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We’re supporting you!

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We have all been affected by the highly contagious COVID-19 virus. Our races have been cancelled and we are feeling disappointed, lost and rather numb by the unknown situation.

 

Without a doubt, exercise is the one key factor that will get us through this crazy time. It will help with stress, anxiety, mental health, physical health… including boosting our immune system.

To support our BEXI community, we have created a few 8-week training programs which gives you the opportunity to train on your own;  or with us in the great outdoors (applying social distancing, of course!).  These programs include 3 x ‘non-event’ events during the course of the training – with the grand finale at the end.

We’ve planned some super-fun ‘non-event’ events that include road running and trail running.  They will be challenging, but more importantly – these events will give us a sense of purpose, a goal 8-weeks to have fun training with your buddies (or on your own).

If you’re looking for a FREE training program to keep you focused over the next 8-weeks, choose from the following:
  • BEXI50 – Trail running program, building up to the 50km distance on the trails (replacing UTA50)
  • BEXI22 – Trail running program, building up to the 22km distance on the trails (replacing UTA22)
  • BEXI42 – Road running program, building up to the marathon distance on the roads (replacing Canberra/London Marathon)
  • BEXI21 – Road running program, building up to the half-marathon distance on the roads (replacing SMH 21km)
  • BEXI21-Relay – Road running program, building up to the half-marathon relay distance on the roads (replacing SMH 21km relay)

 

Our aim is to keep you training – so that you have a purpose, are happy and stay healthy (physically and mentally).  Stay safe. Look out for each other. Community is everything. 

FIT-TO-BE Program

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Our FIT-to-BE program was borne out of the desire to support women who want to become fit, healthy and happy.  The name FIT-to-BE suggests becoming fit… to be who you want to be. To be healthy… to be active… to be happy!

If you’re a woman who has lost your exercise mojo, or looking to rebuild your fitness after having a child/children – we will support you in your journey to being fit, healthy and happy. You don’t need to have exercised much, own fashionable gym wear, or organise a baby sitter – just turn up to each session and we will do the rest.

About the program

Our 8-week program will inspire you to learn to love exercise again. To find your mojo and feel supported in the barriers you might have to fitness and nutrition. Each week we will meet at a different location in our beautiful northern beaches backyard and do 45 minutes of exercise to develop strength, cardiovascular fitness, but most importantly make you feel happy and connect with like-minded women.  We will chat, laugh, share stories and catch up for coffee after we finish.

About our Coach

Our coach is the gorgeous Emma Just – mum-of-three, wife, nurse, runner, triathlete… and simply the most humble, beautiful, kind and accomplished lady around. Emma started competing in Triathlon after the birth of her second daughter, where she progressed to competing in the World Champs in Kona (the ultimate accolade in the world of triathlon). But if you did not know this, Emma would not mention it.  Be sure to read her full bio.

“I’m really passionate about the importance of women’s health and well-being. Feeling nurtured and being part of a community and finding something that makes you love being active is vital in changing your life to be fit, strong and happy.”  Emma Just

Program details:
  • Tues 16 Oct to Tues 4 Dec 2018 (8-weeks)
  • 9.30-10.30am
  • $160 for 8-week program
  • Limited to 10 x FIT-to-BE women
What to bring:
  • Yourself
  • Your child (if you have one)
  • Current runners that you use for walking/running
  • Gym tights/leggings
  • Short-sleeve t-shirt/running shirt
  • Sun visor/hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water (for child as well)
  • Lots of enthusiasm and a big smile
  • Money for coffee afterwards

We believe the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. 

 

 

Spring Wellness Progam

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Our Spring Wellness Program is designed to help you learn about the key aspects of a lifestyle that will have a huge impact on your health and wellbeing – leaving you feeling Healthy, Happy & Connected.

 

“I believe that when we are healthier, we are happier because when we feel better, we live more.”
~ Dr Chatterjee, Star of the hit BBC One series ‘Doctor in the House’

 

This 6-week program will take you on a journey of education and inspiration as we share our knowledge and expertise in supporting you improve your overall health. We will be offering you daily lifestyle practices to support your journey towards a Healthy, Happy & Connected life.  This will include a toolbox of practical resources which will help you take control of your day-to-day wellbeing.

We have teamed up with top qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist, Tamara Madden (Mad on Nutrition), to provide you with the knowledge and tools to support an ongoing Healthy, Happy & Connected relationship with food.  Our goal is to empower women to make conscious choices about living a healthy lifestyle on a daily basis.

What is included in the program?

  • 2 x face-to-face Consultations with qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist to discuss your individual nutrition goals (Balgowlah)
  • 2 x Body Composition tests – one at the start of the program and one at the end, to compare the changes
  • Weekly ‘Spring’ meal plans and shopping lists – family-friendly and easy to prepare
  • Weekly ‘Spring’ recipes – breakfast, lunch, dinner & healthy snacks
  • Weekly ‘Health Spotlight’ – educational videos from qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist
  • Weekly holistic practices – including meditation, self-care, sleep, exercise, relaxation, ‘day-free’ detox options
  • Weekly mindset tips for encouragement and support throughout the program
  • Weekly online support & FAQ from Naturopathic Nutritionist
  • Access to private online forum where you will be supported to live a Healthy, Happy & Connected life

Additional Bonuses!

