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Since 2012, we have been helping both men and women through personal training and nutrition to trans Feel free to contact us for further information.

Collective Fitness is passionate about “building better humans” by challenging conventional wisdom surrounding health and fitness to bring you a unique client experience with unsurpassed results. The aim of this page is to change how you view your own health and fitness, dispel myths that the industry needs you to believe and challenge the status quo. Otherwise read on! Claire & Matt

15/07/2021

*sigh*
I'm so sad to be saying this again. Facing another lockdown, let's keep everything crossed for a quick reopening next week.

As always thankyou for your ongoing support, we couldn't do it without you.
If we can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to reach out over then next 5 days.

Much love ❤

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www.collectivefitness.com.au

11/10/2020

It's very easy on a Monday to set yourself 20 goals for the week, to be better, stick to something, try harder.

The problem with this approach is we quickly start "failing" as the days and other tasks become overwhelming.

Then the brain flicks to "screw it, I'm done with this healthy eating, exercise stuff, I'll start again next week"

The cycle goes on and on.

TRY ONE THING. JUST ONE.

For the entire week. Just focus on one thing.
THAT'S ACHEIVABLE.
And you will feel amazing for making progress, winning feels good right?!

Then stick with it, until you think you can focus on, and take on another ONE THING.

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18/09/2020

Google intermittent fasting and you will quickly find yourself down a black hole of "how to" and "how not to" do it.
There is almost too much information to make sense of if you just want to know some basics.
My stance on it is; try it, if you like doing it, if it helps you to feel better and maintain/improve your health, do it. Otherwise don't 🤷‍♀️

So, the basics:
Unfortunately a lot of resources provide quite a rigid or strict approaches to IF but...
👉 it can be and should be flexible. You make it work for you.

👉 Your body will tell you what is the "right way to do it". The feedback on that is, how you feel.

FIRSTLY, extend time in between your meals. This could simply mean skipping snacks and focusing on 3 main meals. If you've got that sorted, delay your first meal of the day as long as you can, until you feel truly hungry.

👉 When you do consume your daily meals, you still need to consume your total daily macro/micronutrient/energy needs, so dont skimp on meal size.

That's where I would start whilst you're learning and practicing.
Learning is valuable, but taking action on what you learn is more important.

NOTE: if you are properly hungry, shaking, tummy grumbling, and you are say 2 hrs away from when you plan to eat, then you need to eat!
Females tend to have less tolerance for extended fasting. So I would lean towards 12-16 hr fasts, instead of 24hrs.

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06/09/2020

Well....
We were hoping for a reopening of the studio on the horizon. Seems the horizon has been blasted a few months in the future.

Good news though, we will be able to reassess the possibility of outdoor training options at the end of the month, in the meantime....

Exercise is such a huge part of our mental health and physical wellbeing. It's our kickstart to the morning, our laugh with friends, our timeout from reality, our routine, our stress relief, our coping strategy...it isn't just exercise.
You don't have to move mountains, you just have to keep moving.
If you are struggling with motivation or need some help or have been "waiting" for gyms to reopen. Please dont wait. Please reach out, we would love to help you.

And a huge thankyou to our crew! You're all amazing, and you're keeping us going as much as we are for you.

See you on the zoom next week ✌###
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21/08/2020

Here is your go to info for what you need to know about iron: favourite places to find it and a bit about absorption.

Haem Iron: the form of iron that's found in animal products 🥩🦐 It's absorbed and used by the body really well, that's where the red meat 1-2 x per week recommendation comes from. Animal products, red meat, eggs, fish and shellfish are some of the best places to find haem iron.
~ per 100g ~ chicken liver 11g 🤢 kangaroo 3.2g, prawns/shellfish 3g, salmon 1.2g, eggs 0.6g each.

Non-haem Iron: found in plant foods 🥦🥜 not absorbed very well, but not a deal breaker. If you aren't eating animal products, make sure you are eating plenty of these items regularly, and pay attention to the absorption advice below, as you need to consume more and use these strategies to make up for the poor absorption.
~ edamame 100g/2.3g, tofu 100g/2.9g, green lentils 1cup/3g, chickpeas 1cup/2.7g, kidney beans 1cup/3.2g, wheatbix 30g/4.2g

Absorption: vitamin C helps your body absorb iron via some fancy mechanisms. Needless to say if you are getting most/all of your iron from non-haem sources, make sure you are pairing it with a good source of vitamin C 🍓🍋
~strawberries, capsicum, dried cranberries, lemon/lime

Jerks ❌❌❌ these are perfectly fine, healthy foods, but unfortunately things in tea and coffee bind with iron and reduce its absorption. And calcium gets absorbs via the same pathway as iron, so can create a bit of a traffic jam. Best to keep those things 30mins away from non-haem iron foods ☕ 🥛
~tea, coffee, dairy

P.S. low iron/iron deficiency is common in females 19-50 years (daily intake is recommended at 18mg) and is caused by many things. If its is related to your diet, these recommendations can help. However do not disregard seeking guidance and regular bloodwork from your doctor in regards to supplementation.

