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Fleur M - NSW, AUSTRALIA

I've never been someone who enjoyed exercise at all. I didn't mind doing yoga, dance or spin classes from time to time but generally I found it to be a massive chore. When people would say to me "I love running!" I'd always think to myself how on earth you could 'love' any kind of exercise but I now totally get it because I really do love coming to our BUF Girls sessions.

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Ashley H - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

BUF is the best training group you could imagine with fun and positive trainers helping you the entire way! You've really opened my eyes to what certain foods do for you and how to achieve overall success.

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Jennifer T - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

I just wanted to write you a note to let you know that *sob sob* I'll be moving back to the UK at the end of April. There's a lot of things I will miss about leaving Australia, including all the wonderful friends I've made, but I can genuinely say that I will miss you girls and Bottoms Up beyond belief.

As you may remember, when I first moved out to Oz, I'd spent the previous 26 years doing very little sportswise and always tried fitness classes/gym membership etc, only to give up shortly afterwards. Libby in the first instance, then Ali and Alesha were the first people to ever make me want to keep coming back to a fitness class and I cannot believe it's been nearly 2 years I've stuck at it!!

From going to Bottoms Up, I'm returning to the UK much more determined that fitness and general activity will play a more integral role in my life than before.

But most importantly has been your help in changing my attitude to food. Before I moved out here and to be honest, for quite a while afterwards, my diet consisted of cereal and maybe toast for breakfast, a wrap, pasta salad or sandiwch for lunch, always with something sweet afterwards and for dinner, it was inevitably something with rice/potato/noodles on the side.

Having been able to give up naughty carbs relatively easily, it's taken me the past 2 years to get my head around sugar and the impact that, above anything else, has on my weight and well being.

Sugar has definitely been the harder nut to crack, but I have drastically reduced the amount of it I eat and am more conscious than ever of eating something with sugar in it. I'm determined to keep at it so that I eventually remove it from diet on all but very special occasions, but it is actually possible for me - something I would never have believed before!!

After xmas I've been keeping a weekly tracker of my measurements and thought you'd be interested in seeing them. The results aren't off the scale brilliant, but they show steady loss and something which I believe is achievable to keep working on over the long term.

Summary over the last 9 weeks:

• 7cms off my chest (i'm secretly delighted about this as my boobs have always added to me feeling overweight!)
• 4cms off my waist
• 2cms off my belly button
• 4cms off my hips (biggest pain point)
• 3cms off my right thigh
• 2cms off my right arm

So in summary, I just wanted to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU! I'm leaving Australia with a completely different and better outlook on food and health than I would have ever imagined and I hope to report back in a year's time with some really great results as a result of a limited sugar diet and lots of exercise.

Thanks so much girls and see you at RBay classes + centennial next week!

Jen xxxxx

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Claire S - BONDI, NSW AUSTRALIA

I have been doing BUF for a year now. Have I become a chiselled, super hot exercise vixen? No, but I wasn’t intending to. Truth is, I love food too much. What I have done however, is considerably change my habits to include at least three early morning BUF sessions a week, reduced my crap food intake and have increased my fitness and strength significantly. Its made me leaner too.

I would have never thought I’d enjoy group fitness sessions but the trainers are all awesome. They are smart, encouraging and funny... even at 5:45 on a Monday morning. BUF is a brilliant business that allows you to book or cancel a class up to a few hours in advance which is the freedom I need with a demanding job. And $59 all in a week, that’s less than $20 a session if you go three times. Bargain! I can’t recommend BUF highly enough, in fact I do recommend it to anyone who will listen.

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Emma B - BONDI, NSW AUSTRALIA

Joining BUF was one of the best decisions I have ever made. BUF totally revolutionised my fitness, nutrition and outlook on all things health related. BUF is all about girl power, and empowering women to genuinely look and feel their best. The trainers are passionate about what they do and keep you on track, and are always there to help with any specific concerns. The clients are super friendly and encourage one another, and it's always nice to sneak in some socialising with your workout! BUF also run amazing programs and workshops throughout the year, often with awesome prizes to keep you motivated. There are also optional girly weekend retreats away, which are a great way to escape and rejuvenate. If you are looking for a fun way to get fit and meet some like-minded women, BUF is for you!

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Janice R -

I guess I’m not alone when I say I’ve been pretty up and down with my health and fitness over the years. I’ve tried big gyms and smaller studios, outdoor training and running with friends, and of course there were times doing very little at all!

