Get fit and feel great
Exercise has so many positive benefits! Improved energy levels, confidence and sense of self worth. Mental clarity and focus, and most of all it makes us FEEL AMAZING!
And guess what? We can achieve this at home and anywhere with effective 20 minute workouts for all fitness levels!
So join us on this on this 8-week fitness challenge that will get you moving and feeling great and encourage you to focus on how exercise makes you feel. And not only will you be working out to feel great, you’ll be supporting and encouraging others too!
Challenge started Monday August 15, but it's not too late to join!
$1000
Cash up for Grabs!
You could win $1000 cash! Use it for petrol or groceries or book a well deserved trip to Fiji or Hawaii! Spend it on essentials or treat yourself!
What's Included?
- Massive prize draw with $1000 cash and a Paddleboard up for grabs
- Weekly accountability to ensure your success
- Printable planner
- Opportunity to raise money for mental health charities
- Short and effective workouts
- Huge variety of workouts including HIIT, at home weights, boxing, cardio, yoga, pilates, pregnancy and postpartum
- Access to everything on DediKate
We’re working out for ourselves and others!
Here at DediKate, we focus on all the benefits of exercise! We support all women and their families, with a particular passion for rural and regional communities.
Women are so often left out of the conversation when it comes to rural mental health, yet we face many of the same struggles as our farming males. We are passionate about shedding a light…. And with the help of Rabobank, we’re teaming up with two awesome charities in New Zealand and Australia that are doing awesome work in these spaces. Not only will you be working out to feel great, you’ll be supporting and encouraging others too!
The purpose of Workout for Mental Health is:
- Working out for the benefits to our Mental Health
- Highlighting the mental health benefits of exercise and shining a light on rural womens mental health.
- Raising funds for our two mental health charities - Will to Live and The Blue Tree Project
Get fit, feel great and help others!
How to take part
Get started on your Workout for Mental Health journey in 3 simple steps:
Step 1
Sign up on DediKate for a 7 Day Free Trial.
Step 2
Register for Workout for Mental Health for FREE on DediKate (challenges tab).
Step 3
Print your planner of choice or save it to your device, and get ready to start on August 15!
FAQS
How can I win the $1000 prize?
Follow these simple steps to go in the draw!
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Check in to the accountability posts in the DediKate Support Group every week throughout the 8 weeks.
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Complete the challenge and send in your completed planner
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With your planner, also send in your Workout for Mental Health story and a photo of yourself
We will be checking DediKate logins and the winner must still be a current DediKate Member when entries close on Sunday 16th October. The winner will be our favourite story, but they must have checked in every single week!
How is money raised?
Each person taking part asks someone to sponsor them to complete the challenge. When you complete the challenge you collect that money and it goes to our mental health charities (Details are found on DediKate). An extra incentive to see the challenge through to the end!
Do I need equipment?
Nope! If you DON'T have Dumbbells, simply select the workouts with no equipment on the Mini Planner. All you need is a small space to workout and either a phone, tablet or laptop.
IF you want to do workouts with weights, you will need:
- 1 set of Dumbbells, 1-4kgs+
- 1 set of Dumbbells, 4-10kgs+
- Swiss Ball (can make do without)
- Resistance bands (optional)
And for some fun, our favourite non-essentials include earphones and a set of Resistance Bands! Get them HERE!
Do I have to be a mum or rural to take part?
Absoluely not. We have a wide variety of people on DediKate from all over the globe. DediKate and Workout for Mental Health is open to everyone.
Is this challenge suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our workouts are suitable for ALL fitness levels! We have 3 options of planners to suit all levels. Our trainers also provide modifications for all fitness levels, and encourage you to do your best. We also have a super supportive community on Facebook who are also starting out, just like you!
If you are pregnant or postpartum, simply print one of the planners and then follow our pregnancy programme, DediKate Baby, or our postpartum programme, DediKate Glow. This means you can do the right programme for you, but still take part in DediKate Spice.
Is this challenge suitable for those who are pregnant or postpartum?
Absolutely! At DediKate we offer safe pregnancy and postpartum workouts. We also offer exercise plans specific to pregnancy and postpartum that you can do alongside Workout for Mental Health. Simply select the Blank Planner and substitute the exercises given in your pregnancy and postpartum challenge.
Is the challenge suitable for all ages?
Yes! We have a range of high impact and low impact options designed for all women of all ages. Even our most challenging workouts offer modifications for those who need them.
How much does the challenge cost?
When you sign up for a DediKate Membership the challenge is included in your membership at no extra cost.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your DediKate Membership at any time. You pay in advance, so if you cancel, your membership will stop when your next payment would have been due.
Our Why
Exercise to us is about so much more than weight loss or weight management. Exercise helps us to manage our own mental health, it improves our confidence, energy levels, reduces anxiety and more. We want women to experience how successful they can be with exercise when they focus on how great exercise makes them feel.
