Boot Camp Challenge Date Changed to 20 April

Boot Camp teams - you now have an extra week to prepare, make the most of it! 

The first Boot Camp Challenge of 2013 will NOW be taking place on Saturday 20 April.

Moorooka boot camp will be putting there title of Boot Camp Challenge Champions on the line against the former champions Holland Park and Camp Hill who are hungry for their first win!

More details to be announced as we get closer to the date - keep training hard in preparation!

5 Easy Steps For Calculating Energy Requirements & Adjusting For Weight Loss

If you are a calorie counter you will love this! I don't like getting too caught up with the 'mathematics' of energy in and energy out but for those of you who do here are 5 easy steps to calculate your daily energy requirements and adjust to achieve a weight loss of 0.5 - 1kg per week. Don't read any further without your calculator!

Bench Press Challenge 2013: Date Announcement

The Bench Press Challenge is back for it's 6th year! Put it in your calendar for Saturday 25 May.

Never been to our Bench Press Challenge before and don't know what to expect? 

Expect lot's of people just like you (not competitive powerlifters) supporting each other as we all attempt to achieve our personal best lift! It gives us something to aim for and an opportunity to come together.

More details to be announced as we get closer to the event. We look forward to seeing you there.

Get Your Drive Fitness Hoodie For Winter: NEW 2013 Colours Available

Drive Fitness hoodies are now available to order. We do not keep extra stock or place additional orders so don't miss out - please order by emailing David at dave@drivefitness.net and specifying your size & colour.

Orders need to be placed by April 10, giving us enough time to make sure everyone receives their hoodie in time for Winter! 

Hoodies are only $42.00. They are comfortable for training (while warming up) or for day to day wear. We had over 40 hoodies go out last year and all feedback has been excellent. 

NEW 2013 colours & sizing details below.

New 2013 Colours

This year we have 3 colours available - azure, grey & charcoal (see below). The fit, material & design are the same as last year with the Drive Fitness logo on the front (as above).

 

Sizing Details

Half Chest: Measure loosely around widest part of chest and divide in half. 

Women's

8: Half Chest 48cm

10: Half Chest 50cm

12: Half Chest 52cm

14: Half Chest 55cm

16: Half Chest 57cm

Men's
S: Half Chest 59cm

M: Half Chest 61cm

L: Half Chest 63cm

XL: Half Chest 65cm

2XL: Half Chest 67cm

Twilight Run 24 March: Less Than 3 Weeks Away

We are now less than 3 weeks away! 

Join the Drive Fitness team for the Brisbane Twilight Run on the 24 March. We presently have 20 team members & would love some more! Follow the registration instructions below to enter:

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 - our Drive Fitness trainers are doing the 10km event
5. Follow the prompts to complete registration

Event Info

• Race packs can be collected on Saturday 23 March from 12-6pm at InTraining Running Centre (33 Park Rd, Milton) or on event day Sunday 24 March from 2pm at the event
• The 5km starts a 4pm & both the 10 km and 21km start at 5pm. 
• The race starts and finishes at UQ St Lucia Campus
• Transport by car & parking at the event is very easy compared to most other fun runs

Course Map

Team Indoor Rowing Challenge Results 2013

On Saturday 2 March 2013 Drive Fitness Tarragindi hosted the first ever Drive Fitness Team Indoor Rowing Challenge! 100 rowers in teams of of 4 (12 men's and 13 women's teams) competed in a 2000m relay. 

Juggernauts (Men's 1st Place)

Congratulations to all rowers! It was great to see everyone giving it 100%. The amazing atmosphere and team support helped all competitors perform at their very best. Once again, thank you to everyone for contributing to our fitness community just by being there.

Visit our facebook page for full photo gallery.

Oarsome (Women's 1st Place)

A BIG congratulations to our winning teams! 

