Becoming Badass

Ginger is one of the longest standing TBG members. She's honestly worked her ass off. Like.... literally. She's looking bloody good and it's evident that her hard work has paid off.  This is her THIRD enlistment. I actually said at a recent enlistment 'this is a once in a lifetime thing... it's such a big deal'... then looked over at Ginger and was all like .... 'um.... well... for most people any...

Nemo comes from a family with a really specific cultural background. Due to this background her family has pretty strong expectations on what she should and shouldn't be doing with her career.  She felt pressured to keep them happy and do what they expected of her. So she went to Uni. She hated it. She didn't bother trying to get a job at the end of it because she KNEW it just wasn't for her.  She...

Indiana is joining the Army. Actually by the time this episode goes live she would have already enlisted!  She was already pretty fit prior to joining TBG but has found that her strength has improved beyond belief.  Indiana talks to us about being a black sheep, her extra curricular activities beyond TBG and how fitting in your Military lifestyle can sometimes have an impact on your family... even...

The minute you decide that you want to join the ADF is the minute you should commence your training.  Don't leave it to the last minute. There is no magic that can be done at that point in time.  In this Quick Chat we discuss the importance of commencing training YESTERDAY so that you're not at a mad panic 2 weeks out from a PFA.  For more notes on this topic head over to this link- https://www.th...

Brook is a Navy Submariner. She was the first person to ever enlist into the ADF from TBG and she's been kicking ass ever since.  She talks about her training from Cerberus to obtaining her Dolphins at the end of IETs. She tells us why being posted to Perth is AWESOME and why she loves Submariner life so much.  We talk a BIT about fitness but we mostly crack the code on what it's like to work UNDE...

At TBG we often have mothers bring their kids in during training sessions. This episode I chat with one such Mother & Daughter combo! These guys have been coming to The Barracks Gym for 18 months so we've gotten to know them pretty well.  It's pretty cool to watch these two. They have a relationship that everyone considers to be 'goals'. It's got to be pretty cool when you're biggest supported is...

Shin Splints is a very common injury for those conducting any form of lower body training such as running.  SO many people continue to train even when they are experiencing shin pain. It's imperative to know how to manage shin pain so that it doesn't become worse. If you manage the pain properly at the first onset, you'll have a better chance of recovery.  In this instalment of 'Quick Chat', I tal...

Renee came to TBG with a decent level of fitness. She's highly involved in sports and her body moves well. She's a high performer but she still knew that she needed more help. Enter TBG.  She found us via a FB add and decided that this was exactly what she needed. So she came in... and has spent pretty much every day at TBG ever since. Like a pet.  She's an epic human. She's a country hick and we...

It's interesting that in our current society where equality is at the forefront of everything... plenty of people still believe that they should be excused from certain activities due to their gender.  Males & Females can now apply for any roles in the military, they just need to meet the required standards. It's all about the right person for the job. So why do so many chicks ask about 'female' p...

Deborah is joining the Army Reserves.  She's from South America and moved over here as a teenager with her Mum. She talks about study, Aussie slang, boyfriends, fitness, life and all sorts of other stuff.  If you're joining the Army Reserves and looking for some inspiration with your fitness, you'll love this episode!  To learn more about The Barracks Gym, head over to- www.thebarracksgym.com.au

Mila is a BUSY single Mum who works a full time job with ridiculous shift work hours.  I'm exhausted just typing that.  She's gotten herself ready for the Army with the help of TBG, her family and her epic organisation skills. If you're a single Mama... then this one is for you. Hear her little tips and tricks to stay organised and how she prioritises her fitness without missing out on quality tim...

Have you even wondered what happens when you get your period at Kapooka? This might seem like a ridiculous question for some of you. However it's one of the most popular questions I get asked as a Military Mentor at The Barracks Gym.  In fact, it's so popular I even wrote a blog article about it-  https://www.thebarracksgym.com.au/blog/youre-not-the-first In this 'Quick Chat' episode of Becoming B...

Russ is in the RAAF. She's recently finished 1RTU and she's about to start IETs.    She's come back for Christmas and she's been hanging out with us at TBG. I grabbed her before she headed back to talk about life at 1RTU and how she handles being away from her family.  Russ is married to a serving member and her kids are so rad and resilient.  She's a really really good friend of mine and it was f...

Gee is a serving member of the Royal Australian Navy. She also train at TBG prior to enlisting.  She's completed her Recruit Training at Cerberus and she is now part way through her IETs. She's back home in Brisbane on Christmas leave so I grabbed her for a quick chat.  We talked about life at Cerberus. Fitness requirements as a Navy recruit. How TBG changed more than just fitness for her. We also...

Frankie* has been with TBG for about 6 months. She's enlisting into the Army in January as a Cargo Specialist.  She's a dominant, confident personality and came to us with a bit of attitude. We found a way to curb this to a level that helped her excel in her training. We talk about how TBG has helped her work through the mind games that come about with exercising. Those mindset blocks that a lot o...

Belle* is a 23 year old Navy Gap Year Applicant. She applied for the Navy before she left school but it didn't go according to her plan. 6 years later, she is finally enlisting. We discuss the Gap Year Program, applying as a 16 year old, the importance of 'life experience', fitness, having a supportive gym community, the excitement of a new career after a Uni degree and how having the worlds more...

Lance & Richard* both train at The Barracks Gym. One of them heads to RMC very soon and the other hasn't even applied for the Army yet. They are good mates.  They didn't know each other prior to coming to TBG. They gravitated together due to being surrounded by chicks in the gym. Now they are the ultimate training team and have been dominating in the gym for months.  In this episode we talk about...

Michael Cross is the founder and co-owner of The Barracks Gym. We have been training Defence Force Applicants out of this gym in Brisbane for over 2 years now. Michael spent 13 years in the Australian Army before deciding to get out and travel. Once he returned home from travel he knew he didn't just want a 9-5 job. He wanted to take everything he'd learnt over his 13 year career along with the le...

In the introductory episode of Becoming Badass, Carly Box highlights what you can expect in upcoming episodes. She discusses the importance of fitness for Defence Force applicants and how this podcast will help you with your own preparation.  Head over to www.thebarracksgym.com.au  for more information.