Friday 13 December 2013

Christmas Fun - without overindulging!

Are you over feeling heavy, tired and bloated on boxing day? You don’t have to stuff yourself on Christmas day to have fun. Sure, you can eat more than you usually do, it’s important to be able to celebrate and enjoy special times with your family, but eating until you need to undo the top button of your pants is not necessary. 
 
When we eat too much out body cant cope and many of us feel the effects, such as:
  
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea, feeling sick
  • Bloating
  • Gas
  • Congested sinuses
  • Fatigue, sleepiness
  • Headaches and brain fog (can’t think clearly)
  • Stiff and sore joints
 
Here are some tips to help you try and avoid feeling the effects over overindulging and help you keep the extra kgs off!
 

  • Make healthy food If Christmas is at your house you have control over what you serve, if you are not catering then bring a plate or two of healthy options.
  • Fill up on vegies and lean meat Make sure your plate has lots of vegetables on it. Choose less bread and take the skin off your meat.
  • Stop and Enjoy
It’s thought that it takes 20 minutes until the brain receives signals from the stomach that you are full. Stop and enjoy each mouthful and chew your food properly. Enjoy the conversation and do not rush your meals.
  • Have small dessert portions Ask for small serving of desserts or cut your desserts in half and share with others. 
  • Drink water in between alcoholic drinks Alcohol is full of calories and stops you digesting your food properly. If you drink alcohol while you are eating you are more likely to store the extra calories (store fat) and put on weight.  
  • Share the left overs If Christmas is at your house share the leftovers with the rest of your family. It’s ok to eat extra on Christmas day, you are allowed to enjoy yourself but that’s no excuse to pick at the leftovers for the following few days, especially the desserts. Get back on track ASAP.
  • Appreciate and be grateful for what you have
Enjoy the time with your family and friends and be grateful for what you have and what you have achieved throughout the year. 
 
You might find that these short moments of gratitude take away your desire to eat more than you can handle during your Christmas celebrations.
 
I am wishing you all an amazing Christmas, filled with lots of love and laughter. I hope you enjoy the holidays and can spend quality time with your friends and family. I look forward to seeing you all in the New Year and if you do overindulge come and see me and I can kick your but back into action!
 
Merry Christmas and big hugs,
 
Dr D xoxox
 
Dr Denise Furness, PhD BSc RNut REP
Registered Nutritionist & Personal Trainer with Mill Park Leisure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BRAND NEW Health Club coming February 2014!

Most of you will have see the promotion of the new and latest fitness equipment from Precor Australia, coming to Mill Park Leisure.

February 2014, will not only see all new equipment from Precor with internet connectivity and touchscreen technology, but also a whole new layout, look and feel!

If you haven't yet had a go of the sample Adaptive Motion Trainer (AMT) set up at Customer Service make sure you do and STAY TUNED for coming updates!


See below for links to video of equipment & Precor Australia

http://youtu.be/7CDsnBhBdMw

http://youtu.be/czRwfjaIt3Y

http://youtu.be/9MAOK4ZBLBs
 

Interview: Pausha Mosley - Personal Trainer at Mill Park Leisure

Born the 29th of March 1991 I was born 3months premature, I was the average size of a male’s hand. 
 
I come from a family of 5 - I’m the baby sister of two older brothers.
 
I attended Mill Park Heights Primary School and finished up my schooling at Mill Park Secondary. This was a successful time for me in my life - it was one of my goals in life that I wanted to achieve - schooling wasn’t my favourite thing to do. I completed year 12 in 2009, also accepting the Mill Park Secondary Sports Award. 
 
What do you do?
 
I studied my diploma in sport with SEDA which is also where I completed my cert 3 & 4 in fitness I first took on gym work at Contours in Epping. I now work as a PT / Fitness Instructor at the YMCA, I have currently been working for the company for 2 years. I also have a passion for working with children of all needs; I work on school holiday programs both with main stream children and special needs along with working after school care, and also work on reception a couple of days a week.
 
What is your definition of success?

My definition of success is setting yourself a goal and working towards achieving it whether its big or small it can be anything that’s going to make you a happy person or more successful in your life.
 
What do you think has enabled you to achieve success with the health and fitness industry?
 
I believe my success has come from growing up as a tom boy with two older brothers, also loving playing sport weather it was until the street lights turned on in the court or for a team or club. This would be a reason why I’m involved in the fitness industry.
 

What are 5 top tips you’d give the average person wanting to improve business performance?
  • Set yourself the goal first
  • Be organised
  • Make it a life style change, rather than a time for just now
  • Never give up on what you want
  • Set yourself a time frame

After a great result, how do you celebrate?

I would spend time with either my family or friends on a night out for a dance or a dinner.

What’s the most satisfying thing you’ve ever done and why?
 
One of the most satisfying things I have done was to jump out of a plane, because I always wanted to do it but I definitely had to build up the courage to do so.

What do you do outside of work to relax and wind down?

