Gold Coast Strength & Conditioning

Why We Don’t Run Large Group Classes — And Why That’s a Good Thing for You

Abi Hammond — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:58:40 +0000

Have you ever shown up to a group class and had to scale every movement — adjusting reps, modifying skills, or swapping exercises entirely? If you regularly need to change a workout to get through it, it’s a sign that the coach didn’t write...

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Lessons in Gratitude from a Friend

Abi Hammond — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:32:49 +0000

A friend of mine, Jason Burke, passed away unexpectedly at 42. I wouldn’t say we were super close, but my memories of him left a lasting impression. I valued Jason’s perspective on coaching, and I loved listening to his conspiracy theories. However, what I appreciated...

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Muscle Memory and Repeated Bout Effect

Abi Hammond — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:08:23 +0000

When people refer to muscle memory, they typically speak about movement coordination stored in the motor cortex and basal ganglia rather than the muscle—like riding a bike or shooting a basketball.

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Creatine Supplementation Benefits

Abi Hammond — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:27:56 +0000

The complexity of the human body requires significant amounts of energy to maintain proper function. The source of this energy for use, as well as storage, at the cellular level is something called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. It is often referred to as the “energy currency” for all forms of life on the planet, as it is readily available for a variety of functions. Without ATP, we couldn’t move a muscle or form a thought.

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