TRAIN for LIFE

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I am thrilled to be nominated for AUSactive's 2023 People's Choice Exercise Professional Award but I need your support! 🌟

Why choose me?
My focus is on long term fitness, health and vitality, no matter what age or stage of life you find yourself at. With almost 20 years of PT experience I know how to keep your exercise interesting, challenging and fun.

Cast your vote today here: https://awardsubmission.ausactive.org.au/entry/vote/MavANLgq

Who is AUSactive? AUSactive is Australia’s peak body for the exercise and active health sector, and our goal is to activate Australians to move more.

What are the AUSactive awards? The AUSactive National Awards Program formerly known as the Fitness Australia Awards has a long-standing and proud history that recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievement of the Australian Active Health and Exercise industry. The awards reinforce AUSactive’s vision to activate the nation every body, every way, every day.

Thank you for your support and for being a part of this amazing community.

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To be "Trained for LIFE" means to turn up. Thankyou to everyone who has turned up for us since we opened our doors at Train for LIFE.

We (Sim & Lach) are grateful for your participation and your friendship. Your never-ending support and encouragement through many challenges and changes over recent years have been the fuel for our fire. More importantly, we are grateful for the energy, enthusiasm, and participation you brought with you to Train for LIFE and most of all for your TRUST. Your trust in us made Train for LIFE possible and freed us to be curious and creative in our solutions. If you have been a part of our journey, know that we are grateful to you for this, and thank YOU.

Felix and Ziggy are grateful for what you have helped me to become for them - a resilient, patient, strong, capable and fearless mum... AROO!!.

We have now closed the doors to Train for LIFE. You guys have got this. You are trained, you know how to train, and you know how to find us if you have questions.

The future is a blank canvas. Going forward some things are known and some things are ... a mystery ... we do know it is time to spread our butterfly wings!

Forward from here ...

The last paragraph sums it up nicely… an interesting little read on a Sunday morning 🤓🌻

Doctor said he reduced his biological age, shared his morning routine — Insider Longevity expert Dr. Mark Hyman said his biological age is decades younger than his chronological age. At 63, he said he's as healthy as 43-year-old thanks to healthy habits like exercise and good nutrition. Hyman said his morning routine involves waking up early, meditating, and drinking a smoothie...

Great advice - thoughtfully consider your motivation before you set your goals. Worthy of your time to read this one. Have a happy day 😊🌻

Flexibility and persistence no match for fun in achieving New Year's goals

Flexibility and persistence no match for fun in achieving New Year's goals Researchers expected to find that tenacity and the ability to adapt would help people stick to their resolutions, but instead found motivating factors were the difference.

Hi Team! We are open for classes at PT tomorrow from 7am. Bookings are essential - go to MINDBODY Online or send a message to save your spot. See you soon 😁🙌💪

‎Hidden Brain: Who Do You Want To Be? on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Hidden Brain, Ep Who Do You Want To Be? - 2 Jan 2023

Eat that frog 🐸 First day to exercise “properly” after new year break is always going to be hard … go do it … find something about it to enjoy … and have a happy day 😁💪🐸

What are you reading today? I’m taking a first “bite” at this … looks like there is much to learn from the people that have been here the longest … stay tuned for test & taste reviews coming soon 👩‍🍳😋

If you find yourself with some spare time today, then perhaps it’s a perfect day to make a plan.

Here’s some thought starters for you.

From Monday 9 January all classes will be back on the schedule - renewed and renamed …

7am Mon / Fri & 6:30am Wed Strong & Fit (Small Group Training)
6:50am Thur - Stretch & Balance (Pilates ++)
9:45am Sat - Chi (Tai Chi / Qigong / Mulan Quan)
10:50 Sat - Chair Based Exercise (SCIPA)

We have limited availability for personal training on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays … please call or message to find out more.

If PT and group classes aren’t your thing then we recommend a daily dose of walking 30 minutes; sit to stand squats every day - at least 10; and for the keen beans start to rack up your burpees. 1 today and build up by adding an extra 1 every day. By the end of the month you’ll be at 31/day … and from there, anything is possible!!

