You're Invited to the Drive Fitness Christmas Party!

It's that time of year again and we would love your company

join us to celebrate the 5th Birthday of Drive Fitness & another fantastic year of fitness results.

2012 is a very special year for us - it's our 5th Birthday! Whether you have been with us from the beginning or have only just started recently we would like to thank you! 

Our Christmas Party is always the most popular occasion on our event calendar with over 200 people attending last year! This year will be our biggest & best yet - don't miss it!

Who's invited?
All Drive Fitness clients and their partner or a friend.

What's going on? 
A fun & casual social gathering of everyone involved with Drive Fitness - that's you! We promise that there will be no fitness challenges sprung on people on the night.

We will be announcing the winners of the 8 week weight loss challenge and recognising other great achievements from throughout the year with awards and prizes. 

There will be a FREE raffle with prizes given away on the night to celebrate the 5th Birthday of Drive Fitness!

Finger food will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase from our private bar. 

Where's it at?
The Tarragindi Bowls Club (30 Andrew Av, Tarragindi) upstairs in the private function space with city views. 

When is it?
Friday 2 November 2012, 7pm start. Please RSVP by Friday 19 October. We have an RSVP list at all Drive Fitness studios so please write your name down to help our catering.


Thank you to the following local businesses for supporting our 2012 Christmas Party!

*If you are a local business owner and would like to support the Drive Fitness Christmas Party please contact David on 0402 358 127 or email at dave@drivefitness.net.

Weight Loss Challenge Week 2 Update

Congratulations to those of you who have got off to a great start in the 8 Week Weight Loss Challenge! For those of you who have been slow starting, don't be discouraged. Continue to work hard during your training sessions and make smart food choices and your results will come.

Don't miss your boot camp sessions taking place every Saturday morning during the 8 week weight loss challenge at Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park at 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30am. We will have another visit from the Dietitan for our next seminar next Thursday 4 October 7:30pm at Drive Fitness Tarragindi. Click her for the full schedule of events for the 8 Week Weight Loss Challenge.

Top 10 Leader Board @ Week 2 (Week finishing Sunday 23 September)

1. Joshua C: 3.5%
2. Dave S: 3.1%
3. Craig M: 2.9%
4. Jannah T: 2.7%
5. Michelle B: 2.7%
6. Callie C: 2.6%
7. Kirsty B: 2.6%
8. Angela B: 2.3%
9. Kristie O: 2.3%
10. Tania M: 2.1%, Melinda E 2.1%, Ross W: 2.1%

Run Club Update

This Saturday 29 September we will be meeting at Tarragindi 7am for the stones corner loop (8km).

Well done to everyone who conquered Mt Gravatt Look Out (7.8km) last Saturday. Results below:

Dave: 51:40
Ross: 42:00 (5km turn around)
Simon: 49:41
Julia: 56:10
Grant: 46:28
John: 51:36
Evan: 42:20
Howard: 1:03:00

Run Club Update

Results below for Toohey Forest Loop (7.8km hilly) on 15 September. Run Club meets at Tarragindi studio 7am tomorrow morning. Keep an eye on the weather and assess if you are comfortable running in the conditions in the event of rain.

Dave: 41:56
Ross: 6km turn around
Grant: 41:56
Simon: 48:36
Howard: 48:00
Katja: 1:01:30
John M: 44:30
Stewart: 51:08
John F: 49:03
Stef: 43:10 (6km turn around)
Greg: 45:00
JP: 47:00

Boot Camp Is Back in the Park!

After relocating all boot camps to the nearest Drive Fitness studio during winter we are ready to move things back to the park. From next week (Monday 24 September) all 3 Drive Fitness boot camps will be back at their original outdoor location.

• Camp Hill Boot Camp will return to Perth Park on Perth St. Monday & Wednesday 5:30am.
• Holland Park Boot Camp will return to Glindemann Park on Logan Rd. Tuesday & Thursday 5:30am. 
• Moorooka Boot Camp will return to Pegg's Park on Koala Rd. Tuesday & Thursday 5:30am. 

If you are not currently a Drive Fitness boot camper but would like to join please give David a call on 0402 358 127 or email at dave@drivefitness.net.

