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Jump-into-Summer ’20 – Week 1

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Ready… steady… Jump-into-Summer ’20! 

Our Jump-into-Summer ’20 challenge is go. Seven weeks of  fresh air, fitness and all-round fun. Ensuring you feel fit and fabulous for summer.

How does it work?
  • Weekly run, cycle, strength training – progressing each week (Week 1 focuses on benchmark testing)
  • Attend as many sessions in the week – the more, the better! 
  • Each session attracts points (see below)
  • You will be issued with a ‘Score Card’ so that you can tally your points each week
  • 1 x Wellbeing challenge will be issued each week
  • 4 x Wildcard challenges will be issued
  • 3 x Super-session challenges will be issued
  • The more you do – the more points you will attract
  • Prizes will be awarded at end of challenge
Week 1
  • Exercise Challenge – attend as many group training sessions as possible from our weekly timetable below:
  • Wellbeing Challenge – Enjoy a cup of coffee/tea/kombucha on your own, in peace (20mins)
  • Wildcard Challenge – Share 1 random fact about yourself to team (within your private FB groups – Race-FIT, Tri-FIT, Walk-to-Run)
  • Super-Session Challenge – Weeks 2, 4 & 6
  • Consistency Challenge – aim to attend 3+ sessions per week (that’s how you create a habit!)
Point Scoring
  • Run/Walk/Cycle – 5 points
  • Strength Bootcamp – 10 points
  • Wildcard Challenge – 10 points
  • Super-Session Challenge – 20 points
  • Wellbeing Challenge – 20 points
  • Consistency Challenge – 10 points
  • Yoga Session – 10 points
Prizes
  • Most Improved
  • Most Attended Sessions
  • Special Coaches Award
  • Overall 2020 Winner
  • Save-the-date for prizing-giving/end of challenge BBQ – Sat 28 Nov 2020

 

To win, you have to stay in the game!  

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Jump-into-Summer ’20

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Join us for seven weeks of fresh air, fitness and all-round fun!

Summer-time is here! Time to head outdoors and take on our seven-week Jump-into-Summer ’20 challenge – consisting of workouts, wildcard surprises, super-sessions, prizes and fun. Our goal is to get you feeling fit & fabulous for summer.

How does it work?
  • Challenge starts on Mon 12 Oct and continues through to Sat 28 Nov 2020
  • We will focus on four goals:
    1. Get Fitter – aim to improve your current fitness level (based on a benchmark test)
    2. Get Faster – achieve a PB in your chosen run (5km) or cycle (20km) course
    3. Get Stronger – improve your strength (based on a benchmark circuit)
    4. Build a Healthy Habit – commit to being ‘Consistent’ by attending 3 x weekly sessions (monitored via Training Peaks) 
  • Weekly training sessions include – Running, Bootcamp (Strength & Conditioning), Cycling and Yin Yoga
  • Surprise ‘Wildcard’ challenges will be issued each week (can’t say any more!)
  • Points will be allocated for attending training sessions, completing challenges and achieving goals
  • Prizes will be awarded for most improved, most attended sessions, special Coaches award… and Overall 2020 Winner!
  • Prize-giving concludes at end of challenge on Sat 28 Nov – with a brekkie BBQ
This challenge is for you if you’re looking…
  • to feel energised for summer
  • for a tangible/achievable goal to work towards
  • for someone to hold you accountable
  • to hang out with like-minded, fun-loving friends
  • to have fun while getting fit!
What is the cost?
  • $40 p/wk (across 7-weeks)
  • Includes prizes
  • Guaranteed results (based on tests)
  • Lots of fun!

Friends, sun, sand, and sea, that sounds like the perfect summer to me! 

Spring Challenge 2020

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Join us for seven weeks of fresh air, fitness and all-round fun!

Springtime is here! Time to head outdoors and take on our seven-week Spring Challenge 2020 – consisting of workouts, wildcard surprises, super-sessions, prizes and fun. Our goal is to get your feeling fit & fabulous for summer.

