LEARN TO LIFT HEAVY
8 WEEK BODY RECOMP CHALLENGE

Starts 2 July, You in?

Give us 8 weeks and you'll sharpen your lifting foundation/skillset. Learn to lift heavy, build muscle + lose fat without the guess work.

Open to all ages. Specialised for Men + Women over 40.

This is a unique 8-week Body Recomp Challenge you won't find anywhere.

You'll receive world-class lifting coaching, clinical nutritionist and naturopathy support, a recovery toolkit for your nervous system, and ticket to a PB Day Event you'll to build towards.

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  • Eat more protein. Lift weights.
    Progressive overload. Sleep better.

    Advice is all good, but not if you don't actually know how to apply it.

    How much protein? What does that look like across the day?
    What weight + reps?
    When do you go heavier?
    How do I add recovery when life's full.

    Your coaches will work this out with you, in the 8 week challenge.

    The numbers.
    The lifting.
    The fuelling.
    The recovery.

    This isn't a challenge where you're starving yourself, smashing endless cardio, or guessing your way through another 8 weeks.

    Lock in July 2nd.
    Spots are limited and available until sold out.

  • ✅Member of Average Joes Gym
    ✅You train somewhere else
    ✅Want to LEARN TO LIFT HEAVY
    ✅Want to train in small-groups
    ✅Want to train safely + avoid injury
    ✅Need a routine that fits your schedule
    ✅Want to try 'RECOMP' with guidance
    ✅You're returning to the gym after
    -time away
    -kids
    -old injuries (or new ones)

Train Somewhere Else?
You Can Still Join.

You do not need to be a current Average Joes Gym member to join the challenge.

If you already train somewhere else, you can still buy the challenge ticket, attend the Lift Lessons, join the Nutrition Seminar, come to the Sound Bath, follow the 8 Week Body Recomp System at your own gym, and build towards PB Day with us.

Want coaching while you work through the program?

Add a 4 Week Training Access Pass at Average Joes Gym. Proper coaching in small groups.

Book a Quick Chat (for Clarity not Pressure)

  • 4 x 60min Lift Lessons with Coach Lance Stewart

    Lance is a former Worlds Champion powerlifter, gold/silver medallist, multiple Oceania/National title holder and former Auckland Powerlifting Association president.

    Coached to refine your lifting skillset. Demo, lifts workout, personal direction from Coach Lance. Q+A. In-person at Average Joes Gym

    Session 1: Deadlift
    Session 2: Bench Press
    Session 3: Squat
    Session 4: Lifts Overview, Lifting Strategy, PB Day Prep

  • Nutrition Seminar with Alicia Dowsett

    Calculate protein target, portions and fuelling strategy with Alicia Dowsett - Clinical Nutritionist, Registered Naturopath, Medical Herbalist. BNatMed.

    Learn what to do to fuel for muscle growth and how eat for a body recomp (specialising in 40yrs +)

    Realistic, simple meal planning. Less focus on counting calories, more on intuitive eating, protein from wholefoods. Skills, strategies, habits you can carry over after the challenge. In-person and online.

  • Sound Bath Retreat Session

    Recovery is more than rest. When your nervous system is stuck in survival mode, it’s harder to train, recover, build muscle and lose fat.

    This 45-minute Sound Bath Recovery Session with Nikki Williams uses guided body scan, healing sound bowls and instruments to balance, help bring awareness, and soothe your nervous system.

    Includes a cup of cacao after the session in the social space.

    In person + Online.

  • PB Day Event - 23 AUG

    A lifting event for you to attempt your PB Deadlift Lift - with a qualified ref, spotters, attempts, shared lunch, prize giving, and the crew cheering you on.

  • 8 Week Body Recomp - EBook

    Coach Lance's curated workouts: Upper, Lower, Total body.

    3, 4, 5 day split options, progressive overload calculator, lifting trackers, mobility, core, protein calculator, simple meal plan for 8 weeks of lunches, protein maxing guide, and recovery toolkit resources in one place.

