Strength Precinct

We have been swamped with messages over the last 24 hours regarding the forced shut downs due to the coronavirus. Yes Strength Precinct will have to shut it’s door for the foreseeable future, there is no way around this.
I have spent every waking moment of the last 5 years getting the Precinct to where it is today, and it is disappointing to have to close so recent to our renovations.
However, while you no longer have a gym to train at, I’ve been forced to close my doors and live in complete uncertainty, and while I try to figure something else out there are 12,944 people in this world who have lost their lives, and tens of thousands of people who are grieving their loss. A bit of perspective goes a long way.
I don’t know what the future holds, but we will need your support to get through this and get back to business post shut down. If you are still able to we are putting out the call to send us a message to continue your debits to ensure the future of the gym, and at the very least, some kind of financial support for the foreseeable future.
I will also be offering in house personal training sessions, where and how we are yet to figure out. Exercise is such a critical part of peoples wellbeing, and at this moment in time we keep to keep our spirits up. Not only am I a great coach, I have funny stories and can dance like MJ, all qualities to help you stay active and positive/
Maybe this is a good time for everyone to stop and think about the insignificant things you have been complaining about your whole lives and grab a bit of perspective on what real problems are like. Realise how fu***ng good most of your lives have been and what’s really important.
To me all that matters is having my family and my health. You got those two things you’re gonna be alright no matter what happens.

Smarter training chronicles.
Rest periods.
How long you rest for when you’re training comes down to your goal. If your goal is to drop a few sausage rolls your rest time will be different to someone who is looking to pack on muscle or get stronger.

Before I start rambling too much we should look into what rest periods are for….to rest. Whooaaaaaa….
We have rest periods in our training to allow our cns to recover enough to allow us to keep training at an optimal level. The shorter the rest period the less recovery for our nervous system. If our nervous system hasn’t recovered enough to complete the following task you are sure to be exerting your other systems less than what they are capable of. Shorter rest periods will make you feel trashed after a workout, but if you are training for anything besides endurance your short rest periods are only holding you back (and feeling trashed is one of the worst measures of a good workout).

If your goal is to build quality muscle your focus should be on lifting the most amount of weight possible. Lifting heavy stuff is hard, it takes its toll on the system. You should be aiming for 6-8 reps, with at least 3 minutes (sometimes up to 5!) rest between sets.
Shortening your rest period for a sick pump may make you look good, but it’s limiting the load you can put on the muscle. Save the pump sets for the very last exercise you do.

If your goal is to get leaner you should be aiming for as long of a rest period that allows your heart rate to drop sufficiently to exert a maximal effort for the following set/round. How long this is will be based on your level of fitness, but a good rule is however long your set/round went for double that time for your rest period.

If you want to increase aerobic capacity and nothing else, go as hard as you can for as long as you can, throw up in a bin after, rest a day or so and go at it again.

Remember, feeling trashed after a workout is ok. Feeling trashed the day after your workout is a sure sign your nervous system is crying out for a break and you are only hindering recovery and output by not resting. Don’t just come to the gym out of habit, come to exert as much effort as possible in everything you do, there’s more important things in life than selfies in gyms.

FREE FOUR WEEK GYM ACCESS!!
To celebrate our renovated facility and new coaching timetable we have decided to run a free four week challenge!
You'll get access to all our circuits as well as easy to follow meal guide for free! Our circuits range from muscle group orientated to cardio specific, and our coaches will coach you through them with specific weights suited to your experience.
Register and change your views on exercise and healthy habits today!