Rella's Strength & Wellness Hub

18/03/2026

How is this legend?

Never too old to start, never too old to stop

There are no days off for this 98-year-old who is proving age is just a number as he hits the gym multiple times a week. Find out why he says it's never too late to start 👉 https://bit.ly/4sJxSSp

09/03/2026

Power Plate is our most-used piece of equipment at Rella’s. ⚡️
Not because it’s trendy, but because members ask for it and it delivers, especially for people training for longevity.

Why we love it:
✅ Fast muscle “switch on” for better movement quality
✅ Strength support without needing to go brutally heavy
✅ Circulation + fluid flow that helps the body feel lighter and less stiff
✅ Recovery tool when you need a kinder stimulus
✅ Balance + coordination (and that matters a lot)
🦴 Bone health, too: Whole-body vibration has been studied using DEXA scans, and while results vary person to person, research suggests it can be a helpful add-on for supporting bone density over time, especially when paired with smart strength training.
FUN FACT: Power Plate was designed for Astronauts on their return to earth to help increase their bone density.

And here’s the big-picture piece:
For bone strength, impact and loading matter. Things like brisk walking, dancing, jumping (when appropriate), and progressive strength work all send the “stay strong” message to bone. Power Plate can be a supportive bridge, particularly for people who can’t tolerate high impact right now.
This is especially useful through peri and post-menopause, when bone, muscle and recovery can change. You don’t need to “lift heavy sh*t” to train effectively. You need the right stimulus, progressed safely, for your body and your season of life.

Meaghan: “I loved that session. It was AWESOME.” 🙌💚

08/03/2026

💚 International Women’s Day 💚

Women make up 51% of the population, and yet so many of our lived experiences are still whispered about instead of spoken about.
So today, let’s celebrate women, and let’s also start a conversation that shouldn’t be taboo anymore: MENOPAUSE.

Because menopause doesn’t just affect a woman’s body, it can affect sleep, energy, confidence, mood, memory, recovery, and how she feels day to day. It can affect relationships and families too, and the people who love her often don’t know what’s happening; they just know she’s “not herself”.

Let’s change that.
Let’s make the conversation normal.
Let’s replace judgment with education.
Let’s replace “just push through” with empathy.
And let’s let women say, “This is hard,” without feeling embarrassed, dramatic, or alone.
Even when we don’t fully understand what our bodies are doing, we can still meet ourselves with compassion and support each other better.
Today, celebrate the women in your life.

Imagine how many relationships could be supported, and how many lives could be changed, through education, empathy, and honest conversations.

My name is Cindy Rella, and I am a post-menopausal woman also navigating and celebrating this transition into being a Queenager👸

💚 If you’re navigating peri/post, or you’re a partner wanting to understand, reach out. Let’s start the conversation, and I’ll guide you toward the right support for health and happiness. You dont need to go through this alone.

28/02/2026

This is why I love what I do!

One of our members joined the fabulous 50’s Club and I received a card for her birthday with a beautiful message to say thank you.

I feel so privileged to have wonderful clients why understand the importance of movement, and trust me with their bodies.

Thank you I hope you enjoy your road trip adventure to celebrate.

Keep inspiring! We adore you

24/02/2026

🍃200 SESSION CLUB 🍃

Robyn has been with us for just over two years now, and she’s one of those rock-solid small group members who shows up, gets it done, and somehow lifts the whole room while she’s at it.

When Robyn first came to Rella’s, she quickly realised our training style was a little different to what she’d been used to. There was nothing “wrong” with what she was doing at all, it’s given her such a great base, we’ve simply added more movement variety and purpose so her body stays capable for longer, making sure it doesn’t break down. Just another piece of the puzzle that helps complete the whole picture of sustainable human movement.

Robyn is a go-getter at the young age of 68. She’s an active grandparent, she’s about to walk one of her daughters down the aisle, and she brings a spark to every session. She’s helped create a fun, supportive vibe in her group and honestly, she shows no signs of slowing down.

Keep being an inspiration, Robyn. The fur coaches and I absolutely adore having you in our sessions.

Fun fact: Robyn and I did the first Tough Mudder together in 2012

💚Welcome to the 200 Session Club. We’re so proud of you.

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20/02/2026

Menopause isn't just "a woman thing".
It affects sleep, energy, confidence, and relationships, too.
I've just added Menopause Training Matrix™ to my toolbox because menopause matters.
Menopause deserves more open conversation, education, and support, for men too. Because it doesn't just affect women; it affects households, training partners, mood, recovery, and how you feel in your own body.

I know this because I'm post-menopausal at 53. I'm still an athlete, still competing internationally, and honestly, this transition has been a rough journey.
The "Why does this feel harder?"
The "I don't recognise my body today."
Brain fog one minute, then the tropical moments that sneak up on you. 🥵
And then there's the anxiety and mood swings over things that normally wouldn't matter. It can feel debilitating, leaving you wondering, 'What has happened to me?' Or your partner thinking, what's happened to the person I love?

That's why at Rella's:
✅ We're not a women-only studio
✅ We're a studio that champions menopause
✅ And we have the conversation with every woman and man, because understanding creates better support at home, in training, and in life.
MTM is symptom-led training, so instead of guessing, we coach what's showing up for you.

💚 Our Movement Project starts in March, built for real bodies, real life, and movement that lasts.

