Fitness 4 everybody Personal training and Small Group fitness.

26/10/2024

17/10/2024

With my laddo taking on the climbing walls again!

12/10/2024

I will be selling my concept 2 ski erg PM5, in fabulous condition
It is the best in its field! a I’ve used other brands and this is definitely better!
I’m selling it for $1400 with the stand!

And a foam plyo box for $175

Plus I have some kettlebells, medicine and slam balls also, if your on the lookout please let me know.

Collection from my bannockburn studio, and cash is preferred
Message me if interested,

24/09/2024

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closure of my business.

Fitness 4 everybody isn’t just work to me!! It’s a passion!
I wanted to help as many people as I could who needed this safe space, and I have for as long as I could!

I want to sincerely thank all my members past and present, some of whom have become very good friends.
Your support has meant the world to me,
and I deeply appreciate every moment shared. The fun we have had and the goals we have smashed together,

This decision wasn't an easy one, but It is an unavoidable and necessary one,
Running two businesses which start early and run till late has taken its toll and I need to focus on my family and myself for a while,

Thanks to the local community for welcoming me and helping me thrive for as long as I did.

My last day will be Friday 18th October,

With gratitude and sincerity I will miss being your local body positive personal trainer,

Much love sandra.

12/09/2024

Ask R U OK? Any Day because life happens every day.

A lot can happen in a year, a month, a week. Whether it’s your friend, family member, colleague, partner, or teammate, the people you care about go through life’s ups and downs every day.

By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to.

So whilst R U OK? Day on Thursday September 12 is our National Day of Action, we encourage you to Ask R U OK? Any Day of the year because a conversation could change a life.

11/09/2024

Menopause and Exercise:

Exercise can be very beneficial during menopause.
It can help manage weight, reduce the annoying hot flushed, improve your mood, and maintain your bone density.
Engaging in a mix of aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises is often recommended,

Activities like walking, jogging, swimming, and resistance training can help counteract some of the physical changes associated with menopause and support overall well-being,
I know for me whilst in peri menopause exercise is a huge help with my moods! And is helping with any more weight gain,

But remember It’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise regimen.

09/09/2024

The guys who attend my studio know that one of my favourite exercises are squats!
And many of them are not in agreeance lol!

But here is why!!!!

Squats are a fundamental exercise for building lower body strength.
They target key muscle groups such as the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves.

Additionally, squats can enhance core stability, improve balance, and support functional movements that mimic everyday activities.

There are a lot of different variations of squats!

▪️Bodyweight or weighted squat
▪️Split squat
▪️Sumo squat
▪️Goblet squat
▪️Barbell squat
▪️Squat Pulses
▪️Jump squats
▪️Frog squats

Plus so many more!

There is a squat for everyone lol!

What’s your favourite exercise to do and why?

06/09/2024

Just for fun!

I have a few

Pacific instead of specific
Aks instead of ask
And the most annoying is a phrase!
I could care less!!!!
It’s supposed to be “I couldn’t care less”
lol and makes no sense when it’s said the other way with the intent that someone uses it for,

What’s yours?

31/08/2024

Today I tried something new! 🎉🎉🎉
And something outside of my scope and expertise being a lady of a larger build!!!!

My 15yr old is an avid Boulderer and goes multiple times a week and had been asking me for months to go try it out!

Today was that day! 🎉🎉🎉
And I’m going to share with you some reasons why it is good to shake things up!

Q. Why is it good to add variety into your fitness pursuits????

A. Trying new fitness pursuits during our weight loss and fitness journey can be highly beneficial for many reasons:

⭐️Variety:
Engaging in different activities prevents workout monotony, keeping you motivated and interested. This can make it easier to stick to your fitness routine over time.

🌟Comprehensive Fitness:
Different exercises target various muscle groups and improve different aspects of fitness (e.g., strength, flexibility, endurance). Exploring new activities can help you achieve a more balanced and well-rounded fitness level.

🌟Skill Development:
New pursuits can introduce you to new skills and challenges, which can be rewarding and boost your confidence as you master them.

🌟Reduced Risk of Injury:
Overuse injuries can occur from repetitive activities. Trying different exercises can help prevent this by reducing the strain on specific muscle groups and joints.

🌟Increased Social Interaction:
New activities often involve different communities or groups, offering opportunities to meet new people and build a supportive network.
Overall, embracing a variety of fitness pursuits can enhance your journey, making it more engaging and effective.

If I can do this, then you can certainly try something new too!
Good luck ###

29/08/2024

Eeek!

Tomorrows starts my running/walking challenge to help raise funds and awareness for runs against violence

Run Against Violence has joined forces with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) to help ensure that every teenager in Australia has the opportunity to learn about what healthy relationships look like for them.

RAV supports NAPCAN with funds to enhance and expand its Love Bites Program. We invest in tools and adaptations to support the effective delivery of the program, as well as a Grants program to help expand the program into communities that don’t have adequate funds to train their Love Bites facilitators.

Although NAPCAN runs Love Bites on a simple cost-recovery basis, the sustainability of the program relies heavily on the passion in the community to keep it going.

I know I have done a few fundraisers the last few months, but if you feel happy to pop a couple pounds or dollars in to the kitty then please feel free,
Uk and oz peeps can support this great cause.

Many thanks and much love ###xx

sandra is raising money for a great cause by participating in RAV Virtual Team Challenge 2024 on August 30, 2024. They need your help to reach their goal. Every donation gets them closer!

22/08/2024

05/08/2024

So as you all probably know that Saturdays are parkrun days!

I’ve been attending on and off since 2016!
But had a 18month hiatus and only returned back in March this year due to Achilles tendinitis and other injuries which made running and even long distance walking very painful!

Well since I returned on 30th March and I’ve come on in leaps and bounds since!

My 5km time was 45.10 in March,
And Saturday just gone I got my new Bannockburn Personal Best (PB) of 33.39!!!

My 15 year old son ran with me and wanted to help me get that elusive PB and was my rock, my enforcer and my no excuses allowed go getter lol!

I have done 81 parkruns and working up to getting my 100 milestone! And I’m hoping to have had another PB within this time!

I’d love to reach 30min 5km by the end of the year!

And I’m putting this out there to be held accountable lol!

If your interested in joining Parkrun? All you need to do is register for FREE and get your barcode/QR code and turn up at any of the huge amount of runs for 7.50am on Saturdays. Our local is bannockburn bush reserve, but there at eastern gardens, balyang, you yangs, Torquay and many many other localish locations,

https://www.parkrun.com.au/register/?eventName=bannockburnbush