The Functional Fitness Eltham Blog – Strength, Movement & Real Life

Welcome to the Functional Fitness Eltham blog — your go-to space for all things strength, movement, and community. Whether you're a parent exploring fitness for your kids, an NDIS participant seeking inclusive support, or simply someone wanting to move and feel better, we’ve got articles to help you out.

We cover topics like:

  • Functional fitness for everyday life
  • Kids’ and teens’ training insights
  • NDIS-friendly personal training advice
  • Strength & mobility techniques
  • Tips from real-world personal training experience

Serving the communities of Eltham, Research, Eltham North, Diamond Creek, Greensborough, Montmorency, and beyond — this blog is for everyone looking to move, grow, and feel better.

Preventing Injuries Through Smarter Strength Training
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Preventing Injuries Through Smarter Strength Training

Willem van Zanten – March 25, 2025
How to train without injury At Functional Fitness Eltham, we take a practical, inclusive, and science-based approach to fitness that...
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Why a Personal Trainer Should Make Themselves Redundant – And How That Benefits You
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Why a Personal Trainer Should Make Themselves Redundant – And How That Benefits You

Willem van Zanten – March 2, 2025
Introduction ''Train Smarter, Move Better, and Take Control of Your Fitness'' Thinking about hiring a personal trainer? Many people believe...
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Why I Don’t Recommend Squatting (and What to Do Instead)
Fitness

Why I Don’t Recommend Squatting (and What to Do Instead)

Willem van Zanten – February 16, 2025
Introduction When you look up how to train, build muscle, and lose weight, you’ll often hear conventional wisdom like "count...
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