Fit & Fab

Looking to build your leg strength, boost your cardio and feel more confident tackling hills on the trail? Join us for our casual, weekly Thursday afternoon conditioning sessions based at Clontarf and the Spit to Manly trail!

Run in collaboration with Chocolate Fitness, these sessions are specifically designed to help you get "hike-fit" in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. There are no term commitments and no rigid requirements—just drop in when it suits your schedule! Every session caters to a mix of fitness levels, so whether you’re a beginner preparing for your very first bushwalk, or an experienced hiker training for a multi-day trek, you can move completely at your own rhythm.

📍 Meeting Point: Clontarf Reserve

📅 Date: Thursdays (Casual drop-in, book week-to-week)

🕘 Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

📏 Distance: Approx. 3–5 km (varies by session focus)

🥾 Activity Level: All Fitness Levels Welcome (Adaptable options provided)

👣 Group Size: 3 – 8 participants

✨ Highlights

• Trail-Specific Conditioning: Created to build the exact leg power, core stability and cardio endurance needed for hiking.

• Alternating Weekly Focus: Rotate between dedicated trail-and-hill endurance sessions (led by Kirsty) and outdoor strength-and-mobility sessions (led by Belinda).

• All Fitness Levels Welcome: Every exercise and hill repeat can be scaled up or down—go at your own comfortable pace without fear of being left behind.

• Casual & Flexible: No term contracts or multi-week sign-ups required. Book week-to-week whenever your schedule allows.

• Spectacular Location: Train outdoors surrounded by the coastal beauty of Middle Harbour and Sydney Harbour National Park.

  
  

📖 Full Description

We’ve teamed up with Belinda at Chocolate Fitness to create a flexible, ongoing training space for women who want to feel stronger and more confident on the trails. Because everybody’s fitness journey is different, every session is structured to support mixed fitness levels simultaneously. We alternate our main focus each week so you get a well-rounded mix of hiking preparation:

• Trail & Hill Conditioning (Hosted by Kirsty / Seek Sista): We head out onto the Spit to Manly trail for walking paired with targeted hill repeats and stair climbs. Kirsty will guide you through incline techniques, breathing and pacing. You choose how many repeats you do—push your limits or keep it a steady talk-and-walk pace!

• Functional Hiking Strength (Hosted by Belinda / Chocolate Fitness): Belinda leads a full-body outdoor workout on the grass at Clontarf Reserve. Focussing on step-up power, core stability, ankle/knee strength and mobility, Belinda provides options for every exercise so beginners and seasoned movers alike get the right level of challenge.
  

🙋‍♀️ Who can join?

This experience is open to all women! Discounted rates apply for Seek Sista members:

• Non-Member Rate: $42.00 per session

• Seek Sista Member Rate: $37.00 per session

Not a member yet? 👉 You can Join Here or simply book as a Non-Member!

✅ Inclusions

• Host Guidance: Individual session leadership with either Kirsty (Seek Sista) or Belinda (Chocolate Fitness).

• Tailored Exercise Options: Personalised adjustments for different fitness levels and body needs.

• Safety First: Experienced, first-aid trained host for every session.

• Park Permissions: All National Parks licensing and council permits sorted for you.
  

❌ Exclusions

• Parking Fees: Any pay-and-display parking at Clontarf Reserve.

• Personal Gear: Water bottles, sweat towels and workout gear.

• Personal Snacks: Pre/post-workout snacks or special beverages.

• Health Insurance: Recommended but not included.
  

👋 Meet Your Session Hosts

Kirsty (Seek Sista): Lead guide and founder of Seek Sista, Kirsty brings 15+ years in outdoor spaces to help women build trail confidence, master hill technique, and enjoy movement without stress or social pressure.

Belinda (Chocolate Fitness): Belinda is passionate about functional fitness for women. Her down-to-earth training style focuses on building real-world strength, joint stability, and endurance so you can move through life (and up steep trails!) feeling strong and capable.

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

🎒 What to Bring & Wear

• Supportive Shoes: Trail runners or sturdy athletic trainers with good grip.

• Comfortable Activewear: Breathable layers you can move and sweat in.

• Water: At least 1.5L of water (in a small daypack, running vest, or handheld bottle).

• Sun Protection: Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

• Small Sweat Towel: Helpful for ground exercises or wiping away the post-hill glow!

• Post-Workout Recovery: A light snack or electrolyte drink for extra energy afterwards.
  

🌦️ Know Before You Go

We train in most weather conditions, but if severe storms or unsafe track conditions arise, we'll notify you of any changes or postponements 24 hours ahead.

📑 Minimum Group Size & Cancellation Policy

• Minimum group: Sessions proceed with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum isn't met, you'll be contacted at least 48 hours prior with options to refund or reschedule.

• Full refund: Cancellations made 7 days or more before the session.

• 50% refund: Cancellations made 3–6 days before the session.

• No refund: Cancellations made less than 3 days before the session or no-shows.

• Event postponement: If cancelled by us due to weather or safety concerns, you’ll receive a full refund or easy date transfer. Cancellations must be emailed to kirsty@seeksista.com.au.
  

✍️ Waiver & Pre-Trip Details

Upon booking, you’ll receive an instant confirmation email, followed by a text message inviting you to join our dedicated Thursday Sessions Teams App chat group to keep all messages in one easy place. This chat group is our friendly weekly hub! Inside the chat, you’ll find the link to complete your digital waiver (to complete prior to your first session), along with weekly updates confirming that week’s host, session focus, exact meeting pin, and any extra tips you need before each session.