A huge congratulations to everyone that managed to make it through the 6 Week Shape Up Challenge. Without further a due, below are the challenge winners!
Challenge Details
Start Date | November 2022
Length | 6 Weeks
1st Place – Steph C.
Starting Weight | 67.3kgs
Finishing Weight | 63.2kgs
Why did you decide to join the challenge?
I wanted to lose weight and 6 weeks seemed achievable to kick that off
What made the biggest impact on your results?
Tracking my food made me realise where I had been going wrong. I learnt how to eat without undoing my results and fit in going out occasionally.
What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Book in with a trainer! I couldn’t have done it without Patrick bringing the knowledge, motivation and fun to every session. Convince a friend to join you too so you can keep each other accountable
Runner Up 1 – Zoe W.
Starting Weight | 63kgs
Finishing Weight | 61.5kgs
Why did you decide to join the challenge?
I decided to join the challenge to prove to myself I could stick to a routine for an extended period of time as that is something I typically struggle with. .
What made the biggest impact on your results?
Mindset. As soon as I was able to disconnect from the notion of instant validation/results I began finding a purpose to consistently train that existed outside of a ‘superficial’ motivation.
What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Just do it. (not sponsored by nike)
Runner Up 2 – Carly E.
Starting Weight | 56kgs
Finishing Weight | 55kgs
Why did you decide to join the challenge?
Needed a goal to work towards to challenge myself outside of my comfort zone.
What made the biggest impact on your results?
Not what I did, but how often I did it.
What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
When you believe you can you’ll achieve it
Runner Up 3 – Lisa A.
Starting Weight | 67kgs
Finishing Weight | 64.2kgs
Why did you decide to join the challenge?
I wanted another little kick up the bum before the Christmas break!
What made the biggest impact on your results?
Staying consistent with my eating/training – I did have covid during this period, so was out for 1.5 weeks but I still tried to keep my eating habits clean!
What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Set a goal that is achievable but is also still going to push you. Show up, even if you’re tired/not feeling it.. You’ll feel better for the movement and any little but helps chip away at your goal.
Runner Up 4 – Glen R.
Starting Weight | 105kgs
Finishing Weight | 103kgs
Why did you decide to join the challenge?
Danny had persuaded me to join the challenge.
What made the biggest impact on your results?
Keeping a consistent workout routine, which having Danny as a PT helped a lot.
What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Give it a shot you have nothing to loose!
Runner Up 5 – Josh L.
Starting Weight | 66.45kgs
Finishing Weight | 67.95kgs
Why did you decide to join the challenge?
I decided to use this challenge as a goal to push harder and beyond my current limits.
What made the biggest impact on your results?
The sessions per week has been very helpful! Danny and Jayden overseeing me has given confidence to push harder since they can help me when I start to fail. Using the trainerize app has help me to track and manage my own progress.
What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Special Mention – Paddi
Paddi (also known as Patrick, P. Diddy and Paddi the Baddy) is one of our amazing trainers and helped coach Steph to victory!
What advice would you give someone looking to make a change to their physique?
Get clear, commit and apply! When people are starting their fitness journey many don’t know where to start. Majority tend to hop on the social media train and begin random workouts. I find if you are organised with your programs you’ll have more motivation in each session. Committing tends to be the hard one. Fitness is more mental than anything. We are breaking old habits and replacing them with new ones, which for many adults it can be a difficult task. If you can power through the days where you lack motivation, the consistency will pay off in the end. Change doesn’t happen over night, it takes practice and diligence.
In your experience, what’s the biggest hurdle people need to overcome?
Patience and consistency. Consistency with your food and workouts. We live in a world of instant gratification. Its not like a haircut where you go in, get the service and leave feeling refreshed. Fitness takes time and effort. Everybody wants everything now, but if you can stop focusing on the end result and focus on the little wins that is where you’ll succeed. Yes we are aiming for the final goal, but in order to keep motivation alive you need to celebrate your little wins. Maybe your mobility has increased, maybe you’ve gotten stronger within the past two months or your clothes are fitting the way you want. The final product is a by-product of all of the ‘small’ accomplishments. Keep chipping away!
If you’d like to speak to Paddi or any one of the team about how we can help you take your results to the next level shoot us an email at richmond@dukesgym.com.au
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