How does it work?
  • Challenge starts on Mon 12 Oct to Sat 28 Nov 2020
  • We will focus on three goals:
    • Get Faster – achieve a PB in your chosen run (5km) or cycle (20km) course
    • Get Stronger – improve your strength based on a benchmark circuit
    • Build a Healthy Habit – commit to being ‘Consistent’ by attending 3 x weekly training sessions
  • Weekly training sessions include:
    • Running – Mon | Thurs | Sat
    • Bootcamp – Tues
    • Cycling – Weds | Fri | Sat
    • Yin Yoga – Tues (pm)
  • Surprise ‘Wildcard’ challenges will be issued each week (can’t say any more!)
  • Points will be allocated for attending training sessions, completing challenges and achieving goals
  • Prizes will be awarded for most improved, most attended sessions and a special Coaches award
  • Prize-giving concludes at end of challenge on Sat 28 Nov – with a brekkie BBQ
Who is this challenge for?
  • You’re looking to reignite your fitness Mojo
  • You’re looking for a tangible/achievable goal to work towards
  • You’re looking for someone to be accountable to
  • You’re looking to hang out with like-minded, fun-loving friends
  • You’re willing to commit to 7-weeks of fresh air, fitness and fun!
What is the cost?
  • $40 p/wk (across 7-weeks)
  • Includes prizes
  • Guaranteed results & lots of fun!

Get Hatched or go Bad!

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We’ve had a booming start to 2016 – and pretty soon our first term is going to be over. Boom, just like that! Which is why the topic of our blog is so timely.

 

“We cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad.”

 

What does this mean?

In order to progress, we need to change.  We all love our day-to-day routines – wake up,cup of tea, breakfast, kids to school, head to work… etc. But if we all lived our lives following the same status quo… well, guess what?! We are going to get what we’ve always gotten – fact!

My story

Heading into 2016, my life was pretty hectic. Running a business, prioritising family, moving house (stress!), focusing on health/fitness… the list was endless. Whilst I was trying to advocate a balanced lifestyle… I was the one running ragged. My head was deep underground (or Facebook rather) and the important things in life were passing me by. I needed to take control and make some changes.

Affecting change

Change is hard! Especially when it comes to taking a step back from something that you have loved and nurtured for over 5yrs. Our BEXI community means the world to me – it is my second-family. I have forged some incredibly deep and meaningful friendships. But I knew that I needed to take a step back in order to progress forward.

Running is my passion – I live it, I breathe it, I love it!  This is going to be my main focus moving forward. Coaching beginner runners; athletes training for half-marathons/marathons/ultras; and writing on-line programs for those who have their own personal goals.

Triathlon is my other passion – there is something really special about this sport. I am going to be partnering with recognised coaches to coach beginner triathletes – Sarah Anne Evans & Sue Bennett. Building confidence across the three disciplines (swim, bike, run), progressing to sprint/olympic and eventually long course distances. We will also be writing on-line programs for those who have their own personal goals.

Strength & conditioning classes are the key change. These classes will be relocated to our partner, Active Lifestyles, Collaroy. Marcel Soares is a recognised Holistic Coach & Exercise Specialist. He has a wealth of experience, particularly with athletes recovering from injuries. I feel truly confident that my BEXI athletes will be extremely well cared for by Marcel and his team.

What next?

Our Summer term comes to an end this Friday (8 April), we will have a short break over the school holidays and then reconvene on Tues 26 April for our Autumn term. In the meantime, our Race-FIT and Tri-FIT athletes will continue training for their upcoming races. On Sunday we will be cheering our BEXI runners taking on the Canberra Half-Marathon — go team!

On signing off, I want to say a heartfelt thanks for all your support over the past 5yrs. I’m feeling energised and excited about the upcoming new term and look forward to supporting you little by little, until a little becomes A LOT!

~ Debbie Solms ✘
   Beauty of Exercise

 

 

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November Challenge

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Would you like to feel amazing this summer?

This summer is going to be hot and full of fun!  Come join us on our 30-day November Challenge and let us help you feel FANTASTIC this summer.

Who is this program for?

  • anyone who would like to get energised for summer
  • anyone wanting to lose some weight
  • anyone who is lacking in motivation
  • anyone looking for accountability
  • anyone who is intimidated by large training groups

How does it work?

