning, is better equipped to deal with these changes. Which is why I recently joined their team, with fellow coach SST coach Joe Pemberton.

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