Guest Bloggers

Are you a writer and love writing about all things fitness? If you are interested in Guest Blogging on OzSquad please fill in the form below and submit your blog post to us. If approved we will post your blog on our site with a followed backlink to your website.* Guest Post submissions must be your own original work. Must not be published on any other blog.

*We don’t offer paid blog opportunities.

Please note – OzSquad is all about exercising for the mental health and well-being benefits it brings, rather than focusing on weight loss or body image. We will therefore not publish any content relating to diets or how we look!

View sample topics at the bottom of the form if you would like some ideas on what to write about.

Sample blog post topics could be:

Top 6 shoes for trail running

Trail Running vs Road Running

Benefits of outdoor fitness training

Top 10 Bootcamp exercises

Benefits of adding Yoga to your weekly exercise routine

3 workouts that burn more calories than a 5km run

How fitness can help your mental health

Top 6 reasons why regular fitness can help improve stress levels

Top 10 watches for runners – pros and cons for each

Tips on how to pick the right shoe for different types of exercises

Exercise challenge of the month

Benefits of health and fitness at work

Tips on what to eat before a big fitness event

Importance of protein – for muscle strength, endurance etc

Kate Oseman

22:58 11 Mar 18

Fantastic trainers, awesome location and great members! Lot's of optional social activities to join in with and generally a great vibe. And of course really effective workouts! 😁 👍

Sambo C

07:50 21 Oct 17

Thanks Carly for booking your fantastic and enthusiastic customers (seemed more like good mates!) on a mountain bike adventure in the Blue Mountains with Blue Mountain Bikes Australia. It was a great initiative and getting your crew to experience more of the awesome outdoors. Until next time!Sam

Katrina Wood

08:02 01 Aug 16

Before joining OzSquad, I hadn't run further than 10km. I'm writing this fresh off the back of completing my first ultra marathon - the UTA 50 in the Blue Mountains. I've been training with Carly & OzSquad for 3 years and I can honestly say I've never known a trainer to go above & beyond as much as Carly does. She leads by example in her fitness & her commitment to helping her OzSquaders achieve their goals is second to none. Join OzSquad and you'll meet some awesome people, get fit whilst having fun, and you might just achieve what you thought was 'unachievable'.

Ray M

00:53 29 Nov 16

Really fun and social bootcamp in Manly, great way to get fit and meet new people. I wouldn't have thought I'd enjoy bootcamp so much, but Carly and the team are great, very friendly and inclusive with a good variety of classes and fun extra-curricular social activities - highly recommended!

nicola white

02:01 19 Nov 13

Would definitely (and do!) recommend Oz Squad to my friends. Carly is a great coach and there is lots of variety to her classes, I have been attending for nearly a year and no two classes have been the same. The classes are suitable for all fitness levels and everyone is really friendly!

Andrew Dixon

08:31 01 Dec 16

Carly, Linz and the OzSquad gang are awesome! Fantastic work outs on the beautiful Manly sea front..the best way to start your day!! 👍🏻

James King

04:04 31 Aug 16

After 3 years with OzSquad, I'm not only going to give credit for pushing me way beyond what I expected in my fitness goals, but also in establishing much of my social network in Manly. A bit of friendly competition in the sessions has a huge impact on my results, and the welcoming environment means it's a no brainer for me to highly recommend OzSquad. Just watch out for mentions of "the Ox" session with the burpee broad jumps ;-)

Jennifer Reynolds

21:58 18 Nov 13

I felt every muscle in my body for 3 days…in a great way! Carly is incredibly knowledgable, positive and passionate. She is a great coach and personal trainer. Another great part about her sessions are the people that train with her. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. You will walk away feeling great.

Linda Aloi

02:07 23 Nov 13

Carly is an excellent trainer, who always mixes it up to keep things interesting and fun. Boot camp has really increased my fitness level.

Filimon Filippou

2018-12-15T22:55:17+0000

Fantastic group of people to train with.What really sets it apart is how Carly makes it such a strong social community with lots of other non-fitness activities throughout the year.Has to be one of the funnest training environment ive been part of.

David Earnest

2018-09-10T09:06:42+0000

Highly recommend OzSquad. I joined 5 months ago specifically to get fit for climbing Mont Blanc in France. I've been going to the classes 3-4 times a week for those 5 months and I can safely say I'm the fittest I've ever been and as fit as I used to be when I was in the British Army. I prefer the morning classes which are well timed at 6am leaving enough time to get to work. I find the instructors the best. Both Carly and Lindsay are true professionals, knowledgeable and friendly. They are not like your typical gung-ho fitness instructors you see at Manly which makes them brilliantly unique. The sessions are varied from circuit training and weights to running and exploring the local surroundings. Watching the sunrise whilst working out has been great! I'll definitely be keeping up the classes when I get back from the mountain. Thanks OzSquad!

