Heat, Hydration & Electrolytes
Staying healthy — and safely active — through hot Aussie summers Why hydration matters more after 40 As we get past forty, thirst becomes a blunter signal and we sweat a little differently. Add an Aussie
Inspire Fitness is a friendly gym with exercise physiology and personal training in Balwyn North.
Our Award-Winning Gym, Exercise Physiologists and Personal Trainers provide a high level of support and individual attention so you reach your fitness, lifestyle and weight loss goals FASTER and SAFELY. The Inspire Fitness gym team comprise of Exercise Physiologists, Exercise Scientists, and Personal Trainers with 30 years of university study and over 50 years of personal training experience.
Our Award-Winning Gym, Exercise Physiologists and Personal Trainers provide a high level of support and individual attention so you reach your fitness, lifestyle and weight loss goals FASTER and SAFELY. The Inspire Fitness gym team comprise of Exercise Physiologists, Exercise Scientists, and Personal Trainers with 30 years of university study and over 50 years of personal training experience.
Regaining Your Step: How Exercise Physiology Restores Gait and Balance After Stroke
Written By: Michael Richmond (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) The Challenge After Stroke Every year, stroke affects thousands of Australians and for many, the journey doesn’t end when they leave hospital.
Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff
Posture myths, scapular control, and a simple loading plan that actually works after 40. Why your shoulder gets cranky after 40 If you’re in your forties or beyond, you’ve probably felt the shoulder that
Osteoarthritis: Load vs Rest
The evidence points one way — strength and walking reduce pain and improve function. If your joints are sore, rest feels logical — here’s why it backfires When knees or hips ache, it’s natural to pull
Low Back Pain Myths Busted
What actually helps after 40: graded loading, core endurance, hip mobility and daily movement You’re not broken — even if your back feels cranky If you’re in your forties or beyond, you’ve probably had
Menopause, Muscle and Metabolism
Why resistance training is non-negotiable for bone density, mood and weight This season of life hits differently — and your training should too If you’re in peri-menopause or menopause, you’ve probably
Functional Strength After 40
Build everyday power without beating up your joints Why strength looks different after 40 If you’re in your forties or beyond, you’ve probably noticed recovery isn’t quite what it used to be. Knees whisper
Micro-Progressions: The over-40 secret to getting fitter without breaking down
Why small steps beat “all or nothing” after 40 If you’re over 40, you’ve probably felt it: the stiff back in the morning, the knee that complains after stairs, the shoulder that twinges when you reach