News
March 2010
Group Fitness Launch Week
Pyjama Party!!!!!!!
Have you ever considered ducking out in your PJs to drop the kids somewhere, but quickly changed your clothes for fear of being pulled up by the police and having to get out of your car in your PJs? Well let us help you get over that fear!
It's a Pyjama Party at The Gap Health and Racquet Club and you're invited!
Group Fitness Launch Week kicks off Monday 1st of March. All classes that week are free to non-members.
New music and new moves for all your favourite programs!
Launch parties are as follows:
Bodypump Wednesday 3rd 10.15am
Bodybalance Thursday 4th 9.15am
Bodyattack Thursday 4th 6.30pm
RPM Saturday 6th 4.30pm
Bodycombat Sunday 7th 8.15am
Prizes for the best PJs!
Group Fitness Room Major Renovation
We are about to embark on a major renovation of our group fitness room. One of the biggest things we learned from our group fitness survey was that we need to do something about the flooring and storage in that room - URGENTLY!
We have listened.
From March 29 - April 5, our group fitness room will be CLOSED. We will continue to run a few classes on the tennis courts and will put on some extra RPM classes. We know this is frustrating, but we want to make this room better FOR YOU, so bear with us.
So in advance, thank you for your patience and understanding. We can't wait to unveil the new room!
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to all our staff celebrating birthdays this month:
Steve (2nd March), Janine (21st March), Lachie (26th March), Trudi (27th March) and Sanjeev (31st March)
March Special Offer
Tell your friends to join in March and pay no joining fee! What a great to start to their new gym membership! That's a saving of $49. Available in March only.
Bodyattack Month
March is Bodyattack Month.
This is the month to truly improve your fitness. All group fitness junkies know the class that will seriously burn calories and make you fitter, faster, is Bodyattack. Don't think Bodyattack is for you? Too much bouncing? Have you tried it lately? With lots of levels and options on offer in every Bodyattack class, you will find an option that suits you, we promise!
Improve your cardiovascular fitness, lose weight and get stronger than you’ve ever been before with our Bodyattack challenge!
Test your fitness at the start and end of the three week challenge with our Bodyattack Beep Test
Track your results with our Challenge booklet
Do as many classes as you can in March
You’ll be astounded at the results!
March Bodyattack calendar of events:
1. Start of challenge Beep Test: Thursday March 11 @ 7.30pm
You will receive a challenge booklet to track your progress
2. Extra Classes:
Friday March 12th - 6am
Friday March 19th – 6am
Friday March 26th – 6am
3. End of challenge Beep Test: Thursday April 1 @ 7.30pm
The Gap Health and Racquet Cycling Academy
The Cycling Academy is still in full swing.
Our only barrier has been the rain! Would love to see more people join our cycling group, which hits the road every Sunday morning from 6am. The academy is run by Kirsty Broun and is a must do for anyone who wants to improve their road skills. Our cyclists are currently setting their own personal cycling goals for the month. The sessions are aimed at all skill levels, from brand new beginner riders right through to our more experienced (who are still managing to learn a lot from the technique sessions)
It's never too late to join in. Come for a ride, a coffee and a chat and make some new friends while you are it!
Meet Andrew, our new Personal Trainer
Andrew is our newest Personal Trainer at the Gap Health and Racquet Club:
"Currently I am studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and I am in my 3rd year of study. Previous to this I studied a Bachelor of Human Movements; however I didn't complete this as I found a greater interest in the physiotherapy field.
I completed my certificate in 2009, through Personal Training Academy.
I find fitness and health an integral part of all life! I believe it to be very important for every person to be active and healthy. The reason why I chose to become a personal trainer is I wanted to improve on my exercise prescription and thus my ability to implement these in a functional manner. My main goals as a personal trainer are to help clients improve on their health, achieve their goals and also their training. I believe due to my physiotherapy background I will be able to help clients train appropriately and effectively with correct technique and style.
Physiotherapy has helped me immensely with improving my personal training.
I like to train hard, but also make training an enjoyable experience!
I have a keen interest in most sports, especially rugby and power sports.
I enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.
As I have been a member at the Gap Health and Racquet for approximately 6 years, I am very excited to begin my role here as a personal trainer!:
Andrew's Opening Special - check him out! Three sessions for only $80, that's one free!
Easter Opening Hours
Good Friday: Closed
Easter Saturday: 12-6 RPM 4.30
Easter Sunday: closed
Easter Monday: 12-6 Attack 5pm
New product in Pro-Shop
Body Fuel!
Do you do a lot of cardio, particularly RPM, Bodyattack, Bodycombat?
Do you do this style of workout more than once or twice per week?
If you answered yes, not only do you need to seriosuly consider adding a protein supplement to your diet, you may also like to try out our new product, BODYFUEL
This is an isotonic drink, with far less sugar than a powerade, with far more effectiveness. It will provide you with more energy throughout your class or workout so you can maximise the benefits and a much faster and more effective recovery. Want more info? Ask one of our fabulous Personal Trainers or speak to Chantal (I've been using it in all my RPM and Bodycombat classes and LOVE it!)
60 seconds with...
Each month we will bring you this new segment to help you get to know your instructors a little better.
60 seconds with.....
Name: Colleen Sullivan
I teach: Bodycombat, Bodyattack, Bodypump, Bodyvive and Bodyjam
My favourite program to teach and why: Is Bodyattack, I come from the old school when high impact aerobics was it. I love the energy of this program
My other job (if I have one): Group Fitness is my life
Why I started teaching: The club owner where I was a member suggested I do my training as I had been doing “aerobics” for a number of years and thought I would make a reasonable Instructor
Why I teach at The Gap: I was excited to be part of a team bringing in a new program to the club and to be there from the beginning and be able to assist the members through their journey
My favourite pre-class sneaky snack to get me through: Those little bite size chocolates, like mars bars – will get you through everytime
The best advice I can give anyone who is just starting out: Don’t give up after six weeks like so many people do. Let exercise become part of your daily routine, like cleaning your teeth.
One thing you didn’t know about me: I used to own a Childcare Centre and hold a Diploma of Childcare and Education
