THE LIVING EDGE NEWS: MAY 2022

ORIGINAL BOOTCAMP NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS to all involved in another great month of fun, fitness and friendship at The Living Edge.

WELCOME BACK…

We are excited to welcome Damian Nenna, a much-loved OBC instructor, back to The Living Edge this month. No doubt, we will all benefit from his investment and expertise.

THANK YOU to all members of The Living Edge family for the plethora of things you do in support of each other.

Examples for this month include the many drop-offs of food and treats Sarge and Katrina received whilst sick with Covid, Justin delivering Di’s car to Prosperpine for her, Di offering a week of accomodation to someone from The Living Edge community to enjoy a trip away, recruits supporting one another in business, celebrating one another’s wins and a multitude of other random acts of kindness.

CONGRATULATIONS to Sarah Hall (past recruit) and Nick Green (past instructor) on their recent engagement.

CONGRATULATIONS also to Kirsty Palamara on her engagement to Jimmy, as well as on the recent announcement that they have a little baby boy on the way. 💙

APRIL AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to our APRIL award winners:

Wattle Park am

Spirit of Bootcamp- Hemal and Sharan J

Encouragement – Greg L

Improvement – Brian N and Jay

Wattle Park pm

Spirit of Bootcamp – Luke and Grant

Encouragement – Richard and John

Improvement – Jen V

Fawkner Park

Spirit of Bootcamp – Nikki and Betty

Encouragement – Mona

Improvement – David and Sandy

CONGRATULATIONS JOE LEE

CONGRATULATIONS to JOE LEE, our 2022 recipient of the Amy Su shield.

The Amy Su shield was introduced last year in memory of our dear friend and Original Bootcamp recruit, Amy, who we lost too soon. Amy’s values of determination, grit, consistency and fun are used as the selection criteria for the award.

Last year’s recipient Joe Lumiscisi awarded the shield to Joe Lee at the recent Kerferd Road beach session.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For those interested in joining us, there are a number of Living Edge recruits participating in some or all of the Rapid Ascent Trail Series – information and registration HERE

Be sure to join ‘The Living Edge’ team when completing your enrolment.

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 – Plenty 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.’

INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Each month one of our instructors will share their thoughts/ insights by responding to a series of questions. This month Joe Lumiscisi is in the spotlight:

Favourite exercise

SQUAT PRESS/CLEAN PRESS

Full body compound movement…it hits a lot of muscle groups in one hit…more bang for your buck !

Least favourite exercise

CHIN UPS – Difficult and it gives you a reality check in terms of strength.

Put a Billboard anywhere in the world, where would you put it and what would it say

I would put a billboard in Greece; somewhere next to a greek man yawning his head off on a park bench and it would say: “Bill-Bored” !!!

Workout Karaoke song The original Rocky theme song…the music gets you up, and conveniently, no words to sing to !!!

Cheat Meal – Dessert…not a true meal, but it’s my kryptonite !….anything from Coles mini jam donuts to cheesecake to muffins to cannoli’s !!!….(but I have cut down heaps !!)

Last book read/movie you saw

Just finished reading MAKE YOUR BED and am half way through CURED…the power of our immune system and the mind-body connection. It’s like reading a book on anti-gravity…I can’t put it down!!!

Last film was OPERATION ODESSA.

Hero/Inspiration

Real heroes don’t fly, they make others around fly !!…and this embodies a true hero in Neal Daniher. The worse his illness gets, the bigger his smile gets. He is still himself throughout this ordeal; not feeling sorry for himself and getting on with it and getting the most out of each day…he has every right to be shitty and hard done by, but in every picture I see of him, he is always smiling !! The “beast”, as he calls this illness, may have taken his body, but it hasn’t infiltrated his soul or spirit….a true hero in my book.

My inspiration is my parents…a truly great partnership that built a dynasty through integrity and hard work, and happiness around friends and family.

Motto

Me: “…the body always follows the mind !”

Living Edge: “Start as many, finish as ONE !”

If you focus on results, you wont get change

If you focus on change, you will get results!

The Living Edge OBC

….is ME time in an environment that is bereft of judgement, where anybody IS somebody !! It is where people can be comfortable being themselves.

Advice for your 20 year old self

It’s alright to say NO…Don’t do today what you can do tomorrow.

UPDATED ENROLMENT PROCESS

We have streamlined the enrolment process further, allowing you to select the Saturday sessions as well as the Friday shred sessions as add-ons. Please see below examples.

Example 1: Recruit wishes to attend Wattle Park am 3 times a week, as well as Saturdays

Example 2: Recruit wishes to attend Fawkner Park am (Tues, Thurs and Sat), as well as Shred at Wattle Park on a Friday evening

InBody Analysis - Dexa scans with John Verbi

We were excited to welcome John Verbi back to The Living Edge earlier this month to complete Dexascans for those wanting to receive feedback or set a benchmark on which to establish their goals. InBody analysis accurately determines your levels of body fat, lean muscle mass, and muscular development so that you can understand how your diet, lifestyle, and exercise regime are impacting on your overall body composition.

REMINDERS...

Make the most of your training by:

1. Investing in your mentor. Share your goals with one another and hold each other accountable

2. Connecting with others. Be sure to join our What’s App group (Text your name and number to 0405334061- Katrina if you need the link to join) to enjoy the informal camaraderie and banter, as well as our facebook and instagram.

3. Sharing your wins. Celebrate your small successes as well as striving for your ‘big, hairy, audacious goal’ whether that be the goal of running 5km, competing in a series of fun runs or turning up to every session for the month.

PRE-EXERCISE QUESTIONNAIRES

Please ensure your pre-exercise questionnaires are kept up-to-date.

These can be ammended at any time by visiting the member’s area.

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: MAY 2022

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