News & Blogs — Fitness

With gym membership fees on the rise, and health, safety and proper maintenance being a concern - have you considered configuring your own home gym? You need less space then you think, and a simple, effective home gym is less expensive then you probably think! The key is to focus on versatile, quality equipment. A 2018 study showed the average yearly gym membership was nearly $1200 - and 27% of those people were using their membership less then 1 time per week, and some less then 1 time per month. Thats a per visit cost of $144! Studies show even...

We’ve all seen them… just hanging on a hook or draped over equipment, looking more like colourful gym confetti rather than a powerful training tool. Perhaps you’ve even used them to stretch, help with pull-ups or even tie down weights (impressive!!!). However, the benefits and application of powerbands are huge and applicable to everyone. At BaiMed Performance we use and program powerband-based exercises on a daily basis; whether it's for an elite basketballer, a rehabilitation program post-surgery or for our youth development programs. The How + Why Now I could dive deep into the world of powerbands and talk of the...

THE SMAI HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE - WIN STADIUM We recently dropped in to the final preseason training and preparation sessions with the St George Illawarra Dragons at the SMAI High Performance Centre at WIN Stadium, Wollongong NSW. The intensity and commitment that the player group were putting in was impressive to see and its got us excited about the season to come. With the season opener happening this Sunday we put together a video insight into how the Dragons are preparing themselves for a grueling season ahead. Head on over to our St George Illawarra Dragons partnership page to see...

Resistance Bands, Power bands, Booty Bands - whatever you like to call them - you cant deny power bands are now ubiquitous in gyms and training since we last reviewed them. The range of lengths and materials has only grown and its well worth a fresh look to see whats new - and refresh your power band training routine with our guide by Exercise Physiologist Bruce Smith-Wright from BaiMed Performance. a What is a resistance band? We’ve all seen them… just hanging on a hook or draped over equipment, looking more like colourful gym confetti rather than a powerful training...

COLOURS FOR EVERYONE Our new rig colour kits have arrived and they look incredible. Rigs and racks are a gym essential. It may be the single largest investment you make in your gym, so make sure your rack and rig is customised for you. They come in a large variety of sizes, shapes, and now - colours! AVAILABLE IN Black, Blue, Green, ORANGE, RED, White VIEW RIG STARTER GUIDE Cross beam features CERAKOTE finish Corrosion and abrasion resistance. 5mm high guage steel tube Fixed with 10mm steel plates. 5 YEARS STRUCTURAL WARRANTY Stays strong for your peace of mind. KNURLING...