    Weekly Email with Alicia's educational nutrition videos and tips for how to eat and fuel well during body recomp.

  • Halfway Check-In

    A check-in survey reviewed by Lance and coaches so you can reset, adjust, and keep moving forward.

  • Evolt Body Scanner Special

    We're offering challengers a special rate for a pre challenge and post challenge scan.

    The scale shouldn't move much if you're in body recomp mode, muscle weighs more than fat. Optional.

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8 Week Body Recomp Challenge 2026

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Pre-Challenge

Thursday 18 June · Optional. Information Evening at Average Joes Gym. Meet Coach Lance.

Saturday 27 June · Optional Evolt Scan Drop-In · 7:00am–8:00am

Week 1

Thursday 2 July · Deadlift Lift Lesson · 6:45pm

Week 2

Thursday 9 July · Bench Press Lift Lesson · 6:45pm

Week 3

Thursday 16 July · Squat Lift Lesson · 6:45pm

Week 4

Friday 24 July · Sound Bath Recovery Session · 6:45pm

Week 6

Thursday 6 August · Lift Overview + PB Day Prep · 6:45pm

Week 8

Saturday 22 August · Optional Final Evolt Scan Drop-In · 7:00am–8:00am

Sunday 23 August · PB Day Event · Arrival 8:30am · Kick-off 9:00am

Week 9 Deload Week

Sunday 30 August · Optional Contrast Therapy · Approx. 10:00am

8 Week Body Recomp FAQ

Is this beginner friendly?

Absolutely 100%.

Beginners usually do better than the veterans at body recomp when it comes to changing your shape, toning, dropping fat and building muscle.

You will learn the foundations properly from the start and we modify the program for you to work with where you're at.

After 40 we are all a bit busted and battle-weathered, there's always joints that are sore or something out of whack. We account for this and give you the modifications to safely lift. We suggest coaching package if you are very new.

Experienced lifters will get structure, technical refinement, progressive overload and a proper PB Day to build towards.

Is this only for people over 40?

Not at all.

The challenge is designed with adults 40+ in mind because that is who we specialise in, but it is open to anyone who wants to learn to lift properly under world-class coach, fuel better, recover better and train with more structure.

Do I need to be a member of Average Joes Gym?

Anyone can buy a challenge ticket!

You can do the challenge as a current member, as someone who trains elsewhere, or as someone new to Average Joes Gym.

Can I do this if I train at another gym?

Yes.

You can attend the challenge lessons and events, then follow the 8 Week Body Recomp System at your own gym.

If you want coached support at Average Joes Gym, you can add the 4 Week Training Access Pass.

Book a quick stress-free chat with one of us HERE, we don't pressure, we give you clarity to see if this is for you. or email us HERE

Is the Nutrition Seminar online?

Yes. Also in person.

The Nutrition Seminar will be available in person at Average Joes Gym and online via Teams for challenge ticket holders.

Is the Sound Bath included?

Yes.

The Sound Bath Recovery Session with Nikki Williams is included in your challenge ticket and will be available in-person and online.

What if I miss a Lift Lesson?

The Lift Lessons are designed as in-person sessions.

You will still receive the challenge handouts and 8 Week Body Recomp System materials.

Where possible, we may record or stream parts of sessions, but the best experience is attending live.

Do I have to buy the extra support sessions?

No. They are optional.

The challenge ticket gives you the full core experience.

The extra specialist sessions are for people who want more personal support.

Extra 60min Lift Clinics are available with Coach Lance for $99 and we have 30min Consultations with Alicia for Nutrition/Naturopathy at $59.

These will be available in week 2 to purchase throughout the challenge.

Are Evolt scans included?

No.

Evolt scans are optional and paid directly to an external company. We have secured the best possible price for our challengers. If you are interested please contact us or we will reach out closer to the challenge start.

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