The Best Perth Fitness Events in January 2023

RFX Summer Showdown

January 20th – 22nd – ROAR Active Bibra Lake

Hold onto your barbells and get ready to sweat this January at the RFX Summer Showdown. This is the third year that RFX Athletic will hold the competition at their massive Bibra Lake facility and there have been some exciting developments when it comes to the format of the weekend. We spoke to RFX Head Coach and Event Manager Graedon Irvine about the competition and what competitors and spectators can expect.

There have been some changes to the competition. What inspired the changes?

This is my second year as Event Manager of the Showdown. After some valuable guidance from Clint in the first year of the comp, I now get the opportunity to put my spin on it and hopefully turn it into one of Perth’s best CrossFit competitions.

What changes can competitors expect to see this year?

This year we wanted to give the comp more of a Wodapalooza feel, the time of year it gets very hot so we will be running the comp late afternoon into the night.

What inspires the programming for the event?

When I program the event, I really try to focus on all aspects of CrossFit, things like odd objects, running, swimming and gymnastics. I also take into account time domains; some athletes will be good at 5-8:00 workouts but those athletes struggle a little when it gets to 10-15:00 and vice versa.

Any hints on the programming we can give away?

Competitors – be prepared for pure CrossFit.

Any information that spectators for the event need to know about?

The event is free to spectate and will be held at the ROAR Active Bibra Lake Facility. ROAR Bar & Grill offers an extensive menu and there is a large childrens adventure playground to keep the kids entertained.

If you would like to volunteer to help at the RFX Summer Showdown you can do so here. Volunteers receive a 14-day free membership as well as an event t-shirt and a meal.

For more information on the Summer Showdown you can visit their Facebook page.

If you missed our interview with Zeke Grove and Maddie Sturt you can read the Summer Showdown announcement here.

Battleground Breakthrough Trials

January 14th – Guardians Gym

Back by popular demand is the Battleground Grappling Invitational. Competitors can battle their way to the big stage this January at Guardians Gym and earn their place amongst the biggest national and international names for BG3!

All Bouts will be mixed colours which means competitors will not only be fighting people in their rank, they will be fighting whoever is in their division regardless of their rank.

For more information and athlete registration you can visit Battleground: Breakthrough Trials website

Animal Flow

January 28th – Surge Fitness Perth

Animal Flow L1 is a two-day course which guides participants through all 6 components of Animal Flow, including the Travelling Forms (the “ABCs” of animal movements); Switches and Transitions; Wrist Mobility; Activations; Form Specific Stretches, and, of course, Flows

What is Animal Flow? It is a ​​a ground-based, bodyweight movement system designed to improve a range of skills that help people in their everyday lives. Those who practice Animal Flow experience improvements in speed, power, endurance, flexibility, mobility and stability.

By the end of the second day of this course, the entire class will be performing a sequence known as the Beast flow which integrates a large majority of the movements from the workshop. This becomes a structure from which they may begin their own creative practice.

To book your spot and set your intentions right for 2023 you can visit their Facebook Event to secure your spot.

Morning Yoga with Camels & Luxury Picnic Brunch

29th of January – Swan Valley Speed Humps

Swan Valley Speed Humps is a farmstead setting for luxury picnics and yoga sessions surrounded by nature and their three resident camels.

Enjoy an invigorating morning of Yoga surrounded by nature and camels, followed by a luxury picnic brunch. Participants will start the day with a 1-hour Yogalates session, stretching in the sunshine followed by a delicious healthy brunch in a luxury boho picnic setting.

​Friends, fresh air, good vibes, food, fun and camels of course! Check out their website for dates and book your spot before they all go. Gift vouchers are also available for purchase.

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