Absolute Health & Performance

Absolute Health & Performance We enable our clients to live a life without limitations.

A limitless life is grounded in:
- Enduring strength - so that you can do the activities you want.
- Complete robustness - so that you not limited by pain and injury.
- A confident mindset - so that you are energised to take on life.

Wondering why body fat suddenly sticks around in menopause - no matter what you try?There was a time when extra cardio a...
11/01/2026

Wondering why body fat suddenly sticks around in menopause - no matter what you try?

There was a time when extra cardio and a tighter diet worked.
Now? The scale barely moves… and belly fat feels stubborn and permanent.

This isn’t a lack of discipline.
It’s a change in physiology.

As oestrogen declines, muscle loss accelerates - and muscle is the tissue that keeps your metabolism active, insulin sensitive, and fat storage under control.

That’s why fat loss in menopause is no longer about burning more calories -
it’s about rebuilding muscle.

Strength training becomes your fat-loss superpower:
• it replaces the metabolic support oestrogen once provided
• it keeps energy expenditure higher around the clock
• it reduces fat storage by improving insulin sensitivity

This post breaks down:
👉 why the old rules stopped working
👉 why Pilates/cardio alone won’t shift fat now
👉 what strength training actually needs to look like in menopause

💬 Comment STRONG and we’ll send you our free webinar on the key training principles for fat loss in menopause.

Your body hasn’t betrayed you.
It just needs a smarter, stronger approach.

DM or comment HABIT to get our FREE Habit Building Course 🏋️‍♂️For people in their 40s and beyond, life is often already...
09/01/2026

DM or comment HABIT to get our FREE Habit Building Course 🏋️‍♂️

For people in their 40s and beyond, life is often already full — families, careers, social commitments. So when we want to instil new habits into our routines, it can feel like a truly herculean task.

When it feels like life is already taking up all of your capacity, dramatic overhauls can feel overwhelming and often aren’t sustainable.

Instead, small, incremental habit changes — repeated consistently over time — tend to have the most enduring impact.

Habit formation isn’t just about willpower or motivation — it’s also about design: clear frameworks, context, gradual reinforcement, and smart planning.

That’s what makes a structured course especially helpful, particularly for busy 40+ adults.

With guided strategies and a clear plan, you’re not relying on vague good intentions — you’re setting up practical steps that integrate with your life. 🔥

If you’ve struggled with new year’s resolutions fizzling out, this kind of support can make the difference between a short-lived burst of enthusiasm and long-term, sustainable lifestyle change.

Simply DM or comment HABIT to get our FREE Habit Building Course sent directly to you, and make 2026 your most successful year yet 🍾

06/01/2026

At some point in midlife, many people quietly start saying no to things they once loved.

No to beach holidays, hiking trips, and tennis with friends
No to playing with their kids or grandkids
No to feeling strong in their own body.
No to energy, confidence, and ease with ageing.

Not because they want to - but because their body feels unpredictable, tired, sore, or fragile.

❌ Weight creeps up.
❌ Aches don’t settle.
❌ Energy disappears.
❌ And the advice they’re given feels confusing, generic, or dismissive.

That’s why Absolute exists.

We’re here for people who don’t want to “just cope” with midlife - but want to feel capable, resilient, and confident again.

We don’t believe in quick fixes, extremes, or pushing through pain.

We believe in understanding your body, rebuilding strength, and creating a framework that supports you - physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Because strength training is not just about what you can do in the gym. It’s about giving you the freedom to say YES to everything life throws your way.

If you want to stop guessing…

If you’re tired of starting over…

If you want a plan that actually fits your body, your stage of life, and your goals…

👉 Book a free Limitless Life Call via the link in bio.

We’ll help you unpack what’s been holding you back, and map out the steps you need to start saying yes to life again.

2026 is your chance to turn the tides on menopausal weight gain, low energy, and those unexplained aches and pains.Not w...
04/01/2026

2026 is your chance to turn the tides on menopausal weight gain, low energy, and those unexplained aches and pains.

Not with a January “push.”
Not with willpower or restriction.
But with a training approach that finally matches your physiology.

Most women enter menopause trying to train like they did in their 30s —
but your body has changed, and the strategy must change with it.

Strength.
Structure.
Recovery.
Consistency.
That’s the formula.
Not chaos or quick fixes.

Check out this post to see the 5 shifts you need to make to reclaim your body in 2026.

Start now - gently, intentionally - and your February, March, April and the rest of 2026 will feel completely different.

