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NEWS, EVENTS, INFORMATION, WHATS HAPPENING AND ARTICLES ON THE LATEST SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT IMPACTS ON OUR TRAINING, HEALTH AND FITNESS.
MUSIC AT PHYSIQUE
We are so fortunate to be able to host music therapy sessions and music lessons at physique! We have a custom music room, super high ceilings, fully air conditioned and with floor to cieling windows and blinds, custom designed and fitted out for an ultimate music experience. MUSIC THERAPY Local blind singer and songwriter, Benny Rowe, of the Benny Rowe Trio, is running the sessions and programs, with help from us and superstar DJ and muscian Carl Dcruz. Yes thats right, profe
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WEIGHT TRAINING & CANCER TREATMENT
Superstar Sherree Leo, from Perth, WA is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Her clinical Oncologist Dr Seow, reccommended that Sherree undertake a tailored strength training program, throught her treatment. Sherree has been training with us for just 8 weeks and the results are staggering. Scientific research has demonstrated that a personalised weight training program produces better treatment outcomes. Research also indicates that structured weight train
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WHAT IS REHAB?
At Physique we have over 50 years experience of rehabilitation and we are often asked what our our rehabilitation conceps are based on. Back in the early 1970's the owner and founder Pete, was exposed to concepts and exercise based on functional movement, with vetrans who returned from WW2. He witnessed people being coached to walk, to become stronger, physically and mentally on a daily basis. Many learned to walk again and returned to work using techniques and exercises that
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MUSIC AT PHYSIQUE
We are so fortunate to be able to host music therapy sessions and music lessons at physique! We have a custom music room, super high ceilings, fully air conditioned and with floor to cieling windows and blinds, custom designed and fitted out for an ultimate music experience. MUSIC THERAPY Local blind singer and songwriter, Benny Rowe, of the Benny Rowe Trio, is running the sessions and programs, with help from us and superstar DJ and muscian Carl Dcruz. Yes thats right, profe
Oct 152 min read
WEIGHT TRAINING & CANCER TREATMENT
Superstar Sherree Leo, from Perth, WA is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Her clinical Oncologist Dr Seow, reccommended that Sherree undertake a tailored strength training program, throught her treatment. Sherree has been training with us for just 8 weeks and the results are staggering. Scientific research has demonstrated that a personalised weight training program produces better treatment outcomes. Research also indicates that structured weight train
Apr 233 min read
WHAT IS REHAB?
At Physique we have over 50 years experience of rehabilitation and we are often asked what our our rehabilitation conceps are based on. Back in the early 1970's the owner and founder Pete, was exposed to concepts and exercise based on functional movement, with vetrans who returned from WW2. He witnessed people being coached to walk, to become stronger, physically and mentally on a daily basis. Many learned to walk again and returned to work using techniques and exercises that
Apr 32 min read
NDIS FUNDED EXERCISE
We often hear about NDIS funded exercise programs and how being stronger and fitter can help with daily living activities. Being an NDIS registered provider, we can offer assessments, support and exercise sessions designed to make you stronger and healthier, which means that you will be able to live longer and with less assistance, improving the quality of your life. Bold claims, but true. All backed by modern scientific studies and time tested, with over 100 years of exercis
Feb 132 min read
OUR OLYMPIANS
At Physique, we work with all abilities, from Olympians, Paralympians and every day hero's like mums and dads. We also work with up and coming sporting hero's like local 400m swimming champion Alec, pictured on the left of the picture below. Alec is undertaking a program of strength training to specifically get him stronger for his swimming, aiming to beat the current Australian record later this year and represent Australia in 2028 at the LA Olympic games. Ben on the right o
Feb 132 min read
PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE AND STRENGTH TRAINING
Science proves the links between strength training and preventative medicine, and why strength training is an important part of health promotion and disease prevention. We are so passionate about helping people become fitter, stronger and healthier, we have teamed up with GP Dr Laura Surmon. She is not just a GP, she comes from a research background and has extensive experience across medical, scientific and academic fields. She specialises in men's and women's health and wel
Feb 42 min read
THE EXERCISE PARADOX
The Exercise Paradox: Why More Isn’t Always Better for Metabolism We’ve all heard the basic equation: burn more calories than you consume, and you’ll lose weight. It seems simple enough. Run a little farther, push a little harder at the gym, and the fat should melt away. But what if your body doesn't work like a simple calorie-burning machine? What if, past a certain point, exercising more doesn't lead to burning more energy? Welcome to the Exercise Paradox, a surprising conc
Aug 19, 20253 min read
WEIGHT TRAINING V STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINING
I'm often asked, what is the difference between Weight Training (which is what we do at Physique) and Strength and Conditioning training? Strength and conditioning training is a concept developed some 23 years ago, as product to sell to the general public, encompassing some weight training and cardio vascular exercises, aimed at improving performance and physical capabilities, without using expensive weight training machines or equipment. Yes you can get fitter and healthier
May 1, 20252 min read
PHYSIQUE AND BRAIN INJURY RESEARCH
Pete, the owner and head coach at Physique is passionate about helping people to become fitter, healthier and stronger. He has been actively involved as a Lead investigator and has helped to develop the Australian physical activity clinical practice guideline for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries. The guideline provides recommendations for physical activity interventions for children and adolescents (5 to 17), adults (18 years or older) and older adults
Apr 9, 20252 min read
BUDDY WEEK!
