Strength Equipment

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

Looking to up your fitness game? We get it—when you’re ready to deep dive into regular training, cross training, and exploring new areas of exercising, knowing where and how to begin can seem overwhelming (which is where the Southside Fitness team comes in!).

As one of Australia’s leading gym equipment providers, our local trainers, sales team, and industry experts have the experience and insight needed to help you find the strength training gear that will help you reach your new goals. Our catalogue includes a variety of machines that can target specific muscle groups as well as multiple muscles at once like power racks or smith machines.

Read on for further information how to make the right purchase for your needs, how to approach the decision making process, and when you can touch base with the Southside Fitness team for help.

STRENGTH TRAINING EQUIPMENT BUYING BASICS

Whether you’re a fitness newbie or a seasoned professional, every exerciser knows what it means to set new goals and work to design a program to help them get there. Appreciating that every fitness enthusiast has different needs, ability levels, and budgets, some of the basic things to keep in mind when making a purchase, especially considering the high demand for strength training equipment, are:

1. Fitness Goals and Ability Level: If you’re a fitness beginner, know that we have the right product for you. Regardless of your starting point, we recommend taking an honest look at your current ability level, where you’d like to go, and how you can safely get there. For those looking to enhance their upper body strength, chin ups are an excellent exercise that can be performed with a chin-up bar.
2. Training Space: There is a big difference between working out in a small home-based studio and a large commercial gym. We recommend considering where your workouts are most likely to take place—at home or on the road, in a Pilates studio or in a gym—and who else may be using your equipment. Need to stock up on supplies you can take away from home with you? No problem! To make the right purchase, reading the product descriptions on our website will provide you with detailed information about the specifications and benefits of each individual product.
3. Budget: Last but not least, you’ll always want to consider your budget. We’re continually adding to our wide range of brands and models to meet all budget needs. To help narrow down which products will best suit you, we recommend confirming your ideal budget from the get-go. Incorporating weight plates into your regimen is essential for a comprehensive strength training program, allowing for targeted exercises that build strength and achieve fitness goals.

Once we understand where you’re starting from, where you want to go, how you can successfully increase your training program, and how much you want to invest, we can help match you to the best strength and conditioning equipment that will meet your needs.