But it wasn’t until I joined BUF that training has become an enjoyable part of my lifestyle, rather than that thing I know “I should do”!

When I joined BUF, I thought I was signing up for a regular boot camp down by the beach. But in fact I was signing up for a whole lot more… trainers who are as caring as they are motivating (both in and out the training sessions), a community of amazing girls who are always up for a laugh even at 6am in the pouring rain, and a true understanding of what it means to have a healthy body (I’m talking about really knowing what to eat and why, not calorie counting or fad diets).

It’s taken BUF to really help me change some bad, old habits – from being a night owl, to training at sunrise (no better time to be on Bondi!); from being a non-foodie to cooking lots of healthy food; and from being erratic with my training, to being pretty consistent.

Thanks to BUF, I am not just the fittest, but also the healthiest I’ve ever been – and I feel so much better for it!

For me, BUF isn’t just an outdoor training group – it’s a lifestyle, a community, a holistic approach to health and all in all lots of good fun.

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Jennifer F -

I have gone (or attempted to go to) a gym for many years, I would go through phases were I would go 4 times in the week, then not go at all for 2 months! I got bored, felt inadequate (not skinny enough, not fit enough) and felt like the classes were full of groupies and teachers pets, and those that weren't in the fan club would be ignored or looked down on. All in all I HATED the gym and therefore associated exercise with this. That was until I discovered Bottoms Up Fitness! A friend recommended them to be, and understandably after my gym related fears, was nervous and unsure about my first session. I couldn’t have been more wrong!

Against an amazing backdrop of Bronte beach and the sunrise (compare that to the inside of a sweaty, smelly, run down gym), Cassey welcomed me and made me feel so comfortable. I managed to keep up with everyone (aside from the running, which I’m still working on!) and the other girls were really friendly – nothing like I had experienced before in gyms. It sounds silly, but I couldn’t believe it when each and every trainer has remembered my name, despite the tonne of girls’ names that they also have to remember. At the gym I was just another number and I would NEVER feel like that with Bottoms Up.

I literally could go on all day about how much I love it, you guys have made me LOVE EXERCISE. Not just the exercise either, I am becoming more and more educated about food and what I’m putting into my body (the yoghurt blog shocked me to the core!) and I am getting excited about clean eating recipes, vegan protein powder and chia seeds. I don’t follow just celebs on Instagram anymore; I follow raw food companies and fitness personalities. I don't exercise to look at the scales and obsess about weight anymore, I exercise to be a fitter, stronger, healthier me. This is a brand new me. Thank you.

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Rachel G - NSW, AUSTRALIA

If I had to describe BUF Girls in two words they would be “amazing” and “community”! BUF embodies a collective group of positive women (trainers and clients alike) who aim to inspire, encourage, support and most importantly make workouts FUN...since joining over a year ago I haven’t looked back!

I’ve always been interested in health and fitness, and was a keen gym-goer / boot-camper back in London before I arrived in Sydney 18 months ago. I initially joined BUF on their one week trial deal (which is incredible value btw!) and can honestly say that I was immediately hooked. Training on the beach/grass as the sun rises over beautiful Bondi Beach gets me every day – magic! This, coupled with fun, varied, challenging work-outs and a super-friendly motivational group of girls is the perfect combo in my eyes.

There are various different training sessions and most are themed to keep things interesting and fun – there’s always lots of laughter through the pain! Importantly BUF’s ethos isn’t at the expense of the quality and informative nature of the sessions – the trainers encourage everyone to push their limits, using the newest training equipment/techniques available whilst also providing clients with the “science” behind the work-outs.

Training sessions aside, BUF also shares lots of health, lifestyle and wellbeing info via its well-researched blog posts and various “challenges” such as the annual Bikini Challenge and specific programs such as Detox or Elite Training. It’s these inventive additional benefits that help keep me on track, keep me motivated and in my opinion, set BUF apart from other fitness providers.

My fitness has improved hugely, I’m noticing differences in my body shape and most importantly training makes me happy and I’ve made some amazing inspirational friends – what more could a girl want?! Chocolate...?! Well BUF even holds awesome social events (recent highlights include the BUF Wellness Retreat and Christmas / Valentine’s Day work-outs) which always include healthy chocolatey treats and sometimes even wine!

