Please note that the gym is closed for the Easter long weekend. Classes will resume as normal at 5am on Tuesday.
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Lifestyle Millionaire
What defines life successes?Take a moment to ask yourself this question and challenge your perspective. In a previous article, I reflected on CrossFit’s “What is Fitness” and how it reshaped my view of fitness. More importantly, it broadened my perspective on life. For many, financial success is the goal—but this is just one piece of the puzzle. What good is financial freedom if you lack health, functionality, or meaningful relationships to enjoy it? In CrossFit, we often say, “You are as strong as your weakest link.” We aim to develop balance across the 10 General Physical Skills: A deficiency in any of these areas is where the greatest improvement can be made. This principle applies beyond fitness to all aspects of life. Consider these simplified pillars of life—no single one is more important than the others: 1. Physical Health 2. Mental & Emotional Health 3. Relationship & Social Connection 4. Financial Stability & Freedom 5. Purpose & Self-Improvement 6. Quality Nutrition 7. Balance & Leisure How These Pillars Interact A truly quality life isn’t just about excelling in one area but finding harmony across all pillars. Strengthening one often positively influences others—for instance, improving physical health can enhance mental clarity and emotional resilience, while financial freedom can allow more time for relationships and leisure. Ultimately, the goal is to create a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values. In my opinion, those who find balance across all these areas are living truly rich, fulfilling lives. They are the ones who achieve the status of a Lifestyle Millionaire. Time HorizonSuccess isn’t just about the present—it’s about building a foundation for the future.Ask yourself:Where do I see myself at 40, 60, 90, or even 100 years old?Are my current actions aligned with that vision? Your future will reflect where you choose to invest your energy today. Take ActionIdentify the area of your life where you’re currently weakest and start there. Small, consistent steps in the right direction will empower you to take control and responsibility for your own life. Nothing happens by accident—every outcome is a result of your choices. By making the hard decisions now, you can earn the rewards later. Holistic success is a journey, not a destination. Strive for balance, aim for growth, and build the life you deserve. We all have the potential to become Lifestyle Millionaires—the question is, are we willing to put in the work to make it happen? – Written by Marie.
Spread Love & Hope this Christmas
Spread the Love & Hope This Christmas! Every year, we come together as a community to share love and hope through a chosen charity. This year, we are proud to support IFYS (Integrated Family and Youth Service) for their incredible work in assisting children in foster care, families, and individuals in our community who are doing it tough. 💛 We are blessed to be part of such a giving and compassionate community, and this Christmas, we have the opportunity to share that blessing with others in need. Through IFYS, we are collecting: Gifts Hampers Gift Cards And more! Every little contribution makes a difference in bringing joy and hope to families during this special time of year. Click here to learn more. Drop-Off Location: Coastal CrossFit Donations Close: Sunday 15th December Let’s come together to make this Christmas brighter for everyone. Share this post and help us spread the word! #ChristmasGiving #CommunityLove #SupportFamilies #SpreadHopehttps://www.ifys.com.au/donations/ifys-christmas-appeal/
Hydration 101: Fuel Your Performance 💧
Staying hydrated is one of the simplest yet most impactful ways to improve your health and athletic performance. Here’s why hydration matters and how to stay on top of it every day: Why is Hydration Important? How Much Water Do You Need? Tips to Stay Hydrated Signs You Need More Water Hydration is key to getting the most out of your training and feeling great every day. Start making it a priority, and watch how it transforms your energy and performance! Cheers to staying hydrated and crushing your goals. Try this recipe: Quick hydration drink with Celtic Sea Salts.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
