{"id":1144355,"date":"2026-08-12T12:17:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1144355\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T12:17:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T12:17:21","slug":"more-energy-aussie-mums-train-with-ash-fitness-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1144355\/","title":{"rendered":"‘More Energy’: Aussie Mum’s Train With Ash Fitness Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine feeling the fittest<\/a> you\u2019ve ever felt without even stepping foot in a gym<\/a>. For full-time caravanning mum Renee, it\u2019s a reality she\u2019s enjoying<\/a> while living the adventure of a lifetime on the road exploring Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From swimming with turtles in Western Australia\u2019s Ningaloo to camping amongst sand dunes in South Australia\u2019s rugged Eyre Peninsula, Renee\u2019s unique<\/a> lifestyle doesn\u2019t fit into the cookie cutter mould of strict workout schedules and hours of meal<\/a> prep in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Instead, no matter how remote or off-grid her location, three times a week<\/a> Renee sets her alarm to wake before her kids, heads out to a peaceful stretch of beach or bush and kickstarts the day with a workout from Train With Ash.<\/a><\/p>\n

After a year using the Train With Ash program<\/a>, Renee, 33, is the \u201chealthiest, happiest and fittest<\/a>\u201d she\u2019s ever been – a far cry from the former yo-yo dieter<\/a> who \u201cput everyone else’s needs first\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI lacked motivation,\u201d she admits. \u201cTravelling Australia, you can get sucked into socialising, eating and drinking. I got to a point where I stopped working out<\/a>, and I wasn’t really prioritising my health or fitness<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now nearing her fourth year of caravanning and juggling homeschooling her kids Harlow, eight and Vance, six, while studying energetics, Renee knew her lifestyle wouldn\u2019t change, so her approach to health had to.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was on a hike and my husband took a photo of me,\u201d she adds. \u201cI didn’t realise how big I\u2019d gotten – my whole confidence was so lacking and low. I was like, \u2018I can’t keep doing this\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

A fateful meeting with Ash Lane<\/a>, the founder of female-led program<\/a> Train With Ash<\/a>, at a WA campsite came at just the right time, inspiring her to try the Free 5-Day Challenge<\/a> and experience the coaching<\/a> and education<\/a> first hand.<\/p>\n

Designed with flexibility in mind while focusing on training less and eating more<\/a>, Renee instantly knew Train With Ash<\/a> was the \u201csustainable approach\u201d she\u2019d been looking for.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was the first [program] I’d done with having goals to hit with calories, protein and workouts,\u201d says the Gold Coast local. \u201cBeing able to eat what I want and focus on those targets<\/a> was a total game changer. I’ve never had these results from anything [I\u2019d tried] before.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Inspired by the \u201cbig motivation\u201d Train With Ash<\/a> provided, Renee was hooked and knew she \u201cwanted more\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Able to completely overhaul her routine despite every day being vastly different, Renee trains three times a week<\/a> using the app<\/a> and minimal equipment, as well as going for walks with her kids to get her steps up.<\/p>\n

\u201cI bought a $60 dumbbell kit from Kmart, which you can change to whatever weight you want. That’s literally all I’ve used the whole time,\u201d she says. \u201cIf I had to do five days training in a gym, I wouldn’t have lasted this long. Being able to have that accessibility to do it in a caravan and anywhere around Australia has been so handy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Train With Ash<\/a> has also transformed Renee\u2019s \u201coutlook on how I can be healthy and still eat what I want\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rather than restrictive dieting or making separate low-calorie meals she can\u2019t share with her family, Renee now saves time and effort by knowing the best way to fuel<\/a> her body.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis program has made me able to look at my weeks ahead and plan for it. I’ll meal prep all my lunches for the week – it\u2019s one less thing I have to do. Not having to think is just such a game changer for me,\u201d she says. \u201cWe\u2019re all eating the same thing – I’m not making this hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

Protein<\/a> is a priority on the program, so whether it\u2019s her favourite chicken and veggie pizzas, spaghetti bolognese or steak and veggies, Renee is \u201cstill eating the things I love\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love my chicken parmies, and I\u2019ve had them throughout this whole challenge – it\u2019s worked in with my goals,\u201d she says. \u201cI have a Caramel Koala every single day, that’s my little sweet treat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Handy Train WIth Ash<\/a> features such as the tracking app<\/a> to quickly scan meals at a restaurant mean Renee can effortlessly stay on top of her daily calorie requirements, while the \u201cnext-level\u201d community<\/a> has been essential and inspiring support, no matter where she is in the country.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the mind, body and soul improvements that make Renee realise how far she\u2019s come – and proud of the example she\u2019s setting for her kids.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have so much more energy than I did a year ago… I love being able to hang out with the kids, be active and play cricket if they want to,\u201d she says. \u201cMy mindset has been the biggest game changer of the whole actual program. To be able to keep pushing through and do what needs to be done to get these results is just amazing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI am the healthiest, happiest and fittest I\u2019ve ever been. I now have the energy to truly be present with my kids, make memories and enjoy all the things we love doing together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Train With Ash’s next free 5 Day Challenge kicks off on August 31, and you can register for it here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you or someone you love is struggling with body image issues or eating disorders, contact the Butterfly National Helpline at 1800 33 4673 for free and confidential support, or email or chat with the team online\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This story is based on one person\u2019s individual experience and is for general information only.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Always consult your health professional before making changes to your diet, exercise, or supplement routine.<\/p>\n

\"Allison<\/a>Allison Yee<\/a>Casual eCommerce Shopping Writer<\/p>\n

Allison is a freelance journalist with over 15 years experience covering all things health, beauty, food, travel and homes related. Working across publications including news.com.au, Body + Soul, Taste, Who, Woman\u2019s Day, New Idea, 9Travel and Yahoo, there\u2019s nothing she loves more than putting new and budget-friendly products to the test to help make life that little bit easier. As mum to two little ones with a love for exploring Sydney’s food scene and cooking, there\u2019s nothing Allison loves more than finding handy buys to save time, money and sanity while navigating a busy schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Imagine feeling the fittest you\u2019ve ever felt without even stepping foot in a gym. 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