We also see this as an amazing opportunity to support mental health. There has been a lot of much needed work in rural communities around de-stigmatising mental health for men. Rural mental health awareness is growing, however women on farms or small communities are often missed out of the conversation. We're passionate about helping all women and we see Workout for Mental Health as way to highlight the struggles rural women face, and give them a healthy way to prioritise themselves all while helping others!
Did you know?
Those living rurally are 1.2x more likely to be sedentary and research shows that suicide in rural areas is higher than any other demographic.
In a recent study done in New Zealand, what rural women thought would contribute most to their increased well being was ‘more time off the farm’, ‘getting more or better quality sleep’, and ‘getting more exercise’. These women also expressed ‘high’ interest in the wellbeing topics (nutrition 26%) and exercise (25%).
"Focusing on how exercise made me feel, instead of trying to be 'skinny', changed everything for me!"
- Kate Ivey, Founder of DediKate
Join our Trans-Tasman Community
Health and fitness for rural women, mums and those who love a down-to-earth approach to fitness - everyone is welcome! Get fit, feel great and build a long term healthy sustainable lifestyle with our team located throughout both New Zealand and Australia.
Workouts for ALL Levels
Online workouts for women ranging from Beginner and Postpartum Pilates to Core Connect and Low Impact workouts to Weights, HIIT and Yoga, DediKate offers all workout types so you can choose the best ones for you.
Anywhere, Anytime
DediKate is designed to fit into your lifestyle, so you can workout whenever or wherever you are.
Short and Effective
Our workouts are 10-40 minutes so you can fit them into your busy life!
Motivational Guidance
Just hit play and we will motivate and encourage you through the whole workout!
Meet some of the Team
DediKate has an amazing team of engaging, knowledgable and relatable Fitness Trainers, Experts, Pilates and Yoga Instructors and a Nutritionist. We are all focused on helping you to lead a balanced healthy lifestyle. Here are four of our trainers and experts that will be a part of your Workout for Mental Health Challenge.
Kate Ivey
Founder and Trainer
Bachelor of Physical Education, Scholarship in Exercise Prescription, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Certificate in Food and Nutrition.
Founder and CEO of Kate Ivey Fitness and DediKate, Kate is passionate about helping women to be successful with their health and fitness, while maintaining balance. She started DediKate to help busy Kiwi women like herself to lead positive, healthy and fitness-filled lives.
Areas of Focus:
- Strength, HIIT and Cardio Workouts
- Exercise Psychology
- Lifestyle and Motivation
Anna McDermid
Head Trainer
Certificate in Exercise Level 3 and 4, Certificate in Group Fitness Level 3, Pre and Postnatal Core Restore Level 1
Anna is our amazing Head Trainer and also a HIIT + Strength Trainer, she loves being able to help train and motivate members from her living room/neighbourhood to theirs. Anna is a mother of two living in sunny Marlborough where the wine grows and flows! She's a HIIT kind of girl and loves the combo of resistance training and HIIT in Ignite! When she's not working, she loves exercising outdoors and heading down the Sounds with her fam. "I wouldn’t say I’m naturally fit or a naturally fast runner, I’ve had to work damn hard to get to where I am now and I’m proud of myself for it!"
Areas of Focus:
- Functional Fitness
- HIIT and Strength Workouts
- Balanced Lifestyle
Caroline Paterson
HIIT and Strength Trainer
Certificate in Personal Training, Certificate in Boxing for Fitness Instructors, Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
Caro is one of our amazing HIIT + Strength trainers based in Christchurch NZ. She's a lover of BOXhiit, BOXlift, Ignite and Sculpt on DediKate. She’s a mother of one very energetic 5 year old boy - Teddy, who is a little legend! She’s also a self confessed ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ and has a Burmese cat named Albie and a Bengal named Leo! In her ‘me’ time she enjoys running, mountain missions or anywhere off grid, along with spending time with friends enjoying good food and of course, bubbles! Family holidays down in Wanaka boating every summer are also a huge highlight.
Areas of Focus:
- HIIT and Strength Training
- Boxing Style Training
- Muscle Strength, Power and Endurance
Mish Pavone
Pilates, Meditation and Breathwork Instructor
Certified Pilates Instructor, over 400 hours in Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork and Himalayan Kundalini.
Mish is a Pilates and Meditation Teacher at DediKate, Mish believes that a commitment to self is powerful. Letting go of what we think our practice should look like, whether it be 5 minutes or 50, and surrender to whatever it can be. A big city girl living in Melbourne, she is a mother of two beautiful girls, Valentina, who is almost 5, and Florence who has just turned 2. Mish loves to cook and sharing her creations at dinner parties or little deliveries to friends and family gives her so much joy. She can often be found dancing to loud music while chopping or stirring away in the kitchen.
Areas of Focus:
- Building Commitment
- Letting Go of Noise in the Mind
- Welcoming Rest
