THE LIVING EDGE NEWS: APRIL 2022

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CONGRATULATIONS to all recruits on another awesome month of training.

Special mentions to:

Scott Ellis and Ian Mack (Wattle Park am), both of whom received their well-deserved Veteran’s T-shirts this month.

Happy 21st Birthdays to both Miranda Scott and Thomas Shevlin

(And a massive thank you to Cath for the cupcakes on both occasions!)

Monthly Award Winners for March:

Wattle Park pm

Spirit of Bootcamp- Anita O’Shea, Jay Koey, Daphne Tan

Encouragement – Jess Santamaria, Justin Brooks

Improvement – Greg Lee

Wattle Park pm

Spirit of Bootcamp – Con Tavlaridis, Thomas Shevlin

Encouragement – Zara Fitzgerald, Ed Royston

Improvement – Ian Girvan

Fawkner Park

Spirit of Bootcamp – Betty Ngu, Dima Ceban

Encouragement – Angela Johnson, Joe Lee

Improvement – Sandy Ellul

RUN FOR THE KIDS

Congratulations to all recruits of The Living Edge who participated in the recent Run for the Kids… we are proud of each of you for challenging yourselves and for supporting the invaluable work of the Royal Children’s Hospital. What an awesome team!!!

TECHNIQUE TIP OF THE MONTH

This month Sarge Cannon talks us through correct technique for the Bent Row as well as the Squat press and Overhead Press.

RECRUIT SPOTLIGHT - LEIGH FARRELL, INGRID KUEBLER & JACQUELINE 'MADJAX' CREMER

Some of our regular personal training clients (Leigh -L, Ingrid – I and MadJax – J) share a little bit about themselves with Coach D’s rapid fire question challenge:

3 people that inspire you:

L – Wife/Coach D

I – Dad/Mum/Grandma

J – my son, my Mum and Scotty

If given 1 superpower, what would it be?

L – longevity

I – the ability to create health

J – happiness

Proudest moment?

L – graduation of my daughter

I – Flight Centre top 10 in Victoria

J – Melbourne marathon

Greatest Fear?

L- Dementia

I – Illness

J – Failing

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

L – British Columbia

I – Hawaii

J – Israel

What role in a movie or TV show would you love to have landed?

L – James Bond

I – Travel reporter

J – Terminator

How would you like to be remembered?

L – Generous

I – Kind

J – Caring

UPCOMING EVENTS

For those interested in joining us, there will be a number of Living Edge recruits participating in the following events:

Mother’s Day Classic – Information and registration HERE

8th May – Royal Botanic Gardens (The Tan) 8km or 4km run or walk

Rapid Ascent Trail Series – information and registration HERE

5 June – Yarra Bend – 5km/11km/15km options

10 July – Smiths Gully – 7km/14km/18km options

31 July – Anglesea – 4km/ 8km/14km/23km

4 September – Plemty Gorge – 7km/13km/18km

16 October – Silvan – 8km/15km/21km

‘All races are designed to be fun, scenic and rewarding for all runners with a friendly event atmosphere that is truly welcoming of everyone.’

THE LIVING EDGE

Our recent rebranding campaign has been a great success with THE LIVING EDGE now encompassing Original Bootcamp, personal training, small group training, corporate groups and sporting teams. Please help us expand our reach on Social media by following, sharing, liking and commenting on our posts on both Facebook and Instagram.

In addition, click HERE to join our What’sApp group if you haven’t done so already – this is where we share news, photos and stories.

My involvement with Original Bootcamp and The Living Edge has been life changing. In 2012, I was seeking an outdoor fitness program that would challenge me and improve my fitness, but what I got from it is so much more. It's the best thing I've ever been part of! I've made lifelong friendships, it is a wonderful, supportive network, and I'd recommend it to anyone, no matter what their health and fitness goals are.

Training with The Living Edge has become an integral part of my life over the last few years. The instructors are inspirational, highly skilled and deliver a brilliant program that’s diverse, challenging, motivational and for me and, above all, so much fun! I absolutely love starting my day in the beautiful natural setting of Wattle Park. For me, it’s far more than just physical exercise, it’s had a huge positive effect on my mental and emotional well-being. I’ve made so many friends; it's a true community that encourages, supports and cares for one another. Rain, hail or shine I look forward to each session. It will always be part of my life.

Joining Original Bootcamp with the Living Edge has been the best decision I have ever made. I will admit I went into it somewhat reluctantly, expecting to be pushed well beyond my limits and told to suck it up. What I found however was the most encouraging and inclusive community of people, whose only intent is to see people succeed in whatever they set their mind to. The support, the uplift in spirit and the focus on mindset and improvement at MY pace, has not only increased my physical fitness beyond all of my expectations, it has also filtered into my family and work life, creating a balance that has made me a better father, husband and worker as well as happier more fulfilled individual. Only you can change your health and happiness. The Living Edge will give you the tools and support to put your plan into action.

Nowadays it is not easy to find a place where the sense of community is at the forefront. The Original Bootcamp, lead by Sarge Dave Murray from The Living Edge, ticks this important box. From the first day, one can feel the camaraderie, support and encouragement that uplift the spirit during the hardest part of training or the coldest day of winter. Knowing that I will share an hour with a group of people with the same mindset motivates me every morning. That is just half of the equation because Dave Murray and his team of trainers lead by example, and they are always attentive to how we perform the exercise and that we are doing it the right way.

It’s never too late! I started attending Original Bootcamp training with The Living Edge in early 2014, after a 9-year break from regular exercise. I was in my 50’s and unfit by every measure. From the first session I was welcomed and never judged. Every recruit had been through a similar journey and they only offered words of encouragement and advice. Within 6 months I was back to being fit and feeling good about myself. Dave and the other trainers at The Living Edge have created an amazing culture, inclusive of people from all walks of life and occupations. Everyone is equal no matter who you are, and the camaraderie is both infectious and humbling. 8 years of Original Bootcamp with The Living Edge has been life changing for me, it’s that simple!

I have been a long- term Bootcamp recruit with The Living Edge for over 12 years and couldn’t imagine my life without it. No two training sessions are the same, so you know your body and mind will always be challenged and never become bored. I love exercising in the early morning fresh air with a connected, like-minded community who encourage and support each other throughout the session. My Original Bootcamp training with The Living Edge sets me up for a positive day!

I started training with The Living Edge in 2014. A short break to have my daughter and then I was back to Bootcamp. This is a great outdoor program with a variety of cardio and weight training. The sessions are always varied and well researched which keeps things interesting as well as beneficial fitness wise. The trainers are superb and Sarge Dave Murray is very motivational and supportive of your goals and aspirations. He has created a culture that is more like a community where everyone helps each other out. One of his favourite sayings is ‘together, everyone achieves more’. The support, camaraderie and banter is what keeps me coming back again and again. The Living Edge is so much more than just fitness training for me. It is the medicine for my mental health. Cannot recommend it highly enough!

THE LIVING EDGE NEWS: APRIL 2022

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