At my biggest I was 83 kilos with a 5’1 stature. I was confident with how I looked until my doctor told me I was obese!

It’s warming up and in this sort of weather who doesn’t enjoy a little scoop of ice cream after skipping across the hot sand from the beach? This will even please the kiddies and it is just as healthy as a piece of fruit!

I recently found this article which is great to help you understand why should not ‘just run’ to improve your running times and fitness. It also goes for ‘just walking’ if you want to walk faster, further or progress to running. The Beachside Walk, Jog Run Group can help you build from walking to running and help you increase from your jog round the block to a 5 or even 10km fun run. Some of our beginners have even gone on to run half and full marathons!

I joined up with Beachside Personal Trainers in March this year and a few people asked me why. The answer is  I looked at myself in the mirror one day and there it was. The 50 plus years was showing and everything was falling apart. I was unhappy with both my look and fitness.

So many of our Beachsiders do such an amazing job week in, week out and don’t get to hear all the amazing things I hear about them. You may be surprised to know that quite often I’ll be chatting with one of you and you’ll say-

Here are a few misconceptions about shakes, powders and potions.

Get ready, the Wollongong Triathlon is almost here and now is the perfect time to start training. If you’re a beginner and would like to see what all the fuss is about, our group is perfect for you If you’ve done a few or even a heap and are looking to build your fitness and strength and improve your triathlon experience we can help you too. If you’re not going to stop at anything to come first, you’ll punch, kick and scratch until you’re in front… well we’re probably not the group for you!

Grab your new, fancy 2015 calendar and jot this date down; 26th January, Wollongong Aquathon, Australia Day! There’s no better way to celebrate this beautiful country we live in than a quick dip in our beautiful ocean followed a healthy jog along the coast with a view of the golden sand and a lungful of fresh coastal air. Do the whole thing yourself or split it with a friend, the main thing is you have the fun and supportive Beachside team around you and you enjoy every minute. And don’t worry, there is an event and distance for everybody!