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Small Group Training Members Spotlight – Chris Rich & Sharon Bucher

June 23, 2025

Meet Small Group Training members Chris Rich and Sharon Bucher.

The twin sisters have been training with Tracey as a part of their Small Group Training membership and have absolutely smashed their goals! We sat down with Chris and Sharon and asked them to share their thoughts on Small Group Training and their successful health and fitness journey.

Chris Rich

What made you want to start Small Group Training?
I’ve been doing Small Group Training since 2020, continuing through the COVID lockdown to the present. I initially joined to stay consistent and to compliment my own workouts during the week but now its more of a social aspect as I love training with my workout buddies every Thursday morning at 6.30am.

What do you love most about Small Group Training?
Over the years, I’ve made many new friends through Small Group Training. After convincing my twin sister to join PARC, we formed a group that trains together, keeps each other accountable, and works out even on non Small Group Training days.

What is something you are most proud of/goal that you’ve reached?
With Tracey’s long-term support in training and nutrition, I’ve become my strongest while also losing 10kg and returning to running. I recently completed a 15km event with another planned for August.

What is your advice for anyone wanting to be more active but are not sure where to start?
My advice is to choose an activity you enjoy. It not only keeps you active but also helps you build unexpected lasting friendships.

Sharon Bucher

What made you start Small Group Training?
I started Small Group Training with my twin sister Chris as a way to exercise together and as well as for me (with limited previous experience) to learn more about strength and conditioning training using weights and gym equipment. Chris and I, together with Sally, our adopted triplet have been incorporating a weekly Small Group Training session for around 5 years now, even continued during COVID lockdown!

What do I love most about Small Group Training?
I love that I can train with other likeminded women who enjoy a good training session and I have built lifelong friendships through Small Group Training. We have the best crew of amazing women, kicking fitness goals together and always supporting each other with many laughs along the way.

What is something you are most proud of/goal reached?
I am proud that through Small Group Training, I now have the confidence to challenge myself when using gym equipment and weights. Additionally, with the commitment of strength training with Chris three times a week and one weekly Small Group Training guided by Tracey, both Chris and I have been able to overcome some health hurdles relating to menopause. We have also gained knowledge about how important strength training and adequate nutrition is during this time of our lives, and we have significantly improved our overall health & fitness through sustainable fat loss whilst increasing muscle strength.

What is your advice?
Consistency is the key to any change you are wanting from strength training. Small Group Training sets you up to build your confidence, increase knowledge about your own body and what it is capable to perform. Also Small Group Training caters to your abilities, the trainers are always mindful of your starting point, considering what you want to get out of your fitness goals. The bonus is you get to meet new people, be in a supportive community through PARC Small Group Training and most importantly have fun whilst you are working out.

Well done Chris and Sharon on all your hard work and dedication! We wish the twins well on their continued health and fitness journey. If you would like more information about Small Group training please click the link here or speak with one of our friendly staff.

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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 💚💛

This week, our PARC Swim team have organised some Commonwealth Games themed fun, to celebrate our Aussie athletes, who are absolutely dominating this year! 🥇

To celebrate, our PARC Swim teachers will include a small segment in this week’s lessons, using our snakes and ladders game, aligning a swimming activity with a participating sporting event 🏊🏃

Make sure to check out our activity table, and show support for Australia, or any other participating country by wearing their colours to your lesson this week!

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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 💚💛

This week, our PARC Swim team have organised some Commonwealth Games themed fun, to celebrate our Aussie athletes, who are absolutely dominating this year! 🥇

To celebrate, our PARC Swim teachers will include a small segment in this week’s lessons, using our snakes and ladders game, aligning a swimming activity with a participating sporting event 🏊🏃

Make sure to check out our activity table, and show support for Australia, or any other participating country by wearing their colours to your lesson this week!

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Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔

It`s a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do – helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy!

You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as:
– Squats while the kettle boils – turn waiting time into movement time.
– Calf raises while brushing your teeth – two minutes of strength, twice a day.
– Lunges down the hallway – every trip becomes a mini workout.
– Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip.
– Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk – perfect for busy workdays.

Remember, all movement counts 🙌

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

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Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔

It's a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do - helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy!

You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as:
- Squats while the kettle boils - turn waiting time into movement time.
- Calf raises while brushing your teeth - two minutes of strength, twice a day.
- Lunges down the hallway - every trip becomes a mini workout.
- Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip.
- Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk - perfect for busy workdays.

Remember, all movement counts 🙌

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

We go wherever the wind takes us, and it always leads us back here 🩵

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We go wherever the wind takes us, and it always leads us back here 🩵

World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it`s never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it's never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

Have you heard about our Nourish Appointments? 🥗🥩

These appoinments are complimentary for all Full Access members, and are great if you are looking for support around healthy food choices, macro nutrients and goal setting.

In these sessions we start with food basics by looking at how you are currently fuelling your body, and you’ll learn about macros, food groups, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines to improve your diet for your goals.

Book your Nourish appointment via the Customer Portal or Xplor App today.

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Have you heard about our Nourish Appointments? 🥗🥩

These appoinments are complimentary for all Full Access members, and are great if you are looking for support around healthy food choices, macro nutrients and goal setting.

In these sessions we start with food basics by looking at how you are currently fuelling your body, and you’ll learn about macros, food groups, and the Australian Dietary Guidelines to improve your diet for your goals.

Book your Nourish appointment via the Customer Portal or Xplor App today.

A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of July. Please visit our friendly reception team to update your permit. 🎫

We’d also like to remind you to ensure your permit is placed correctly in the front left-hand side of your dashboard, with the expiration date facing upwards. ⬆️

Thank you for your continued cooperation and we hope to see you back in Centre soon!

#parcfrankston

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A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of July. Please visit our friendly reception team to update your permit. 🎫

We’d also like to remind you to ensure your permit is placed correctly in the front left-hand side of your dashboard, with the expiration date facing upwards. ⬆️

Thank you for your continued cooperation and we hope to see you back in Centre soon!

#parcfrankston

Are you, or a loved one, having or had a baby this year? 👶🩵

Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree. By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs.

Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.

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