Suffice to say, I HEART BUF! Xxx

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Sarah W - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

Prior to joining BUF, I had been a member of the gym for years and years and was always an avid runner (having done half marathons/ marathons/ crazy charity runs) but I never really knew what to do with myself outside the cardio space. I struggled with feeling like I had to do a lot of exercise to see any effect or results, and I was really bored of the same old gym classes (Body Pump etc.). To be honest my routine wasn’t doing much for my self-confidence, so I really felt I needed a new challenge. Having recently moved to Sydney from London I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Before attending my first session I was a little bit nervous as every bootcamp I’d been to in the past was relatively intimidating (people & trainers alike) and I had never gone back after the first session. My first class was circuit with the fabulous Cass (on a very rainy Bondi evening, where I was the only one to show up!), and I felt the workout had really challenged me in a good way days after. It was then that I knew this was going to be some pretty effective and challenging stuff. I went on to try boxing in that first week; where again, everyone was very welcoming and supportive. I was given a crash course in how to punch properly and the rest, as they say, is history!

I now try to make the BUF classes 4 times a week (a little bit addicted) – the combination of morning & evening classes easily fits around my busy work schedule - and it’s really made a difference to my fitness. My outlook on health/weight has improved and most importantly my body confidence has improved. Seeing myself get stronger and less “special” at doing chest to floor burpees and push ups week by week has been really rewarding. More than that, it feels like I’ve become part of a really accepting, special community of women who all do it for the love of being BUF, rather than achieving a certain shape/size. This is all led by some amazingly energetic trainers who clearly love what they do and not only design killer workouts but make sure they know their BUF girls. I’d highly recommend it to anyone and promise that it’s really worthwhile for all levels of fitness!

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Filippa J - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

I recently moved to Bondi from Sweden as a way of following my dreams and heart. After a tough 2015 with two family members passing away, I was not in a good place physically or mentally. Moving to Australia has helped me, but joining BUF Girls is what has made the biggest difference. The girls who run BUF spread so much happiness and love at the same time as pushing you to be the best you can be when it comes to training. My view on training has changed entirely, its now fun, possible and something I look forward to! Training has finally become a routine and part of my everyday life. I’m the happiest and fittest I have ever been. Thanks girls for getting me through a tough time and pushing me harder every session and blessing my days with so much positivity and fun.

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Stephanie B - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

BUF has given me a healthy addiction to fitness. Before I started working out with the BUF team, getting up early to train was a real struggle. I never saw morning training before work as an option for me. My days are so busy that I couldn't find the time to workout as much as I wanted to. Now I look forward to getting up early and working out in the sand as the sun comes up on Bondi Beach. I've discovered the most beautiful part of the day in the most picturesque gym in the world!

I signed up for a few sessions a week but I quickly changed to unlimited because I wanted more. Each session is different, creative and fun. The trainers always mix it up so you never get bored. The trainers are awesome too. I feel inspired by their passion, positive and individual approach. My whole day is more productive and I have more energy all day long. BUF has truly transformed my body and mind.

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Liz B - BOND NSW, AUSTRALIA

BUF has completely changed my life! Not only has it helped me shed the kilos with brilliantly fun bootcamp sessions, it's taught me a whole new way of life in terms of food and nutrition. But for me, I think the best part of the whole BUF experience, has been meeting such amazing like-minded people who will now, I'm pretty sure, be my lifelong friends.

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Kate E - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

Having never exercised in the UK, I was pretty apprehensive about joining BUF. Two years on, I go to a class almost every day and can’t imagine what I would do without it. Imagine starting your day watching a beautiful sunrise on the beach with a group of like-minded girls who are there to have fun and take time out from the stress of everyday life. There is no judgement, bitchiness or competition – just an amazing sense of community, lots of laughs and to top it all off, personalised advice from the most amazing trainers. Their encouragement drives hard work without fear. Forget the apprehensive and give BUF a go, I promise you won’t regret it.

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Bree B - BONDI NSW, AUSTRALIA

I've been with BUF for 3 years now and it has seriously transformed my entire life. From the friendships I've made to my love of exercise and waking up at 5, my days without BUF are seriously unimaginable! BUF has taught me to live a healthy, balanced life and to be able to enjoy exercise with themed workouts and fun moves when I used to think of exercise as a chore. Seeing the smiling faces of my favourite trainers every morning and having them invested in your life and journey really motivate you to seriously be the best version of yourself you can be. BUF and I are in a seriously long-term and committed relationship and we are never breaking up!! Even when I'm away, access to their Facebook groups provide inspiration and motivation from girls worldwide who provide a constant source of yummy recipes and inspiration. I Love BUF!!!!!!