Weight Loss Challenge Week 1 Update

Congratulations to all Weight Loss Challenge participants for getting the ball rolling last week! We had roughly 70 people weigh in during week 1 and from all reports motivation in the Drive Fitness studios is at an all time high. We have had some great weight loss goals set and all trainers are enthusiastic to see these goals achieved.

The Saturday morning boot camps got off to a great start with 20 people attending the 6:30am session and 12 attending both the 7:30am and the 8:30am sessions. These boot camps continue weekly during the 8 week weight loss challenge. Click here to see the full weight loss challenge schedule of events for more details. 

The first seminar on Tuesday 11 September addressed 7 weight loss myths that you should NOT  believe. These include:

1. That you need to find the secret diet to lose weight.
2. That some foods burn more energy to digest then they provide and can lead to rapid weight loss as result.
3. That foods labelled low fat, no added sugar and 99% fat free can be eaten in unlimited quantities while trying to lose weight.
4. That organic food is weight loss food and you can eat as much of it as you like.
5. That very low energy diets are the best solution for long term weight loss.
6. That cutting out carbohydrates after lunch time will magically result in weight loss.
7. That weight loss is difficult - it's not, everybody can lose weight!

Seminars continue weekly during the 8 week weight loss challenge and will address a range of topics. Click here to see the full weight loss challenge schedule of events for more details. 

In the Week 2 Weight Loss Challenge Update we will post  a leader board of the weight loss challengers. All the best with your week 2 weigh ins  - keep up the great work!

Run Club Update

Run club is still on this Saturday in addition to the weight loss challenge boot camp sessions. You can attend both if you like (run club from 7-8am and boot camp from 8:30-9:15am)! Run Club meets this Saturday at Tarragindi studio 7am for the Toohey Forest Loop (7.8km) - see you there!

Reminder: weight loss challenge boot camp sessions take place at Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park with the option of a 6:30am, 7:30am and 8:30am start time. Don't miss out!

Results for last Saturday's Stones Corner Loop (8.1km) below:

Evan: 40:18
Dave: 42:05
Andy: 42:40
Grant: 45:44
Matt: 46:10
John M: 49:00
Sam: 50:10
Julia: 1:01:50
John F: 49:00
Margie: 1:18:35

Weight loss myths: spot reducing

A series focusing on weight loss myths wouldn't be complete without addressing spot reduction. I get asked this question quite frequently: Can you burn fat from a specific part of the body by concentrating exercises on that area? Infomercials advertising the 'latest and greatest' ab machines claim this is possible but common sense makes most of us second guess. Let's take a closer look...

Why Should Everyone Dead Lift?

The 2nd Annual Drive Fitness Dead Lift Challenge is now less than 2 months away - taking place on 27 October 2012.

It is fitting that we introduce the dead lift and explain why everyone should include it (or a variation of it) in their training program.

The dead lift is widely considered to be one of the best exercises for building all over body strength. In a lot of people's opinion (including mine) it is the 'king of all lifts' and it serves a very obvious functional skill transfer to many daily tasks and sporting movements. It is one of the 3 lifts along with the back squat and bench press that combine to form the sport of power lifting and it is a core component of the 2 Olympic lifts clean and jerk and snatch.

The dead lift should not be limited to exercise programs for elite athletes and weight lifters, rather, everyone can benefit from what the dead lift has to offer. The dead lift recruits the muscles of the back (upper and lower), abs, legs (front and back), glutes, arms and shoulders while developing core strength and stability and grip strength. So much on offer from one single movement!

The demand of working multiple large muscle groups through a full range of motion is exhausting which makes it a great exercise for weight control due to the energy demand and metabolic benefit. This makes the dead lift a great exercise for weight loss, fitness, strength and power training programs.

Get involved in this year's dead lift challenge and put your strength to the test!

8 Week Weight Loss Challenge: Details, Prizes & Schedule of Events

It all starts this Monday 10 September! First weigh in will take place between Monday 10 - Friday 14 September. Make sure you have your personal training times all organised so you can get your weekly weigh in with your trainer!

Simply weigh in with your personal trainer every week for 8 weeks during your personal training session and achieve the greatest % of weight loss possible! Before & after photos are encouraged but completely optional, waist, hip, thigh and arm circumferences will be measured in weeks 1 & 8 but will not be factored in to the final score. Winners are determined by % of body weight lost only.

