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City2Surf Fun Run – Sun 12 Aug 2018

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Be part of the world’s largest fun run! Join 80,000 participants as you start at Hyde Park and finish at the world famous and spectacular Bondi Beach. 

The City2Surf 14km course has become one of the most loved and largest community events in the world. Widely recognised as a ‘bucket-list’ item for runners of all levels. The Telegraph listed the event as one of the 16 Great Running Races Around the World.

Training Program

We are delighted to be offering a fun and enjoyable 8-week training program to build you up and get you fit and strong for this iconic fun run.  We will meet once a week for a group training session – focusing on technique, speed and stamina. You will then be required to complete 2 x individual training sessions – focusing on stamina and endurance. This program is all about having fun while training for a goal. BONUS! Bring your kids and train together (12yrs+) – kids train for FREE!

Our qualified coaches provide a supportive training environment to progress your running from 5km to 14km. Our BEXI philosphy is based on fun, fitness and friendship – which is very evident in our group training sessions. We offer encouragement, motivation, accountability for showing up and a great sense of camaraderie between fellow running buddies.

Weekly Training Timetable

Option A – training starts Sat 16 June 2018:

  • Tue – Foundation Run (Individual)
  • Thur – Endurance Run (Individual)
  • Sat 8.30am – Run Intervals (Group Training) – Jamieson Park, Narrabeen

Option B (Mums) – training starts Wed 20 June 2018:

  • Mon – Foundation Run (Individual)
  • Weds 9.15am – Run Intervals (Group Training) – Jamieson Park, Narrabeen
  • Fri – Endurance Run (Individual)
What is included?
  • Structured 8-week training plan
  • Weekly face-to-face coached group training session – technique, speed & stamina
  • Analysis and feedback on training data
  • Race nutrition and recovery
  • Race tactics and guidance
  • Race day logistics
  • Motivational support
  • Access to private online forum
  • Membership of a supportive, like-minded Community
  • BONUS! Kids 12yrs+ train FREE!
What is excluded?
Your investment
8-week training program – $280 ⇒ Register now!
NEW! Join with a friend – $200 each ⇒ Register now!
BONUS! Kids 12yrs+ train FREE!

 

Runners World lists City2Surf in their ‘20 Races to do before you Die‘

 

 

 

 

8-Week Nutrition Program

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We are thrilled to be partnering again with Renata Malinauskas, qualified Dietitian and Personal Trainer at Renata Fitness and Nutrition, for her latest (& revised) 8-week nutrition program that kicks off on 13 February 2017.

This is a great way to commit to changing your lifestyle and re-establish your health and wellbeing goals for the year ahead.

What do you get?

A personalised nutrition assessment that will include the following:

  • One hour consultation – Renata will discuss your current state of health, medical history, lifestyle habits, daily routine and health goals
  • Body composition analysis (optional) – includes body fat analysis, muscle mass analysis and circumferences
  • Personalised nutrition plan – aligned with your goals and lifestyle routine
  • One reassessment – after 4 weeks (via Skype) and one final face-to-face assessment.

Renata will design your individual customised nutrition plan based on your goals, activity level and body type. You will get a good understanding on how the macro-nutrients work in the body as well as the importance of the hormones in your metabolism and develop the right nutrition plan for long-term weight loss and healthy body.

Plus more…!

  • 8-week meal plan (incl. vegetarian option) – with easy, simple and delicious low carb nutritious recipes
  • Over 100 recipes – main meals and snacks
  • Meals delivered to your door at a special price (optional)
  • Weekly videos and posts on different topics to support your progress
  • Online forum to exchange information and ideas with other participants

Benefits of the Program

  • Boost your energy levels
  • Lose weight
  • Improve your digestion
  • Balance your mood and stress levels
  • Sleep better
  • Change your lifestyle for good

It’s a lifestyle, not a crash diet. We cover a range of wellness topics, focusing on long-term changes. Rewire your habits to make healthy eating and living enjoyable forever.

Gut Health

Your gut is not just your belly or your waist line – it’s the gateway to the health of your brain and immune system. Gut health is the primary focus on this program – you will learn and understand all about the importance of a healthy gut.

Mindset

One of the most fundamental building block of nutritional metabolism is neither vitamin, mineral, nor molecule. It’s the sum total of our innermost thoughts and feelings about what we eat.  Working on strategies to remain positive and away of self-judgement will also bring incredible results!

