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Aaron and I often chat about the reason why we set up Chisel Fitness, and what makes us different to some of the other training companies that exist.  In our minds it’s as much about education as it is about training….put simply we want to teach you how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Michael’s email….

And it was only a few days ago that we recieved an email from an ex-client that gave us one of those ‘warm and fuzzy’ moments. 

Hi Chris & Zimmo,

How are you guys? Hope the colder months are treating you both well.

I just wanted say how much I enjoyed all the hell you guys put me through, and that I haven’t stopped training, infact I have started training in Arakan, a burmese martial art, and also boxing and other various cardio/core excercises.

I am actively training 1.5 hours every second day, so 4 times a week… then 3 times every second week, and so on…

What you guys taught me, in the little time we shared, was invaluable and has set me on the right path to enjoying my life in ways I had always dreamed of but never felt I could attain.

For you guys it is probably a matter of fact getting up in the morning not having breathing problems or other issues to do with asthma or generally being unfit and unhealthy, but for me this was a daily occurance for over two decades.

The real value I found in the time I had with you guys was the obvious kowledge and understanding of body mechanics, health and nutrition (among other things) that you shared with me, without which I probably would still be sitting on my couch wondering what my life COULD have been.

This new found understanding is what drives me to better myself, not just in fitness and nutrition, but in all parts of my life, and what has enabled me to earn a new and real form of self respect.

Maybe one day you will see me out there training someone myself, giving them the confidence to face mortality with a new found sense of freedom, throwing away the shackles of self doubt and apathy. <<- I laughed at that sentence too…

Once again, thanks for showing me the light.

Sincerely

Michael

That’s what it’s all about.

Cheers,

Chris van Hoof
Chisel Fitness Director and Head Trainer

I was just reading about an interesting concept that can easily be applied to training in this wet weather. 

Many people will have heard the old tale of the Greek Commander, who upon landing his army on the shore, would give the order to burn all of the boats that they had sailed to the battle on.  This would eliminate the soldiers option to retreat, forcing them to fight with everything they had in a true fight for survival.

How does this apply to training?

It got me to thinking?

How often do people make an excuse not to train when the weather isn’t quite what they had hoped for?

The truth is it happens all the time.  And it happens whether people plan to train outdoors (i.e. - going for a run etc…) or indoors (i.e. in a gym).  Walk into any gym on the Gold Coast and look at the numbers on a day like today….I guarantee they will not be as busy as a normal day.

How to “burn the boats”

So the alternative to making these excuses is set yourself up to “burn the boats”.

Here are some suggestions to ensure you keep training through the excuses.

1. If you are going for a run, get someone to drop you off a certain distance from home, or from your car.  That way you have no option but to run home.  Alternatively you could walk…but that’s only going to take longer in the wet weather!
2. Organise to meet a training partner at the gym.  Try to make it a close friend or relative that you can create some kind of rivalry with.  If either of you pull out of a session, have a forfeit fee or prize (shouting the other person dinner).
3. Have a checklist of all your training sessions in full view of family or work colleagues.  Tick off each session as you complete it.  You won’t want to see to many ‘unticked’ boxes appear, in fear of the fact being highlighted by others.

Hope this helps.  Now get out there and BURN THE BOATS!!!

Cheers,

Chris van Hoof
Chisel Fitness Director and Head Trainer

For the past couple of months, Chisel Fitness has been helping two men who are preparing for a massive challenge, and in doing so are attempting to set 3 world records!

Geoff Wilson and Garth Freeman are preparing to complete the 1st trans-Saharan crossing attempted by wind power alone.  It will also be the longest kite buggy journey ever attempted, 2,500km crossing the borders of Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, ending in Dakar, Senegal, and in doing so they will also set the world record for the largest distance travelled by kite buggy in one day.

Adventure for a good cause!

They are calling their adventure Mad Way South and are using the trip as a platform to launch a fundraising and awareness campaign for the plight of women and children who have been forced into commercial sexual exploitation in Cambodia.

Their own trip is FULLY SELF FUNDED, meaning that all the money they can raise will go directly to the girls in need via support of the She Rescue Home in Cambodia.

Chisel Fitness will be bringing you updates on the boys’ progress as they take on this mammoth task, and encourage all readers to check out their website and make a donation towards their worthy cause.

Cheers,

Chris van Hoof
Chisel Fitness Director and Head Trainer

Just a quick one to let everyone know that we have changed the starting date for our very first Functional Strength Camp.

After hearing from quite a few athletes who are training for an event in the Gold Coast Marathon Festival, we have chosen to delay the start date for a few weeks so that these people can get involved.

Our new start date is Monday 13th of July!

That still doesn’t leave too much time so be sure to contact us and register as places are limited.

Cheers,

Chris van Hoof
Chisel Fitness Director and Head Trainer

Those of you who recieve our FREE monthly online fitness newsletter will know that we have been working on something special!  I sent out a litte teaser on Tuesday, and now it’s safe to say that the cat is out of the bag!

You can now click here to find out more about the very first Functional Strength Camp that Chisel Fitness and The ZUU Indoor Training Facility are bringing to you.

Once you’ve checked it out, be sure to email or call to register your interest as places are limited.

Cheers

Chris van Hoof
Chisel Fitness Director and Head Trainer