Personal Trainer Baldivis

Fulla Strength and Conditioning help people looking for a Personal Trainer near Baldivis and surrounding suburbs, build strong bodies, become mentally tough, and grow confidence within themselves via strength training.

We are the go-to private studio for reliable personal training near Baldivis and surrounding areas, and are ready to help you build your strength without breaking your body down or wasting any time using bulky machines.

But before you come in for your initial consultation, I want to share three tips on how to maximise your physical training while sparing your joints.


Low impact, high return on investment training

When it comes to strengthening your body, you shouldn’t feel sore all the time. Or be destroying your joints in the process.

While you do use your joints, your muscles should be doing most of the heavy lifting.

This is where I find people get a little lost or confused when it comes to strength training.

Too many people in and around Baldivis are still stuck with the mentality of “no pain, no gain”.

This is a losing STRATEGY.

That’s a terrible mantra to follow and live by!

You only have one body and one set of joints, so it’s of the utmost importance you look after them.

Especially if you have a few extra years or kg's on your body.

You can train hard AND look after your body, in the Baldivis area. Here’s how;


1. Pick the right exercises for your body

This is something a good coach (like Jesse) can help you with.

When you pick exercises, they need to be suitable for your body, mobility and injury history.

Let’s say you played rugby or footy growing up, and now have banged up shoulders from years of impact and wear and tear.

Overhead pressing may or may not be a good fit for you right now.

If you have a joint injury and/or a mobility restriction, then the exercises you perform need to accommodate this.

There is no point trying to “push through” certain exercises, if they aren’t the right fit from the beginning.

“It’s like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole”. It won’t work, no matter how hard you try. 

 
The landmine press (shown) offers a great alternative to overhead pressing

The landmine press (shown) offers a great alternative to overhead pressing

 

2. Use the right tool for the job

Using a barbell is different than using a dumbbell. As is using a kettlebell compared to a dumbbell.

One isn’t “better” than the other. They’re different.

Each serves a specific function and has its own benefits.

Again, you need to make sure the exercises you perform use the equipment which is best suited for your;

  • Joint mobility

  • Pre-existing injuries

  • Skill level

  • Goals

If your goal is to develop maximal strength, then a barbell will allow you to lift heavier loads. No doubt about it!

But if you want to look good, feel better and improve your mobility — a dumbbell or kettlebell may be a better option for you.

Remember, no two bodies are the same!

Pick the right tool and equipment for YOUR body.

 
Kettlebells being used instead of a barbell, for a deadlift.

Kettlebells being used instead of a barbell, for a deadlift.

 

3. Play the long game

This is applicable for everyone who trains and is working towards a goal.

Don’t focus on setting a PB (Personal Best) every time you walk into your gym in, or near Baldivis.

Progress steadily and make training a regular feature of your week.

Focus on making consistent and sustainable gains over a long time.

That’s the way you get results and make them last!

If you do that, you will;

  • Improve your technique AND reduce your risk of injury.

  • Develop muscle mass in the right areas.

  • Build confidence in all your lifts.

  • Give your joints, ligaments and tendons time to acclimate to the heavier weights.

This only happens when you focus on long-term progress, opposed to maxing out every week.


Think about where you want to be in 1, 3, or even 5 years from now.

Do you want to have a broken down body and feel like crap each day?

Or would you rather look, feel and function better than you do right now?

Work your muscles hard, learn the best lifting technique possible and be patient.

A great coach will be able to show you the right way to do each exercise, explain why you’re doing it, and then help you learn to do it on your own.

It’ll happen if you are consistent and stay on The Path.

But don't rush the process.

Enjoy the journey and your body will reflect the hard work you put into it.