💬 DM STRONG if you want the 2026 Menopause Strength Blueprint we use with our clients

Gaining weight through menopause and nothing is working anymore? You’re not failing - your physiology has changed. 2026 ...
01/01/2026

Gaining weight through menopause and nothing is working anymore?

You’re not failing - your physiology has changed. 2026 is the year you stop doing:

Cutting carbs…
Fasted cardio…
Training harder…
Eating less…

None of it works the way it used to - because your hormones, muscle tissue, appetite signals, and stress response are different now.

The women we work before they start with us all say the same things:
“I don’t recognise my body.”
“I’m doing what always worked.”
“Nothing is changing.”

But you can regain control - with the right strategy.

This carousel breaks down:
🔥 why your old approach stopped working
🔥 what’s really happening inside your body
🔥 the 3 places you MUST start to feel strong, lean and energised again

If you want the full roadmap for training, cardio and nutrition through menopause for fat loss…

💬 Comment CONFIDENCE and we’ll send you a FREE webinar which lays it all out for you.

Your body isn’t broken.
It just needs a new approach built for this stage of life.

Think you’ve already blown your shot at a strong start to 2026? You haven’t.Most midlife women wait for the “perfect tim...
28/12/2025

Think you’ve already blown your shot at a strong start to 2026? You haven’t.

Most midlife women wait for the “perfect time” - after holidays, after travel, after the chaos settles.

But in menopause, waiting only makes things harder: energy drops, sleep worsens, motivation fades, and the gap widens.

The truth?
Your body doesn’t need a New Year’s resolution.
It needs small, strategic steps that work with your changing physiology - and you can start those today, even on holidays.

The women who feel their best in January aren’t the ones who go all-in…
They’re the ones who create a runway, not a restart.

If you want 2026 to feel different, start now - gently, consistently, and with a plan that actually suits your stage of life.

💬 DM “RESET” and I’ll help you build your midlife strength plan - simple, realistic, and designed for your hormones, not against them.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Absolute! So many amazing stories and outcomes this year, and we know 2026 will be even...
24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Absolute!

So many amazing stories and outcomes this year, and we know 2026 will be even bigger!

See you all back on site Monday 29th of December to finish the year with a bang!

5 Christmas Myths Menopausal Women Should IgnoreThe Christmas season hits different in menopause - more fatigue, more p...
18/12/2025

5 Christmas Myths Menopausal Women Should Ignore

The Christmas season hits different in menopause - more fatigue, more puffiness, more stress… and a LOT more misinformation.

So here are the 5 biggest holiday myths that leave midlife women feeling worse, not better - and what to do instead.

You don’t need restriction.
You don’t need punishment workouts.
You don’t need to “start fresh in January.”

You need structure, simplicity, and habits that actually support your physiology.

🎁 Want real tools for this season (not myths)?
Download our Menopause Systems E-Book by commenting or DM me MYTHS

18/12/2025

Excited that Absolute Health & Performance is now providing world class physiological testing with .

The critical data we gather along with a detailed consult and guidance, helps Melbournians to prevent disease, optimise health & feel thier best.

Developed by Australia’s leading doctors and researchers, Everlab delivers tailored longevity solutions with advanced screening for up to 1,000 diseases to support lifelong health optimisation.

If you are looking to be at your best now and long into your future, make sure you check out .

And of course, never skip your 2-3 x per week strength sessions!

17/12/2025

“I feel like I might hurt my back here…”

This is such a common feeling we hear when people are lifting, especially with hinge based movements.
�But in reality, it’s much harder to seriously hurt your back than most people think.
When we’re braced well, using good technique and an appropriate load, the body is actually very capable💪🏼
�Take your time to build your confidence, strength and capacity. Then lift with confidence!🔥

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Absolute is a best-in-class, Sports Medicine, health, injury rehabilitation and performance centre with two locations situated in the heart of Melbourne CBD and a third in Armadale. Our comprehensive sports medicine offering is second to none and includes: Sports And Exercise Medicine Physicians, Physiotherapy, Osteopathy, Exercise Physiology Massage Therapy and Dietetics, along with wholly customised one-on-one Performance Coaching and small group training under best in class coaches. We pride ourselves on bringing together under the one roof, highly-qualified and experienced practitioners with a demonstrable track record of getting results for their clients. Our programs are meticulously thought through and highly personalised, designed with both an individual’s rehabilitation and training focus requirements in mind. Importantly, our practitioners work collaboratively to help you focus on achieving your health, rehabilitation and fitness goals.