STRONG Fitness Magazine Australia April-May Issue 2020

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WE TRIED IT PHOTO CREDIT: SOURCE SUPPLIED

Arena Fitness at Goodlife arenafitnessmma.com.au

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) meets combat-inspired workouts that help you get fit and feel boss? It’s a big yes from us.

CALORIE BURN:

While results vary person to person, according to my FitBit, this bad boy used about 700 calories to complete. Yikes!

PROS Q uick and efficient, you get a decent

WHO TRIED IT: Katelyn Swallow, Editor-in-Chief

WHAT IS IT:

Goodlife has recently updated a bunch of its nationwide gyms with a boxing-inspired ‘arena’; their members get to take part in a different style of training and learn new skills, without having to enter an intimidating mixed martial arts or boxing gym. Combining the calorie burning power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with bodyweight movements, functional equipment and kickboxing/ boxing, you move from station to station in a circuit style. Short bursts of work followed by even shorter rest periods.

LOCATION:

Box Hill, Melbourne. But head to arenafitnessmma.com.au to find your nearest location. Or, while social distancing is a thing, head to their Goodlife at Home free online portal at goodlifeathome.goodlife.com.au

COST: $$$$

Arena membership includes access to Goodlife Health Clubs: $29.99 per week if you sign up for six months, or $27.99 per week if you sign up for 12. They offer a seven day free trial if you want to try before you buy.

SWEAT RATING: 4

Even before the 10-minute boxing finisher towards the end of the session, I was soaked.

workout in just 45 minutes!

Y ou always know what to do.

Each class has an experienced coach checking form and offering words of encouragement, as well as high-tech screens next to every exercise station, demonstrating that particular movement.

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G iven the class intensity, you won’t be lifting super heavy. Luckily, your membership also includes Goodlife’s fully equipped weights section, so you can easily find the perfect training balance.

G oodbye, boredom. The boxing and

kickboxing movements make you feel strong and powerful, and you move from station to station quickly. The time flew by!

“ The class was intense and definitely pushed me, but I also felt free to work at my own pace. The club atmosphere was amazing and coach Victoria Wall was so motivating.” S

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CONS

Kat elyn

April/May 2020


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