THE LIVING EDGE NEWS: AUGUST 2023

AWARD WINNERS

CONGRATULATIONS to all recruits who have trained through July.

Special mention to our award winners:

Wattle Park am

Spirit of Bootcamp – Daphne Tan and Greg Lee

Most improved/Consistent – Sharan Jassal

Encouragement – Nareeta Singh

Wattle Park pm

Spirit of Bootcamp – Justin Brooks

Encouragement – Reza Razzaghi

Improvement / Consistency – Luke Eddy

Fawkner Park

Spirit of Bootcamp – Thierry Morin

Most improved – Clare Regan

Encouragement – Sandy Ellul, Angela Johnson

LATEST NEWS

Community support for a new knee.

Thanks to the combined efforts of Anita O’Shea and Scotty Alexander, as well as the overwhelming generosity of the entire Living Edge community and wider community, a very successful fundraising campaign raised in excess of $10,000 which will allow ‘Mad Jax’ Jacqui Cremer to undergo knee replacement surgery.

Hey everyone, Madjax here!!

Firstly an apology. It’s a little known fact that speaking in public is the world’s number one phobia and, believe it or not, I am one of the 75%, so I have decided that the best way for me to articulate my emotions and huge gratitude is to put it here.

I’ll never forget the first time I joined The Living Edge, I was looking for a new way to exercise and a group of friends to keep fit with. What I did find was so much more… An incredible group of people who support each other on dark mornings (and arvos) in tough times. This has been one of those times for me and I cannot thanks you ALL enough for your unbelievable generosity and support at this time and in a very real way.

This has been challenging for us to accept help, but one thing I know is that Barry and I are so grateful for the opportunity that you guys have given me to return to my kinda normality. I am proud to be part of this wonderful community!!
Thank you to Anita and Scotty for initiating and navigating this whole thing and to my OBC family for getting it all over the line.

I can’t wait to ‘get back on the horse’ and join you all again for a ‘wee jog roon the oval’ on my new knee. Watch out folks… the crazy Scot WILL be back.

All my love and gratitude, MadJax 🧡

CONGRATULATIONS to Lara Britnell (Wattle Park pm) and partner, Anthony, on the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Luca on 16th July, 2023.

WELL DONE to all recruits who participated in the Trail Series event at Angelsea and to David Glascott for his successful completion of the half-marathon and the recent Run Melbourne event.

We are sad to be saying farewell to a valued recruit and winner of the 2023 Amy Su shield, Thierry Morin, who is relocating with his family to Zurich. We wish Thierry, Alex, Rose and Elliot all the very best and hope to see them again soon.

RECRUIT SPOTLIGHT - Sharan Jassal (Wattle Park am)

Favourite exercise: Deadlifts – such an underrated exercise but so many benefits!

Music choice: Michael Jackson and Arijit Singh

Cheat meal: KFC – wicked wings and the zinger burger are my favourites!

Spectator Sport of Choice:

I’m not an avid spectator but from what I’ve seen my choice would be basketball! It’s a fast paced, high energy sport and always exciting to watch. Nonetheless, the dance routines are my favorite part!

Phobia: Snakes and attacking birds!

Motto: Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right! – Henry Ford. I believe that your thoughts become things whether you like it or not and so this quote really resonated with me.

Perfect weekend: Eating and drinking wine with family and friends, watching movies at home with family

Victoria’s best hidden treasure: Laneway cafes & bars in the CBD, Buchan Caves, Redhill, Mount Martha

First choice for date night: Scopri Italian – excellent food and a great atmosphere for a special night out

Best destination for family holiday: so many great places to go but my kids in particular always love holidays at the Gold Coast and Noosa.

Photo: Sharan (Right) pictured with Anita O’Shea at the Angelseas trail series run

THE LIVING EDGE - STATE FINALIST IN AUSACTIVE AWARDS

THE LIVING EDGE is excited to have been selected as one of two State Finalists in the AUSactive Social Value and Community Impact category of the 2023 National Awards Program*, for our CARING COMMUNITIES project.

Winners will be announced mid-September.
*The AUSactive National Awards Program have a distribution network of over 200,000 individuals, businesses and community groups and attracts thousands of applications each year. Every year the national awards committee develops a comprehensive suite of categories and awards to reflect the most critical facets of the Active Health & Exercise Industry.

Additionally, The Living Edge: Fit for Life have been nomiated into the Coolabah Turf Connecting Communities Award and the Awards Australia Mental Health and Wellbeing Award.

KEEPING UP-TO-DATE

COMMUNICATION via What’s App Community Group

A LIVING EDGE COMMUNITY GROUP has been set up on What’s App, which will allow you to receive important updates/program changes and event news from your coaches. This group will be used for one-way communication only so you won’t be bombarded with notifications. Anyone not yet a member of The Living Edge Comunity Group is encouraged to join HERE

The OBC staying connected group will continue to be used for two-way banter between groups members and for the sharing of photos, etc after sessions. If you are interested in joining the two-way chat, in addition to the community group, please click here.

UPDATE YOUR EXERCISE QUESTIONNAIRE DETAILS

In order for us to ensure we can cater for individual need and modify exercises according to any medical concerns or issues, it is important that your pre-exercise questionnaire remains updated at all times. Please get into the habit of checking this each month when you enrol, as well as anytime there is a change in your health status.
Please also check that emergency contact details remain up-to-date.

JOIN OUR SOCIALS

THE LIVING EDGE encompasses 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.

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: AUGUST 2023

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