Initiate Strength & Conditioning

We’re all set for another week here at Initiate 🏋🏽‍♂️⁣
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Bank holiday hours tomorrow - Open gym 8am-12pm⁣
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Classes resume as normal from Tuesday onwards. ⁣
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Book in advance to secure your spot.

We’re all set for another week here at Initiate 🏋🏽‍♂️⁣
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Bank holiday hours tomorrow - Open gym 8am-12pm⁣
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Classes resume as normal from Tuesday onwards. ⁣
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Book in advance to secure your spot.

Finally getting around to looking at the certificate and medal from November’s 2000 burpee challenge. A challenge we won’t want to be repeating any time soon... What should we do next / who should we fundraise for? 😅

Finally getting around to looking at the certificate and medal from November’s 2000 burpee challenge. A challenge we won’t want to be repeating any time soon... What should we do next / who should we fundraise for? 😅

Massive congratulations to @rhysdavis_6 and Ellie on the birth of their baby girl! Now the dadbod can officially begin 😜🙊

Massive congratulations to @rhysdavis_6 and Ellie on the birth of their baby girl! Now the dadbod can officially begin 😜🙊

Not a favourite 9 or anything like that just a few pictures from this year which shows some of our awesome members and some changes that have been made throughout the past couple of months!
I’d just like to wish everyone a happy new year! (Can’t be much worse than this one) 😬 and here’s to being open as soon as possible 🥂 come on Mark don’t be a spoil sport! #initiate #gym #fitness #newyearnocorona #rhonddavalleys

This was our Christmas Day Afghanistan 2008! Even though this year we are restricted in who we can see or what we can do just be thankful for the people who you get to spend it with just like we were in our situation.
Merry Christmas everyone and stay safe.

Not a lot of good things seem to be happening lately but stories like this out shine all that crap! Amazing effort @ems_jellybean 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

#Repost @ems_jellybean with @get_repost
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So that sees the end of the 8 week challenge with @steveinitiatechallenge and @initiate_sandc. I am now officially over 18lbs lighter than I was when I started, 2 dress sizes smaller, and a huge amount healthier! So pleased with myself, and just because the challenge is done, doesn't mean the good habits I've developed and maintained will be going anywhere!

Happy days.

#beforeafter #8weekchallenge #weightloss

Hi Guys,

I’m sure you have all seen the news by now so unfortunately we will have to close from today!! 🤬

I understand how frustrating this is for you as it is for us as well especially as there is no clear end date for us to re-open.

If you would like me to freeze your memberships as we did on the firebreak either comment or send me a message and I’ll do that from tomorrow.

I will organise a time and date for anyone wanting equipment to collect after Christmas.

Hopefully this won’t be for too long so until then merry Christmas and stay safe.

Thanks
Team Initiate

Last @hathleteacademy strength club session until after lockdown! 😫

#Repost @hathleteacademy with @get_repost
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Last strength club session of 2020💪🏽 @initiate_sandc

𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 🎅🏻⁣
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Wednesday 23rd - normal (annual 12 days of Christmas workout) *Christmas attire is a must*⁣
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Christmas Eve - 9am class, open gym 10-12pm⁣
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Christmas Day - CLOSED⁣
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Boxing Day - CLOSED⁣
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Sunday 27th - normal⁣
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Monday 28th - 9am class, 10am-12pm open gym⁣
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Tuesday 29th - 9am class, 10am-12pm open gym⁣
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Wednesday 30th - 9am class, 10am-12pm open gym⁣
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New Year's Eve - 9am class, 10am-12pm open gym⁣
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New Year's Day - CLOSED ⁣
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Saturday 2nd - back to normal⁣
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*These are just main timings for the gym, if we are open any other times throughout Christmas we will post in the members page. ⁣
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*Due to Covid you will need to book on for 𝐀𝐋𝐋 classes and open gym. If you don’t book on and the class or gym is already full you won’t be able to train.

If one photo could sum up how Saturday felt 💀

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Outstanding effort by everyone today that turned up to complete 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 burpees for @bonecancerresearch ⁣⁣
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Also well done to everyone that completed their burpees throughout the month of November... it’s been a tough challenge.⁣⁣
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Special thanks to everyone that contributed to the donations page and to everyone that turned up today to support. ⁣
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There’s still time to donate if you want too... link in bio ⬆️

Outstanding effort by everyone today that turned up to complete 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 burpees for @bonecancerresearch ⁣⁣
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Also well done to everyone that completed their burpees throughout the month of November... it’s been a tough challenge.⁣⁣
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Special thanks to everyone that contributed to the donations page and to everyone that turned up today to support. ⁣
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There’s still time to donate if you want too... link in bio ⬆️

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 from today our coaches and some of our members will be attempting to complete 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 burpees in one day in order to raise money for 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡. ⁣
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Well done to everyone who has already started their burpees and are completing 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 throughout the month of November especially @swatkins041 who is aiming for 𝟑𝟎𝟎𝟎. ⁣
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There’s still time to get involved.⁣
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𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 ⤴️

Doesn’t matter how or where you do it but please remember to pay your respects at 11am with a 2 minute complete silence for the fallen and the current serving members of our armed forces.
We Will Remember Them.