Happy New Year Team!
See you soon.
Sim & Lach

Time to try something new ....? I love my Taiko practice - good for body, mind and soul. This is a great opportunity to learn from the best!

Come & Try EXADON!!
Exadon is an innovative fitness program with two main purposes: health promotion and preventive mental & physical healthcare (inclusive of Taiko and Dementia Prevention). Launched on Sado Island Japan in 2014, the initiative is centred around enjoying taiko (traditional Japanese drums), performing arts, and physical activity.

The name Exadon combines three words: “exercise,” “Sado,” an island in the Sea of Japan, and the sound of beating a taiko drum, “don.”

If you are interested, please email us : [email protected]

We will send you a booking form.

The workshop will be held in two parts, with a maximum capacity of 20 people each.
We look forward to hearing from you.

Mr Eichi Saito from Kodo who is running this activity in Japan will be coming to Cairns and will hold an introductory workshop to let people know about the activity.

When : Wednesday 9th November 2022
Time : 9:30-10:30 and 11:00-12:00
Where : Cairns Revival Fellowship
58-60 Arthur st Manunda QLD
Cost : $35/person

Don't miss out!!

Important reminder! With winter flu season kicking our butts this is a friendly reminder that getting all your vitamins will help you to kick back. Vitamin C is awesome for immunity and helping absorb iron for energy from other foods when eaten together. Vitamin Bs (all of them) support our bodies to function at their optimum. Eat a healthy, colourful variety of fresh foods and drink plenty of water, even when it's cold, to enjoy the best of health. 😁🍋🍊💪

Aroo! Aroo! Aroo! Spartan Gold Coast is on the horizon - racing 15/16 October and training starts this Friday (for 12 weeks). If you're feeling fierce and focused and looking for a new and very different challenge, please get in touch and join our team. Train hard, race easy. You'll love it!! ... 😁💪

Enquiries to Simone 0411027883 or Lachlan 0405451221 or email us at [email protected].

Join me on Sunday morning (31 July) to begin Tai Chi. This is a simple introduction to an ancient martial art with proven benefits for health and wellbeing. Bookings are essential so contact me today to save your spot - 0411027883 or DM. Sim.

Book in today for our Tai Chi Workshops. Simple, calming exercise you can do everyday.

Braving the Cairns “cold” … perfect weather for an early morning run

Hi Team, this week there is no Pilates Mat class on Tuesday morning. Class is on as normal on Thursday @ 7am. Save your spot by booking in on the MINDBODY App … click on the link below 👇

TFL MAT PILATES TFL MAT PILATES at Train for LIFE

Wednesday is Cardio Day 🥵🥵🥵 Remember to book your spot on the MBO app or message me to save your spot.

TFL CIRCUIT TFL CIRCUIT at Train for LIFE

… the weather continues to impress 😎 It’s a good day to have a good day 🌻🦋😁

We have a habit of talking about the weather here in Cairns, but when it’s this good make sure you find time to get outside and enjoy it 😎👌

Please remember to book in for tomorrow morning’s cardio circuit … here’s the link https://get.mndbdy.ly/K5TU0pIshqb

Remember to book your spot for Circuit tomorrow morning … expect organised chaos and a damn good workout 😁💪⛹️‍♂️🏋️‍♂️🪂

TFL CIRCUIT TFL CIRCUIT at Train for LIFE

Guess who? 🤔

🌟 National Volunteer Week 🌟

📣 Obstacle Officials

Obstacle Officials cover obstacles on race days and are an integral part of the Spartan event experience.

Our Obstacle Officials ensure all elite and age group competitors complete the obstacles in accordance to the rules and enforce the penalties if they don’t. Help maintain the current and future integrity of the sport!

If you'd like to find out more about being one of Obstacle Officials at our upcoming events, head to the link below!

https://au.spartan.com/en/about/volunteers