Meal Plans

These comprise simple, nutrient-dense and delicious meals, with minimal preparation and kitchen time. They are all:

  • Whole food based
  • Gluten free
  • Sugar free
  • Free from poor quality fats
  • Free from poor quality dairy

Why you should participate?

  • We truly believe that the 8-week nutrition program is a great opportunity to change your lifestyle and re-establish your health and wellbeing goals.
  • Motivation is also one of the key factors of the program. Knowing that there are more people involved and that you’ll be able to connect with Renata and others and any time makes you feel supported and motivated throughout the program.

Investment

Register!

Contact Renata to book your initial assessment ahead of the start of the program – Renata Fitness & Nutrition or call 0450 951 398.

Exercise and the F-word

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On Tuesday morning I found myself engrossed in a conversation on ABC 702 between Wendy Harmer and Martha Lourey-Bird (Exercise Scientist), discussing family fitness (conversation here.)

So many families are embracing sedentary lifestyles these days – watching TV, playing computer games, glued to their iPhone’s – which is causing heaps of health and social issues.

It was great to hear Martha’s views about the importance involving kids when it comes to choosing activities and how to focus on the positives when it comes to exercise.

For kids/teenagers who are wired to their screens, a great idea is to head to the park and play some touch footie, cricket, soccer, hockey, netball, etc. Or another suggestion, which I thought was awesome, was to get them involved in training for an event with you. Make it a joint challenge – enter a charity event, fun run, parkrun. Not only will this give them a sense of purpose, but the training will stretch over a number of weeks, which will enable them to get into a routine.

Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate

The benefits of training as a family are vast – physical health, mental health and also bonding the family. If you have traditionally chosen a sedentary option over the weekend (i.e. watch sport on TV), why not make a small change and try something active – take the dog for a walk, ride your bikes around the lake, meet friends in the park for a walk. Setting positive lifestyle patterns is so important.

Our values at Beauty of Exercise is always FUN! Whatever we do, we make sure to have fun. If it’s getting up in the dark, running up hills, chasing our buddies around the lake – it’s all fun! And the key thing with having fun is to surround yourself with like-minded people to have fun with.

So, the moral of the F-word — always keep it FUN! And remember, your children become what you are… so be what you want them to be.

Debbie2
~ Beauty of Exercise

Jump-into-January 2016

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Beat the post-Christmas holiday sluggish slump!

Know that feeling of ‘over-indulging goodness’ of the festive season?  Sluggish, unfit, unhealthy and unmotivated?

Join us for our 30-day ‘Jump-into-January’ challenge and we’ll help you jump-OUT of your bad holiday habits and jump-IN to your new healthy habits. We’ll boost your health, fitness and energy levels – leaving you feeling ready to embrace 2016!

What will you get when you sign up?

  • 30-days of deliciously, healthy, family-friendly meal plans
  • 30-days of fabulous, fun exercise challenges – for all fitness-levels
  • 30-days of health tips to energize you in 2016
  • 30-days of amazing support to keep you accountable
  • Weekly access to our group exercise classes
  • Weekly video interviews of members sharing their top healthy tips
  • Weekly adventurous wildcard challenges that will encourage you to try new activities
  • Weekly motivational intentions to inspire you
  • Prizes for those who achieve success along the way
  • Much more…

Who is this program for?

  • anyone who would like to beat the bad holiday habits
  • anyone who would like to create new healthy habits
  • anyone who would like to lose weight
  • anyone who would like some motivation to get started
  • anyone who would like be held accountable
  • anyone looking for support from a small group of amazing individuals

How does it work?

Each week you will be receive a link to a program of activities for the week. The program will include meal plans, recipes, workouts, motivational intentions, wildcard challenges, healthy tips, video interviews and much more. You will also have access to a private supportive on-line community who will support you every step along the way.

Group training sessions are as follows:

  • Mon 9.30-10.30am
  • Thurs 6-7am

How much does it cost?

$80 (normal value $300) – jump-on-it-now!

FREE for BEXI members who have registered for our Unlimited 1 or Unlimited 2 Term training packages.

What next?

Jump-into-January 2016 – register today!

» Full list of 2016 training programs

Are you ready to start Working-IN?

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Introducing a motivational fitness and nutrition program to nourish your body, mind and soul.

We are thrilled to be able to offer our community an awesome breakthrough program for our upcoming 10-week Autumn term (starting 20 April 2015).

