​Have you ever had an injury where you wondered what could have gone wrong? How about a sudden drop in your workout performance for no apparent reason? Often the culprit in unexplained performance and recovery issues is stress.

​The pelvic floor is probably not a topic that comes up when you are training for the Physical Fitness Assessment when you want to join the ADF. However, if you're a woman, sooner or later, you'll understand why looking after your pelvic floor should indeed be a crucial element in your workout regime, not just while you're training but also for the rest of your life.

​Iron is a mineral involved in making red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. When iron levels are low, it increases the possibility of anemia. 

Have you been training your butt off only to get to your PFA and score way lower than what you are capable of scoring on the beep test? ​Have you heard of "focus on the process not the outcome"?

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.