www.northsfitness.com.au

FITNEWS SUMMER 2011

TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT US!We want to grow the norths FITNESS family and you can help! We all know how much easier it is to stay motivated and enjoy your workout when you’re training with your friends.

Invite your friends to try us out with a

FREE ONE DAY GUEST PASS available on our website at www.northsfitness.com.au.*Refer a friend and get them to join between now and January 31st 2012 to be rewarded!

Members will receive 2,000 My Choice Rewards Points worth $20 to purchase any goods or services within North Sydney Leagues Club.

Or you can transfer these points to an ATLAS Prepaid Eftpos Card to spend anywhere that Eftpos is accepted right across Australia.*

you’ll also go into the draw to

win one of four FREE 3 month

membership packages and

a picnic set to enjoy this summer!

VISIT RECEPTION TO COMPLETE AN ENTRY FORM.

* Terms & conditions apply.

PLUS

FIT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

We have awarded the Ahern family our Fit Family of the Month for their dedication and active participation in all things norths FITNESS. Congratulations Catherine, Amy, Lauren and Adrian! From regularly attending Group Fitness classes, Personal Training and special events they are a prime example of a family which has a fun and healthy outlook on life.Catherine, mother of Amy and Lauren and wife of Adrian, first joined norths FITNESS for weight loss but has realised the value of a varied workout by increasing her strength and cardio fitness levels too. She has lost an impressive 15kg with a simple and effective outlook “Eat less and exercise more”. Catherine’s involvement in our Group Fitness classes, particularly Cycle, has also been a positive step in her fitness goals: “I always walk away feeling like I’ve worked hard”. Catherine also had some positive advice for others looking to achieve the same fitness success: “When you first start it’s easy to be put off by a lot of things – not knowing how things work, feeling incompetent and unfit, lacking motivation and not seeing results immediately. Start with a group fitness class and attend it regularly. Then book a personal trainer. I found I needed something in the diary that I had to get to.”

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS Now more of the family can enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness facilities and fantastic health services at norths FITNESS.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS. Enquire at Reception.

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For the ultimate group training experience and high

intensity workout join the Rooftop Warriors on

Saturday mornings from 8.15am to 9.45am.

Only $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

Meet at 8am at norths FITNESS Reception

prior to class commencement.

BRING OUT

THE WARRIOR

YOU!IN

OUR ROOFTOP WARRIORS HAVE BEEN TRAINING

HARD AND GETTING READY FOR BATTLE.

Summer barbeques are a must over the holiday season. Fire up the Barbie with this healthy mouth-watering recipe which is sure to get the summer sizzling:

Grilled Salmon Skewers with Mango Coconut SaladIngredients (serves 4) 600g skinless salmon fillets, cut into 3cm cubes 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, finely chopped olive oil cooking spray salad leaves, to serve

Mango Coconut Salad1 medium (1kg) fresh coconut 1 large (450g) mango, diced 1 long red chilli, deseeded, thinly sliced 1/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves, torn 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Directions: Combine salmon, lime juice, oil, garlic and lemongrass in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Make coconut mango salad: Drain and break open coconut. Using a vegetable peeler, peel thin slices from coconut flesh. Combine coconut, mango, chilli, mint, lime juice and sugar in a bowl. Spray a barbecue plate with oil sparingly. Heat over high heat. Thread salmon onto skewers. Cook skewers for 1 to 2 minutes on both sides. Serve with mango coconut salad.(Source: taste.com.au Super Food Ideas - February 2008, Page 47 Recipe by Kim Coverdale)

CHRISTMAS REMINDERThere are a few changes over the Christmas period to our trading hours and classes. There will be a limited Group Fitness Timetable from Monday 19th December to Sunday 8th January 2012. Don’t forget to pick up your copy at Reception.

Sat 24th Dec 8am - 1pm (No Group Fitness Classes)Sun 25th Dec CLOSEDMon 26th Dec CLOSEDTues 27th Dec 8am - 5pm (No Group Fitness Classes)Sat 31st Dec 8am - 1pm (No Group Fitness Classes)Sun 1st Jan CLOSEDMon 2nd Jan CLOSED

(Normal trading hours commence Tues 3 Jan 2012)

NEED CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS?Christmas is fast approaching and so is the shopping madness! Stress less we have the perfect Christmas gift idea for you.

Give your friends and family the gift of health and wellbeing with a norths FITNESS Gift Voucher. No need to battle the queues or blow the budget! Visit our friendly staff at Reception for more information.

Summer is here, it’s heating up and I’m sure you’re all thinking about hitting the beach! Here’s a great exercise to tone the abs, obliques and pecs and get that bikini tummy you’re after:

1. Sit on your knees in front of a Swiss ball and place your forearms and fists on the ball.

2. Slowly roll the ball forward, straightening your arms and extending your body as far as you can without allowing your lower back to “collapse.” Use your abdominal muscles to pull the ball back to your knees.

EXERCISE OF THE MONTH

STABILITY BALL ROLL OUT

SIZZLING SUMMER: HEALTHY BBQ RECIPE