Our Working-IN program provides a compliment to the constant ‘working-out’ in our daily lives. It’s all about nurturing our bodies by how we eat; our minds by how we think; and our souls by how we feel – with the goal of creating a more balanced, energized and fulfilled life.

Working-IN has been developed by a collaboration of health and fitness professionals on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We all are passionate about educating our communities on the benefits of healthy, active, mindful living. The current partners include Beauty of Exercise, The Wellbeing Studio and Active Lifestyles.

We aim to provide our members with valuable guidance and inspiration on healthy eating, plus access to new and fresh training options with other fitness professionals in our local community.

Here’s a sneak preview of our coaches talking about the program…

What will the Working-IN Program offer Beauty of Exercise members?

1. Expanded weekly training options
If you are on a Beauty of Exercise Unlimited Package you will now have access to ALL of our group training sessions PLUS the option to include:

  • a weekly yoga class with Alethea Sheehan @ The Wellbeing Studio in Collaroy
  • a weekly group body conditioning session with Marcel Soares @ Active Lifestyles in Collaroy
2. Regular nutritional inspiration
Unlimited Package members will also receive regular updates with an insight from each of our coaches on a particular nutritional topic. These insights include:

  • Videos of the health/fitness coaches exploring various aspects of nutrition
  • Visits to local produce markets and specialty food stores
  • How to plan meals the whole family will enjoy
  • Seasonal shopping tips and much more.

Our three experienced coaches will give you their own unique perspective on each topic. Stay tuned for a sneak peek at one of our weekly video insights from each coach.
3. Membership of  an inspiring community
As with all our programs, you will become part of a motivational community of like-minded members who will encourage and support you to achieve your goals.
4. Discounts with health and nutritional partners
We will also be offering Unlimited Package members discounts with suppliers and access to nutritional workshops and programs with our affiliated nutrition partners (more details to come).


How can you join our Working-IN program?

All you have to do is sign-up for our Unlimited Package ($290 for 1 term OR $490 for 2 terms). This will give you access to our full timetable of programs and classes with Beauty of Exercise, PLUS:

  • 1 weekly Yoga-FIT class @ The Wellbeing Studio
  • 1 weekly Spin-FIT, Cardio-FIT or Strength-FIT training session @ Active Lifestyles
  • Working-IN nutritional insights updates with videos, recipes and valuable insights from our coaches
  • Discounts with key community health/nutrition partners

Existing members already on Unlimited Packages for Term 2 will automatically be registered for the Working-IN program.

Over the coming weeks we will be launching the Working-IN website which will provide you with all the information you need about the program. In the meantime if you have any questions please email hello@working-in.com.au or call Debbie on 0400 455 151.

 

[* PLEASE NOTE: Race-FIT participants will be required to top-up their unlimited package for the Gold Coast 21km and 42km training programs.]

 

Reflections of Coastrek 2015

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I am continually inspired by our wonderful Beauty of Exercise team who put their heart, sweat and tears into training and preparing for various events. This year’s Coastrek – 55km coastal walk from Palm Beach to Balmoral – is another example of true camaraderie. Below is a heartfelt insight from one of our ‘BEXI Trekkers’…

As I sit in my cosy warm home this morning I am grateful that today is not the day to embark on a 55km walk. It is grey and misty today, a far cry from the beautiful sunny day of Friday 6th March, 2015… the day of Sydney’s Coastrek. This is an event that brings together over 3500 people, with the aim of walking 55km over every beautiful beach and headland between Palm Beach (on the northern beaches of Sydney) to Balmoral. All in the aid of the Fred Hollows Foundation, which brings sight back to the needlessly blind. But the walk was more than just fundraising for a great cause. It is about grit, determination and most importantly about camaraderie and great friendships.

As the seasoned coastrekker in the group (ie. I had attempted it a few years ago), I knew what was ahead. Encouraged by the enthusiasm of all the ladies in the BEXI Trekkers team (walkers and support crew), I got up early on the hallowed sleep-in day (Sunday) to join in the training walks. These days were great fun and a wonderful way to start the day. Who can pass up the opportunity of a ‘gentle’ beach stroll, a good chin wag and a good coffee… and all at the same time. Heaven really!

But as the day got closer trepidation set in. Our fundraising goal was achieved (and superceded thanks to the generous souls out there). The support crew and logistics for the day were organised. However, I knew what was ahead of me and knew that it was not going to be all rosy. The sore feet, sore legs, blisters and SAND …. everywhere !