Each week you will be presented with a program of activities which include fitness, nutrition and motivation. We will set you weekly challenges (which are manageable and achievable) and hold you accountable for achieving these challenges.

Our 30-day November Challenge is not about exercising every day and counting calories. It is about fun, fitness, friendship, support and accountability. We will start off with small, achievable challenges and progress each week. There will even be prizes at the end of it all!

What is included in the weekly program?

–  1 x group exercise class
–  1 x home workout
–  5 x breakfast and dinner meal plans
–  Healthy snack recipes
–  1 x wildcard challenge
– Supportive on-line community

What do you need to do?

  • Sign up to the 30-day November Challenge
  • Commit to the weekly challenges
  • Post updates on our private Facebook page

What will we do?

  • Provide you with weekly intentions
  • Provide you with exercise classes and plans
  • Provide you with healthy meal plans
  • Provide you with inspiration and motivation
  • Provide you with support to keep you accountable

What happens at the end?

Your peers will nominate those members who have delivered on the challenge and achieved their goals. There will also be a ‘Coach’s Choice’ for those who have inspired/motivated the group and worked really hard to succeed.

How much does it cost?

Only $45 (normal value $290) – jump on it now!

Current Beauty of Exercise members who have committed to a Summer training programs, will automatically be included.

When does it start/end?

Starts Mon 2 Nov and finishes Mon 30 Nov 2015

What prizes are up for grabs?

  • Hair & Beauty treatment
  • Magazine subscription
  • Health store voucher
  • Meal voucher
  • Much more…

Register on-line and we’ll get you feeling fantastic!

Here comes the sun

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We’re absolutely loving the longer days and warmer weather that Sydney is offering us lately! The extra energy and motivation has kicked in and we’ve been busy planning some exciting workshops and programs for summer.

Get your diaries out and pen these dates in:

  • Swim-FIT:  Thur 22 Oct (8-week program)
    A choice of 2 programs – our Beginner program focuses on building confidence and improving technique in the water; and our Intermediate program focuses on improving speed, power and endurance.
  • Kids ‘Learn-to-Run’ Workshop:  Sat 14 Nov (2hrs)
    Following the success of our workshop in the holidays, we are offering our kids ‘learn-to-run’ workshop for the last time this year. Limited to 6 kids. Get in quick!
  • Adults ‘Learn-to-Run’ Workshop:  Sat 21 Nov (2hrs)
    This workshop offers you the skills and techniques you wished you have learnt when you were a kid growing up. If you’re looking to be a better runner, then this workshop is a must.
  • Meditation Program:  coming soon!
    We’re working on an exciting 6-week meditation program that will help you learn effective techniques to maintain a balance in life and bring about increased levels of happiness and wellbeing. More to follow.

Grab your trainers, get outdoors and have fun this summer!

“Sun, sun, sun, here it comes!” (thanks Beatles)

Debbie Solms
Run Coach | Trainer
Beauty of Exercise

5 BEXI tips to be the best version of yourself

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What an awesome weekend!  Sunny skies, warmer temps and Australia beats England in the world rugby club. Happy days!

We love this time of year – we’re happier, energised, motivated and inspired to get things done. Tick those boxes. Set new goals. Achieve new challenges.

I recently ticked a goal off my bucket list – the Sunny Coast 70.3 Half-Ironman. An awesome event and achievement. It was tough, it was hard – but the reason for sharing this is that there were some pretty important lessons I learnt along the way. I’ve summarized them below:

  • Use the energy that the universe offers you (summer is great!)
  • Set a goal that truly inspires you
  • Engage a coach/trainer who inspires you
  • Make yourself accountable to your coach/trainer
  • Surround yourself with a community of like-minded friends
If you’re looking to get active, change your body, learn to run or train for a specific event – then check out our summer timetable.

SPECIAL OFFER: Register for any of our training programs and you’ll receive our amazing Summer Gift Package (valued $150).  Our new 10-week term starts this Tues, 06 Oct. Seize the day. Commit today!

Debbie Solms
Run Coach | Personal Trainer
Beauty of Exercise