There are some exciting new member benefits coming next month at Physique! BUDDY WEEK We have enabled you to bring a buddy with you during May, who gets to train with you for free!! Buddy week starts on Monday 5th May and runs until Friday May 9th 2025. Bring a buddy and get them to experience Physique for free! Not only is it fun, its also incredibly good for you! Research has shown us that exercising with a buddy is good for us! It’s more fun exercising with a friend You’r
Mar 31, 20252 min read
NEW RESEARCH ABOUT CANCER AND STRENGTH TRAINING
Muscular strength and good physical fitness could almost halve the risk of cancer patients dying from their disease, according to a study that suggests tailored exercise plans may increase survival. Deadlifting to help improve outcomes from cancer and other neurological disorders Data analysis, involving nearly 47,000 patients with various types and stages of cancer, suggests muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to a significantly lower risk of death from an
Jan 23, 20251 min read
TBI - ABI REHABILITATION
At Physique, we have been actively involved with research into training to improve patient outcomes, following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) TBI survivor John Deadlifting The "Bridges research project" developed new clinical guidelines and this year (2025) we are involved with developing a information hub for clinicians Australia wide, as part of a 5 year project to implement the guidelines nationally. This will ensure better patient outcomes following injury and will help t
Jan 3, 20251 min read
PHYSIQUE TRAINING DAY OF STRENGTH
By the West Australian Sat, 30 November 2024 Daniel Wilkins The Physique day of strength, started with Para Powerlifting. Paralympian Krissie Kristin Templeman, who was telethon’s child 1987 is competing in Para powerlifting. When Kristin Templeman first decided she wanted to powerlift, the most she could handle was 20kg. After a few months of training, the former Little Telethon Star far exceeded her own expectations, lifting a whopping 52.5kg at the first-ever Para Powerlif
Nov 22, 20241 min read
PARA-POWERLIFTING
Para Powerlifting or Para-Po as it is affectionately known, is a Paralympic sport where men and women compete at lifting as much weight as they can, by doing bench press. Athletes with an impairment compete in men's or women's categories in weight classes. Athletes are given 3 attempts and the winner ids the competitor that lifts the most amount of weight in comparison to body weight. At Physique Training, we offer training and coaching at all levels, from the complete beginn
Jul 22, 20241 min read
MUSCLE MASS AND BRAIN FUNCTION
I was not that long ago that people thought, having strong muscles, would mean a decline in cognitive function! I was not that long ago that people thought, having strong muscles, would mean a decline in cognitive function! A recent study has identified the exact opposite! The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, Volume 77, Issue 10, October 2022, Pages 1959–1968, https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glac121, Published: 06 June 2022 identified that Low skeletal muscle mass is associa
Oct 26, 20232 min read
WHAT IS STRENGTH TRAINING?
Muscular strength training, also known as resistance training or weight training, is a form of physical exercise aimed at enhancing the ability of the muscles to generate force against resistance. It is a crucial component of overall fitness, Strength training offers a myriad of benefits ranging from increased muscle mass and improved metabolism to enhanced bone density and reduced risk of injury, especially as we age. At its core, muscular strength training involves subjecti
Sep 13, 20233 min read
THE SECRETS ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS AND BODY FAT
It’s something we hear daily at Physique, I need to lose ten kilos to be healthy or we are shown a picture of a long distance runner and asked, how long will it take to look like that? In 1835, Belgian mathematician Adolphe Quetelet in his paper “A Treatise on Man” published details of his formula to assess a person’s weight relative to their height, calling it the Body Mass Index or BMI. James Arthur Harris developed the body fat ratio in the early 20th Century and we know f
Mar 23, 20233 min read
HOW WE HELP PEOPLE RECOVER FROM A TBI AND ABI
At Physique, we have experience of providing services to people that have suffered either a Traumatic (TBI) or an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Stroke or Aneurysm. We collaborate with local health professionals to assist with recovery and to provide better outcomes for sufferers. Pete, the owner and founder has a lived experience of a TBI and with collaboration from clinical professionals; he has developed protocols that use Strength Training to help with recovery. We are cur
Mar 21, 20232 min read
HOW LONG CAN WE LIVE?
If strength training can reverse the aging process, how long could you live? While strength training can have significant benefits for overall health and aging, it is important to note that it cannot completely reverse the aging process or extend lifespan beyond a certain limit. The aging process is a complex biological phenomenon that involves multiple factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. While strength training can help to preserve muscle mass,
Mar 20, 20231 min read
WE ASKED AI WHAT IT THOUGHT ABOUT US
Why should I train at Physique Training in O'Connor WA? The answer from the chat bot identified the following response! As an AI language model, I cannot make specific recommendations on where you should train. However, I can provide you with some general reasons why someone may choose to train at a Physique Training facility in O'Connor, WA. Experienced Trainers: Physique Training has experienced trainers who are knowledgeable about fitness and can create personalised traini
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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