Weight loss myths: exercising on an empty stomach burns more fat

Eat or don't eat before training - what is more effective for maximising fat burning during exercise, or does it even matter? We've all heard it before, "exercise burns more fat if you do it on an empty stomach". Is there any truth to this or is it just another weight loss myth?

Congratulations to those who completed the Brissie to the Bay Ride

Congratulations to everyone from Drive Fitness who participated in the 50km & 100km Brissie to the Bay Ride on Sunday the 24th June.

Less than 10 weeks to the Bridge to Brisbane

If you haven't started training for the 2012 Bridge to Brisbane it's time to start NOW! We are just under 10 weeks away from the event, taking place on Sunday 2 September. Drive Fitness has a FREE running group that meets every Saturday 7am at the Tarragindi studio. Everyone of all fitness levels welcome!


Last year Drive Fitness had a team of over 50 participants and we saw some great times and personal bests. Click here for 2011 results. 


We provide a private bus to and from the event and Drive Fitness team BBQ back at the studio following. 


For more Bridge to Brisbane event info and instructions on how to enter the Drive Fitness team click here.

The Brisbane Stampede: 8 September 2012

Brisbane, are you ready? The Stampede is more than just a race, The Stampede is an epic challenge that will push you to your limits.

Run wild through a gruelling 5km or 10km obstacle course. You’ll crawl through thick mud, climb up cargo nets, slide down the giant slip & slide, run through live wires charged with 10,000 volts and wash it all down with a beer on one crazy day.

The Stampede is charging into Woodford, 1 hour north of Brisbane on 8 September 2012. Register now and join the Stampede.

This event will be great training and preparation for the Tough Mudder in Brisbane next year! For more information and to register click here!

Run Club Update

Only the most committed runners show up to interval training sessions - well done if you were there! Please remember to wear a watch to interval training sessions so you can time your hard efforts.

Next Saturday 30 June we will be meeting at the Tarragindi studio at 7am for our Toohey Forest Loop (7.8km).

Results for 4 x 500m hard efforts / 500m recovery from Saturday 23 June below.

David: 4 intervals
Tim: 4 intervals
Matt: 4 intervals
Brent: 4 intervals
Steve: 4 intervals
Simon: 4 intervals
Patrice: 4 intervals
Martin: 4 intervals
Ross: 4 intervals

5 steps to fix your slow metabolism

A slow metabolism is often blamed for failed weight loss attempts. If you fear that your slow metabolism is interfering with your weight loss goals here are 5 steps to fix your slow metabolism and maximise your body's fat burning capacity. 

It's Coming to Brisbane in August 2013... Tough Mudder

Drive Fitness Trail Walk: Sunday 26 August

After the great feedback following the Kokoda Challenge earlier this month we are introducing trail walks as a regular addition to our event calendar. Walks will be lead by Nathan approximately every 3-4 months. Tracks will vary in distance.

The details of our first trail walk are as follows:

When: Sunday 26 August

Time: 8am sharp

Where: Lamington National Park

What: Binna Burra Lodge to Coomera Falls 14-15km, allow roughly 4-5 hours. We will hold a short track briefing before hand. 

This walk is suitable for all fitness levels. A map of the tracks can be seen by clicking here. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions please contact Nathan directly on 0413 506 828. 

OPEN NOW! Bridge to Brisbane Online Team Registration

The 10km course will commence from the Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge – South (formerly Gateway Bridge), Murrarie and finish at the RNA Showgrounds. 


Date: 2 September 2012
Race Start: 6:10am
Cost: $36.00

Please complete 10 easy registration steps below to join our Drive Fitness team!

1. goto 'www.bridgetobrisbane.com.au'.
2. navigate to the right hand side and click 'Enter Now' which is under the countdown
3. If you have entered the event before, use your previous login details and click 'Login', or, if this is your first time click 'Join Now' and follow the prompts
4. After you are logged in click 'Competitor Registration'
5. Select 'Join an Existing Team' and enter our team number '32218' then click 'Next'
6. Click 'Continue Registration' on the breakfast menu page. Please note the breakfast options listed DO NOT refer to the private Drive Fitness BBQ breakfast back at the Mt Gravatt following the event - this is included within the cost of your Drive Fitness bus ticket for $5. More details below. 
7. Update and add your details:
• race start zone: please choose the most appropriate zone for your fitness level
• Drive Fitness will pick up all race packs . Please select 'I will collect my race kit from the race office' so we can do this for you. We will provide it to you before the event/
• If you would like to travel on the private Drive Fitness bus select 'own arrangements' for your transport to and from the event. We are providing a private bus for our team only, it will depart from the Mt Gravatt studio at 5:10am and drop our team at the start line. It will return following the event for a private team BBQ breakfast. Seats are limited on our private bus so please register asap.The bus and breakfast costs $5 to be paid at your Drive Fitness studio upon registration. Please check with your trainer that bus seats are still available. 
8. Click 'Next' on the fundraising page.
9. Please double check your details and click 'FINALISE REGISTRATION'.
10. Complete payment and YOU'RE DONE!

