Elite PT

🧘‍♀️ MEET TAHLI — WELCOME TO THE TEAM! 👋

We’re excited to welcome Tahli to the Elite PT team as our new Reformer Pilates Coordinator!

You may have already seen Tahli around the gym, taking classes during our testing timetable over the past few weeks.

With extensive experience across studios throughout the local area and the Shire, Tahli brings knowledge, passion and plenty of energy to every session.

We’re thrilled to have Tahli on board as we launch our inaugural Reformer Pilates timetable next week! 🎉

And she’s not the only new face joining the Reformer team… ➡️

🧘‍♀️ MEET TAMSYN — WELCOME TO THE TEAM! 👋

Joining Tahli on our new Reformer Pilates team is Tamsyn, who comes on board next week as one of our Reformer Pilates Instructors!

Tamsyn brings her own mix of experience, enthusiasm and energy, and we’re looking forward to seeing her help deliver some fantastic sessions for our members.

With our inaugural timetable launching next week, we’re excited to have both Tahli and Tamsyn helping kick off this exciting new chapter at Elite PT. 🎉

Make sure you say g’day and give both of them a warm Elite PT welcome when you see them around the gym!

Reformer Pilates at Elite PT — launching next week. 💪

Friday morning at Elite PT 💪

A great end to the weekday training! From Boot Camp Circuit and Pilates on location, to members putting in the work themselves and our PTs delivering great sessions with their clients — plenty of action to finish the week strong.

And don’t forget tomorrow:
🏃 7:00am Run Group
🚴 7:00am Spin
🔥 8:00am Pilates Pump

Finish the week strong! 👊

Tuesday Trainer Tip with Hayley: The Smith Machine 💪

The Smith Machine is a versatile piece of equipment that can accommodate a huge range of exercises and suit all levels of gym experience — from beginners to experienced lifters.

✅ Pros
• Added stability — great for beginners and training close to failure.
• Helps you focus on the target muscle without controlling the bar path.
• Ideal for squats, lunges, presses, rows, RDLs, hip thrusts and more.
• Makes heavier training more accessible without needing a spotter.
• Great for building confidence and progressively increasing load.

⚠️ Cons
• The fixed bar path may not suit everyone’s natural movement.
• Less stabilisation required than with free weights.
• The machine doesn’t replace good technique.
• Some exercises may feel less natural depending on your body and the machine.

The Takeaway:
The Smith Machine isn’t better or worse than free weights — it’s simply another tool in your toolbox. Used correctly, it can be incredibly effective.

Scroll through the videos to see Hayley demonstrate:

1. Back Squat
2. Swiss Ball Chest Press
3. Romanian Deadlift
4. Bent-Over Row
5. Hip Thrust

If you would like to get some quality 1-1 coaching or get your strength program individualised get in touch today via the link in bio



THE BACK SQUAT

PROS
• Greater stability & confidence
• Easier to train close to failure
• Great for leg strength & hypertrophy
• Useful when balance or mobility is limiting

CONS
• Fixed bar path may not suit everyone
• Less stabilisation than a free-weight squat
• Foot position can alter joint & muscle loading

WHO IS IT FOR?
Beginners, those returning from injury, training without a spotter, or anyone wanting a stable option for building leg strength and muscle.

MAJOR MUSCLES
Quads • Glutes • Adductors • Hamstrings • Core

SWISS BALL CHEST PRESS

PROS
• Stable bar path allows you to focus on the chest
• Swiss ball challenges core & balance
• Great for adding variety to your chest training
• Easy to control load and tempo

CONS
• Less stable than a bench
• Limited load compared with traditional pressing
• Requires good bala

Member Results Post — Mark Cardenzana 💪🔥

MARK CARDENZANA — 32KG DOWN!
📉 112kg → 80kg
🔥 74% reduction in body fat mass
📏 38cm off his abdomen measurement
❤️ Visceral fat reduced from 15 → 3

Mark joined Elite PT two years ago and kicked off his incredible transformation by working with Adam during a six-week challenge.

But the challenge was just the beginning.

Mark took everything he learned from Adam and continued to put it into practice, consistently completing his resistance and cardio training week after week at Elite PT.

Fast forward two years and the results speak for themselves. 32kg of total body weight lost, a 74% reduction in body fat mass, and an incredible 38cm reduction in abdominal girth.

