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FORTITUDE HALLOWEEN THROWDOWN 2026

Entries are now open for the Fortitude Halloween Throwdown!

Whether you're chasing a PB, stepping onto the platform for the first time, or just want to be part of a great day of lifting, we'd love to see you there.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 31st October 2026
Venue: Fortitude Strength
Address: 162 Manukau Rd, Pukekohe, Auckland

Competition Options

Powerlifting (Squat, Bench Press & Deadlift)
Push Pull (Bench Press & Deadlift)
Bench Press Only

Entry Fees

$65.00 – Competition Entry
$110.00 – Competition Entry + Event T-Shirt

Entries are open now and will close on 17th October 2026, or earlier if all lifting sessions fill.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/81MyZJRDyE1Ghwjq9

Open to World Powerlifting Nz Registered and Novice lifters

Get your entry in early to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you on the platform for a great day of competition at Fortitude Strength.

TEENS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING – TERM 3

Looking to help your teen get stronger, fitter, and more confident?

Our Fortitude Teens Program is designed to build:
✔ Strength
✔ Fitness
✔ Confidence
✔ Healthy habits for life

Whether they play sport or are just getting started, this is a supportive environment where they can learn proper technique, train safely, and have fun with others their age.

📅 Term 3 starts: 20th July
🕓 Sessions: Monday & Wednesday – 4:30–5:15pm

Led by experienced coaches, this program focuses on movement quality, strength development, and building confidence both in and out of the gym.

Spots are limited – Contact Hollie at [email protected]

6 WEEK CHALLENGE RESULTS ARE IN!

Six weeks. Countless workouts. Better habits. Incredible results.

We're so proud of everyone who took part in our challenge. The numbers are awesome, but the effort behind them is even better.

Standout Achievements

🏅 Christine B***e
• Lost 3.2kg
• Reduced her waist by 6cm
• Improved her workout from 16:02 to 13:17 (⏱️ 2 min 45 sec faster!)

🏅 Nicholas Grayson
• Lost 3.5kg – the biggest weight loss of the challenge!
• Lost an incredible 16.5cm from his waist
• Improved his workout from 12:09 to 10:25 (⏱️ 1 min 44 sec faster)
• Improved his second test from 1:50 to 1:29 (21 seconds faster)

🏅 Heather Douglas
• Lost 10.5cm from her chest
• Lost 4cm from her hips
• Improved her workout from 16:20 to 13:25 (⏱️ 2 min 55 sec faster)

🏅 Karen Banfield
• Lost 8cm from her chest
• Improved her workout from 15:06 to 13:46 (⏱️ 1 min 20 sec faster)
• Improved her second test by 46 seconds

🏅 Jacob Osborne
• Improved body composition with 9.5cm off his hips and 5.5cm off his thigh
• Smashed his first workout from 14:04 to 13:23
• Added 9 seconds to his second workout despite matching the heavier weight

🏅 Greer Speck
• Lost 2.8kg
• Reduced her waist by 6cm

Other Awesome Wins

⭐ Gareth Vollebregt reduced his hips by 3.5cm and his thigh by an impressive 10cm.

⭐ Shannon Duncan maintained her body weight while still losing 2cm from her waist and improving body measurements—a great reminder that the scales don't tell the whole story.

💥 Challenge Totals
🔥 12.9kg of body weight lost
📏 37cm off waists
❤️ 34.5cm off hips
💪 30cm off chests
🦵 15cm off thighs

Every single person made progress in their own way. Whether it was weight loss, body measurements, fitness, strength or simply showing up consistently, you should all be incredibly proud of what you've achieved.

Please join us in congratulating:
Christine, Gareth, Greer, Heather, Jacob, Karen, Nicholas and Shannon!

Rare Opportunity at Fortitude Strength

We’ve recently had a small number of Personal Training spots become available with both Adam and Hollie.

Whether your goal is to get stronger, build muscle, lose weight, improve your fitness, recover from injury, prepare for competition, or simply feel more confident in the gym, our coaches can help you get there with a plan tailored specifically to you.

Train with Adam
- Competitive Powerlifting
- Strength & Conditioning
- Muscle Building
- Adaptive Training
- Competition Preparation
- Strength Programming
- Technique Coaching

Train with Hollie
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Adaptive Training
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Muscle Building
- Building confidence in and out of the gym

At Fortitude, personal training is more than just a workout. You'll receive expert coaching, accountability, structured programming, and support every step of the way.

"One of the best investments I've made in myself. Hollie takes the guesswork out of training and gets results." – Georgie Armstrong

Book your FREE initial consultation today and let's talk about your goals.

📞 Adam: 021 289 5044
📧 [email protected]
📞 Hollie: 027 531 0346
📧 [email protected]

🌐 fortstrong.co.nz

Spaces are limited and once these time slots are filled, they may not become available again for some time.

MEMBER SHOUTOUT – SAM

Big shoutout to Sam this week

Sam is a great example of how small changes and consistency can lead to huge improvements in your health and wellbeing.

She keeps showing up, putting in the work, and trusting the process—and over time, those little efforts have added up in a big way.

But one of the best things about Sam is the energy she brings to every class.

✅ Always smiling
✅ Always encouraging others
✅ Always bringing great vibes to the gym

People like Sam make Fortitude what it is.

We’re proud of everything you’re achieving, Sam—keep smashing it.