Power Fitness in Geelong West, Victoria, Australia | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Power Fitness

Locality: Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 407 875 594

Address: 115 Elizabeth street 3218 Geelong West, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.powerfitness.com.au

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24.01.2022 Looking for a gift? Get someone close to you started on their health and fitness program, at Powerfitness. Established since 1997. Contact Nick Power on 0407 875 594

23.01.2022 So, last night I was running late for my 7-a-side soccer match which was at 9pm. I got to the ground at 9.05 got my boots on and got straight on the park! Less than 30 seconds later, DISASTER, iv rolled my right ankle! As I'm hobbling off the pitch all I can think is "why didn't I warm up!" ... So in light of this I'm going to run through so basic Warm up techniques which will help prevent any injury either on a pitch or in the gym! 1 - SMR ( self myofascial release) In the gym you may have seen someone rolling around on the foam roller or medicine ball. This isn't wasting time it is in fact a process to release the muscle and make it more supple. Think of SMR (when foam rolling or moving on the med ball) like squeezing a sponge, the aim is to push liquid out of the muscle and the let it flow back in again. This will drain some of the toxins and make you feel more free in tight areas. Tips for SMR A - move slowly when on the foam roller (think squeezing a sponge) B - target areas in the lower and upper body where you feel you are particularly tight e.g. Hip flexor's , glutes, quads, lats etc... C - work for as long as you feel you need it, 5, 10, 20 mins whatever you feel you need. 2 - Activation Arguably the most important part of the workout, activation exercises excite the muscles and get them "firing" and warm so your ready for your workout. This process involves resisting against body weight or gym bands to create tension in specific areas. People with desk jobs take note! If you are sitting for 6-8 hours of the day your glutes will down regulate (meaning they won't work as they are supposed too) So why is this important? If the glutes don't fire or work properly your hamstrings will try and take up the slack for their lack of effort which means more strain on the hamstrings and potential for hamstring tears. Also, down regulation of the glutes promotes a anterior tilt of the pelvis which leads to low back pain. In short, GLUTE ACTIVATION CAN HELP RELIEVE YOUR LOW BACK PAIN! So how do we activate the glutes? There are a few exercises such as clam shells, hip bridges, crab walks.... almost anything which creates lateral abduction of the knee. Doing this with a band round the knees or ankles will facilitate a greater amount of muscle fibres and get those glutes really working. These are just two area which will help create a better environment for training and performance. If you want more information on how to warm up correctly to prevent injury, reduce low back pain and improve the quality of your workout, contact me through the page or email at [email protected] Thanks guys! Please ask questions and let me know what you think. Colin Hamilton.

22.01.2022 Powerfitness would like to welcome back Colin Hamilton. Colin has returned from his homeland Scotland, and is available for appointment.

21.01.2022 There are some wonderful apps around to assist with stretching and recovery. ROMwod.com is a great app that is designed to help facilitate this aspect of your training program. Preparation,strengthening, recovery and relaxation, ROMwod provides daily workouts ranging between 20 -25 minutes. Perfect for increasing mobility.

20.01.2022 Powerfitness: Personal training and Allied health services since 1997

20.01.2022 Congratulations to those who completed the 100 hole hike yesterday. Around $20000 raised for people with acquired brain injuries. It is always great to see someone achieve their personal goal, and watch them prepare diligently for it. Well done Brett Morrissy , truly fantastic personal achievement, for a great cause.

13.01.2022 100 hole hike next Thursday , from all at powerfitness we would like to wish Brett Morrissy all the best in his quest. Well done on the dedication to your training and commitment to the cause . See you there!

10.01.2022 For those exercise rehab needs, Verity has some early morning appointment times become available for those wanting to get in before work, out of the rain and wi...nd, and focus on health and exercise. Call 52241442, email [email protected] or drop in a private message. Movement is medicine See you at Power Fitness

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04.01.2022 From all at Powerfitness, we would like to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy and healthy new year.

03.01.2022 After a long 6 months, today ,council have supported our application for a permit to operate as a personal training studio in Elizabeth street. There is still a process to receive the permit to construct, but nice to have the support of council. Thank you to everyone who has shown interest , provided support and sounding boards, it is much appreciated.

03.01.2022 Powerfitness would like to wish Brett Morrissy , all the best on his training as he prepares for the 100 hole hike. The event is raising awareness for those with Acquired brain injuries, and in support for friend Stephen Blackford , currently in hospital. Around 50km will be covered on the day, and a duration of 14 hours. Brett has recently suffered from a prolapsed disc, and an ongoing degenerative knee condition, making his commitment to this cause a huge priority. A golf... club has not been swung in around 3 months. Leaving no stone unturned, to achieve this goal, around 20 hours per week of training, strength and conditioning, massage and myotherapy is required. A wonderful effort for a worthy cause. To pledge your support: www.hundredholehike/cause/karingal/2514 See more

01.01.2022 Sprint Mechanics Hey guys, in this video I'm going through some sprint mechanics for speed development with Ruby, Lauchlin and Carlin, budding soccer talents in Geelong. The main focus for the sprints were: ... 1 - big forward lean at about 45degree angle keeping a positive shin angle (knee over toe) a prone start promotes the positive forward lean as they are leaning forward when they stand up. 2 - violent arm swing (think cheek to cheek) making sure you hold the arms at around 90degree angle and rotate at the shoulder. 3 - triple extension i.e. Hip, knee, ankle all extend to produce maximum force against the ground! 4 - INTENT!!!! Try to drive you feet hard into the ground to accelerate. This is different from top speed running which is more of a whip across the ground. 5 -Deceleration at the end of a sprint (going into a partial lunge) this is arguable as important in field based sports as acceleration, this will help prevent injury in the knees, hip flexor's etc. For more info on strength speed and power development for field based sports contact Colin through the page or email at [email protected] Let me know what you think! Cheers!