This whole situation with COVID-19 is madness. If you're like me, you have a lot of thoughts and feelings about the whole thing. As you would know, all gyms were shut down a week ago which has forced everyone to move into workouts from home. Whilst this is not the end of the world it's also not ideal for a lot of us (Go on... you can say it... it sucks!) At TBG we've shifted everyone over to online coaching and it's been really awesome to see how they all adapt! https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au...
Mar 31, 2020•37 min
This is a different episode to most. Two TBG members came in to ask me a series of questions they had collected from other TBG members. This episode is a bit chaotic and the sound will be a bit rough. There was a lot of us in the room but we had a lot of fun. This is a long episode so you can treat it like a 4 part series and just do 30 mins at a time if need be! Thank you to Aimee and Kandy for coming in to interview me. Aimee's episode can be found here . To listen to my previous episode where...
Mar 17, 2020•2 hr 14 min
Zoe is 47 years old and has a family. She is a mother to two sons and is about to head off to the RAAF. She's ready. Her family is ready. Zoe sees this an an awesome opportunity to see out her final working chapter in a career where she can be a role model to her boys. Her story is awesome. If you'd like to come to Chick Chat on the 28th March please grab a ticket ASAP! https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/chickchatticketpage.html...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Liz, Zorro, Loz & Ariel are all off to Kapooka this month. The had never met each other prior to TBG. However training together meant that they all know each other prior to enlisting and could all end up in the same platoon. They've become a tight little team of friends who have supported each other throughout the process. So what's it like to head off to Kapooka when you already know at least 3 people who will be heading off on the same day? We talk to the girls and find out! Listen to Arie...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 9 min
There are SO many of you out there that do shift work and we constantly hear how hard it is to train. The truth is, we all have 24 hours in a day. It's all about how you utilise those 24 hours and what you want to get out of them. In this episode we talk about how to prioritise your time and how to effectively manage your life so that you can get the most out of training when you work shift work. Because we know you want to get OUT of that shift work job and into the ADF! For notes on this episo...
Feb 04, 2020•26 min
Ainsley has had an interesting journey so far. She's literally just restarted her application after withdrawing it last year. She's starting fresh but she's cool with it. She's a really chilled out person who just goes with the flow. I think we could all learn a lesson or two from her! Check us out over at www.thebarracksgym.com.au Enjoy!
Jan 28, 2020•53 min
There's a pretty big difference between motivation and discipline. Once you understand the difference you can work out which one you need to rely on to get your training done. All notes from this episode can be found here- https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/blog/motivation-vs-discipline-the-difference
Jan 27, 2020•6 min
Ariel is about to enlist into the Army. She's ready to go. Physically, Mentally and Logistically. She's offloading her furniture, her possessions and her plants and she's just keen to get into it now. She's made sure she has chosen a job that interests her and she waited for the right moment to accept the job offer. Learn more about this by listening to this episode. Enjoy!
Jan 21, 2020•51 min
Maggie recently completed Kapooka as an Army Reservist and is part way through her IET courses. She previously recorded an episode with me before she went to Kapooka. You can listen to that here We thought that it would be cool to get together for an update chat because SO MUCH has changed for her since her last episode! If you're an Army reservist who wants to continue working on their fitness, contact us on team@thebarracksgym.com.au Enjoy...
Jan 15, 2020•38 min
Felicity hasn't had the year she'd hoped for. She really wanted to join the RAAF but has had to put all of that on hold. She's got some really hectic stuff going on in her personal life that needs to come first. In this episode we discuss having your dream career but still wanting to join Defence. Why family will always come first and how to go through life as a super positive person!! If you'd like to follow The Barracks Gym on instagram, you can find us here- @thebarracksgym If you'd like to l...
