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Building Strong Bones: Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis through Strength Training
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...
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Quiet, Private, and Supportive: Enhance Your Fitness Journey at Our Annandale Gym with Personal Coaching and Exclusive Equipment Access
\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...
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COVID Safe Gym
Sydney Strength Training has been designated a COVID safe Gym by the NSW Government. The current government requirement for a COVID safe gym is that they have 1 person per 4 square metres of floor space. Attendees are also required to stay 1.5 metres away from each...
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Strength Training for Older People
At Sydney Strength Training we specialise in introducing older people to strength training. Strength training is vital as we age due to the loss of muscle and function that comes with ageing. You don't need to take our word for it however - the Australian Government...
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Strength Training VITAL as we Age
Strength training is beneficial at all stages in life, but as we age it becomes vital. An article in the Washington Post this week made this point. This is another example of the benefits of strength training transitioning from the scientific literature - where the...
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Strength training can help protect the brain!
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...
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How to Film – Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift and Press
In this article we will cover the best method for filming the squat, bench press, deadlift and press. Quality footage is vital for online coaching feedback, and getting likes on Instagram! Equipment: We recommend using a smart phone, with a tripod. Turn the phone on...
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Top Lifter IV Powerlifting, Sydney
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...
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Youth Strength and Conditioning
Barbell Medicine recently put out an article series summarising the current evidence for youth strength and conditioning and resistance training: Resistance Training for the Youth Population: Part I Resistance Training for the Youth Population: Part II Resistance...
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Leaving Starting Strength
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...
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The Problem with PRs – Barbell Medicine Newsletter
Here is a recent piece I wrote for the Barbell Medicine newsletter, detailing the problem with PRs. Personal records (PRs) are the best thing about training. When we first start lifting we get PRs all the time, and it becomes addictive. This is the hook that gets most...
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New Coach at Barbell Medicine
Sydney Strength Training Coach - Rheece Stennett - now represents Barbell Medicine in Sydney, Australia as an online strength coach. This strengthens the relationship between Sydney Strength Training and Barbell Medicine. SST has previously hosted a BBM Seminar, and...