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 2025

Length | 6 Weeks

Alfie Wisdom

1st Place – Alfie W.         

Starting Weight | 79kgs
Finishing Weight | 73.9kgs

 

Why did you decide to join the challenge?

I loved the results from my first challenge and wanted to see if I could build on what I’d learnt previously

What made the biggest impact on your results?

Tracking my diet and hitting a pretty significant daily calorie defict, all while making sure my fibre and protein intake was high enough on a daily basis was key. I made almost all my meals at home and tracked it all in myfitnesspal. It required a bit of prep. and planning but I have found a lot of tasty, healthy recipes as a result that are now in the regular rotation.

What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?

Give it a good go.

6 weeks is daunting initially and you might not see changes immediately but stick through it. You should start seeing the results as you progress to week 4, 5 or 6.

And boy, does that cheat meal at the end taste amazing!

Emma Gennard

Runner Up 1 – Emma G.

Starting Weight | 91.55kgs
Finishing Weight | 88.6kgs

 

Why did you decide to join the challenge?
Honestly it was a combination of Kayle kept asking me to and I thought it would be good motivation to increase the number of times I was coming to the gym each week and get a routine started.

What made the biggest impact on your results?
Training with Kayle 3 times a week.

What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Jump in and do it, even if its scary. Everyone at Dukes is so friendly and that really helped with encouragement to keep turning up

Nick Bradly

Runner Up 2 – Nick B.

Starting Weight | 128kgs
Finishing Weight | 120kgs

 

Why did you decide to join the challenge?
External motivation to get into the gym and stay focused

What made the biggest impact on your results?
Consistently being in the gym 3-4 times a week, no snacks or booze, be sensible with calories and get enough protein in.

What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?
Patience and consistency. You won’t see the change day one, you need to keep focused.

Naomi Stephenson

Most Workouts (49) – Naomi S.

Submission coming soon 🏖️

Brett Storen

Most Steps (1,159,492) – Brett S.

Starting Weight | 94.5kgs
Finishing Weight | 84.5kgs

 

Why did you decide to join the challenge?

To really try and hits some goals

What made the biggest impact on your results?

Sticking with my plan

What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?

Set your goals and stick with it. You will be rewarded with the results

Cat Sutherland

Biggest Strength Increase – Catherine S.

Starting Weight | 
Finishing Weight | 

Biggest Strength Increase

Barbell Hip Thrust – 140kgs to 200kgs – 30% Increase

Why did you decide to join the challenge?

To outshine my cousin who does Crossfit

What made the biggest impact on your results?

Knowing I’ll see my cousin Xmas day

What advice would you give someone looking to get started on their own challenge?

You’ll never regret being stronger and hotter

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