Women's

1st: Oarsome (Julia, Di, Meg, Tania) 7:38:0

2nd: Wish We Were Running (Em, Ange, Nacole, Rach) 7:58:2

3rd: A Mess (Callie, Chloe, Kristy, Kelly) 8:01:4

4th: Because Dave Said So (Danielle, Amanda, Narelle, Jess) 8:02:0

Men's

1st: Juggernaughts (Peter, Luke, Tim, Shayne) 6:29:5

2nd: Dominators (Mitch, Al, Steve, Jason) 6:33:6

3rd: Imports (Greg, Karl, David, Matt) 6:50:04

4th: Mountiers (Terry, Russell, Ben, Leon) 7:01:04

In the trainers race we had a 3 on 3 competition. Tim, Brad & David bettered Jared, Nathan & Owey by 6 seconds in what could of been a lot closer had Owey not fallen off the seat in the last 250m! We had lots of fun and we hope you did too.

Full results from the heats below. Click to enlarge.

Run Club Update

Reminder: No Run this Saturday due to Rowing Challenge. Returning next week at 7am meeting at Drive Fitness Tarragindi. 

Brisbane Twilight Run is 3 weeks away! Get along to our FREE run club every Saturday morning & start preparing. 

Toohey Forest Loop results (Saturday 23 February)

• Grant: 43:44
• Ross: 36:41 (half way turn around)
• Julia: 45:08
• Stef: no time
• Sarah: no time
• John F: 49:12
• Dave: 39:54
• Claire: 43:!2
• John M: 43:54
• Greg: 42:26
• Scott: 48:00
• Sarah: no time - extra distance

Upcoming Run Club Events

• Saturday 2 March: NO RUN - Team Indoor Rowing Challenge: Click here for full Team Indoor Rowing Challenge details
• Saturday 9 March: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am 
• Saturday 16 March: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am 
• Saturday 23 March: NO RUN - Twilight Run the following day
• Saturday 30 March: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am 
• Sunday 24 March: Brisbane Twilight Run: Click here for full Brisbane Twilight Run details
• Saturday 17 August: Brisbane Tough Mudde: Click here for full Brisbane Tough Mudder details

Ready, Set, Row! Team Rowing Challenge This Saturday

Over 20 teams. Over 100 rowers. 
Teams are set and ready to race this Saturday 2 March. 

Spectators are welcome, morning tea will be provided & medal presentation to follow immediately after the finals.

Don't miss the trainer's race! The losing trainer's team will need to do 3 burpees for every second they lose by!

Full event details below...


What is it?
Men's and Lady's teams of 4 will row 2000m (4x500m in relay format). 

Who can participate?
Everyone who trains at Drive Fitness. Rowing ability & fitness level not important.

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

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

Run Club Update

Brisbane Twilight Run is 4 weeks away! Get along to our FREE run club every Saturday morning & start preparing. 

Toohey Forest Loop results (Saturday 16 February)

• Grant: 43:15
• Julia: 45:25
• Stef: 60:55
• Evan: 37:17
• Dave: 41:02
• Simon: 45:25
• Howard: 52:24
• John M: 45:35
• Greg: 45:04
• Scott: (partial track)

Upcoming Run Club Events

• Saturday 23 February: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am
• Saturday 2 March: NO RUN - Team Indoor Rowing Challenge: Click here for full Team Indoor Rowing Challenge details
• Saturday 9 March: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am 
• Saturday 16 March: Drive Fitness Tarragindi 7am 
• Saturday 23 March: NO RUN - Twilight Run the following day
• Sunday 24 March: Brisbane Twilight Run: Click here for full Brisbane Twilight Run details
• Saturday 17 August: Brisbane Tough Mudde: Click here for full Brisbane Tough Mudder details

Be Afraid! The SkiErg is Coming to Tarragindi

It's finally on it's way! 

From the same people that brought us the Concept 2 Rowing Machine (that we all love), the SkiErg offers a entirely different upper body, lower body and core workout using a similar style of resistance  The SkiErg will add a new challenge and variety to your personal training sessions - be ready!

Due to arrive sometime later this week or early next week, expect to be giving it a go during your next personal training session.