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12/08/2020

IT'S EASY TO BE "ALL GOOD" WHEN EVERYTHING IS "ALL GOOD"

It's easy to stay fit when your gyms open, it's easy to make healthy food choices when your routine is on point, it's easy to feel in your power when things are going well and there are zero issues at home...

But what about those times when you feel like you *cant* do it? When things are a struggle? When your life is flipped upside down? Your job has changed, your relationship is going sideways, your kids are home, you can't get to the gym, you're unmotivated, you're scared?

What then?

It's times like THAT, times like NOW, that we see what we're really made of.

Instead of wishing for things to be perfect, embrace this challenge. Much of what is happening right now, really sucks the big one, but IT IS the reality of where we are at, so:

who will you choose to be?
what attitude will you be?
what actions will you choose to take?

Because, make no mistake, they are choices. And even though it's not your fault, it is your responsibility. How will you choose to handle HARD?

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02/08/2020

Well folks, it seems we are just a little bit further away from reopening.

We have all shown our resilience and our abilty to adapt to new situations over the last few months.

I know that we can keep going over the next 6 weeks.

Unfortunately outdoor training will be suspended from tomorrow.
We will release some options for you asap.

Thankyou team for your ongoing support x
It wont last forever.
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www.collectivefitness.com.au

14/07/2020

What can you control?

When everything feels too hard, too overwhelming, too stressful and you can't seem to get your sh*t together. Remember that there are some things OUT of your control. But there is so much more WITHIN your control.

Your food choices.
How much you move your body.
How much TV you watch.
Your spending.
Your response to stress.
How you speak to yourself, and others.

TODAY and for the next 6 (ish) weeks, we can help you take control of your exercise. Swipe right for our current services. And please message me for further information and questions.

Feel in control of something, when the world feels like chaos.
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www.collectivefitness.com.au

@ Moonee Ponds, Victoria

07/07/2020

Thankyou, a million times over for your messages of support and your ongoing patience with the situation.

I could say so much, but I dont know what to say. It's a strange feeling, but i know that we are positive and determined to keep going, for us and very importantly, you!

We will be taking some time over the next few days to work on something to keep you all moving and sane during lockdown #2 stay tuned!
Much love ❤

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www.collectivefitness.com.au

02/07/2020

If you have "relaxed" a little over the past few months - it is totally OK, you are allowed to have those cycles in your life.
However I'm hearing a few "I don't know where to start" OR "I've tried everything"
These things are where I start with everyone I coach, then refine based on the individual.
1. Energy in.
2. Exercise/Movement.
3. Macronutrients (ie. protein, fats, carbohydrates/fibre). Water.
4. Sleep.
5. Stress.

Inside all of these areas, there are a ton of ways you can change, based on your lifestyle, and this is where nutrition coaching can help you 😉

Keep in mind you dont have to change ALL of the things at once. Remember your 1-3 non negotiables, do them everyday. CONSISTENTLY for 2-4 weeks. You will know if those things are starting to work by that time.
Also, be patient. It's not a race.
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22/06/2020

Your health is important to us. Now that we have been given the opportunity to reopen, it is our responsibility to provide you a safe place to train.
Your training station will be set with everything you need: ▪equipment (no sharing)
▪cleaning wipes
▪sanitiser
▪appropriate distancing
We will also be disinfecting each training station in between sessions. And regularly wiping down high traffic areas such as door k***s, bathrooms and hand rails.

We ask for you to do your part by:
▪bringing your own towel and filled water bottle to training
▪washing your hands or sanitizing before and after training
▪maintaining social distancing

*here is where I should say something inspirational like "we're in this together" but I'll save that for the politicians 😉🙊

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www.collectivefitness.com.au

21/06/2020

MONDAY 6AM GO TIME!!!
We are so ready and so excited to slide open the door TOMORROW 🙌

Make sure you have confirmed your booking with Claire or Matt as we have limited spaces that are filling up FAST!!!!
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To say it's been a challenging time during shutdown is slightly understated!!! BUT it has given us time and opportunity to make some updates and refocus on bringing more to YOU!

A huge THANKYOU to all of our clients for their patience, persistence and support, literally keeping us alive ❤

And to our last minute reno team coming through with the goods 👏 thankyou!
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Moonee Ponds, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Friday	5:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday	8am - 1pm

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