Jan 07, 2020•53 min
Kate has been training at TBG for a little while now. She's fast become one of the most impressive people in the gym with her badass attitude that she brings to each session. Her progress during her short time at TBG has boosted her confidence and as a result her training has reached and epic level of intensity. Kate was told to wait a year before she could enlist. She has only seen this as a blessing in disguise. For those of you in the same situation it's promising if you can identify this as ...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Vanessa is one of the fittest people in the gym. She trains hard. She wants it bad. She gives it everything she has. She's an inspiration. She's currently waiting for some details to be finalised so that she can enlist early next year. Find out why she could climb Mt Everest and STILL not be satisfied! www.thebarracksgym.com.au
Dec 05, 2019•52 min
Aimee is waiting to join the Army Reserves as a GSO. She's done a lot of study and wants to stay in her civi career but enjoy the adventure of Army Reserves. She's loving her training with TBG because she gives a shit about being a good leader and setting the right example for her future subordinates. We talked about all sorts of stuff in this episode but mostly we got super passionate about why everyone should strive for a high level of fitness in this 'industry'. Enjoy. www.thebarracksgym.com....
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Tiffany used to be a Navy Cadet. This is what sparked her interest in a career in the ADF. She lived at home with her parents and is expecting a bit of a shock to the system once she heads off to Cerberus. Washing and Ironing her own clothes, fending for herself... all the things that she doesn't have to stress about now that she still lives at home. In this episode we talk about why it's worth driving the distance, paying for tolls and spending hours waiting at TBG for your session to start. En...
Nov 26, 2019•42 min
Poppy has only been with TBG for a few weeks but the impact she's had on us has been strong. She's positive, she's strong, she's confident and the Army is certainly going to be better off for having gained her awesomness. In this episode we discuss going to uni (a few times), travel, life, ex's, parental BFFs and a whole bunch of other stuff. This interview was captivating and you'll hear me get a little passionate and animated towards the end. I make no apologies. I care about the standard of p...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Daisy is currently studying Medicine at Uni and will appoint into the Army next year and continue her studies. Becoming an Army Doctor means that she has a 15 year Return of Service obligation. She's cool with that. Her life is crazy but she makes the most of it. She's busy, social, smart and focussed. She struggles to fit it all in but finds a way. Daisy tells us all about the process to become a doctor and why she wants to do this. There is no plan B. This is it. www.thebarracksgym.com.au If y...
Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Zorro has been travelling and working since she left high school. Whilst all her friends were going off to uni and doing traditional 'school leaver' things, she decided she wanted to travel the world. She's now 23 and has decided she wants more stability in her working life and to build a career. So she's joining the Army as a Medic. She's had no issues with her application and it's all happened pretty fast. She hears all these stories of adversity during the process so she's wondering what the ...
Sep 10, 2019•53 min
Sybil is a Lawyer. She wants to be a Lawyer in the Army but these roles don't come around all that often. She has been offered other positions across other services, however she's made the decision to knock them all back for a multitude of reasons. One of her main reasons is that she's putting her family and her relationship first. This is a story of a different kind. Not a story about someone who is about to enlist. It's a story about someone who decided NOT to enlist. It's interesting, it's ra...
Sep 03, 2019•52 min
Bambi started out with our Online Coaching then moved to Brisbane and joined The Barracks Gym. The fact that the gym is in Brisbane was a huge consideration when she was deciding if she should move here or not. Turns out that even though she finally had access to us, it still scared the shit out of her. She felt awkward and nervous coming into the gym. She worried about how people in the gym perceived her every time she walked in. She doubted herself. She wasn't sure if she had what it took. Bam...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr
No one thinks that when they apply for the ADF that the application will end up uncovering a severe medical condition they didn't know about. In this episode we talk to 'Squid' about going through the process without any clue that something was wrong. She was sent off for additional tests and ended up face-to-face with a cancer scare at 32 years old. She wants to join the RAAF but has to overcome this huge medical obstacle first. During this episode we talk in detail about her ordeal. If you kno...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Jenny is 55 years old and is about to go into the Navy as a Chaplain. She enlisted as a reservist last year and has decided to go full time. She's been training at TBG for a while now and she's made some really amazing progress. Jenny is really special to our TBG family. She's a source of inspiration to everyone because she works so hard. So, what makes a 55 year old woman decide to join the Military at this stage in her life? You'll have to listen to find out! www.thebarracksgym.com.au Enjoy!...
Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Summer has recently completed her OSB to get into ADFA as an Army Officer Cadet. She feels really confident about it. Since she's been at TBG she's noticed massive improvements in her fitness and physical appearance. She likes it. Now she waits. Here is her story and how she came to decide on ADFA. For more information please head over to www.thebarracksgym.com.au Enjoy!...
Aug 01, 2019•46 min
Lisa is about to head off to NEOC (Navy Officer School). She always knew that fitness would be her downfall. She's worked hard to prioritise it and make sure she can perform well whilst on her course. Lisa always knew that Navy was where she wanted to be. She talks about her desire to serve on ships as opposed to 'camping', how she quit her job once she got her letter of offer and what she's most excited about! To learn more about The Barracks Gym head over to www.thebarracksgym.com.au...
Jul 16, 2019•40 min
Ali is a current serving Army Corporal. She's been in for 10 years. She didn't train at TBG. She just really backs the work we've been doing and has been a huge supporter for a long time. We became friends through an Army '6 degrees of separation'. Once you're in the Army, you'll understand. Everyone knows someone that you know. You also connect with people quicker than you would in the civilian world because you have the Army in common! Ali has served on two operational deployments, overcome se...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Jane applied to be an officer. Then was told to get more life experience. She doesn't see this as a bad thing. In fact she agreed with this decision made by recruiting. She sees this as gifted time to go and do just that-get more life experience. Read more about that here- https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-gain-life-experience She's kicking ass in the gym and plans on finishing her very interesting uni degree in the mean time. To purchase Your Prep, head over to www.you...
Jul 02, 2019•46 min
Carrie has been with TBG for just over a year. In that time she's been an Army Reservist, been to Kapooka and completed the bulk of her IET courses. She's enlisted as an Infantry Solider and parades at a depot in Brisbane. She loves it. Her experiences to date are very different to that of a full time soldier. He's able to craft her IET courses around her current job and she parades with her unit on a part time basis. Carrie has been training at TBG since she enlisted because she knows that as a...
Jun 25, 2019•55 min
James is a Submariner in the Navy. He trains with TBG as an enlisted member doing Online Coaching. We customise his program so that he can still train whilst using the equipment available on the sub and at the moment-a ship. James has been on a trip on a surface fleet ship and they were docked in Brisbane. He came in to have a chat about his life in the Navy, what he's learnt and what info he has to offer other Navy applicants! James offers some insightful guidance as someone who had to lose a l...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Tritty is joining the Army as an Artillery Operator. He works insane shift work hours but manages to still prioritise his fitness. He's lost a heap of weight and got himself fit and healthy. All whilst working shift work at a fast food chain. His time management skills are very interesting and will help out others in similar situations. Enjoy. www.thebarracksgym.com.au
Jun 05, 2019•57 min
Within the Military the 2.4km run is notorious for stressing people out. There's one sure fire way to alleviate that- train for it. Train PROPERLY. In this episode of 'QUICK CHAT' I talk you through the most appropriate training method for the 2.4km and how to improve your time. Link to split times/ tables here- https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/blog/a-simple-method-to-improve-your-24km-adf-fitness-test-run-time Should you train with Shin Splints? Find out the answer here- https://www.thebarrack...
May 29, 2019•12 min
Coco grew up on Groote Eylant. It's real. Google it. As a result of this, she's incredibly resilient, independent and level headed. She's married to an Army soldier and is joining the RAAF. Some might say she's crazy, but they are so ready for this next stage in their lives. She's been training her ass off at TBG and has some incredibly amazing results to show for it. Her story is incredible, she's fascinating and I hope you enjoy this episode. Swearing involved. Watch your ears. To purchase You...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min
