Why Strength Still Matters in the GLP-1 Conversation

Why Strength Still Matters in the GLP-1 Conversation

Why Strength Still Matters in the GLP-1 ConversationMish Wright | Head of Education
Published on: 16/01/2026

The conversation around GLP-1 medications has accelerated quickly. What began as a clinical discussion about diabetes and metabolic disease has moved into mainstream weight-loss narratives, media headlines, and everyday client conversations.

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5 Female-Only Gyms in QLD That We Love

5 Female-Only Gyms in QLD That We Love

5 Female-Only Gyms in QLD That We LoveDani | Student Success Manager
Published on: 14/01/2026

Queensland is home to some incredible women-only gyms — spaces where confidence, community, and strength come first. Whether it’s small-group lifting sessions, reformer Pilates, or classes that make you smile while you sweat, these studios are redefining what fitness feels like for women.

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“Inside a PT Manager’s World: Kristy from Fitness Cartel on How New Trainers Can Thrive”

“Inside a PT Manager’s World: Kristy from Fitness Cartel on How New Trainers Can Thrive”

“Inside a PT Manager’s World: Kristy from Fitness Cartel on How New Trainers Can Thrive”Dani | Student Success Manager
Published on: 29/12/2025

On this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Dani spoke with Kristy, Personal Training Manager at Fitness Cartel Oxley, who has almost 30 years of industry experience. She gave us a behind-the-scenes look at what she actually does in her role, what kind of trainers thrive in a commercial space, and the common mistakes new PTs make when they’re starting out.

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“I’m So Glad I Backed Myself” — The Story Behind Soph Fit Coaching’s Success

“I’m So Glad I Backed Myself” — The Story Behind Soph Fit Coaching’s Success

“I’m So Glad I Backed Myself” — The Story Behind Soph Fit Coaching’s SuccessDani | Student Success Manager
Published on: 23/12/2025

When you look at a young coach who’s already worked with over 300 clients, has a strong online brand and a waitlist-worthy business, it’s easy to assume it all just… fell into place. But for 24-year-old coach and founder of Soph Fit Coaching, Sophia Karakato, her start in the fitness industry came from something far less glamorous: 👉 A really shitty breakup, a bit of a “19-year-old midlife crisis,” and a decision to finally do something for herself. In this episode of the Women’s Fitness Education Podcast, Soph sat down with Dani to share how she went from heartbreak to fully booked coach, why she went “all in” on her Cert III & IV in Fitness, and the advice she’d give women who are scared to take the first step.

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