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10/02/2026

SLM is hiring.

We’re looking for a Part-Time Coach to join our Brighton team.

If you have 3+ years coaching experience, Cert III & IV in Fitness, and a passion for delivering high-quality, client-first training, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll work with a diverse mix of members in our premium small-group coaching environment, collaborating closely with senior coaches to deliver world-class service.

Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to ongoing development are essential.

Brighton, Melbourne. Approx. 3 days per week.

DM us or reach out to learn more.

10/02/2026

Stuck on knee push ups? Give this a try.

04/02/2026

Stuck with your Pull Up progression? Try this!

13/01/2026

Regress the movement not the load. Even when you’re a bit stiff there’s often a smart way to train around it so that you’re still progressing. Then over time you can reintegrate more challenging movements as your symptoms improve.

12/01/2026

Deadlifts are a great exercise, if done correctly. Here are some of our go-to coaching cues. And if you’re unsure if you’re ready for a Deadlift, follow this progression.

45 degree Hip Extension
KB Deadlift
Trap Bar Deadlift
BB Deadlift

11/01/2026

Barbells are great, but they’re not mandatory.
Yes, barbells are an incredible tool.
They allow progressive overload, heavy loading, and clear strength benchmarks.
But here’s the part most people miss…
Your muscles don’t know what you’re holding.
They don’t know if it’s a barbell, dumbbell, cable, or machine.
They only know tension.
They only know effort.
They only know whether the set was hard.
You can build strength and muscle with…
Barbells
Dumbbells
Machines
Cables
Bodyweight
If the training is structured and the intensity is there, the result is the same.
Tools don’t create progress.
Intent does.
Train with purpose.

11/01/2026

Pilates won’t transform your body, strength will.
Let’s clear something up.
You can’t “tone” a muscle.
You can only build muscle and lose body fat.
And when people say they want to look “toned,” what they really mean is: more lean muscle, less body fat.
That comes from progressive strength training, not endless low-load movement.
Lifting weights gives your body shape.
More muscle increases your resting metabolic rate.
That means you burn more calories at rest and carry less fat over time.
That’s how bodies change.
It’s not about getting smaller.
It’s about getting stronger.
It’s not about eating less.
It’s about fueling more.
It’s not sweat that creates results.
It’s stimulus.

Now, let’s talk about Pilates.
Pilates absolutely has a place.
Improving joint function.
Building control and stability.
Supporting rehab and movement quality.
And if it got you off the couch, that’s a win.
But if your goal is to reshape your body, Pilates alone won’t do it.
The influencers you see with “Pilates bodies”?
Most of them lift weights.
Were athletes.
Or simply have great genetics.
Pilates didn’t build their muscle, strength training did.

Let 2026 be the year you stop chasing smaller… and start building stronger.
Strength is the foundation.
Strength changes bodies.
Strength changes confidence.
Strength is the answer.

09/01/2026

Your 2026 non-negotiables

05/01/2026

Back Squats are a great exercise, if done correctly. Here are some of our go-to coaching cues. And if you’re unsure if you’re ready for a Back Squat, follow this progression.

Bodyweight Squat
Goblet Squat
Front Squat
Back Squat

17/12/2025

Back Squats aren’t functional. Because “function” belongs to the client. What’s “functional” for one person, may not be “functional” for someone else. Exercise selection must consider a client’s training age, biomechanics, and preferences. With that in mind, Back Squats are popular because of the demands across each joint. But it’s not the end of the world if you can’t Back Squat safely or with correct technique. Here are some good substitutions from hard to easy skill demand.

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