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More Than A Challenge- A Life Changer With Jen Wo

June 10, 2022

Meet our January Maxine’s Runner Up Jen Wo

In this episode you will discover

How navigating the Challenge with a very busy family life requires organisation, preparation and communication
The bigger picture - getting your body and identity back after a huge journey with pregnancy and infertility
How to get the physique you’ve always dreamed of by getting up early and getting after it!

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Challenge Weekly Show #68: Falling Off the Wagon, Macros & Ketosis!

June 7, 2022

Challenge Weekly Show #68: Falling Off the Wagon, Macros & Ketosis!

Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Show with Coach Steven Eskaf and Coach Nicoletta Ceppellini!

Challenge update

M Challenge program update
What will you have access to when you download the app?
What does the Forum look like?

Non-Scale Victories

What are NSVs?
Coach Nic shares her new Hip Thrust PB
Coach Steve shares a secret

Coaches Corner

Coach Nic speaks about what to do if you "fall off the wagon"
Coach Steve explains the basics of macronutrients

Questions from the Community

Does intermittent fasting work for weight loss?
What is insulin resistance?
I’m afraid to lift weights as I think I’ll get injured - where do I start?
How do I get into Ketosis?

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From the Home Gym to the Commercial Gym with Benson Trembath

June 3, 2022

From the Home Gym to the Commercial Gym with Benson Trembath

Meet Benson Trembath, Max's 2nd place finalist of the January Challenge.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Benson's story on why he joined the Challenge
How Benson overcame COVID, floods and multiple injuries to complete the Challenge
Fitness and physical hobbies as core values
Transitioning from a home gym to a commercial gym
Developing systems to stay consistent with diet and exercise

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Challenge Weekly Show #67: Trusting Your Instincts, Understanding Calories & Gluconeogenesis!

May 31, 2022

Challenge Weekly Show #67: Trusting Your Instincts, Understanding Calories & Gluconeogenesis!

Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Show with Coach Steven Eskaf and Coach Nicoletta Ceppellini!

Challenge update

M Challenge program update
What is the Steps Leaderboard?
What does the Meal Plan look like?

Non-Scale Victories

What are NSVs?

Coaches Corner

Coach Nic speaks about trusting your instincts
Coach Steve explains the basics of calories

Questions from the Community

How do I get my motivation back?
Is there any way to tell if I’m going to get injured?
What’s the difference between Maxine's Sip n Burn and Maxine's Melt?
What is gluconeogenisis?

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Habit Hacks to Transform Your Physique and Win the Challenge with Grand Champion Johllene Elson

May 27, 2022

Habit Hacks to Transform Your Physique and Win the Challenge with Johllene Elson.

Meet our January Maxine’s Challenge Winner Johllene Elson

In this episode you will discover

How important those steps are for getting to the next level
Why connecting with the Challenge Community helps accountability
How to get the physique you’ve always dreamed of by following what is prescribed to you - no more, no less

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Challenge Weekly Show #66: Eating Back Calories, Positional Hypertrophy & Clean Eating!

May 24, 2022

Challenge Weekly Show #66: Eating Back Calories, Positional Hypertrophy & Clean Eating!

Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Show with Coach Steven Eskaf and Coach Nicoletta Ceppellini!

Challenge update

M Challenge program update
When can I download the app?
When does the Winter Challenge start?

Non-Scale Victories

What are NSVs?

Coaches Corner

Coach Nic speaks about eating back calories
Coach Steve explains positional and regional hypertrophy

Questions from the Community

I eat ‘clean’ every single day but I can’t lose weight. Why?
Do I need to train more for better results?
Why are steps so important?
Should a beginner focus on strength or hypertrophy first?

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Being Honest with Yourself with Grand Champion Howard Goodes

May 20, 2022

Being Honest with Yourself with Grand Champion Howard Goodes

Meet Howard Goodes, Max's Grand Champion of the January Challenge.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Howard's story on why he joined the Challenge
Building relationships with exercise
How to overcome challenges around work, home and social lives
The power of lifting lightweights
Building a foundation by nailing the technique first

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Challenge Weekly Show #65: Menopause, Kids Lifting Weights and Resistance & Strength Profiles!

May 17, 2022

Challenge Weekly Show #65: Menopause, Kids Lifting Weights and Resistance & Strength Profiles!

Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Show with Coach Steven Eskaf and Coach Nicoletta Ceppellini!

Challenge update

Strategies for in-between Challenges
M Challenge program update
Maxine's Burn Bars and Cookies are now at Coles

Non-Scale Victories

What are NSVs?

Coaches Corner

Coach Nic explains menopause and its effect on training & losing body fat
Coach Steve explains matching resistance & strength profiles

Questions from the Community

Is it ok for kids to lift weights?
What is the minimum amount of training I can do to build muscle?
Why can some people eat whatever they want and stay skinny?
What do fat burners do?

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Challenge Weekly Show #64: Vision Boards, Accountability & Mind Muscle Connection!

May 10, 2022

Challenge Weekly Show #64: Vision Boards, Accountability & Mind Muscle Connection!

Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Show with Coach Steven Eskaf and Coach Nicoletta Ceppellini!

Challenge update

Awards Night Recap
Planning time between Challenges
Keeping yourself accountable

Non-Scale Victories

Are you featured in our #NSVs?

Coaches Corner

Coach Nic explains how to develop a vision board
Coach Steve explains how to maximise the Mind Muscle Connection

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Maxine's Burn and Maxine's Night? Can I have the Night during the day?
I only have 30 minutes to workout, what should I focus on?
I've finished the challenge, and my goal now is to do a comp, what steps should I take?
What training program should I follow for building muscle?

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