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If there’s one thing we could all benefit from, it’s a little more balance in our lives. And if there's one thing Shannon Bennett loves, it’s a challenge. That’s why this February and March, Shannon is taking us along his journey as he competes with two-hundred others - including top athletes - in fitness-trainer John Gannon’s 8-week challenge.
A pro-surfer, a former world No.1 tennis player and a celebrity chef walk into a restaurant. No, this isn’t the opening line to a joke. It is the starting line, however, for what has quickly become one of Australia’s most competitive health and fitness challenges.
“This whole thing started around five years ago when I was training a group of blokes in a little garage-gym in North Bondi,” says John Gannon. “We found ourselves in a bit of a stalemate, so decided to set a challenge that would lift our training and keep us motivated.”
Today, the challenge attracts everyone from tennis ace Pat Rafter (who took out first place in the challenge last year) to celebrity chef Shannon Bennett. “For me, this is about hitting the reset button after the excess of the holiday season,” says Bennett. “But don’t get me wrong: I’m also in it to win.” Adding a healthy dose of competition, Bennett will be joined by chef who, when asked which chef will take the lead, says, “Let’s be honest. I’m here to give Bennett a run for his money. Bring it on.”
