Plyometrics & Power: Why it Works for Everyone By Hammer’s Gym, Nunawading When it comes to reaching your fitness goals whether you’re aiming to shed body fat, build lean muscle, or level up your martial arts performance there’s one often overlooked style of training that can fast-track your results: explosive and plyometric training. At Hammer’s … Read more
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Sport Season Over? Make Next Season your Best Yet!
Sport Season Over? Make Next Season your Best Yet! As the footy season wraps up and other winter sports wind down, there’s one question on every athlete’s mind: What now? Whether you’re coming off a full-contact AFL season, soccer, netball, or even basketball, your body has taken a beating. You might be carrying a few … Read more
Top 5 Mistakes People Make in the Gym (And How to Fix Them)
Top 5 Mistakes People Make in the Gym (And How to Fix Them) Whether you’re just starting out or have been training for years, everyone makes mistakes in the gym at some point. At Hammer’s Gym, we see them every day and fixing them can mean the difference between progress and plateaus. Let’s break down … Read more
🌱 Spring Clean Your Diet: Refresh Your Body from the Inside Out
🌱 Spring Clean Your Diet: Refresh Your Body from the Inside Out Winter comfort food was great while it lasted but as the sun starts to shine again over Melbourne and we shift gears into spring, it’s the perfect time to hit reset. Just like you’d clean your home or reorganise your wardrobe, your body … Read more
30 Minute Express Workout (Low on Time, High in Burn)
30 Minute Express Workout (Low on Time, High in Burn) Life’s busy, but that doesn’t mean your fitness has to take a backseat. At Hammer’s Gym, we know not everyone has an hour to train every day. That’s why we’ve built this 30-minute hybrid workout that blends strength, cardio, and mobility into one express session. … Read more
Spring Detox: Reset from Winter at Hammer’s Gym
Spring Detox: Reset from Winter at Hammer’s Gym As the days grow longer and the weather warms, it’s the perfect time to hit the reset button on your health and wellness. Winter can often leave us feeling sluggish, unmotivated, and a little off-track when it comes to our fitness goals. But with the arrival of … Read more
Beginner’s Gym Checklist: 7 Things That Actually Matter (And 3 That Don’t)
Beginner’s Gym Checklist: 7 Things That Actually Matter (And 3 That Don’t) Choosing a gym can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re just getting started.Do you need 200 machines? A “digital class wall”? What about coaching, classes, or recovery? Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly checklist our coaches at Hammers Gym in Nunawading use to help you pick a … Read more
Stronger Together: How our Community Fuels Every Fitness Journey
Stronger Together: How our Community Fuels Every Fitness Journey At Hammers Gym, we’ve always believed that the real power of fitness lies not just in technique or intensity, but in the people beside you pushing through every punch, squat, and sprint. Whether you’re 18 or 65, just starting out or a seasoned pro, our community … Read more
Why Reformer Pilates Is the Perfect Addition to Your Gym and Martial Arts Training
Why Reformer Pilates Is the Perfect Addition to Your Gym and Martial Arts Training When you think of strength, power, and resilience, you might picture heavy weights, high-intensity cardio, or full-contact martial arts. But what if one of the smartest additions to your training routine involved a machine with springs, gliding platforms, and seemingly graceful … Read more