This membership is the last instalment of our Athletic enhancement series. You may have seen our off-season version and most recently, our preseason version where we focused on building big capacities for the upcoming winter sporting season. We have had great participation so far and our guys are in tip top shape for their upcoming…
15th to 22nd December This program is now in its 12th year of operation and 3rd up here in Townsville. Usually, our most feared yet rewarding of all the things we do at Hammer. There is something about this program that makes us quiver and get excited. Each year we have modified, tinkered and improved…
Not to get soppy and all that, but yesterday marked 1 year since we opened our doors up here in Townsville. We have come a long way since putting the finishing touches at 4am before opening day and our first class at 7am that Saturday 19th June 2021. We were well and truly a place…
A ‘best personal trainer’ in Townsville competition was recently brought to my attention through a tag by a client and friend on social media. The competition is being run by the local paper – it has asked through their social media platform ‘who is the best personal trainer in Townsville?’ I wasn’t nominated and that’s…
September’s Best on Ground goes to Jarryd Rapkins – or as many of you know him ‘that guy that happens to turn up to every class’ or ‘the guy that does 50 chin-ups as a warm-up’ – is one of the fittest freaks we have had the privilege of coaching. Jarryd’s hard work, not only for…
Earlier this year Izzy finished her first Marathon (42km – she’s crazy!) and despite her hectic marathon running schedule she still performed consistently well in the gym. However, since running really long distances hasn’t been the main focus Izzy’s recent results were nothing short of outstanding. Here’s just a taste of some of her results,…
Whether you’re just getting started, are an avid runner or have been strength training with Hammer Athletic and are looking for a new challenge, our Marathon Prep Clinic has been scientifically crafted (by our resident Sports Scientists) to benefit you at your level. This clinic will be aired in tandem with a strength/power specific weights…
Applying exercise science and evidence-based practices in clinical, healthy and sporting populations. Last year we delivered our inaugural ‘Coaching Foundations Program’ that covered pre-screening assessments, exercise prescription and periodisation methods for athletes and the ‘Average Joe’. This year we are going one step further by delivering a ‘Hammer Athletic Coaching Principles’ program. Eligibility This course…
When it comes to fat loss we believe that ‘consistency is key‘ and forms the basis of any successful program. The more time you are able to spend on the gym floor, the more likely you will experience results. In order for to attain consistency, the body, like any structure needs incredibly sound foundations. Every…
Wait. ‘Summer Preseason’ doesn’t sound particularly scientific or elite in the slightest. In fact, you may be thinking ‘has Hammer sold its soul like all the other big gyms to exploit the marketability of fitness?’ We’d be lying if we said there wasn’t some capitalisation on the nervousness that showing a bit of skin during…