For this edition of athlete spotlight we feature Natalie Ferris – you might be surprised to know she is only 13! Please enjoy getting to know Natalie. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Natalie Ferris and I am 13 years old turning 14 in December (86 Birthday Burpees…! yay… ). I was born in Tokyo Japan and lived there for 11 years going to an international school. About 6 years ago we moved my Grandma here from Zimbabwe to the Sunshine Coast. Every Christmas we would come down and visit her and after a while we decided to move here! So 2 years ago we moved to the Sunshine Coast. My parents started CrossFit just under 2 years ago whilst I jealously watched them go, so after a year of patiently waiting my birthday present was to join CrossFit with them! 2. You are our youngest CrossFit member (excluding our kids sessions) – how do you find training alongside people who are in some cases much, much older than yourself? I am an only child so I have been with adults all my life. Personally, I prefer to be with adults than people my age so I really enjoy the company of all the adults around me. Everyone is very encouraging and helpful. I can ask a question and people will help me improve. This environment helps me a lot because of how nice everyone is. 3. How did you get into CrossFit and what were you hoping to achieve by undertaking this type of training? After seeing Mom and Dad going to CrossFit all the time I got really excited about the whole idea. Everyday on the way to school mom would make me read out the CrossFit WOD to her and I would ask what everything meant. I had never done anything like it so when I started doing it was really exciting. On the way home after each workout we always talk about how hard it was or what was our favourite part. There is nothing in particular I would like to achieve besides being fitter and healthier. Although these are very broad words this means, to me, being fit for all my other activities beside CrossFit. 4. What are your athletic goals for the short and long term? My short term goals are to be able to do 3 strict pull-ups in a row. It is only recently where I have been able to do a strict pull up and very recently during the pull-up challenge where I could link 2 in a row. My Long term goal is to be at the level of the older girls such as Madi, Rachel and Renee. They are excellent CrossFitters and I should use them for inspiration. 5. What are your other interests/hobbies outside of CrossFit? My main interest is musical theatre. I have always lived in a musical environment so was singing before I could talk. Both my parents sing so we put the Broadway radio on and sing in harmony from across the house. Musical theatre also includes dancing and acting which I love to do just as much as sing. I have been acting for a long time but only been seriously dancing since we moved here. I do Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Gymnastic Aerobics, Cheer and Lyrical. I love participating in musicals and have been in many plays and musicals both here and in Tokyo. One of my favourite shows I have been in was when a touring company from America came to Japan and needed the children’s chorus for Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This was one of my first professional productions and definitely my favourite. Also I play the saxophone and am in 2 choirs at school. 6. Favourite Food? My guilty pleasure food would have to be crème brûlée or cheesecake. I love sweets but mom refuses to make them because her theory is “If we make a cake, that means we have to eat it”. At our house we eat VERY healthy and its all mom’s fault. But lucky for us she finds a way to make it delicious. My favourite food that she makes would be her fish tacos. 7. Favourite Band? Being the theatre loving person that I am, most what I listen to is songs from musicals. So that makes the question: What is your favourite musical, which is a question too difficult to answer since I love them all. Last year when we visited my grandparents (Mom’s parents) in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in the U.S. we stopped by New York City and saw a few Broadway shows while we were there. One of which was Avenue Q and if I had to choose one it would be that. 8. Do you/did you have any other athletic/sporting pursuits outside of CrossFit? Besides dance, soccer is my favourite sport. I play soccer with the school and my position is Centre Forward. When I was little I did gymnastics but now CrossFit, dance, and soccer are the main sports I do. 9. Do you think that being involved in a regular exercise routine has any positive carry-over into your studies? CrossFit’s regular exercise routine has helped me a lot with time management. Since I am constantly juggling multiple activities this forces me to manage my time efficiently and properly. 10. You regularly train alongside your parents which we think is absolutely fantastic. Are there any rivalries that we should know about? Everyday after CrossFit we have debate and discussion about who’s approach to the work out was best. Also the “Who it hottest/fittest for their age” competition is often brought up. Dad is the judge so he usually declares himself the winner but we all know the true winner is me. 🙂 11. How long do you give it until you can Clean & Jerk more than your dad? Give me a month… I will see what I can do. Lets make that a goal…