Even more importantly, Mark’s transformation has delivered life-changing improvements to both his physical and mental health, including a reduction in visceral fat from 15 down to just 3.

This is what happens when you consistently show up, put in the work and stick with it. 👊

Well done, Mark! You should be immensely proud of what you’ve achieved. An incredible transformation and a testament to your consistency, commitment and determination.

👏🔥 32kg down. Two years of hard work. One incredible result.

FRIDAY MORNING ACTION 💪🌅

Another big morning at Elite PT! From early starts in the gym to training by the water, our members are putting in the work and making the most of every session.

Strength. Movement. Conditioning. Community.

Whether it’s one-on-one training, group sessions or getting outside and moving, there’s plenty happening at Elite PT every Friday morning. 🔥

Start your weekend the right way — train hard, feel good and enjoy the view!

Trainer Tip Tuesday with Hayley and Skye 🏋️‍♀️

The hip hinge is a fundamental movement pattern for developing a strong posterior chain — your glutes, hamstrings and back — while helping maintain a healthy balance between the posterior and anterior sides of the body.

The deadlift and its variations are a great way to train this movement and build posterior-chain strength. But there’s not just one way to deadlift!

While most people immediately think of the traditional barbell deadlift, different variations can provide loading patterns that are more appropriate for your training level, goals, movement capacity or individual situation.

Swipe through as Hayley and Skye demonstrate some of the different ways you can train your deadlift! 💪



Banded Kettlebell Deadlift 🏋️‍♀️

A great deadlift variation for learning and reinforcing the hip-hinge pattern while building strength through the glutes and hamstrings.

The band adds progressive resistance as you stand, encouraging a strong lockout and helping you develop force through the entire range of motion.

This variation is particularly useful for beginners, those learning the deadlift pattern, or anyone who wants to build confidence and posterior-chain strength before progressing to heavier barbell variations.

Landmine Deadlift 🏋️‍♀️

The landmine deadlift provides a stable, slightly angled loading pattern that can make the hip-hinge movement feel more natural and controlled.

It’s a great option for developing glute and hamstring strength, while also challenging the core and helping you learn to keep the load close to your body throughout the movement.

This variation is particularly useful for beginners, those learning or refining their deadlift technique, or anyone who finds a traditional barbell deadlift less comfortable or appropriate for their current training level.

Sumo Kettlebell Deadlift 🏋️‍♀️

The sumo kettlebell deadlift uses a wider stance with the load positioned directly beneath the body, allowing you to develop a strong hip-hinge pattern while keeping the weight close to your centre of mass.

It targets the glutes, hamstrings and

💪 CLIENT RESULTS — CHRISTINA ARTHUR

🔥 8-WEEK RESULTS
• 3.8kg body fat lost — 15.4% reduction
• 3kg total body mass lost
• 5cm off abdomen measurement
• Visceral fat reduced from 11 → 8

Christina is a fantastic example of how the right guidance, improved habits and consistent training can deliver great, sustainable results. 👏

Over the past 8 weeks, Christina has maintained regular PT sessions with trainer Adam, followed her personalised program and added extra gym sessions throughout the week.

Alongside her training, Christina has made sensible changes to her diet and drinking habits — all while balancing a full-time career and a busy family life.

The result? Meaningful progress that is realistic, sustainable and built around her lifestyle. 💪

Well done, Christina! An excellent effort and a great example of what consistency can achieve. 👏🔥

Not a member yet? Check out our current offer by clicking the enquiries link in bio and get started!

🧘‍♀️ ONE ROOM. SO MANY WAYS TO MOVE. 💪

Our brand-new Reformer Pilates room isn’t just for Reformers!

With our Reformer beds neatly folded away, the space transforms into a versatile studio perfect for Matwork Pilates, Yoga and other group sessions. 🧘‍♂️✨

These images show the room in action during one of our Matwork Pilates sessions — a beautiful, spacious environment designed to help you move, stretch, strengthen and feel your best.

From Reformer Pilates to Yoga and Matwork Pilates, there’s plenty of ways to get moving at Elite PT. 🙌

📲 If you’d like to book Reformer Pilates, Yoga or Matwork Pilates, jump on the Xoda app or email [email protected] for further help if you are having difficulties in booking.