Marathons and CrossFit Comps

Well, it’s that time of year again… there seems to be no shortage of events for the tenacious competitor to get stuck into.   Last weekend we were represented in the Barossa Valley 1/2 Marathon by one of our very own.  Rob set himself a goal of completing the course in under 2 hours, and we are pleased to announce that he did exactly that…1 hour and 58 minutes. Well done Rob!!  Nothing quite beats the feeling of reaching the goals we set ourselves.

This coming Sunday is the Crossfit Comp, “Rally in the Valley” hosted by Reps Crossfit at St Andrew’s Catholic College.  We are proud to have 2 teams competing in this event.  We have a girls team: Kellie, Hollie & Emma and a boys team: Luke Roger & Deano.  Good luck and most of all, have fun!  It would be awesome to get a crew down there to cheer these guys on!

June is also shaping up to be quite the month for events with the Cairns Ironman on June 14.  We will be represented by Deano in the 1/2 Ironman…what a guy, only 2 weeks after this weekend’s Crossfit comp!  Then Crossfit Dungeon will host this year’s Torture in The Tropics event on 20 & 21st June.

Some of us train because we should, some of us train because we love it and others train to be ready for crazy big events like marathons, triathlons, crossfit comps and any other imaginable contest available.  Stay tuned for updates & keep your eyes out for the crew of Tenacity Worx in an event near you!!

What is Strength & Conditioning?

 Strength & Conditioning: the two parts of our classes.

At TENACITY WORX, we offer Strength & Conditioning classes.  Strength and conditioning are the two major parts of our programming. Both elements are crucial ingredients in effective fitness management.

Why do we have the strength part?

Can’t we just run for a long time & get fit that way?

Well you can if you want, but there is a reason our classes involve strength work. It is commonly known that muscle burns more energy than fat. The stronger you get, the more efficiently your body uses energy. This means you will store less fat, and depending on your eating habits, you will also shed fat. You can run for a long time if you want to, but your body will get used to that. When we work on strength at TENACITY WORX, we are constantly increasing the weights. Our body gets used to the load because it’s getting stronger, as it gets stronger we add more weight, and so the cycle continues…and the results are just astounding!!

Conditioning is the cardio bit.

This is where we lighten the load and move stuff really fast…. or as fast as possible. This is the part of the class where our fitness levels are pushed to new heights. We race the clock, we race each other and we race ourselves to beat our previous best result. There’s nothing really complicated but it is functional.  We often hear it referred to as  “functional fitness” because everything we do incorporates the same types of movements we use in everyday life, be it throwing or pushing or jumping or or picking something up….it’s functional!

Get results that will amaze you!

At TENACITY WORX we use things like kettlebells, climbing ropes, pull-up bars & gymnastic rings. We love olympic lifting and we row as if we’re really trying to get somewhere! Every session will move you to the next level in your pursuit of good health & fitness!

No matter your level of fitness…or un-fitness you will find a supportive environment that will encourage you to push and achieve new levels of fitness, at every session. If you are a busy mum, you will find the energy to chase your little one around the playground until they are tired!! If you’re an athlete, you will see the benefit in your sporting endeavours. If you’re a labourer, you will find new stores of strength for your work. If you find yourself stuck on a roundabout of inactivity, your energy will reach levels you haven’t dreamed of in years!

What are you waiting for?  Join the fun now & see the results for yourself!

 

 

 

Kryptonite Challenge Cairns 2015

Kryptonite Challenge 2015

The Kryptonite Challenge 2015 is shaping up to be quite the event.  Last year, Team Tenacity has an absolute blast at the Kryptonite Challenge, we got muddy, we got wet, we climbed things, it was awesome!

If you’re keen to give it a crack, and want a team to join, give us a call.  We’re only a week out, so now’s the time join!

 

Crossfit HBZ Red Dirt Partner’s Cup 2015

This weekend we were once again well represented by our crew in another local crossfit competition.  Awesome job, Hollie & Kellie, Luke & Roger, Matt & Tom!! You all have done yourselves and Team Tenacity proud!!

Thanks to CrossFit HBZ for organising a smooth, well run event.

Team Tenacity at competing at Crossfit HBZ
Team Tenacity’s squad competing at Crossfit HBZ’s Red Dirt Cup