Inner Athlete

At Inner Athlete, everyone belongs 🫶

Whether you're new to sport, chasing high performance, or just love to move, our gym is a space where everyone is supported and challenged.

We believe in:
✅ Training with a mix of ages, backgrounds & abilities
✅ Creating an environment where all feel welcomed
✅ Building not just strength, but confidence and community

The best part? Our sessions thrive on variety, not just in the exercises, but in the people beside you. That’s how we grow. Together. 💪🌱

Inner Athlete - Bayside's premium strength and conditioning coaching youth athletes

NEW PODCAST EPISODE OUT NOW

Concussion is one of the most talked-about topics in sport—but how much do we really understand about what happens to the brain after a head injury?

In Episode 146 of The Inner Athlete Podcast, Trent sits down with leading concussion researcher Prof. Alan Pearce to unpack the latest science around concussion, recovery, brain health, and athlete safety.

We discuss:
✅ What actually happens inside the brain after a concussion
✅ Why symptoms don't always tell the full story
✅ Whether current concussion protocols are working
✅ The impact of concussion on movement, learning, mood, and performance
✅ What parents, coaches, and athletes should look out for after a head knock
✅ The rise of concussion technology and whether it really helps
✅ Where concussion research is heading in the future

We also dive into the recent Eli Katoa case and what it means for athlete welfare, concussion management, and the future of contact sport.

Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or health professional, this is an important conversation that challenges common misconceptions and provides practical insights into protecting long-term brain health.

🎧 Listen now:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-146-concussion-in-sport-what-every-sports-parent/id1727892339?i=1000771068249

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ik9Im6KYOVZhRwtAKL52u?si=53a5110bdb614a53

YouTube: https://youtu.be/alXnEKhnWQo

Ep. 146 Concussion in Sport: What Every Sports Parent Needs to Know Concussion in sport is one of the most important conversations in a...

START THEM YOUNG 🍎

There’s a big myth out there: “Resistance training is dangerous for kids.”
The reality? When coached properly, it’s one of the safest and most effective ways to help young athletes become fitter, stronger and more confident.

Many parents respond by simply adding more sport — but sport alone can be unpredictable, and overuse or accidental injuries can happen.

The Australian Strength & Conditioning Association recommends kids as young as 6 begin learning bodyweight movements and basic strength skills with light implements like broomsticks.

Adding structured strength training into a young athlete’s week can improve coordination, confidence and movement quality in the positions their sport demands most.

At Inner Athlete, we also see young athletes develop motivation, communication and independence through consistent coaching and support.

If you’re a parent of a youth athlete, investing in professional strength & conditioning early can help build lifelong confidence, fitness and resilience.

Inner Athlete — Bayside’s premium strength & conditioning coaching for youth athletes.

🎙️ PART 3 OUT NOW

Why do so many young athletes burn out before reaching their best years?

In this episode, Trent and Dr. Paul Gamble discuss the pressures of modern youth sport, the hidden cost of doing too much too soon, and how athletes can build long-term success without losing their love for the game.

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qHD10MB28Lkusp25hacTI?si=4a0377a3a5ea4dcd

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-145-why-young-athletes-burn-out-before-their-best-years/id1727892339?i=1000769909286

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LInv-USL7Q0

Ep. 145 Why Young Athletes Burn Out Before Their Best Years In this episode of The Inner Athlete Podcast, Trent sits down with Dr. Paul Gamble to discuss why so many young athletes are burning out before they reach th...

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PARTNERS AT INNER ATHLETE

Our Youth Development Education partner .athlete shares insights into strength training for young footballers.

Strength training is often seen as lifting heavier weights or building muscle, but for youth athletes, it’s not that simple.

Done properly, it’s about improving coordination, movement efficiency and the ability to handle the physical demands of the game.

When combined with speed, movement and sport-specific training, it helps players perform consistently and reduces injury risk over time.

If you’re unsure what strength training should look like for your child, or how it fits into their overall development, it’s worth having a conversation.

Bentleigh Greens athletes receive 33% off the “Quick Start” trial, plus two free weeks when continuing with a membership.

Book a FREE discovery call with the Inner Athlete team today on 0483 956 560 to discuss your goals.

🎙️ PART 2 OUT NOW

How do we develop better athletes without burning them out too early?

Trent and Dr. Paul Gamble dive deeper into long-term youth athlete development, overtraining, free play, and what healthy progression in sport should actually look like.

🎧 Listen now:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6d6k4Dykah1XckbXHFMwhE?si=313c4f763130478f

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-144-long-term-youth-athlete-development-vs-early/id1727892339?i=1000768819490

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUyNuvnHUOU

Ep. 144 Long-Term Youth Athlete Development vs Early Specialisation In this episode of The Inner Athlete Podcast, Trent sits down with ...

Success Starts With Effort

At Inner Athlete, we know success isn’t just built inside the gym - it’s built in the choices you make every day.

Finishing that last bit of homework. Staying focused during weekend games. Bringing intent and energy to every training session.
These small, consistent efforts stack up. That’s where real progress happens.

Keep showing up. Keep giving your best. The 1% moments matter.

Inner Athlete - Bayside's premium strength and conditioning youth athletes.