Training Aids & Tools

A big favourite at What’s New in Fitness because small training aids and tools can compliment your general fitness offering and bring alive your one-on-one PT sessions and your group fitness training and performance sessions (such as HIIT) by offering exercise variety and variations at a personal level and training intensity and that can make the difference between your members coming back or not! Check this out on a regular basis, there is always something new hitting (or about to) the Australian market.

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The Benefits of Exercise During Chemotherapy: A Guide for Fit Pros

Fitness Business Management, Fitness Education, Group Fitness, Health & Fitness, Programming and Coaching For Fitness Professionals, Training Aids & Tools / May 3, 2023

This article was updated December 2025. Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer that involves using drugs to destroy cancer cells. While chemotherapy is one of the most effective tools in battling cancer, it can also cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea, weakness, peripheral neuropathy, and fluid retention. While traditionally patients undergoing chemo have […]

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Weight Training with a Rotator Cuff Injury

Health & Fitness, Injury Aware Training, Programming and Coaching For Fitness Professionals, Training Aids & Tools / April 16, 2023

This article was updated December 2025. Any injury can throw a spanner in the works when it comes to resistance training. Some people will try to ‘push through’ despite an injury, which often only results in further damage or delayed healing. Others may be hesitant to do any activity for fear of exacerbating the problem.

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RDX Wrecking Ball Punch Bag

Cardio Fitness Equipment, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools / September 17, 2020

Article updated April 2023. Looking for an exhilarating and effective training session? Look no further than the RDX Wrecking Ball Bag! Whether you’re a boxer, martial artist, or fitness enthusiast, this punching bag is the perfect tool to push your workouts to the next level. Keep reading to discover the standout features of this exceptional

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Technogym Case: Seamless, Tailor-Made In-Room Fitness Solution

Cardio Fitness Equipment, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools / August 12, 2020

Augustus Hotel & Resort has recently launched new in-room fitness training options. In addition to the latest Technogym solutions showcased in the hotel gym, and since the first introduction of in-room training, Augustus has now chosen Technogym Case with a smart range of tools, functionally packed in a high-end design bag and completed by a

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Save Your Wrists With Optimo Fitness Ergonomic Grips

Health & Fitness, Strength Fitness Equipment, Training Aids & Tools, Video Features / July 6, 2020

Article updated May, 2024. A wrist injury can really hold you back when it comes to lifting weights. Optimo Grips are designed to take the strain off your wrists and can be attached to a range of existing gym equipment. Let’s explore the Optimo fitness ergonomic grips in more detail… Introducing Optimo Fitness Ergonomic Grips

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BOSU® Balance Pods – Add More Versatility To Your Workouts

Commercial Gym Equipment, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools, Video Features / January 13, 2020

This article was updated May 2023. Balance is a crucial skill everyone needs to develop for proper movement. Although children need to master the art of balance, the skill is also crucial for adults. Older adults most commonly suffer injuries from falls due to a lack of balance. Heavy falls can lead to severe injuries

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Tonic Vibration Reflex – Whole Body Stretching Equipment

Commercial Gym Equipment, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools, Video Features, Wellness Modalities / October 25, 2019

Article updated June 2023. Any fitness professional will agree that flexibility and mobility are crucial in maximising overall performance and for injury prevention. There are a number options available when it comes to stretching equipment, but some people ask the question – do you need equipment when it comes to stretching? Image by StockSnap Are

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Using YBell in Your Group Training Sessions: The Ultimate Solution

Strength Fitness Equipment, Training Aids & Tools, Video Features / March 29, 2019

This article was updated October 2024. Trainers and fitness enthusiasts are increasingly joining fans of the YBell, the innovative Australian designed piece of fitness equipment revolutionising the way we exercise. What are Ybells? Being dubbed as the future of fitness when it was launched five years ago, the incredibly diverse YBell is a 4-in-1 fitness

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Why No More Abs For Your Pregnant & Postnatal Clients

Fitness Education, Group Fitness, Health & Fitness, Training Aids & Tools / January 14, 2019

Article updated in July, 2023. Original article by Jen Dugard. Jen was one of the first fitness professionals in Australia to understand the need for partnerships with pelvic health physiotherapists to ensure best practices. She developed and launched her pre and postnatal trainer certification ‘Safe Return to Exercise’ in 2016. Safe Return to Exercise has

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Why Altitude Training Is Right For Your Business

Fitness Business Management, Fitness Technology, Group Fitness, Training Aids & Tools / July 19, 2018

Article updated October 2024. XTREME’s smart management systems and efficient technology provides a best in class altitude training environment, with easy scheduling capability to reduce power requirements for use with your simulated altitude training (SAT) rooms. With savvy operators seeing the benefits of adding an altitude training room as a supplementary service for their members

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Rope in your Clients with the Revvll ONE Rope Trainer

Cardio Fitness Equipment, Commercial Gym Equipment, Group Fitness, Strength Fitness Equipment, Training Aids & Tools / July 10, 2018

This article was updated May 2023. Hey there, gym owners and fitpros! Have you seen the awesome Revvll ONE Rope Trainer? It’s a game-changer when it comes to functional training and strength conditioning. Picture this: you can give your clients a killer workout that mimics rope climbing without the need for a big ol’ climbing

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