1. The exercises had to be easy to learn and few in number as possible.
2. The plan had to result in a basic and balanced level of fitness involved in the four main muscle groups and the hearts and respiratory system.
3. The time required had to be a short as possible.
4. The exercises had to be such that special equipment or facilities were not required. The plan had to provide easy beginning and gradual progression to prevent strain, soreness and discomfort.
5. The plan had to provide different levels of fitness for persons of different age groups.
6. The plan had to provide the user with a method to determine and note their progress from day to day.

Extract from "MR.5BX, Canadian Fitness Pioneer"
Author. John J.Jackson
Modified. Chris Gurney, Director

"Chris showed me the 5BX program in 2009 and I was amazed how simple and effective the program was over a very short time. Once I analysed the program I realised that there were some exercises that had potential risks.

I developed Goodbye Couch! Fitness to get great results in a short time and made the exercises safer - a lot has changed over the past 60 years.

I have been consulting with Steve Rodda (physiotherapist) and together we went through the original 5BX. Our aim was to make it a safer exercise plan, but without compromising the quality of exercise. The program is now more efficient and more effective than ever before."

James Christie
Director