Nathan Dietrich's Mount Everest Trek Wrap up

In November 2012, Drive Fitness personal trainer Nathan Dietrich and his clients Ivor Worrell and Scott Egerton, along with a friend Simon Smyth took on trekking through the Himalayan mountains and had an amazing time. The following is a summary of the adventure...

GET STARTED with Saturday Boot Camps!

Saturday Boot Camp kicks off at Holland Park this Saturday 26 January!

Join us from 6:30-7:30am on Saturday morning at Glindemann Park, Logan Rd, Holland Park. Contact David (dave@drivefitness.net) to get started. For more info about our boot camp click here.

Full Drive Fitness Boot Camp schedule

Camp Hill @ Perth Park, Perth St: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:30am

Holland Park @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd: Tuesday & Thuresday 5:30-6:30am, Saturday 6:30-7:30am

Moorooka @ Pegg's Park, Koala Rd: Tuesday & Thuresday 5:30-6:30am

Register for Tough Mudder NOW: Early Bird Discount Ends in 3 Days!

Early bird discount ends for Brisbane Tough Mudder on Thursday 24 January! Register NOW & SAVE! We already have over 10 people in our Tough Mudder team - join us!

Registration Instructions!

1. Click this link:
   https://register.toughmudder.com/register/groups/jointeam.aspx?event=16564
2. Search for the 'Drive Fitness Tough Mudders' team
3. Click 'JOIN' on the 'Drive Fitness Touch Mudders' team
4. Enter the team password 'drivefitness'
5. Follow the prompts to complete registration

Contact David (dave@drivefitness.net) if you have any questions about the event or team registration.

Run Club Update

Welcome back to Run Club, it was great to get back into it on Saturday! Results & upcoming events below.

Toohey Forest Loop (7.8km) Results Saturday 19 January

• Grant: 46:21
• Evan: -
• Dave: 46:10
• John M: 47:39
• Max: 57:52
• Claire: 48:22
• Simon: 47:27
• Julia: 46:35
• Keith: 43:00
• Andy: 39:30
• Greg: 45:13

Upcoming Run Club Events

• Saturday 26 January: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Saturday 2 February: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Saturday 9 February: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Sunday 24 March: Brisbane Twilight Run, click here for more event details
• Saturday 17 August: Brisbane Tough Mudder, click here for more event details

Set Yourself a New Year's Goal with the Brisbane Twilight Run: 24 March 2013!

With 5km, 10km & 21km distances available, the Brisbane Twilight Run is the perfect event for all fitness levels. Set yourself a new year's challenge NOW and join the Drive Fitness team - ONLY 9 WEEKS AWAY!

This event will be great preparation for everyone looking to participate in Tough Mudder and the perfect trial run for the Bridge to Brisbane later in the year.

The 5km starts a 4pm & both the 10 km and 21km start at 5pm. The event starts and finishes at UQ St Lucia Campus. Transport & parking is easy!

Registration Instructions:

1. Click this link: http://www.streamlinedevents.com.au/teams.asp?cID=111&teamoption=1&stage=1
2. Search for the 'Drive Fitness' team
3. Select the 'Drive Fitness' Team
4. Select your event (trainers will be doing the 10km distance)
5. Follow the prompts to complete registration

Register early to get early bird prices! The cost increases incrementally as we get closer to the event.

Contact David (dave@drivefitness.net) if you have any questions. 

Run Club Update

Run Club returns this Saturday 19 January meeting 7am @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi. Run Club is FREE for everyone that trains at Drive Fitness, all locations. For more info about our Run Club contact David on 0402 358 127 or dave@drivefitness.net.

Upcoming Run Club Events

• Saturday 19 January: FIRST SESSION BACK @ Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Saturday 26 January: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Saturday 2 February: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Sunday 24 March: Brisbane Twilight Run, click here for more event details
• Saturday 17 August: Brisbane Tough Mudder, click here for more event details

Rowing Technique Videos

Check out these videos to help your rowing training on the lead up to the Drive Fitness Indoor Team Rowing Challenge on 2 March 2013! Click here for full Indoor Team Rowing Challenge details. 

Basic Rowing Technique Instruction

Correcting Common Technique Errors

High Intensity Rowing Technique

Indoor Team Rowing Challenge: 2 March

The first ever Drive Fitness Indoor Team Rowing Challenge is less than 2 months away!

Get a team of 4 together or chat to your trainer if you would like us to organise a team for you. We have full teams already formed and individuals, pairs & groups of 3 still waiting to finalise numbers. Don't miss out on being involved in the newest addition to the Drive Fitness event schedule in 2013!

What is it?
Men's and Lady's teams of 4 will row 4x500m in relay format. Teams will be randomly organised into heats of 4. The fastest 4 men's and lady's teams from the heats will go through to the final to determine 1st, 2nd & 3rd.

Who can participate?
Everyone who trains at Drive Fitness, personal training or boot camp, all locations.

When is it?
Saturday 2 March commencing at 7am.

Where is it?
Drive Fitness Tarragindi located at shop 5 / 17-19 Kuring Gai Ave, Tarragindi. .


Contact David on 0402 358 127 or dave@drivefitness.net for more information.

6 Steps to Set & Achieve Your Fitness & Weight Loss Goals

Knowing how to set effective weight loss and fitness goals could be the difference between the success and failure of your exercise program. A big part of what I do as a personal trainer is set goals for my clients. This requires time, thought and planning but if done correctly can significantly increase the chances of making goals possible. Here are 6 steps to help you set and achieve your weight loss and fitness goals.

Tough Mudder: Drive Fitness Team Registration NOW OPEN

The Drive Fitness team is registered for the 9am start time on Saturday 17 August 2013! Event location is yet to be announced but will be less than 90min from Brisbane.

Registration Instructions!

1. Click this link:
   https://register.toughmudder.com/register/groups/jointeam.aspx?event=16564
2. Search for the 'Drive Fitness Tough Mudders' team
3. Click 'JOIN' on the 'Drive Fitness Touch Mudders' team
4. Enter the team password 'drivefitness'
5. Follow the prompts to complete registration

Register early to get early bird prices. The cost increases incrementally as we get closer to the event.

Contact David (dave@drivefitness.net) if you have any questions about the event or team registration.

Boot Camp is BACK!

Drive Fitness Boot Camps return this week! Camp Hill starts back on Monday 7 January & Holland Park and Moorooka both return on Tuesday 8 January.

Upcoming Events in 2013

We have a very full 2013 calendar of fitness events including Boot Camp Challenge, Indoor Rowing Challenge, Twilight Run, Tough Mudder, Bench Press Challenge & more. Get started with boot camp NOW to begin your preparation!


NEW Saturday Session

From Saturday 26 January we will introduce a permanent boot camp session at our Holland Park location 6:30-7:30am. Due to the popularity of this session during the weigh loss challenge please let us know if you would like to register. This session is available to all boot campers (from all locations) and sessions will come off your ongoing boot camp pack as per normal.

If you would like to join our Saturday session email dave@drivefitness.net.


The updated Drive Fitness Boot Camp schedule

Camp Hill @ Perth Park, Perth St: Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:30am

Holland Park @ Glindemann Park, Logan Rd: Tuesday & Thuresday 5:30-6:30am, Saturday 6:30-7:30am

Moorooka @ Pegg's Park, Koala Rd: Tuesday & Thuresday 5:30-6:30am