These past couple of months have been difficult for all of us and often there have been many circumstances that are completely out of our control. But one thing we can do and is something that’s been talked about a lot and that is supporting small businesses. Many of the members that come to our gym and are part of our community have their own business so all I ask is you please give them a follow, like their page, check out their website, get in touch to use their services or support them in any way you can!
@darevalleychiro - Chiropractor
@lashesbyluca - Lashes
@annasadd2003 - Music Teacher
@dobbiedogdesigns - Dog walking & personalised gifts
@nicsnails_ - Nails
@vision_hair_design_ltd - Hairdresser
@theplayyardrct - Children’s play centre
@andrewexell - Exell Civil Engineering
@analias1983 - AAW Electrical work
Please do what you can to show your support. #support #supportsmallbusiness #lockdown #dowhatyoucan #rct #rhondda #rhonddavalleys

Tomorrow is the start of the 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 ⁣
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𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐬 completed individually throughout the month of November.⁣
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Keep a tally of your 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 reps as we move through the month, whether you are completing them daily or weekly...this includes any burpees that have been completed as part of a workout at home or at the gym.⁣
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We have set a date for the 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 for anyone wanting to complete all 2000 in one day.⁣
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If you are doing them throughout the month and have some left on the 𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 your more than welcome to drop in to finish your total.
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Remember it’s all for a good cause... any donations will be grately appreciated. ⁣
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𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨 ⤴️

Do you want to lose weight and be fitter or do you just like the idea of it?!

Weight loss requires effort and consistency which I why some people just like the idea of losing weight! It will be hard and often feel well out of your reach! This is why I have created our 8 week plan so that you don’t go through this alone and get the support that is needed for you to reach your goal. You will be sent all the information needed to succeed and will be put into a private group with like minded people that are chasing the same goal. This is the last day to sign up to the 8 week challenge so get in touch and receive your information pack today!
#initiate #healthyeating #motivation #challenge #inittowinit #plan #mealprep #grouptraining

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫.⁣⁣⁣
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We have arranged with the 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 to fundraise collectively as a gym throughout the month of November. ⁣⁣⁣
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Every 10 minutes another child, teenager or adult somewhere in the world is diagnosed with primary bone cancer.⁣⁣⁣
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The goal is for everyone to individually complete 2000 burpees within the month. Burpees can be spread out over the course of the month e.g. 𝟔𝟕 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐲 or completed all in one day as coaches Steven Davies & Jolee Gregory will be doing at the end of November (along with anyone else that wants to join them). Completing the 2000 burpees in one day will format as 11 burpees every minute for 3 hours and 2 minutes. Other variations could be a gradual build up to 2000, starting with 30 on day 1, 40 on day 2, 50 on day 3 etc. ⁣⁣⁣
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Anyone can get involved (members & non-members). ⁣⁣⁣
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Burpees can be completed at home or at the gym. If you complete the burpees as part of your normal workout you can include them in your individual 2000 total. ⁣⁣⁣
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We will be charging a £10 entry fee to begin the initial funds which will be donated to the charity, and would then ask everyone to spread the word in hopes of donations. Donations can be made via our JustGiving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/initiate

Well done to all our members who came to the gym this week, you all done awesome! Not just during the workouts but helping make the gym a safe environment to come to during this pandemic!
This week we welcome Daniel, Kelly, Mark, Grace and Rhys who completed their Inductuons last week so be sure to say hello when you see them. I’d just like to take the time to say a special thank you to @jolee_gregory and @rhiannabethwilliams for the work they put in this weekend to support World Mental Health Day and everyone who does this for a living such as @danhitch84 , @gethinrhysev and anyone else that does their bit everyday without any praise from anyone but continue to help whoever they can. Also, thank you to everyone else who took part in the weekends workouts to show their support and for anyone suffering in silence I hope this helps you realise that others care and you can talk to any single one of our members that are ready to listen. #initiate #strengthandconditioning #rhondda #gym #motivation #fitness #health #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #heretotalk

Initiate Strength & Conditioning

Today’s board 🧠⁣
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MIND Charity: 0300 123 3393⁣
Samaritans: 116 123⁣
Rethink Mental Illness: 0300 5000 927⁣
NHS helpline: 111 ⁣
Young Minds: 0808 802 5544⁣
Calm: 0800 58 58 58 ⁣
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141

Today’s board 🧠⁣
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MIND Charity: 0300 123 3393⁣
Samaritans: 116 123⁣
Rethink Mental Illness: 0300 5000 927⁣
NHS helpline: 111 ⁣
Young Minds: 0808 802 5544⁣
Calm: 0800 58 58 58 ⁣
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141

Initiate Strength & Conditioning

This weekend all of our workouts will be done in honour of World Mental Health Day (10th October). We will be doing a series of workouts on both Saturday and Sunday - including the hero workout - with a format that focuses on this topic. ⁣
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“World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.” ⁣
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“Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but 10 October is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing.” - Mind Charity

This weekend all of our workouts will be done in honour of World Mental Health Day (10th October). We will be doing a series of workouts on both Saturday and Sunday - including the hero workout - with a format that focuses on this topic. ⁣
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“World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma.” ⁣
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“Mental health problems can affect anyone, any day of the year, but 10 October is a great day to show your support for better mental health and start looking after your own wellbeing.” - Mind Charity

Great effort from everyone this week as it’s been a tough week but we’ve seen plenty of PB’s and there’s still more to come 💪🏻 Weightlifting is busy and we are starting to see progress in everyone’s lifting! Wednesday was a tough one which made @maners_15 chip a tooth and goose had a little cry mid workout! Thursdays weakness sessions are starting to become strengths. Bootcamp is getting busier by the week, well done @jolee_gregory and we also welcomed a new member to the team @coreyshephard10 💪🏻 #initiate #gym #fitness #rhondda #somesurprisesthisweektoo