News

February 2010

New Timetable

The latest timetable is ready to launch on February 8. Be one of 1000 members to attend a group fitness class at the GHRC each week. With Bodycombat, Bodyattack, Bodypump, RPM, Bodybalance, Yoga and Boxing on every week, we have something for everyone! Grab your copy at reception this week.

Boot Camp

Getting frustrated with slow results post Christmas?Want to kick some kilos and boost your metabolism and have fun in the great outdoors while you are at it?

Ten week Boot Camps kick off Feb 15 with Andy and Lachie. This is the perfect way to wake up your metabolism, train in the outdoors in a group and truly see some results FAST. Sessions are Monday and Wednesday mornings 5.30am kick off.

Sign up for one or two sessions per week at reception. Cost is $150 for one session per week or $280 for two sessions per week. Direct Debit can be arranged.

Cycling Academy

It's not too late to join the First Ever GHRC Cycling Academy. Every Sunday morning at 6am, Kirsty Broun is taking a group of cyclists of varying skill levels through technique sessions and then out on the road to hone their new skills. This is perfect for anyone who wants to ride as part of a group and enjoy the social atmosphere of club riding, anyone who wants to perfect their technique or anyone training for a triathlon. Every ride is finished off with a coffee and a chat back at the club.

All you need to get you started is a helmet and a bike. And seriously....Kirsty can cater for any skill level, so come along and check it out. Register your interest at reception or email Chantal at chantal@healthracquet.net

Cost is $20 per session (includes coffee).

Group Personal Training

Have you always wanted to try Personal Training, but can't afford it? The perfect solution for you is Group Personal Training.

Sessions are run by Janine and are $25 per session. You must commit to four sessions in a row. Minimum of four participants, maximum of eight. Sessions run for one hour.

Training kicks off Monday Feb 8.

Session times are: Monday 7-8pm and Wednesday 9.30 - 10.30am.

Book at reception.

Survey Results

A massive thank you to everyone who participated in our 2010 Group Fitness Survey. I really appreciate the time you took to provide your honest and open feedback. You gave us lots to think about and you will see some changes throughout the club as a result of YOUR feedback.

This will start with the timetable, exhaust in the RPM room, better storage in the group fitness rooms, more weights for the pump classes, repairs to some equipment and more frequent maintenance and some adjustment to volume in some of your classes. All your feedback for our instructors has also been passed on, so thank you for your honesty, they appreciated both the wondefully positive feedback and the helpful advice you gave them.

Please keep the feedback coming. There is a comments box at reception. I always appreciate your feedback and take as much of it on board as I can.

Thanks again

Chantal - GFM

Quarterly Launch Month

Pull out your most practical PJ's because it's Group Fitness Launch Month and we are having a Pyjama Party to celebrate! Keep an eye out around the gym for class times at the end of February. New music and new moves = new fun!

Coming soon.

Protein and Exercise

The post-exercise protein meal may be the most important meal for muscle growth.

In health fitness, muscle growth is perhaps the most important thing that you can do. In fact, it may be the most important thing you can do for your body and mind. The reason growing lean muscle is so important is because it will help with controlling your weight by helping you burn more calories. It helps the mind by increasing confidence and self worth.

It is of utmost importance in the elderly population, because it will help with osteoporosis, by building stronger, bigger bones and also allows one to be physically stronger and fatigue less easily. So by growing more muscle daily tasks are much easier, not to mention much safer, helping prevent falls and injuries.

We know that growing bigger muscles requires the stimulus, which is progressive resistance training exercises, but also the building blocks that make building muscle happen, which is of course proper nutrition. Of course there are other factors that must be satisfied, such as taking rest days and avoiding overtraining, sleeping well and training consistently, but the above two are perhaps the most imperative.

Protein is available now from reception. If you would like more information, chat to one of our Personal Trainers or email Chantal chantal@healthracquet.net

Be fighting fit with Alicia's Banana Smoothie!

Need a bit of extra energy to help you kick butt in that Bodycombat or Boxing Class? Try Alicia's delicious banana smoothie!

1 Ripe Banana

half a cup of ice

3/4 cup of soy milk

pinch of cinnamon

small handful of almonds

dash of honey

Blend and enjoy!

New equipment

Have you checked out the pilates reformer in our weights room? This new and exciting piece of equipment will have you scratching your head at first glance! This is an all over workout. If you have never used a reformer before, please book a PT appointment at reception. This will cost you $45 but will arm you with enough knowledge to get you started. This is the ultimate workout for your core. Perfect if you have any injuries as it removes any pressure from joints and avoids the need to lift any weights.