Small Goods Gym

What does it actually mean to have a coach who cares? 🥹 It means you don’t have to figure it all out alone. ❤️

Genuine care at Small Goods is about providing the clear instructions and honest direction you need to grow… not just physically, but as a person.

We skip the copy-paste templates and the internet hacks because they don’t respect your individuality.🙅‍♂️

Instead, we have a human-first approach built on listening to what our clients actually need, providing real support (whatever that may look like), and helping you get out of your head and into a routine that feels like actual, sustainable progress.

Let us handle the plan so you can just show up. Book in a quick 15-minute chat at the link in bio, or message us here to see how we can help. 💬 No sales pitches, no pressure… just a real person on the other end.

Are passive recovery tools just a trend or your best training weapon?

Honestly, we think they’re overrated 🤷‍♀️

People often use them as a band-aid solution for poor load and stress management 😮‍💨 But in reality, you just need to be smart with your training volume, sleep, nutrition, and looking after your mental health, so that you don’t reach a point where you’re constantly relying on them in the first place.

That being said, when you’re pushing through a massive training block or nearing a competition and everything feels heavy, these tools become absolutely indispensable for both your body and your brain when the stress and load is necessary.

In Summary ➡️ They have a place in your routine, but just remember that being smart with your training and lifestyle is the real secret to not needing them in the first place.

“I didn’t even think I could hit a 200kg squat...” 🤯

If you’re just joining us, meet Kai 🥋 He’s a National Champion martial artist who’s been trapped in a cycle of back and neck injuries. In our last post, we identified the problem: his massive 170kg squat strength was being held hostage by mechanics that were leaking energy and causing pain.

The Fix:
We moved away from a forced arch (which was crunching his spine) and focused on:

1️⃣ Surface Area: Spreading the back to create a bigger shelf.
2️⃣ Stacking: Ribs over pelvis to eliminate “leaks.”
3️⃣ Proximity: Keeping the bar closer to his midline.

By spreading the back and bringing the ribcage down, we didn’t just make him stronger—we made him stable, putting the load back where it belongs.

The Result:
Kai’s reaction says it all 🤩 He went from a wavering 110kg to a rock-solid 145kg in one session. No neck pressure, no “shifting” in the spine, and ZERO pain, all without a belt!

This just goes to show when you stop fighting your own anatomy, the ceiling for your strength disappears. And that 100kg Sn**ch goal? It’s officially back on the menu. 🏋️

WANT MORE? ❤️ Like this video if you want to see Coach Joel demonstrate the specific squat variations mentioned in this video!

NEED HELP? Don’t wait for your next injury to fix your mechanics! We still have a few spots open for Problem Solving Sessions this month. 📩 DM us to learn about our 1-on-1 Problem Solving Sessions, or hit the link in our bio to book your slot now! 🔗

Ever feel like just another number in a busy fitness class? 🙋‍♀️

We’ve all been there—you show up, put in the work, and maybe get one or two pieces of generic feedback if you’re lucky. In traditional gyms, there are so many missed opportunities for real development.

At Small Goods, we invest deeply in the relationship between you and your coach, and we know that building a real, person-to-person relationship is the absolute best way to develop both as an athlete, and as an individual.

When you join us, you won’t find any copy-and-pasted templates. Instead, we guarantee:

✨ A 100% individualised training program designed just for you.
📱 Direct access to your coach as much as you need via WhatsApp.
🤝 A coach who is flexible, listens to your requests, and pays attention to the details.

We make hard training both approachable and highly effective, based off your needs as a true individual.
If you are tired of mainstream gyms and group fitness classes, or are simply struggling to truly connect with your coach, your program, or your community—you’ve found your new home.

Send us a DM so we can start something special, together ❤️💬