We Train to Live: How Strength Builds a Healthier, More Independent Future

In a world where quick fixes and aesthetic goals dominate the conversation, it’s easy to forget the real reason we train: to live better. At Infinite Strength & Rehabilitation (I-STAR), we don’t chase vanity metrics. We build strength to serve a bigger purpose — health, independence, and longevity. Our philosophy is rooted in one powerful […]

How My PhD Research Guided Me to a Unique, Safer Approach to Fitness

Instead of a typical write-up on aging and exercise, I wanted to share insights from my PhD research and how it has shaped the unique approach to fitness I now offer through I-STAR. My PhD — “When Looks Matter: Errors in Decision-Making in the Health and Fitness Industry in a World of Asymmetric Information and […]

Strength Training: The Secret to Aging Gracefully

As we age, maintaining our health becomes increasingly important. Many of us recognise the value of cardiovascular exercise for heart health, but the critical role of strength training often goes overlooked — and incorporating it can be transformative. Imagine continuing to enjoy your favourite activities — gardening, playing with your grandchildren, carrying groceries without strain. […]

Lifting the Weight off Your Mind: Strength Training and Mental Health

Mental health and wellbeing are rightly a popular talking point, and traditional practices like therapy, medication and rest play crucial roles. But another tool isn’t as readily associated with mental wellness: lifting. Beyond its physical benefits — and it doesn’t matter how old you are — weightlifting offers a profound connection to better mental health, […]