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Timetable changes

We have recently made some changes to our group classes timetable.

Triathlon Training Groups @ The Gap Health and Racquet

Ever considered doing a triathlon but thought you’d never be fit enough or simply didn’t know where to start? 2009 is your year. ANYONE CAN DO IT!

Change the shape of your body by trying a tried and true form of cross training - TRIATHLON TRAINING. Anyone of any age, fitness or size can join our training groups.

Join your triathlon enthusiasts Jen and Janine for the journey of your life. You are in the pilot's seat, take control of your life now and change your body forever.

Training sessions commence Monday 24th August:

• TUESDAY 6:00am - 7:00am JANINE
• TUESDAY 9:30am - 10:30am JEN
• THURSDAY 6:00am - 7:00am JANINE

Training sessions will include running, riding and swimming and combinations of all three. Suitable for all fitness levels. Walkers and non-swimmers welcome.

Training packs available from reception today! Book your preferred weekly sessions and select your payment method at reception. You can choose to train once or twice per week, depending on your current fitness levels and aspirations.

Cost

• One training session per week = $195 upfront or $30 per f/n for direct debit
• Two training sessions per week = $360 upfront or $56 per f/n Direct debit

(Direct debit agreement form to be signed if direct debit option chosen. Pool entry and triathlon entry fees to be paid separately.)

Bonus!!! If you book and pay prior to 19th of August, you will receive a free triathlon training pack!!!

Want more information? Come along to a free information session Tuesday 18th of August 11.30am (kids club available) or 7.30pm. Book at reception today.

Get the Inside Scoop on Your Group Fitness Instructors

Instructor Profile – Lisa Bagnall

Lives: Upper Kedron.

Occupation: Mother of two (Isabella 7 and William 1 ) and Senior Hairdresser for Stefans.

Trained in: Body Attack and Certified Instructor for Body Pump.

Path to becoming an instructor: I first joined The Gap Health and Racquet Club as a member in 2002. Inspired by the fantastic Instructors I decided I too wanted to share my love of fitness with a class. I trained initially with The Australian Institute of Fitness, and then with Les Mills.

Why The Gap Health and Racquet Club? Where should I start? The friendly close knit environment , staff that love what they do and are eager to help you achieve your goals, the lovely ladies in the Kids Club ( very important for us mums) and … the beautiful members - without you guys we wouldn’t have a gym.

Advice to new group fitness participants: Introduce yourself to the Instructor. Let them know that you are new and they will pay you special attention to help you with your technique. Remember, all things are hard before they become easy. No one is born good at everything.

A perfect weekend would be: Relaxing at the beach with my family, dining out and eating chocolate!

Janine's banana muffins

Serves 12 (but can make 18)

Facts per serve

• energy 762kJ/182cal
• carb 34g
• protein 5g
• fat 3g

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups self raising flour
• 1 cup wholemeal self raising flour
• ¾ cup brown sugar (OPTION – use only ¼ or honey instead)
• 2 tbspn butter, melted
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tspn vanilla essence
• 2-3 ripe bananas, well mashed (OPTION – 1-2 extra bananas to slice and add on top)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180˚
2. Lightly grease 12-hole muffin pan
3. Sift flours into large bowl (tip husks into the bowl too)
4. Stir in sugar and mke a well in the centre in a small bowl, whisk marg, milk, egg, vanilla and banana together using a fork, then add to flour mixture
5. Stir gently until mixture is just combined but do not over beat
6. Spoon mixture into prepared pan
7. OPTION - Push 2cm slice of banana into the top of each muffin
8. Bake for 20-25mins or until muffins are well risen and spring back to the tough
9. Leave in pan for a few mins, then transfer to a wire rack

These muffins are freezer friendly!