Why BreakthrU?

The BreakthrU 60-day challenge combines a highly-effective weight loss programme and a high-end personal fitness experience, without costly memberships.

The BreakthrU journey will change relationships with movement and exercise in ways that may surprise you.

In a culture of flash workouts and "going hard", we’ve taken a more sustainable approach and developed the perfect program that will not only get you fit and healthy, but also help you shed stubborn weight that you thought was never going to budge.

We will offer new inspiration and goals that will lead to life changes you can easily maintain. Each week we will offer interesting muscular endurance, strengthening and functional movement exercises with our training app that will rival any workout you have done at the gym.

Movement, whether incidental, exercise or recreational is vital to our overall health and wellbeing.

  • Weekly exercises that keep you flexible and ready for anything, protect your muscles and joints, and erase stress.
  • Weekly strengthening moves that will tone and shape your body.
  • Access to the BreakthrU app.
  • Choice of varied exercises.

About the Author

BreakthrU Health and Wellness is the brainchild of Peter Schafer and is a product of performance training elite athletes, sports and fitness teaching and many years personal training. Data collected over the years have helped to develop a healthy body weight program for the over 40s that really works.

“I am a qualified fitness specialist (Dip Fitness, Dip Sport) registered with Fitness Australia. I have run my own personal training business and elite athlete training business for the past 20 years and have lectured at TAFE (Sydney Sport and Fitness Academy) for 18 years. I hold a level three Registered Exercise Professional standing with Fitness Australia, along with many other health and fitness qualifications.

There are many reasons why I developed the BreakthrU 60-day challenge. They extend from personal enjoyment in helping others while being part of a focused goal-driven environment, to wanting to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of people over 40.

My goal is to help you reach your personal health and fitness goals in the most enjoyable and time-efficient way.”

Testimonials

In just 6 weeks Peter transformed my fitness level. I've made big gains in strength and endurance which have been particularly useful on long testing days.





Peter Paddon

CEO, First Focus IT

BreakthrU provided me with a convenient and easy-to-follow program which allowed me to lose a few unwanted kilos. I was surprised at how easy it was to lose weight on the program, and its design is ideal for 40+ corporate executives like me who are extremely busy, sit at a desk all day and don’t have a lot of time to go to the gym. Give it a go – if you follow the program, you will definitely lose weight and start feeling a whole lot better.

Dr. Teresa Nicoletti

Partner, Mills Oakley

I have always worked hard on my fitness, but since working with Peter, I have massively improved my results on the track due to his great training programme.

James Winslow

Professional Racing Driver

I did the 60 day challenge and I reached my goal weight. I feel great and really happy and I would recommend it to everyone.

Cheryl Golding

Motor Vehicle and Equipment Finance Manager

Your friendly demeanour encourages me towards my personal fitness goals, and you produce tangible results through a personally tailored regime that forever changes with my fitness requirements. For all of this I am most grateful. Congratulations on your fine service and keep raising that bar.

Dr. Peter Lye

Medical Director, Chatswood Skin Cancer Physicians

Peter has taken my physical performance to highs I didn't think possible in the space of time we have been training. He is definitely a key factor for me to progress to the top of V8 Supercars!



Tom Tweedie

Professional Racing Driver

I've trained with Pete Schafer for over 12 years, and can recommend him as a "gun" in his field. Pete has a great knowledge of physiology, as well as the methods needed to get people to be their best. The fact that I'm 57, and never been fitter or stronger, is a great credit to Pete!


Greg Hargreves

Director

Before I came to Peter, I was training in my local gym on my own, not really knowing the best workouts and program for my sport. Since I have been training with Racefit, I have achieved fitness goals that have not only made me fitter, but made my driving more consistent for a longer period of time.

Ben Barker

Professional Racing Driver

FAQs

  • Will BreakthrU work for me?

    BreakthrU has successfully worked for many people. If you stay within the guidelines and commit to the 60 days, it should also work for you.

  • Do I need to follow the BreakthrU excercise workouts?

    The exercises have been specifically chosen to suit your individual situation. If functional movement is your preference or a weights strength program or even a cardio based workout suits you better our training app has you covered. The main point is that with exercise the BreakthrU 60-day challenge is greatly enhanced and you will feel the benefits more quickly.

  • What if the BreakthrU meal plans don't suit me?

    This is a common question. Our meal plans are suggested guidelines. If you prefer a different food plan that’s fine as long as you eat within the BreakthrU guidelines.

  • How long will it take for me to start losing weight?

    Everyone is different however most people start to see a fall in weight within the first 14 days. Some a bit earlier, some a bit later. It took me around 10 days to see some results. It is also worth noting that after the 60 days the weight will continue to fall for the next couple of weeks.

  • What is my healthy weight range?

    Generally, a combination of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference is the easiest way to rate your weight and risk of lifestyle-related disease.

    To calculate your Body Mass Index simply divide your weight in kilograms by your height squared (i.e. height in metres multiplied by height in metres).

    For example, a person who is 1.64m tall and weighs 73kg can calculate their BMI using the following equation:

    • Weight = 73kg
    • Height = 1.64m
    • BMI = 73 / (1.64 x 1.64)
    • BMI = 27
    • BMI between 18.5 -24.9 is considered normal / healthy. You need to remember that BMI will tend to overestimate body fat in people who have a muscular build. It may also underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.

      Waist circumference, (regardless of height) is a good indicator of visceral (tummy) fat and risk of lifestyle-related disease.
      According to the National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, waist circumference above the following values increases an individual’s risk of developing an adverse health outcome:
    • Waist circumference of more than 94cm (men) and more than 80cm (women) = increased risk of metabolic complication.
    • Waist circumference of more than 102cm (men) and more than 88cm (women) = substantially increased risk of metabolic complication.
  • Should I continue with the BreakthrU programme if I have not hit my healthy weight range within 60 days?

    I have some clients that had not reached their healthy weight range after the 60-day challenge. In most cases they have continued with the guidelines for an additional period without any issues.

  • I am under 40. Will BreakthrU still work for me?

    The simple answer is yes. Some clients in their 20s have experienced excellent results.

  • Why is BreakthrU different from other weight-loss programmes?

    BreakthrU is different in that it allows you to still enjoy eating each day food that you like. It combines many different strategies that when applied in the BreakthrU 60-day challenge will lead to weight loss in a controlled and measurable way.

  • Is the BreakthrU challenge a one-off approach?

    It can be. For some the opportunity to drop unwanted and unhealthy body fat is the main goal and when reached they achieve their goal. Others have used BreakthrU as a springboard to continue with exercise and different eating plans and ideas.

  • When is the best time to start the BreakthrU 60-day challenge?

    The best time is when you are ready to set aside the next 60 days to change your life and enjoy the health benefits of the BreakthrU 60-day challenge.

Purchase the BreakthrU challenge for a once-off, all-access payment of only:

$275 AUD

  • Support from a fully-qualified PT
  • Exercise routines via the mobile app
  • Weekly guides to keep you on track
  • Connect with fellow members
  • Recipe ideas to stay well nourished

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