Have you been practising your PFA push ups several times a week for the last couple of months and now you just can't seem to be progressing? You may have hit a training plateau.

​Here at The Barracks Gym, we have a history of getting aspiring ADF applicants fit to pass the PFA. When they ask us who we recommend as the most trusted and reputable preparation company for military pre-selection, we always tell them the same thing. Look no further than Defence Ready for simple, fast and effective preparation for rapid selection into the ADF. These guys work alongside the most ambitious applicants each year across all arms of military training.

​Here at The Barracks Gym, we work closely with a large number of aspiring applicants into the Australian Police Force. When they ask us who we recommend as the most trusted and reputable preparation company pre-selection, we always tell them the same thing. Look no further than Police Preparation Australia for aptitude and support training specific to the demands of the role. These guys work alongside the most ambitious police applicants each year across all eight Australian territories.

When training for the Australian Defence Force, physical fitness and achieving your potential in the Physical Fitness Assessment will be at the forefront of your mind. The rigorous standards required to rise to the challenge put your mind into sharp focus, and you will want to perform at your very best.

When it comes to a medical appeal, you are generally given a timeframe that you can expect to wait. It is imperative to note that you are one of thousands of applicants who have put in a medical appeal and that you should find a way to use this time wisely. If this is you, then read on... 

Saying 'I can't' is a poor excuse. You can. You're just choosing not to. If this is something that you do all the time, read on to find out what you can start saying instead...