Greetings from sunny Queensland!

Greetings from sunny Queensland!

This might read like an awards ceremony acceptance speech, but here goes! Greg's Tuesday session was a smashing success - thanks again, Greg! Many thanks to Paul for running the boxing set on Friday. It's great that the boxers (and that includes you, Lisa) still got to end the week on a high note. And finally, thanks to Poppy for accommodating changes and covering Andy's sessions this week. How lucky are we to have such a great community of support. You're all really appreciated!

Andy will be back from Monday morning and with Poppy away for the next three weeks, you'll see him 6 mornings a week! While he won't be running yoga on Wednesday, he does hope to include pulsing headstands so that you don't feel like you're missing out. Please note there won't be a Glebe session on Thursday's until Poppy gets back.

Here's a recap of the week. Have a great weekend!

Fun with Friends

Congratulations and best wishes to Claire, who is getting married this weekend! We hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your time away. We look forward to having you back in three weeks!

There are still a lot of people who haven't weighed in on the Christmas party date. The links are below for anyone who has a second. If you're not sure and don't want a plan made around you, please select Either.

Preferred Daybreak Christmas Party date:

23rd November

7th December

Either suits

Neither suits

Next week Andy is going to be away from Tuesday to Saturday, which will result in a couple of minor changes to the Daybreak schedule. Greg has very generously agreed to run the Tuesday session, based on a plan Andy will prepare. Thank you Greg - you're a superstar!! Poppy will be running the Balmain session on Thursday, which means there won't be a session in Glebe. Poppy will also run Friday in Glebe in Andy's absence. 

With Spring underway the mornings are becoming easier and motivation may be starting to return. There's no better time to introduce a friend to Daybreak, and let them reap the benefits of getting fit and strong in an outdoor bootcamp... so for the rest of Spring the following incentive is on offer:

1. Bring a new or returning friend along.

2. They get a two week free trial.

3. If they decide to continue after that, you both get 4 weeks half price.

4. You'll then have another friend at training, which is the biggest benefit of all.

Exercising with friends is a game-changer. Here's a reminder of some of the benefits:

• Increased Motivation: Friends can push each other to stay consistent and reach goals.

• Accountability: You're less likely to skip workouts when someone else is counting on you.

• More Enjoyable: Exercising becomes more fun and social with a friend, making the time pass quickly.

• Healthy Competition: Friendly competition can drive both of you to improve and achieve personal bests.

• Support and Encouragement: Having someone there can provide emotional and mental support during tough workouts.

Share the joy of starting the day exercising outside. You might help a friend to improve their physical and mental well-being.

Join Andy in Balmain tomorrow to get your weekend off to a great start.

Here's a snapshot of the week:

Fit At Any Age

If you've been near a shopping centre this week, then there's a good chance you've witnessed the start of Christmas. As the Father's Day merch has been shuffled out, the retailers are preparing to milk us for all we're worth...

While there's no milking here, there is a little Christmas related poll below. If you could take a moment to select one option it would be greatly appreciated.

Preferred Daybreak Christmas Party date:

23rd November

7th December

Either suits

Neither suits

If your motivation for training is to stay fit and healthy as you get older, how do you know if you're doing enough? Here are some indicators to consider:

Physical Performance: Are you maintaining or improving strength, endurance, and flexibility?Recovery: Do you recover quickly from workouts, with good sleep and minimal soreness?Energy Levels: Are you generally energetic, not overly fatigued?

Body Composition: Are you maintaining or improving your muscle-to-fat ratio?

Consistency: Can you sustain your workout routine long-term?

Health Metrics: Is your heart rate, blood pressure, and other health markers stable?

Mental Well-being: Do you feel mentally sharp and emotionally balanced?

If you're progressing in these areas, you're likely on the right track. That's great! However, if there are areas where you feel you could see more improvement, perhaps some of the following ideas may be helpful:

Vary Your Routine: Incorporate different types of exercises (strength, cardio, flexibility) to challenge your body. Also consider increasing the intensity of your workouts if they've become too easy, or scaling back if you're constantly fatigued.

Focus on Recovery: Ensure you're taking enough rest days and improve sleep quality by maintaining a consistent schedule and creating a restful environment.

Nutrition: Ensure your diet supports your fitness goals, with adequate protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs. And don't forget hydration! Water, water, water, and more water to offset any alcohol or caffeine (including black tea). 

Track Your Progress: The mantra is setting clear, measurable goals, but if exercise is about lifestyle for you then this might not gel. You don't need to become a slave to a tracking app. Having a notebook (digital or otherwise) where you jot down how you're workouts felt on a weekly basis, taking into consideration the indicators at the top, will help you get a picture of how you're progressing. 

Obviously, paying attention to your body is paramount. Exercising at 30 is different to exercising at 40 or 50 or 60 etc, and your training will need to be modified to account for that, but don't short sell yourself. If something doesn't feel right, ask Andy or Poppy for an alternative and consider whether a medical professional might be able to assist. Maintaining a full range of motion and the capacity to run and jump, bend and squat, and most importantly... get up off the ground... is so important.

Consistency and a good attitude will get you a long way, which is something you guys have in spades. Keep up the good work!

Poppy will be in taking the Saturday session this week. Have a fabulous weekend.