Monthly Newsletter // August 2026

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‍All in for August 💪

Hello, August! We’ve had so much fun as a community this summer, and we have even more to look forward to this month. Read on for details on our upcoming events — including our Summer Social and our Nutrition Clinic — and get to know Makena Hulme in our latest Athlete Spotlight!

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But first: Thanks for making our second Beach WOD of the summer such a success. Grab your photos below! 

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📸 Photo Dump! 👇

🏖️ Beach WOD #2

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Congrats on your hard-earned PRs and strength gains as we close out Cycle #6 this week. Our next training cycle begins August 10 — keep an eye out for a write-up soon on what to expect! 

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Athlete Spotlight: Meet Makena Hulme!

Get to know the people who make our Community Strong. 

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This month we’re catching up with Makena Hulme —  a Northern California native, engineering student, mom, and wife to fellow Defined member Dylan Brownell — who first found Defined in 2022 after peeking into the garage from Gill Park and seeing a strong group of athletes getting after it.

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READ: Athlete Spotlight: Meet Makena Hulme! 

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Defined Summer Social: August 22! 🏖️

‍We’re taking the Defined community out of the gym and down to the lakefront for our first annual Summer Social, and we want YOU (plus your entire crew) there!

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Bring your friends, family, roommates, partners, doggos and that neighbor who always asks where you get your gains. Everyone is welcome!

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Join us Saturday, August 22, 12-4 p.m. at the Montrose Terrace Shoreline (right along the water!). 

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What to Bring (BYO-Picnic)

A picnic blanket to stake out your spot on the grass

Your favorite drinks & snacks

A floatie for diving into Lake Michigan when you need to cool off!

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We’ll Supply…

Music 

Lawn games: Bags, Spikeball, and more

A dedicated table for Flip Cup

Extra snacks, beer, and plenty of water

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We can’t wait to see you there! Sign up in PushPress.
(Under classes for Saturday, August 22)

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🗓️ In case of rain, we’ll reschedule this to Saturday, August 29. 

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Join Our Nutrition Challenges! 

Two levels. One goal: build habits that actually stick.

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Jump in at Level 1 to lay the foundation, or head straight to Level 2 if you're ready to dial in your macros. Do one, or do both.

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LEVEL 1: 21 Days to Reset & Refuel (Self-Led)

Saturday, August 29 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Price: Free

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A gift from you, to you.

Now’s the time to build habits that make you feel fit — physically and mentally. Forget strict dieting and scale obsession; this is about reconnecting with your body and identifying which foods fuel you versus which ones hold you back.

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For 21 days, you'll commit to a proven structure designed for real results. No starvation. No feeling deprived. Just three weeks of nourishing your body with real, whole foods that sustain your energy, clear the bloat, and fuel your training so you finally see the payoff.

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Part 1 of our Nutrition Clinic is free for all members and will help you kick-start your 21-day challenge. 

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REGISTER: Get more details and sign up here. 

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BLOG: Why Nutrition is the Key Ingredient to Any Fitness Journey

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LEVEL 2: Manage Your Macros

Sunday, September 20 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Price: $35

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An advanced workshop for athletes ready to take their nutrition to the next level. Finding the right macro balance for your goals is key to maximizing performance and changing your body composition.

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You'll leave with:

• A personalized macro calculation based on height, weight, activity level, age, and goals
• A baseline body fat test
• The know-how to prep, weigh, and track food accurately and consistently
• Pro tips for building long-term success
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Part 2 of our Nutrition Clinic is $35, following our free, 21-day challenge.

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REGISTER: Get more details and sign up here.

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BLOG: What are Macros? 3 Easy Ways to Get Started

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💰 Save 20-30% on Your Membership: HSA/FSA Benefit is Here!

We’re excited to partner with Truemed to help you use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds toward your Defined Training or Recovery Club membership! 

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You may be eligible to use your pre-tax health dollars to significantly reduce your membership costs — because these accounts use pre-tax dollars, the average member saves about 30%, which means you could put $60+ back in your pocket each month. 

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INTERESTED? Learn more and get started here.

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Let’s Connect! Upcoming Events at Defined

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BRING-A-FRIEND DAY

Tuesday, August 11
All class times.

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DEFINED SUMMER SOCIAL! 

Saturday, August 22

Montrose Terrace Shoreline Grass: 12-4 p.m.
Sign up in PushPress (Found under classes!)

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CHICAGO TRIATHLON

Saturday, August 22 - Sunday, August 23 

Cheer on our athletes! Good luck to Chase, Jill, Konnor, Juan, Colin, and Alex!

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NUTRITION CLINIC: PART 1
Saturday, August 29
12-1 p.m.
Free to all members; includes a 21-day challenge!
Sign up in PushPress.

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NUTRITION CLINIC: PART 2
Sunday, September 20
11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
Follows the free 21-day challenge. $35.
Sign up in PushPress.

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DEFINED DUNES HIKE

Saturday, September 12

Indiana Dunes State Park 

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QUICK LINKS
HSA/FSA Benefit

Goal Setting w/ Coach Robert!

Personal Training

Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Elvis!

Defined Recovery Club

Defined Mobility

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Thanks for making our Community Strong. 💪🏼

Team Defined

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