Group 1 set the bar extremely high (pun intended!)

There’s no getting around it, our first Transformation Group was an unexpectedly  phenomenal success. From a standing start (some of them had NEVER been to a gym before), Group 1 smashed all their weight, strength and fitness targets, transformed from nervous beginners to confident Legionaries and formed an unbelievably strong bond. So it was with a tiny bit of trepidation that we embarked on the second round. Could the buzz and success of Group 1 possibly be replicated??

Well the answer is a resounding, unflinching and unquestionable YES! We’re now 3 weeks into Transformation 2 and this group have not only met, but totally exceeded our expectations. Their dedication and effort level has been second-to-none and the group bond is already solid (with a Messenger group pinging day and night to prove it!).

Smashing out 100kg back squats in week 3!

On Monday this week I gave them their first technical challenge – the back squat. They listened to my coaching and we drilled the movement, and at the end the group produced some of the best back squats I’ve ever seen from beginners. Most of them squatted 80kg which is amazing in itself, but some even pushed through to 90kg and 100kg. In week 3! I can’t tell you how excited this makes me for the next few weeks and into the next phase…. We’ve got some great athletes in this group who will fit into the classes in no time.

Next week we’ll be building on the their strength, adding to their squat, and ramping up the conditioning element. Sorry guys, but there will be more of the assault bike that you had the dubious pleasure of meeting last night!

Group 2 has had an incredible start and things are only going to get better from here. Well done guys – keep up the good work!