D8 Training

12/06/2026

Most people overcomplicate training.

You don’t need 20 fancy exercises.

You need the right movements, done well, over time.

If you build strength in these 5, everything improves:

✔ Strength
✔ Fitness
✔ Joint + back resilience
✔ Confidence under the bar

At D8 we build programs around movements, not just exercises.
That’s how we progress kids, athletes, adults and over‑60s without breaking them.

Keep it simple. Do it well. Repeat.

📩 If you’re in Adelaide and want help getting started, DM us ‘START’ with your age + goal and we’ll point you to the right D8 program.

29/05/2026

Parents, do your child’s knees cave in when they squat or land from a jump?

A bit of knee cave (knee valgus) is really common in growing kids. It doesn’t mean your child is “broken” or doomed to get injured.

And strength training, running and jumping are usually part of the solution, not the problem.

At D8 we focus on:
• building hip, glute, and quad strength
• improving movement coordination and control
• developing a strong athletic foundation for long‑term development

DM us “KNEES” and we’ll tell you exactly what video to send for a free form check.
One of our coaches will review it, explain what we see, and show you the next steps to improve it.

27/05/2026

We’re hiring a Strength & Performance Coach in Clarence Gardens (SA)

We’re looking for a casual coach to join the D8 team, with a clear pathway to more hours for the right person.

What they’ll do:
• Coach small groups: JuniorGym, athletes, adults & ForeverStrength
• Build their own 1‑1 client base
• Get mentoring in programming, coaching craft & S&C principles

Great fit if they:
• Have (or are close to) Cert IV in Fitness
• Train themselves and care about strength & performance
• Are a good human who can communicate and take feedback

Know someone who’d be perfect?

Tag them in the comments or share this post to them
Tell them to DM us “COACH” with:
– Name
– Cert status (studying / completed)
– When they could start

26/05/2026

We’re pumped to have Coach Stephen back on the D8 floor 👊

Stephen is a strength & performance coach with experience in adult training, aswell as youth and amateur athletic development, and he’ll be jumping back into coaching:

🟩 Tuesdays – Adult, ForeverStrength, JuniorGym & Athlete Group
🟩 Thursday mornings – Adult strength & ForeverStrength

He’s high‑energy, big on technique and loves helping juniors, athletes and adults feel more confident under the bar.

Stephen also has limited spots available for 1‑on‑1 coaching.

If you’d like to work with him, send us a message and we’ll chat through options.

22/05/2026

Feel RDLs in your lower back instead of your hamstrings?

You’re not broken, it’s just setup and technique

Here’s the fix:
• Soft bend in your knees
• Push your hips back like you’re closing a car door
• Keep the bar close to your legs and your chest proud

Do that and you’ll feel the stretch in your hamstrings, not your lower back. This is exactly why we fix technique before we ever worry about load.

DM us “RDL” and we’ll tell you exactly what video to send for a quick free form check so we can fix it.

01/05/2026

WE'RE HIRING!!
Know a coach who’d be a great fit here? Please tag or share this with them.

HIRING: Strength & Performance Coach – Clarence Gardens (SA)

We’re looking for a coach who actually wants to COACH – not just count reps.

D8 Training is a strength & conditioning gym working with:
- Junior athletes
- Field & court sport athletes
- Adults who want real strength
- Over‑60s who want to stay strong & independent

Role: Strength & Performance Coach (casual to start)
- Small‑group coaching across juniors, athletes, adults & over‑60s
- Build your own 1‑1 client base
- Weekly mentoring (programming, coaching craft, S&C principles, business)
- Clear pathway toward close to full‑time for the right person

You’re a good fit if you:
- Have Cert IV (or finishing soon) + First Aid / CPR / WWCC (or booked)
- Train yourself & care about strength, mobility & performance
- Are coachable, reliable and want to get better every month

Not a fit if you want:
- Cheap bootcamp vibes
- “6‑week shred challenge” culture
- To be left alone with no guidance

👉 More details & how to apply: https://www.d8training.com.au/careers

Tag or share with a coach who’d be perfect for this.

Careers - Strength & Performance Coach in Clarence Gardens, Adelaide for kids, athletes, adults and over 60s. Small groups, clear programs, real progress.

28/03/2026

We just ticked over 250 Google reviews (5.0★).

For a small strength gym in Clarence Gardens, that’s a big deal. It means 250+ adults, juniors, athletes and over‑60s have trusted us with their strength training… and then taken the time to write about it.

If you’re wondering what D8 is actually like, swipe through to hear it from the people in the room – not from us.

If D8 has helped you (or your kids) and you haven’t left a review yet, we’d love to hear your story – it genuinely helps the next person who’s nervous to start.

👉 Comment or DM “INTERESTED” if you want to chat about the right starting point for you. No pressure.

18/02/2026

“Honestly… my kids don’t listen to me, but they listen to you.”

“I’ve got all the gear at home, but I only actually train when I come here.”

We hear these every single week at D8.

The truth is:
- Your child doesn’t need another lecture from mum or dad
- You don’t need another dumbbell or resistance band

You both need:

- A neutral coach they’ll actually listen to
- A structured plan that removes guesswork
- An environment where showing up is easier than bailing

Information is free.
Results are not.

That’s what we build here for:

- JuniorGym & Athlete kids
- Adults who keep “starting again on Monday”
- Over‑60s who want strength, balance and independence

If this hit a nerve, DM us “START” and we’ll recommend the best first step for you or your family.

07/01/2026

🏆 MOST ATTENDED CLASSES – 2025

At D8 we celebrate consistency more than motivation – because showing up is what actually builds strength.

1 Melissa Waniarcha ()– 134 classes at D8
2 Jake Whelan () – 128 classes
3 Sally Downs & Corey Norris () – 112 classes
4 Natasha Watts () – 110 classes
5 Kaara Feetham () & Marie Hunter (.hunter) – 97 classes

If you see them in the gym, give them a high‑five.

Want to be on this list next year? Comment “2026” and we’ll message you a plan.

       

04/12/2025

Give them coaching instead of stuff they’ll never use 🎁

Our D8 Christmas PT Gift Pack is back:

✅ 1 x 60-minute Personal Training consult
✅ 2 weeks of unlimited group training at D8 Clarence Gardens
✅ 6-week nutrition plan
✅ At-home bodyweight workout plan

Total value: $343. Members pay: $149. Only 12 packs.

Perfect for a partner, family member or mate who keeps saying “I’ll start next year.”

How it works:
1️⃣ You grab the gift pack
2️⃣ We email you a printable / emailable voucher
3️⃣ You gift it, they contact us, we handle the rest (or send us their details and we’ll reach out for you)

Offer ends 24 December or when all 12 are gone.

👉 Comment “GIFT” below and we’ll DM you the link