News
August 2010
Group Fitness Challenge 2010!!
Our biggest Group Fitness Challenge kicks off on Monday the 6th of September. Be sure to take part in this massive challenge which you will reap so many benefits from, including freebies!
Collect your Group Fitness Passport from reception.
Complete five of the 6 classes listed on the card to complete your card.
Complete three cards and choose your reward from reception! Choose from a PT session, Private Tennis Lesson, a Racquet, Movie Tickets, Wine Pack, Massage or Protein Pack.
Each card completed will also go in the draw to win tickets to the Brisbane International
Why participate?
Lose weight for Summer! Challenge yourself to try a class you haven't tried before! See what all the hype is about with Group Fitness! Find out why we were a Les Mills Club of the year Finalist for 2010! Pick up some great rewards along the way!
Tennis Racquet Sale
Massive Tennis Racquet Sale!
30% off all tennis racquets!
This week only! Only while stocks last!
Zumba!
Yes, Zumba is coming to the Gap Health and Racquet Club! We will be launching this fantastic new workout with a 6 week trial timetable commencing the week of September 27. After the 6 week trial, when we have assessed the true success of this program, we will release our permanent timetable.
Our trial timetable will have classes on the following times:
Tuesday 10.15am
Thursday 7.30pm
Friday 6.00am
Friday 5.30pm
Saturday 10.15am
Not sure if Zumba is for you? Try a few tracks during our Launch Medley Week.
Ladies Weight Loss Challenge
Our ladies in our ladies Only Area will be commencing a ten week weight loss challenge, commencing Monday the 6th of September. They will be using diet and exercise information we have recommended along with our unique Ladybird formulation Ladyybird Whey Meal. During the ten weeks, we will track their progress and the most successful lady, will be presented with their prize in November. Ladies, it's not too late to sign up! Pop up to the ladies only area to enquire or come along to our information session this Friday evening, 3rd of September, at 6pm.
Ladies, your packs will be available for collection and payment from this Friday morning from reception.
Kardio Kidz!
Due to the amazing success of our Kardio Kidz class, we now have a second class available each week. Classes now run every Monday and Thursday at 4pm with Luke. This is a cardio based aerobics class for 5-12 year olds. It incorporates a variety of styles, including some games and is a great way to get your kids active!
The introductory price of ten pack = $45 end October 31. You can buy as many of these as you like prior to this date.
Prices will increase from November 1 to $70 for a ten pack. Or a casual visit will cost $8 for a member's child or $10 for a non-member's child.
Tennis
Red Hot Shots Circuit—open to all children in Ace Red, Red Hot Shots and Years 2 & 3 school coaching! Starts Saturday 4th September. Played over
7 weeks on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays—play all days or some. Ring reception for details and to book! $13 per match played.
Tuesday Speed Singles Challenge—maximum 16 players per night—timed Round Robin—graded divisions—starts Tuesday 5th October 7.00-9.00pm - $15 per player.
Thursday Morning Social—doubles format—great for shift workers, retirees, mums with young children & anyone with some time to spare on Thursday mornings. Mums, you love your tennis but you’ve got little ones? Then why not come along and enjoy a grown-ups morning of tennis in a relaxed atmosphere while your little ones get to hang out in the Kids Club ($3 per child). $12 non-members, $6 Gym members, Free to Racquet Club members.
No need to book to play but children 6 weeks-2 years into the Kids Club must be booked in as places are limited.
2010 Club Championships– We are reintroducing annual Club Championships with events to suit all players of any standard. Adults & Juniors will have singles and doubles events while Hot Shots players will play singles only. We also have an event for Adult/Child Social Doubles—so mums & dads, team up with your kids for a great time! Entry fees per person per event are $20 for singles, $15 for doubles and $15 for Hot Shots. The tournament will be run from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd October. Times for each event are listed on the entry form which is available from reception.
Entries close Monday 27th September.
Group Fitness Launch Week
Yes, its that time again! Group Fitness Launch Week! This is the ideal chance for you to check out a program without having to do the entire class! Too scared to commit to an entire class, come to the medley! We will be doing tracks from the following programs during our 90 minute medley - Zumba! Combat, Attack, Pump and Balance. With extra instructors on the floor, you will receive extra technical help and will have loads of fun while you are at it.
Everyone who participates will receive FIVE stamps on their Group Fitness Challenge passport! That's an entire card completed!
Come dressed in your favourite Spring outfit to win a Bodytarget voucher. Bodytarget is a fantastic gym wear range which will be available for purchase from our club during our launch week.
Book your space at reception today for our medleys as spaces are strictly limited and filling up fast. Medley times are:
Wednesday 22nd September 5.30pm
Saturday 25th September 10.15am
(both medleys will run for approximately 90 minutes and will include 2-3 tracks from each program)
RPM launch - no bookings, first in first served.
Monday 20th September 9.15am
Message from Kids Club
To all our mums and dads who use kids club, just a couple of reminders and thank yous!
- Please remember our operating hours are 8.45am - 12pm, with a strict two hour time limit.
- Please remember to send your child with a snack, water and sun protection (including hat and sunscreen - already applied)
- Please check the gate is latched properly when coming and going
- A huge thank you to those of you who have donated toys and play equipment as our kids really appreciate it.
- Please remember under 2's MUST be booked in and if you decide not to come along, please cancel your booking. The phone number is 33006668
Instructor Profile
Meet Lisa Godwin!
I teach: RPM, Bodypump, Bodybalance and HiLo. I am also a Personal Trainer here and am renowned for being extra tough on my clients!
My favourite program to teach: Bodypump because I trained on it and I love the way it reshapes my body
Why I started teaching: Because I got thrown into it in Katherine when they were desperate for instructors!
My favourite pre-sneaky snack to help get me through: coffee!!!!!
The best advice I can give anyone who is just starting out with their exercise program: have an open mind and have fun
One thing you don't know about me: I talk a lot!!!! I once dined with Duncan Armstrong.
Info from Revive Physio
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is commonly know as the jaw joint. 10-35% of the population have TMJ disorders. Common signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction include:
- Pain in and around the jaw joint
- Headaches behind and around the eyes
- Pain radiating from the jaw to the temples, ears, side of neck and upper shoulder
- Clicking
- Popping
- Muscle spasm, tightness or tenderness
- Decreased jaw movement
- Change in bite pattern
- Facial asymmetry
- Teeth grinding
Physiotherapy aims to normalize movement and function of the TMJ. This involves stretches for the ligaments, joint capsule and muscles around the jaw, face and neck. Stress often plays a large role in worsening TMJ dysfunction, so finding ways to de-stress through massage, relaxation, pilates and yoga can be a useful adjunct to recovery.