Correcting Common Rowing Technique Errors

Are you having trouble with a few little rowing technique issues. Check out this video from Concept 2 which looks at common errors and how to correct them.

Run Club Update

We tackled the Mt Gravatt Mountain from the Tarragindi studio on Saturday 16 June. Well done to everyone who made it to the top! We will be meeting at the Tarragindi studio at 7am this coming Saturday for interval training with 4 x 700m repeats with rest in between. Don't miss out!

Results for Saturday 16 June Mt Gravatt Look Out 7.8km track:

David: 43:05
Grant: 46:30
John F: 48:23
Michelle: 58:52
Martin: 42:30
Sam: 1:20:00
Ross: 1:02:00
Evan: 41:31

Run Club Update

Great work to everyone at run club on Saturday, welcome to our new runners and congratulations to Grant on a personal best time on the Toohey Forest Loop.

We will be meeting at Tarragindi studio 7am next Saturday for the Mt Gravatt Look Out Return track (8km). See everyone there!

Full results below for Saturday 9 June 7.8km Toohey Forest Loop track.

Dave: 40:35
Martin: 40:35
Grant: 42:19
Maria: 38:50 (partial track)
Greg: 37:08 (partial track)
Margie: 43:09 (6km return)
Evan: 38:23
John F: 48:02
Mark: 48:00
Ross: (partial track)

Rowing Technique Video... check it out!

Are you having trouble perfecting your rowing technique? Check this video out from concept 2 and then get to training early and practice!

Updated Drive Fitness Records

Our Drive Fitness Records have been updated (5 June 2012) with the 2012 Twilight Run, Brisbane Kokoda Challenge & Bench Press Challenge results. We have had records set on new events and some old records broken. Check it out!

Dumbbell training: intermediate workout

This intermediate workout introduces a change in session format and 5 new dumbbell exercises. It's great for strength, general fitness and weight loss / weight control and provides a tough challenge no matter how fit or strong you are. This Intermediate workout is the perfect progression after you have mastered our 2 basic dumbbell workouts. Check it out...

Kokoda Challenge Brisbane Results

Congratulations to everyone from Drive Fitness who completed the 30km Kokoda Challenge Brisbane on the 3 June. It's a great accomplishment and you should be very proud of your fitness and mental toughness.The wet conditions made the already tough event even tougher.

All participants who started made it to the finish and from all reports everyone enjoyed the challenge but no one is committing to doing it again - at least not at this stage! The track involved 30km of slippery inclines, thigh high creek crossings and unrelenting hills that went for kilometres. We will get photos up on our facebook page over the next few days.

Full results for Drive Fitness teams below:

• Drive Fitness 1 (David E, Andy, Daniel): 5 hours 22 minutes
• Drive Fitness 2 (Matt, Amy, Kris): 7 hours 20 minutes
• Drive Fitness Boot Campers (Jared, Katherine): 6 hours 49 minutes
• Drive Fitness Of Course (John F, John M, Martin): 4 hours 56 minutes
• Drive Fitness 154's (Tim, Jon, David, Jess): 5 hours 38 minutes
• Drive Fitness Hikers (Nathan, Emily, Narelle, Kirstin): 8 hours 9 mins
• Drive Fitness Legends (Janine, Lynette, David S, Darielle): 7 hours 52 minutes
• Drive Fitness Pilgrims (Maria, Greg): 6 hours 45 minutes

Run Club Update

We had a small group on Saturday 2 June due to the wet weather and people resting for the Kokoda Challenge the following. Great work to those who got out there and ran despite the rain and well done to Stef and Howard who both achieved personal best times on the Toohey Forest Loop (7.8km hilly track). Full results from below.

We will be meeting at Tarragindi studio 7am next Saturday 9 June and making our way to the top of Mt Gravatt Look Out. See you there.

Grant: 45:40
Howard: 53:40
Stef: 56:50

Kokoda Challenging Briefing Document

Good luck to everyone from Drive Fitness completing the Kokoda Challenge Brisbane tomorrow - in the wet by the looks of things.

Click here to read the briefing document.

Please note registration opens at 4:45am and closes at 6:30am and the event start strictly at 7am. 

Drive Fitness Hoodie Order Arrives

Drive Finess hoodies have arrived and are available for pick up.