Participants must complete pre-testing in week 1 (Monday 20th April – Sunday 26th April), and again at the conclusion of the Challenge (Monday 1st June – Sunday 7th June).

Male and Female Winners – Nutrition Wharehouse Pack (Valued at $150) + $100 Cash

Male and Female Runner Up – Nutrition Wharehouse Pack (Valued at $50) + $50 Cash

All UniActive members can now purchase the 6 Week Strength Challenge either at Reception, or via the online portal. You will then receive information regarding testing dates etc upon payment. If you are not a current member of UniActive you will need to sign up for the duration of the challenge.

The emphasis of these sessions is the Coach will be there assisting you with your Strength Program. They can offer spotting and guidance and make changes where necessary to form/technique and your program. These sessions will be held in the Sports Hub or in the Main Weights room.

• Mondays 6:00pm
• Tuesdays 6:00am, 12:30pm and 6:00pm
• Thursdays 6:30am, 12:30pm and 6:00pm
• Fridays 4:00pm

Saturdays and Sundays will feature special Master the Movement workshops

Winners will be determined as the most improved from pre and post testing. This includes the percentage increase in their 5RM (a); Skeletal muscle mass increase (b) and visitation and adherence to the gym.

a) You’ll be tested on a 5RM (how much you can lift for 5 repetitions) on the Squat; Deadlift and Bench Press and using the Wilks Formula this will enable you to be compared against people of various weights and gender. See this link for more information on the Wilks Formula.

The total of your four (4) lifts (in kgs) will be added together at pre and post assessment and the total difference in “Wilks” points will be determined.

You are awarded 2 points for every point increase eg.

Your Wilks Formula was 234.06

Your Post Wilks Formula was 203.22

= 30.84 difference x 2

= 61.68

b) You’ll have your Body Metrics tested using the EVOLT Body Composition machine, and you’ll be awarded points for increases in your skeletal muscle mass (kg) relative to your body weight based on percentage increase. Eg

Your SMM was 26.8kg and you weigh 65kg (41.2%)

Your SMM was 28.4kg and you weigh 65.9kg (43.1%)

Your SMM % increase = 1.9 %

You are awarded 2 points every 0.1% increase = 38 points

TOTAL – 99.68

1. All participants must register and pay using the Member Online Portal. 2. All fees are refundable up until 20th April 2025. Please contact lpaix@uow.edu.au should you not be able to complete the program

3. All participants will have to attend a Group Testing Session in the first week of the Program (20th April – 26th April) and again at the conclusion (1st June – 7th June) to determine your 5RM on the Deadlift; Squat; Benchn Press and Seated Shoulder Press.

4. All participants must do an Evolt Scan during the week (20th April – 26th April) and again at the conclusion (1st June – 7th June), to provide accurate and timely results.

5. All participants are encouraged to book in for a 60min Personalised program. This is not compulsory but recommended.

6. 5RM testing will require you to provide your BEST EFFORT for 5 repetitions of each lift. Coaches will determine your end result and score based on your proper technique for both pre and post testing.

7. Challenge winners will be determined from results from both the Improvements in Wilks Formula and Skeletal Muscle Mass (Evolt scan). UniActive reserves the right to determine the outright Prize winners.

8. In the case of any “tied” results, judges will take into account other aspects to the Challenge including attendance to classes, attendance at the gym and other feedback from Coaches. The final decision lies with UniActive Judges.