Link in bio if you're curious and ready to move your body through menopause

17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧✨

This New Year, I’m calling in the power of the horse. 🐴

Not the loud kind of strength. The real kind.
The kind that’s built through steady steps, calm focus, and showing up even when no one’s watching.

The horse reminds us what it looks like to move through life with:

Strength that’s grounded

Power that’s controlled

Freedom that’s earned through trust, not rush

Loyalty to the path, one stride at a time

At Rella’s, that’s our kind of energy.
We’re not here for quick fixes or perfection. We’re here to rebuild trust in the body, to move with purpose, and to keep growing forward, season after season.

So if you’re stepping into this year carrying old stories, old doubts, old “I used to…”
Let them fall away.

Stand tall. Breathe deep. Find your rhythm.
Then take the next step.

Wishing you a New Year filled with strength, momentum, and movement that lasts.
Every BODY deserves the chance to MOVE. ❤️

16/02/2026

❄️ Rella’s Group Winter Olympics ❄️
We’re one week into our very own themed Winter Olympics movements at Rella’s, and it’s been so much fun. The only thing missing is the snow and the Lycra speed suits.

We’ve been putting a little Olympic spin on our sessions, and yes, I’ve been dropping fun facts about the events and athletes from around the world.
Being an athlete myself, I know how hard it is to be at the top of your game. Kettlebell Sport might not be in the Olympics, but I’m incredibly proud to represent Australia. Watching Winter Olympians navigate snow, ice, speed, elements, G-force, it’s next level. I’ve loved it since I was young.
So we’ve brought a little of that spirit into the studio.
Ski Jumping.
Slalom.
Speed Skating.
Cross Country.
Bobsled.
Even Ice Dancing.
All adapted, of course.
We’ve even got one member training in a moon boot with a broken ankle, and she hasn’t missed a session. We adjust. We get creative. We keep moving when life throws curveballs.

Every ‘Body’ deserves the chance to move, supported, structured, and challenged in the right way.
If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines thinking, “I should get back into it” maybe this is your sign.

Our March intake for the 12-week Movement Project is open. Come and be part of it. we only have 4 Spots left.

Link in bio

14/02/2026

💚 The Day of Love, February 14 💚

Today, let’s make love practical.

Not just flowers and cards, but a quiet promise to your future self:
I’m going to look after this body. I’m going to live well inside it.
We spend so much time caring for everyone else.
Today, turn some of that care inward.
No more measuring yourself against noise, trends, or impossible standards.
Your body isn’t here to be judged. It’s here to be lived in, trusted, and supported.
So on this Day of Love, choose one small act of self-respect:
💚Take a walk
💚Strength train gently
💚Breathe, stretch, reset
💚Book the session you’ve been putting off

Because this is what sustainable human movement looks like:
not perfection, not punishment.

Just showing up with purpose, for a purpose.

Movement is medicine. Movement is life. Movement is love.
Every BODY deserves the chance to MOVE. 💚

09/02/2026

At Rella's Movement Studio, we help people rebuild trust back into their body through simple, purposeful movement.

Not rushed. Not forced. Supported every step.
Our 12-week Movement Project is about feeling capable again, not proving anything.
👉 Starting March 2.
🤝 6 participants (personal attention)
👇 Join the movement
https://www.rellas.com.au/rella-s-movement-project

🌱Most people don't stop exercising because they're lazy. They stop because they don't trust their body anymore.🌱

Pain, injury, stress, hormones, or just life can quietly chip away at confidence. Suddenly, you hesitate. You avoid movements you used to do without thinking. And starting again feels overwhelming.

At Rella's Movement Studio, we help people rebuild trust back into their body through simple, purposeful movement.
Not rushed. Not forced. Supported every step.

Our 12-week Movement Project is about feeling capable again, not proving anything.
👉 Starting March 2.

If this sounds like you, send me “PROJECT” or join the waitlist via the link.

07/02/2026

🌱200 SESSION CLUB 🌱

Rhiannon has been with us for 2.5 years and she’s one of those consistent small group members who brings a cheeky laugh, genuine encouragement, and the kind of energy that lifts the whole room.

When Rhiannon first started, she was managing lower back issues and a shoulder impingement. So we did it the Rella’s way: we took it slow, nailed the basics, and progressed when she felt ready. Session by session, she built strength and something even bigger: trust in her body.

What I’m most proud of is her confidence in training, even when she doesn’t feel like it, because she knows she’s safe here and that no matter what… we’ve got her back.
And this is what consistency creates.

Recently, she set herself a new goal and backed it in, completing a 30-minute kettlebell sport challenge (OAJ 8kg) with 423 reps, smiling and laughing the whole way through.
That’s sustainable human movement.

Rhiannon, welcome to the 200 Session Club. We’re so proud of you 💚💪

05/02/2026

🌱Most people don't stop exercising because they're lazy. They stop because they don't trust their body anymore.🌱

Pain, injury, stress, hormones, or just life can quietly chip away at confidence. Suddenly, you hesitate. You avoid movements you used to do without thinking. And starting again feels overwhelming.

At Rella's Movement Studio, we help people rebuild trust back into their body through simple, purposeful movement.
Not rushed. Not forced. Supported every step.

Our 12-week Movement Project is about feeling capable again, not proving anything.
👉 Starting March 2.

If this sounds like you, send me “PROJECT” or join the waitlist via the link.