Run Club Update

The wet weather forced us to miss our run on Saturday morning. I hope everyone got a run in during a dry patch over the weekend.

This Saturday 5 May 2012 we will be working our way from the Tarragindi studio to the top of Mt Gravatt Outlook via the free way bike path, Griffith Mt Gravatt Campus and a trail path.

See you all there Saturday 7am at Drive Fitness Tarragindi as per normal.

Remember, Kokoda Challenge is only 5 weeks away. Register your team NOW to avoid missing out!

The Corso Street Party: 12 May 2012

Come and see us at The Corso Street Party, Seven Hills on the Saturday before Mother's Day 12 May 2012!

Weight loss myths: lifting light weights burns fat and 'tones' muscles

Weight training can be manipulated to achieve a wide range of fitness results by varying repetitions, load, speed, rest period and volume. The more obvious results from weight training include increased strength, power and muscle mass but others you might not expect are improved coordination, increased endurance and even weight loss and weight control. Lifting light weights for high repetitions (11+) is widely, but wrongly, recognised as the most effective weight training variation for weight loss results and 'toning'. This 'weight loss myth' has unfortunately resulted in heavy lifting for low repetitions (1-10) disappearing from most weight loss training programs. This is a big mistake! Overlooking heavy lifting as a weight loss strategy means ignoring the facts, let me explain...

Last Day to Order Drive Fitness Hoodies

Please get your orders in by 12noon today for your Drive Fitness Hoodie, only $39!. Email David at dave@drivefitness.net or call on 0402 358 127 to place your order. We will only be placing one order so don't miss out!


Men's and women's S, M, L & XL are available. For full sizing details click here.

Brisbane Kokoda Challenge Update & Drive Fitness Teams

The Brisbane Kokoda Challenge is now less then 6 weeks away! 

Drive Fitness has 7 teams registered for the Brisbane Kokoda Challenge taking place on June 3 2012. Our very brave teams taking on the 30km journey through the Brisbane State Forest are the...

• Drive Fitness Juggernaughts
• Drive Fitness Pilgrims
• Drive Fitness Legends
• Drive Fitness 154's 
• Drive Fitness Of Course
• Drive Fitness Hikers
• Drive Fitness 1

Most of this years teams from Drive Fitness are made up of people new to the Brisbane Kokoda Challenge however there are a handful of returning veterans from last year's event.

You are running out of time to register if you haven't done so already! Please register before the end of this week to avoid missing out. If you would like assistance registering or finding a team please call David on 0402 358 127 or email at dave@drivefitness.net.

For more information about the Brisbane Kokoda Challenge and links to the registration page click here.

Drive Fitness Hoodies Available for order NOW!!

Get ready for winter now with the Drive Fitness hoodie for only $39.

Drive Fitness hoodies are available for order. We will not be keeping extra stock and we will only be placing one order so if you are interested please send your size to dave@drivefitness.net by Wednesday 25th April. 

Available in black only in men's and lady's sizes S, M, L, XL. Full sizing details below. 

Sizing Details

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

Length: Measure down from the top of the neck.

MEN'S
S: Half Chest 58cm | Length 68cm

M: Half Chest 60cm | Length 70cm

L: Half Chest 63cm | Length 72cm

XL: Half Chest 66cm | Length 74cm


WOMEN'S

S: Half Chest 50cm | Length 67cm

M: Half Chest 53cm | Length 68cm

L: Half Chest 56cm | Length 69cm

XL: Half Chest 59cm | Length 70cm

Run Club Update: 21 April

Good work runners. Sorry I couldn't be there running with everyone this morning.

Next Saturday 28 April we will be meeting at Tarragindi studio 7am for a NEW course that will take us briefly off road on a bush trail. The distance will be roughly the same as we always do. It will be good to try a different course.

Full results from Toohey Forrest 7.8km loop below:

Stef: 102:26
Andy: 40:12
John M: 44:56
Grant: 44:56
Lynette: 59:45
Owen: 58:50
John F: 49:00
Evan: 38:11
Margie: 1:14:46

The Bench Press Challenge: 2008 - Present

The 2012 bench press challenge is nearly here! The 19 May will mark the 5th year that the Drive Fitness community has come together to support each other in the bench press challenge.

On the 31st of May 2008 the bench press challenge kicked off for the first time with a whopping total of 11 lifters. 2009 saw the field grow to 19 and then again in 2010 to 35. 2011 set a Drive Fitness event attendance record at the time (with exception of the Christmas party) with a total of 49 lifters. We hope to see this trend continue in 2012.

The field always has a mix of men and women and beginner and advanced lifters. The atmosphere is always supportive and we make it as comfortable as lifting in front of a group of people can be. The atmosphere always helps people lift to their best ability and we see many personal best efforts achieved at the event.

If you have never been apart of our bench press challenge before I would just like to encourage you to give it a go! You can register at your Drive Fitness studio up to Friday 11 May . Chat to your trainer or contact Dave on 0402 358 127 for more information. See you there!

They're Here! Drive Fitness Shirts Arrive

They're here! If you have already ordered your Drive Fitness shirt it will be delivered to your studio or boot camp training location for pick up during your session.

If you have not yet ordered but would like to please call Dave on 0402 358 127 or email on dave@drivefitness.net to confirm your size & preferred colour is still available and we will put it aside for you so you don't miss out. Shirts are available in men's and women's S, M, L, XL in bright royal blue or black opal. Click here for sizing information.

Only $19. Made from high quality jersey cotton with a comfortable fit for either hard training or day to day wear. 

Show everyone where you train with the official Drive Fitness shirt! Only $19 while stocks last.

Made from high quality jersey cotton with a comfortable fit for either hard training or day to day wear. Both Men's and Women's cuts available. 

You can now place your shirt order and make payment online at http://www.drivefitness.net/apparel.html. You can pay by credit card or paypal. After making payment please email dave@drivefitness.net specifying your size and preferred location for shirt delivery - either your personal training or boot camp training location (we don't deliver outside of Drive Fitness training locations). Shirts are expected to arrive in stock between 18-20 April and will be delivered to your first session following this. 

We are already low on Women's L and XL and Men's M and L sizes but presently all sizes (S-XL) in both colours (blue & black) are still available. Sizing details below. 

Sizing Details

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

Length: Measure down from the top of the neck.

MEN'S
S: Half Chest 50cm | Length 69cm

M: Half Chest 53cm | Length 71cm

L: Half Chest 56cm | Length 73cm

XL: Half Chest 59cm | Length 75cm


WOMEN'S

S: Half Chest 44cm | Length 61cm

M: Half Chest 47cm | Length 63cm

L: Half Chest 50cm | Length 65cm

XL: Half Chest 54cm | Length 67cm