Along with weekly 1:1 check-ins with a qualified trainer, goal setting, educational sessions and prizes, here’s what you’ll receive upon sign-up.
Digital journal with workouts, meal planner, tips and habit tracker.
8 week breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack meal plan.
74-page recipe book with vegetarian options.
Video workout library with all exercises.
Craig’s overall total percentage weight loss was 5.64%! Craig is a testament to the slow and steady approach, focusing on form first and finding balance between work, gym and the surf.
Ange was incredibly consistent, training 5 days per week and never missed a session. She was always positive, even when we encouraged her to up the weights!
Izzy dived head-first into this challenge and consistently smashed her goals, attending nearly every Activ8 group class on top of training in her own time, and motivating those around her!
Hannah built simple, sustainable habits she could show up for every day. She shared that the workbook became her daily anchor, helping her stay connected to her goals and habits.
Gemma had a can-do positivity and unwavering commitment to her training, steps and nutrition, achieving a total 9.4kg weight loss in 8 weeks!
Tony smashed out the full 5 workouts per week for 8 weeks, often throwing in an extra workout here and there. He almost doubled some of his fitness testing scores!
Christine excelled with 5 classes per week for the duration of the challenge. She lost a total of 24.1cm and also dropped 3% body fat!
Jonathan saw great results through the challenge by gaining muscle and losing body fat, but also showing up and showing out to every class he attended!
Be one of the first 500 people to sign up to our challenge and receive a FREE printed Activ8 Fitness Journal including the workouts, a meal planner, tips, goal setting and a habit tracker!
10 winners who consistently follow the workout plan, hit their step goal and achieve their other chosen habit goals over the 8 weeks.
2 winners who made the most notable transformations by the end of the challenge.
*A MyPCYC account and Gym+Fitness membership is required to sign up online*
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With weekly digital education sessions and emails covering goal setting, progress tracking, rest, consistency and life after the challenge, you’ll have the knowledge, support and motivation to keep moving forward through the challenge!
Our staff are dedicated to seeing you thrive over these 8 weeks, which is why you can book in weekly 1:1 check-ins. You can go over your routine, what’s working, what’s not and figure out the best balance for your lifestyle.
Once you’ve signed up, you can join our Facebook group and connect with thousands of others across the state. Cheer each other on, share support and encouragement, and connect with our trainers!
Everyone! Whether you’re new to exercise, getting back into fitness or already training regularly, the challenge can be adapted to suit your fitness level.
Not at all. The challenge is designed to meet you where you’re at, with workouts that can be modified for different fitness levels.
Yes, you must be a Gym+Fitness member to sign up to the Activ8 8 Week Challenge.
To become a member, contact your local club, or sign up via MyPCYC (a free MyPCYC account is required).
The program is designed to help you build consistency rather than overwhelm you. While there are 5 exercise days and 2 rest days, you can modify this during your 1:1 check-in with a qualified trainer, to suit your needs and lifestyle.
No. The challenge isn’t about restrictive diets or cutting out entire food groups. You’ll receive meal plans, recipes and guidance to help you make sustainable choices that fit into everyday life.
The workouts in the Activ8 8 Week Challenge are primarily machine-based, so you’ll need access to a gym with the required equipment, such as a PCYC Gym+Fitness club. However, you’re welcome to complete the workouts at another gym if you have access to the equipment. You’ll just need an active PCYC Gym+Fitness membership to participate in the challenge.
There are also optional cardio workouts that can be completed at home if you have the appropriate equipment, such as dumbbells or a yoga mat.
The goal is to build habits that stick, so it’s completely okay to take a break when life happens. If you’re sick or away on holiday, take the time you need and pick things back up when you’re ready.
When you start to have a consistent routine, it is much easier to pick things back up after a break.
The fitness journal is your one stop shop for tracking! In there, you will track your fitness measurements and testing for before and after the challenge, your habit tracking each day, and your reps and weight for every single workout. This will allow you to see your improvement over the 8 weeks.
Absolutely! If you sign up later, you will still receive 8 weeks of resources.
Challenge T&Cs: Challenge participants must be PCYC Queensland Gym+Fitness members to join the challenge. The Activ8 8 Week Challenge is only available to members over the age of 18. Participation costs $99 upfront in addition to regular PCYC Queensland Gym+Fitness membership fees.
Current Member Discount T&Cs: This promotion provides eligible Gym+Fitness members with a 10% discount on the Activ8 8 Week Challenge fee. The standard cost of the Activ8 8 Week Challenge is $99, and eligible members will receive the discounted rate of $89.10. The offer is available exclusively to members who hold an active Gym+Fitness membership with PCYC Queensland as of 24 August 2026. Membership must remain valid at the time of registration for the Activ8 8 Week Challenge in order to qualify for the discount. The promotional discount applies only to registrations made between 24 August 2026 and 5 October 2026 using the discount code provided via email. Registrations received outside of this timeframe are not eligible for the discount. The 10% discount will be applied to transactions using the eligible discount code and cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions, or discounts unless expressly stated otherwise. The discount is non-transferable and is not redeemable for cash or credit.
