Bootcamp Bonding

Bootcamp Bonding BY KYLIE SAHB

It’s hard to put into words just how special this group of women are. Words like inspirational, supportive and encouraging just don’t do our group of women justice. We all came together for one goal, to improve our fitness. Through Tone It Up Bootcamp with Fiona Tanner, we have formed an amazing group that have come from all different backgrounds of life, fitness levels and health, but have bonded and always straighten each other’s crown without hesitation or need for acknowledgment.

We have shared many laughs, our goals, our obstacles and have always been supportive of each other. With all the lockdowns and restrictions Victoria has had over the last year, having this group as a weekly constant in our lives has been invaluable to all of us (even if by Zoom on occasions)

They say to surround yourself with like minded individuals and this is what the Tone it Up group are all about.; and it is not just about us women. The men in this group need a special mention too. They support us and each other just as much as us women do. It’s so very rare to have so much support from such a large group, but kudos goes to Fiona for creating this amazing group for the ‘real’ people- no posers, or fakes here, just real, honest and hard working people. To many of us, it is the best 45 minutes of our day. It is spent with a group of inspirational and motivated people that train hard, laugh harder and just look out for each other. We are like our own little cheer squad, always lifting each other up. This group gives us all the warm fuzzies. The negativity and fear of judgement is left at the door and a welcoming hug and the supportive “you’ve got this” is heard echoing long after our sessions have finished. From the exercising to the weekend get togethers, this is a group that makes our hearts full. Who would have thought exercising had the added benefits of crown adjusters, spirit lifters and friendships that mean the world. Together we are stronger than we are as individuals. When women support each other, incredible things happen!

Being a part of this group that love fitness yet don’t judge and allow people to be at their own level, has helped me find my way back to me.

Sisterhood in the time of Pandemic

BY SANDY LOWRES