Prizes, seminar & boot camp schedule below:

Good Luck to Everyone From Drive Fitness Doing the Brisbane Stampede This Saturday!

The NEW Drive Fitness Tarragindi Studio: From Start to Finish in Pictures.

A picture book - The NEW Drive Fitness Tarragindi personal training studio fit out. 2 of the busiest weeks of my life!

August 1: The beginning. 

  August 6: Introducing Drive Fitness green. 

  August 9: Flooring down.

  August 13: Equipment moved in. Finished!

Dead Lift Challenge: 7 Weeks Away

When: 7am Saturday 27 October.

Where: Drive Fitness Tarragindi (5/17 Kuring Gai Ave, Tarragindi).

Who: YOU! Everyone is welcome to participate.

What: Challenge YOURSELF to see how much you can lift relative to your own body weight. 

Register at your Drive Fitness studio next session.

8 Week Weight Loss Challenge Schedule

Seminar Schedule

Week 1 - Tuesday 11 September 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi  (Presented by David Eggins - Personal Trainer / Dietitian):
Setting Your Goal Weight for the 8 Week Weight Loss Challenge

Week 2 - Thursday 20 September 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi (Presented by Joe Spelta - Dietitian):
Carbohydrate, Protein & Fat - How Much, How Often

Week 3 - Tuesday 25 September 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi (Presented by Brad Munro - Personal Trainer):
Adding Extra Movement Outside of the Gym to Burn More Fat

Week 4 - Thursday 4 October 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi (Presented by  Joe Spelta - Dietitian):
Foods You Need to Avoid & Why

Week 5 - Tuesday 9 October 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi (Presented by Jared King - Personal Trainer):
My Weight Loss Journey & The Challenges I Encountered

Week 6 - Thursday 18 October 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi (Presented by  Joe Spelta - Dietitian):
Low Energy Cooking & Food Preparation for Weight Loss

Week 7 - Tuesday 23 October 7:30pm @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi (Presented by David Eggins -  Personal Trainer / Dietitian ):
Maximising Your Metabolism for Long Term Weight Control Beyond The 8 Week Weight Loss Challenge

Week 8 - Friday 2 November 7am @ Tarragindi Bowls Club:
Drive Fitness Christmas Party & Award Presentation


Boot Camp Schedule (45min)

Week 1 - Saturday 15 September 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Week 2 - Saturday 22 September 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Week 3 - Saturday 29 September 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Week 4 - Saturday 6 October 6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Week 5 - Saturday 13  October  6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Week 6 - Saturday 20  October  6:30am, 7:30am, 8:30am @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Week 7 - Saturday 27  October  6:30am ONLY @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park

Bridge to Brisbane 2012 Results & Recap

Well done to everyone from Drive Fitness who finished the 10km Bridge to Brisbane on Sunday 2 September! It was great to see so many people giving it a go and from all reports everyone involved had a great time. The running conditions were perfect, the atmosphere was fantastic, the team bus made the logistics easy and the BBQ was a pleasant finish to the morning.

This year we didn't just have the biggest Drive Fitness Bridge to Brisbane team ever but we also had the biggest team from any fitness industry related business - bigger then any other gym, run club or personal training studio (Bridge to Brisbane notified us of this). This is very impressive and a credit to the commitment of the people that train at Drive Fitness.

From a personal trainer's point of view it was a fantastic feeling seeing so many people achieve great results and a sense of achievement. The time you finished in is not as important as the effort you put in.

We look forward to having an even bigger Drive Fitness team next year! Results below:

Good Luck to All Drive Fitness Bridge to Brisbane Runners!

Bridge to Brisbane Team Bus Details

• Arrive at the Mt Gravatt Studio (64 Clausen St, Mt Gravatt) at 4:50am sharp to pick up your race pack and board the bus.
• The bus will depart at 5:10am - allowing plenty of time arrive by race start (6:10am).
• Following the event please make your way to meeting point A (near where you collect your finishers t-shirt). As we finish and form groups at the meeting point we will make our way back to the bus.
• The bus will wait for all participants who are returning on the bus to finish and board before returning to the Mt Gravatt Studio.
• Back at the Mt Gravatt Studio a BBQ will be available to all Drive Fitness team members. It will be ready to eat the moment you step off the bus!

Good Luck!