  • Weekly Stretch & Mobility class – exclusive to Spring Wellness Program members (Fridays 6.00-6.30am)
  • Guest ‘Spotlight Speaker’ – leading holistic teacher who will share techniques about a particular holistic tool to support a Healthy, Happy & Connected life

Benefits of the Program

  • Improve self-esteem & confidence levels
  • Balance anxiety and stress levels
  • Control weight challenges
  • Improve gut health | irritable bowel syndrome
  • Sleep better and regain energy
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Improve immune system
  • Support busy lifestyles

Who is this suitable for?

  • Women looking to establish a Healthy, Happy & Connected lifestyle
  • Women who struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food
  • Women who need support and guidance through the maze of ‘healthy’ food choices
  • Women who are busy and need a weekly family-friendly meal plan, with shopping list
  • Women who need the discipline and motivational support to stay on track
  • Women who need the accountability of a fabulous supportive community
  • Women who are looking for stress-free meal times suitable for the whole family

Why participate? Hear from our past attendees…

 

Importance of meal plans

“I have absolutely loved the food! I’ve learned that I need to plan my meals, especially lunch and snacks. If I’m disorganised with these my day goes pear-shaped (or worse!).  This has been the longest I’ve gone without Cadbury (and we’ve been very good friends in the past!). I’m going to keep up the meal plans and prep and all those recipes will be added to the repertoire.”
~ Kym Gray
Enjoy cooking again

“Who knew for the first time in my life I would be taking lunch to work every day, drinking more water, cutting the carbs, cutting the afternoon coffee, no bananas, alcohol (mostly) one night a week. The best, most unexpected thing, was enjoying cooking again and trying new things. Mostly loving having the kids help out, and also getting a real kick out of seeing and learning from all of you.”
~ Kate Blix
Support from group

“The program has re-energised our meal plans & provided some much needed motivation to get more organised for my lunches (& food over the weekend) and to make more home cooked lunch box food for the kids. There have been so many meals that will go into our repertoire moving forward. I have loved knowing that the group were there to support me & keep me motivated.”
~ Kaye Chan

Registration

Register today and secure your special ‘Wellness’ offer – only $63 per week:

Or take advantage of our Term 4 Summer Bundles, should you wish to mix ‘n’ match our Term 4 programs.

Supporting Women Move

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We’re passionate about moving. In fact, it’s hard to stop us from moving (fact!). So when it comes to sharing our passion, we’re at the front of the queue.

Beauty of Exercise (BEXI) is a community of women committed to improving our lifestyles. We are mums, wives, business professionals, home executives, taxi-drivers… and anything else that comes our way. Our lives are busy… but we understand the importance of moving regularly.  Not only does moving improve our fitness and manage our weight, it also reduces the risk of chronic disease, and is super-important for managing our mental wellbeing.

“Running is my happy place. It is a great way to keep your body fit and healthy but the best thing is, it really helps your mental heath – especially when running with an awesome bunch of supportive, happy people in the BEXI group. Running has taught me how to keep mentally well.” (KateP)

To support women moving, we have developed a gentle, nurturing, learn-to-run 5km program. This program starts off from a low-fitness base and is structured around each individual. Each week we gradually increase the distance, so that by the end of the 8-week period, you are running 5km. There is no pressure or expectation – it is all having fun while getting fit and healthy. The added bonus is that you will meet amazing friends to support you along the way!

Special ‘Bring-a-Friend’ Offer

Because we are so passionate about supporting women get moving, we are offering a ‘bring-a friend’. You both only pay 50% of the package – that’s $90 each for 8-weeks training (vs $180 for individual registration). We know that if you are accountable to your friend – you are 100% more likely to commit to a program. That’s why we have introduced this amazing offer. Nudge a friend and come join us.

Our next 8-week program starts on Sat 11 Aug through to Sat 29 Sept 2018. We train at a ‘sensible’ time – 8.30-9.30am (unlike our other BEXI buddies!).  We offer a fun, supportive, encouraging environment, where no-one is left behind. We would be honoured to have you join our BEXI team.

 

 

 

“BEXI provides me with the structure to get me there week-on-week throughout my program. A bonus is the awesome friends that you share the journey and train with.” (KayeC)

You can if you think you can

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Last Sunday (30 April 2017) we took part in the MS Fun Run in Sydney. It was a great event, supporting one of our BEXI runners who has Multiple Sclerosis.  She is a constant inspiration to all of us. ❤️

A few of our team members signed up to do the 10km fun run – pushing them well and truly out of their comfort zones. If others were struggling with MS on a daily basis, then surely they could attempt to run 10km. None of them had ever attempted to run 10km, so they were feeling very nervous and apprehensive. On the day they teamed up with each other and ran together the entire way. Crossing the finish line, beaming with a huge sense of achievement!  Some were rather emotional at accomplishing something they thought they could never do.  It was very special to share their excitement.

Disappointingly, the course measured short and was only 8km – due to road restrictions by the Council.  So whilst the girls felt denied the opportunity to achieve their goal – they also realised that they WOULD have achieved their 10km goal on the day. Why??? Because they had engaged their minds and were mentally prepared for 10km.

This proves the point beautifully – “you can if you think you can”.

Well done to everyone who took part in the MS Fun Run – it was an honour to support such a worth cause. Big thanks to our BEXI community for all their fundraising efforts!

Special mention to young Amelie Chan (8yrs) who was the fastest U18 female on the day – woohoo, we have a BEXI champ in the making ?

Motivate your mind. Your body will follow.

 

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

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!