Scott Enfield

2018-06-12T06:46:06+0000

Carly is a great coach and has a strong following.

Tanya Carroll

2018-05-13T20:51:29+0000

I can’t recommend OzSquad highly enough. Great to exercise outside in such an amazing location, but best of all are the great trainers. Carly takes the time to really understand what everyone wants to get out of the sessions, which of course can vary quite a bit person by person. I also found the people who go to OzSquad to be really welcoming and there are plenty of extra activities you can choose do with the group (or not) to get to know each other better e.g. rock climbing, stand up paddle boarding. Overall a great place to go to exercise!

2018-03-11T23:01:25+0000

Anthoulla Mohamudally

2017-12-13T11:17:21+0000

Neil Glozier

2016-09-11T21:58:24+0000

I have never got such great results from my excercise as I do now from Carlys' sessions.The sessions are really varied the people are great and the sun rise over the ocean doesn't hurt. I would not hesitate to recommend guys and girls of all fitness levels to give Ozsquad a go.

Carly Amber Milne

2016-09-06T13:54:25+0000

I am 'from' Manly. I started with OzSquad's 'Learn to Run' course. The first roaming boot camp I did, I thought I was going to chunder. I didn't. My husband trialled it; 'boot camps aren't for me'I stuck it out with with running course; from hating running, I finished a half marathon!Three years later: Ozsquad is such a part of our lives - it's helped us to push ourselves physically and has been a way to make friends in Manly. Despite a serious injury which has meant I can't participate, Ozsquad has been there for me and I've been referred to the best clinicians for the job at every stage.I have pushed myself past what I ever thought I could achieve with Ozsquad - and I intend to continue that - once I'm cleared from my medical team!

Blair Amber Milne

2016-09-04T21:23:50+0000

Katrina King

2016-05-15T04:35:22+0000

Luma VF

2015-03-22T01:41:20+0000

Philipa Murphy

2015-03-10T20:38:50+0000

Ozsquad gets 5 stars from me - not only is it fantastic fitness with sessions that are always different, Carly goes above and beyond to help you reach your fitness goals - you want to do a marathon - Carly will have the plan to you before hit enter. It's also very social with activities always going on. You get a free trial - so why not give it a go??

Emma Hallerstedt

2015-03-03T21:37:14+0000

Training with OzSquad is an amazing experience! It's the best mornings of the week even if the alarm goes off very early. It's not only great work out that will get you in shape it will also give you spectacular views of Manly and new friends that always are ready for an outdoor activity involving sweat and hard work any day and time of the week. You just gotta love it!

Keila Duarte

2015-02-24T01:35:29+0000

Maganda Merchadou

2014-09-17T10:41:44+0000

Squidge Walter

2014-03-17T21:18:05+0000

Tom Joynson

2014-02-01T11:51:15+0000

You won't find a better work out north of the bridge with such an awesome bunch of people. Can't say it won't be hard....but it will certainly be worth it!

2014-02-01T01:18:37+0000

After 3 years with OzSquad, I'm not only going to give credit for pushing me way beyond what I expected in my fitness goals, but also in establishing much of my social network in Manly. A bit of friendly competition in the sessions has a huge impact on results, and with the welcoming environment means it's a no brainer for me to highly recommend OzSquad. Just watch out for mentions of "the Ox" session with the burpee broad jumps ;-)

Jess Kirby

2014-01-09T23:19:23+0000

If you want to get a tight bod, Carly is your girl. She uses the right amount of push and motivation and at the same is really aware that everyone is at different fitness levels and caters to injuries. I love that every class is different so it's always an adventure. You'll laugh lots, sweat buckets, push your limits, feel amazing by 7am and want all you mates to join you!

Megan Rose

2013-12-01T23:16:26+0000

James Dillamore

2013-11-25T05:51:44+0000

Awesome fun, tough workout and a great way to meet new people. Great socials as well as the fitness side of it - highly recommend!

2013-11-23T02:08:01+0000

Kim Joss

2013-11-23T01:51:19+0000

OzSquad is an awesome way to start the day. Carly caters for all abilities and injuries! Want to learn how to enjoy burpees, prisoners and quad busters and have fun at the same time then join OzSquad today!

Matthew Poulier

2013-11-18T23:29:38+0000

Fun, social and a serious work out that gives you results - 5 stars!