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Stuidio Firma / Stocksy
F45 is the Australian group training class thats taking over across the world.
With short, sharp intervals, there isnt much room to get bored.
Stuidio Firma / Stocksy
It also means you wont be doing any one exercise long enough to hate it.
I dropped fat, built lean muscle and I felt a little bit more confident in a bikini.
It was during this time that I heard about the eight-week challenge.
Amy Lawrenson
During my weigh-in where my body weight and fat measurements are taken, he talks me through it.
Known as spring training, its the detox phase.
But I did start taking a Solgar Calcium Magnesium supplement.
Amy Lawrenson
I also joined the F45 TCR Family Facebook Group, which ended up being brilliant for my motivation.
Oh and be warned, theyre tough, but it’s fun (promise).
Repeat until the beep sounds the end of that interval.
Amy Lawrenson
I dont mind that, especially since the meals that Ihavetried have been tasty.
I have spent months of my life counting calories and macros and batch cooking chicken and veggies.
I dont really want to buy more things just to end up wasting food.
Amy Lawrenson
My bum ached for days, which means it worked.
I know why; had I followed the meal plan, I would be in better shape.
With the meal plan, its tasty and easy to follow, but you have to beall in.
Amy Lawrenson
Its the only thing that has actually worked for me.
Weeks three through six are known as regular season.
This is all about forming new and hopefully lifelong habits.
Amy Lawrenson
I may not be totally sticking to the food plan but high protein meals are top of mind.
Its basically two eggs, some egg white, spinach, mushroom and goat cheese.
I love that it’s possible for you to totally eat cheese on the meal plan.
Amy Lawrenson
Im still heading to F45 four to five times per week and feeling fitter every day.
Im nervous about my weigh-in, I went to Switzerland with work this past week.
My abs have slightly more definition, and I look less bloated.
Amy Lawrenson
Come weigh-in day, I discover that I have lost a little fat and gained a little muscle.
Its not a huge difference, but the numbers are moving in the right direction.
Crawling works your whole body, but the addition of the ball challenges your arms and core.
Amy Lawrenson
Favourite Meal: Choc Banana Brekkie Shake
This tastes way too good to be healthy.
We moved out of our office last week, and were working from home all this week.
I head to Heals cafe and have a pea and mint soup one day.
Amy Lawrenson
What are compound exercises?
Lower the bar before returning back to standing.
So the more classes I do, the less sleep I get.
Amy Lawrenson
Its all a balancing act.
Rest and recovery are key.
This week, I head to two F45 classes and squeeze in two weight-lifting sessions at the gym.
Amy Lawrenson
For me, my body responds well to heavy lifting combined with a couple of HIIT sessions.
The sweet spot comes off as two or three weight lifting and two HIIT sessions.
Im not a fan of cardio.
Amy Lawrenson
Id much rather head to an F45 class or boxing session than jump on a treadmill any day.
See, F45 knows how to make cardio fun.
Favourite Meal: Tuna Celery Boats
Another snack idea from the app.
Amy Lawrenson
This time its packing celery with tuna and feta cheese.
So these healthy snack ideas are invaluable.
A typical day went like thisbreakfast was a Pret egg pot (two eggs and spinach) with coffee.
Amy Lawrenson
Favourite Meal: Yoghurt With Berries
Simply combine Greek yogurt with raspberries and almond flakes.
Want to make it sweeter?
Add a sprinkling of Stevia.
Amy Lawrenson
Week Eight
The last week!
Im sad that I wont be going to F45 as regularly after the challenge finishes.
This studio isnt like any Ive been to before.
My visceral fat reduced, and I increased my hydration levels too.
Oh, and plenty of garlic and chili to taste.
