New Member Club takes on Heavy Lifting

Physique Training has joined WADSA as our newest Member Club, providing a safe and inclusive space for people of all abilities to train, lift weights and get expert coaching.

Physique training, offer a unique, safe and inclusive gym environment, built from Founder, Peter Mayhew’s own experience recovering from a Brain Injury.

“I set up Physique to offer people a safe and non-intimidating space
to train. I was recovering from a brain injury and needed a safe space
with the right equipment to rehabilitate myself in, as nothing was
available elsewhere, hence starting Physique. 10 years on,
I still suffer from my injuries however we have been able to
change So many lives which is what we do.”

The O’Connor-based gym has teamed up with WADSA, joining our Member Club program, building on their reputation as a standout facility for people with disabilities. With expert coaches available for sessions, as well as more relaxed, drop-in sessions, Physiques accessible model ensures anyone can access their gym, and is supported by staff and other gym-goers as soon as they enter the building. Their tailored, person-first approach has seen their members achieve some great recent results, like

• Hosting the first ever Para Powerlifting event in WA in 2024
• Gym Member, Tyson, won gold in the National competition in 2024 as a wheelchair athlete competing in an able-bodied competition
• Kristin, another member, will compete in the National Deadlift and Bench Competition in effort to qualify for the 2026 Nationals as a wheelchair athlete in the able-bodied divisions

“Through Training I went from not being able to function in everyday life
to multiple world record holder. With the support of WADSA, my
team and I can help more people become fitter, stronger and
healthier as well as making sport accessible to all, regardless
of their current abilities or disabilities” says Peter.

If you would like to find out more about physique, you can visit their website : www.physiquetraining.com.au

Through our Member Club program, WADSA will support Physique, and 34 other members through Advocacy, Insurance, Training, Equipment and Governance.

If you’d like to see how WADSA can support your inclusive club, get in contact today! [email protected].