We arrived at Palm Beach early in the morning to be greeted by the most magnificent sunrise to start the day. Someone upstairs had been listening. The weather was not too wet, not too hot, not too cold, not too windy. Perfect really!

The air was filled with excitement but despite the laughter and banter there was a little bit of anxiety in the air as well. Yet all that anxiety melted away when we crossed the start line heading down Palm Beach, heading for Balmoral in the distance, somewhere. I could go on forever but that would be boring so I’ve listed some of the highlights :

  • A early morning snack of Lemonade icy-pole. Liza, how did you know that that would hit the spot perfectly.
  • Coming off Mona Vale beach and seeing our angels, the beautiful smiling faces of Liza Dukino and Ingrid Taylor waiting with cold drinks and cold watermelon… exactly what the doctor ordered.
  • Narabeen Lagoon – our support crew of angels and head angel, Debbie Solms.
  • The salty chips at Long Reef. Again, exactly what was needed.
  • Dee Why – Ingrid placating Lisa after her icy pole fell on the ground. (Best lower lip action I’ve seen in quite some time!)
  • Manly – our on-call coffee crew.
  • Balmoral – everyone! And the champagne at the end was perfect.
  • Lisa’s video blog – she left the best til last. (Amazing the effects of drugs and alcohol!)
  • Camadarie amongst all the walkers, the volunteers and the locals who were out cheering everyone on.

I cannot finish off without thanking my team. There were times (esp Warriewood-Collaroy) when I was struggling. However, they were there to encourage and support me all the way. They would wait for me and never complained at how slow I was walking. I think that without me they would have done the walk in a record time! However, we were in it as a team…and everyone knows that Together Everyone Achieves More!

  • Kirsten Prescott – She had been quite ill during the week but hadn’t said anything to the team as she didn’t want to let us down. As if they were even remotely possible.
  • Lisa Bale – She pushed through despite the horrific blisters that started fairly early on in the walk. Not a complaint from her either.
  • Kym Gray – A fine example of consistency and determination. She didn’t waver at all during the whole time, and all done with a great smile.
  • Liza Dukino, Ingrid Taylor and Debbie Solms – being at the right place at the right time and saying the right things. Your support means more than you’ll ever know.
  • And last but certainly not least, my family – for putting up with me being away and grumpy and sleeping all day the following day.

55km’s in 14.5 hours is not easy but with the help of gusty, determined, yet gentle, caring and beautiful souls it was a day I shall hold dear.

Lucia Hains
Bexi Trekker, March 2015

 

Come swim with us!

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If you are injured, just starting out with fitness or you are looking to build your confidence and efficiency in the water, then our 7-week Swim-FIT program is for you.

Based at Collaroy Pool on the Northern Beaches, the program has a strong focus on water safety, breathing, improved technique, stroke correction and consistent stroke rate. Not only will the course improve your fitness and build your water confidence but it will also prepare you to tackle your first triathlon or ocean swim.

– Swim-FIT (Beginner) starts on Fri 6 Feb
– Swim-FIT (Intermediate) starts on Tues 3 Feb

Our gorgeous coach, Sue Bennett, is passionate about sharing her love for water.

Swim-fit is a fantastic compliment to any of Beauty of Exercise’s womens running programs or as a stand alone program.

Anything is possible

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When you were a kid everything was possible. When you became an adult, you started to fear failure. Our new summer term is all about focussing on being a kid again – dream big dreams, set new goals and believe that anything is possible.

The Beauty of Exercise Term 1, 2015 started on Tues 27 Jan with women’s fitness programs at various locations on the Northern Beaches. We’ve planned an exciting new timetable that will inspire you to dream big. Together with our awesome community of coaches and members, we’ll be there to encourage you, challenge you, believe in you, support you and do whatever it takes to help you succeed.

To view our latest newsletter please click here.

Fab Friday Flat-run at Church Point

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If you’re looking for a gorgeous, flat run (maybe one small hill!) then definitely consider Church Point. This morning our Friday Run Club met at Coffee Brothers in Mona Vale then ran to Churchy and back. Super-gorgeous route. 

If you’re looking for good coffee, then @Coffee Brothers is it! 
If you’re looking for a fab running group on the northern beaches, then we’re it…

Fitness for the whole family this school holidays

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Join us for Family-FIT on Wednesday mornings during school holidays 8-9am, Collaroy SLSC. Drop the kids off for an hour of fitness-fun – and you can treat yourself to a run, cycle, swim (or coffee). $5 per family (max 3 kids). Great way to start the day.