I catch up with my friends or family, spend time visiting my nanna to talk about all the Goss, I play indoor soccer on a Thursday night.

Now’s the time for what we call the turbo 10. Ten quick questions...
  • What is your favourite song? World’s Greatest
  • Favourite athlete? Nathan Buckley
  • Movie? Sister act
  • Food? Lollies
  • Holiday destination? I want to travel the world
  • Most recent read book? The secret
  • What really annoys you? People chewing with their mouth open or blowing bubble with chewy
  • If you could do anything you wanted; what would it be? Participate in the amazing race
  • The one thing you’d change in the world right now? Inequality in the world
  • Where would like your life to be in 5 years? I would like to start my own family, and working in something I love doing. 

Friday 29 November 2013

The History of the YMCA

George Williams, a 22 year old drapery merchant, made up his mind that something had to be done. He gathered together a few friends to form a society that met regularly to support each other and gain renewed strength in body, mind and spirit. The Group called itself the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA).  

The idea of a YMCA caught on quickly. Within 10 years, 38 Associations had formed across 8 countries in Europe. 

From its inception, through to the early 1900s, the focus was on the welfare of young men, and related social concerns. The structure was loose and informal, based on small associations of people. All the work was carried out by committed volunteers. There was a strong sense of fellowship and common bond between associations - and this eventually led to the development of the World Alliance of YMCAs in 1855.

Along with the economic boom of the late 1800s, the YMCA began to attract significant philanthropists and leading business people to support its works. Associations began to develop a corporate structure, replacing the informal structures of the past. In the 1890s, the YMCA employed its first professional staff.

In 1851, the Movement arrived in America. Also in 1851, on the back of the gold rush, the YMCA arrived in Adelaide Australia.

The "Adelaide branch of the London YMCA" opened on the 15th March 1851; in 1853 Melbourne and Sydney YMCAs appeared; in 1854 Hobart opened. Brisbane started in 1875. In 1876, the first 'Inter-Association Conference of the Australian YMCA' was conducted and in 1877 the 'Inter-Colonial Convention of the Australian and New Zealand YMCA' was formed. 1908 saw the Y start in Perth.

1920 saw the separation of Australia and New Zealand Associations and the 'National Committee of the YMCAs of Australia' came into being.

From the mid 1930s to the early 1960s, YMCAs were forced by depression and world war to revert to their original foundations of social and community concern, with emphasis on youth work, youth clubs, physical development, leadership training, education and welfare. A more ecumenical flavour began to take over from the evangelistic leanings of the past.

During the war era, the YMCA played an important role in caring for the troops - both prior to departure, and on the battlefields. YMCA staff serviced the digger's needs for recreation, postal services, and small comforts from home.

As Australia moved into the latter part of the 1900s, all levels of Government began to take more responsibility for areas which had traditionally been the domain of organisations such as the Y. Increasingly, YMCAs became more involved in the task of delivery of community services for all sectors of the community, as a valued and trusted partner. At the same time, the 'for profit' sector began to move in on areas traditionally recognised as community services - such as community health and wellbeing, child care and education.

Today, the YMCA has seven core service areas:
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Sport & Recreation
  • Aquatics
  • Youth Services
  • Children's Services
  • Camping & Outdoor Education
  • Accommodation

Information courtesy of www.ymca.org.au

The Festive Season

So I've now written quite a few articles talking about various topics including men’s health, time chunking, and small changes you can make to your everyday life which can have big impacts to your health. I'm now curious to know your feedback and how you have gone implementing some of those changes.

When we have lived our entire lives a certain way, it can be hard to change those habits even if we know our current habits can be detrimental to our health. Life is full of changes, some are small which we don't even notice while others are quite large; which we struggle to get use to, or we fight against making that change. I know it can be hard but you just need to be persistent, stay mentally strong and tell yourself you can do it. The changes I've suggested in previous articles may have been big changes for some of you and you may be having difficulty adapting to those changes, just hang in there and never give up. As humans we need to perform certain tasks numerous times before they become a habit. 

With the festive season fast approaching, making any more changes will be difficult, our normal daily routines are thrown out because some of us are on holidays while others only work a couple of days instead of the full week. Part of that routine they you miss out on is coming to the gym or attending a class. So here are some tips to help keep you working towards your goals while still enjoying yourself over the festive period.

1. Don't over eat - if your family gatherings are anything like mine then there is always plenty of food around so definitely enjoy yourself but try not to over eat.

2. Drink plenty of water - sometimes with all the celebrations we tend not to drink much water and if the weather is quite warm it doesn't take us long to become dehydrated so please make sure you keep yourself well hydrated

3. Maintain some sort of physical activity - there are many of you that will be holidaying somewhere and won't be attending the gym which is ok, we all need some time off. But that doesn't stop us from keeping are bodies moving. Walking along the beach is one example of something you can do. Resistance bands are a fantastic piece of equipment to take and use while on holiday. It's small, lightweight and doesn't take up much room.

4. Enjoy yourselves - having some time off is great for our mental health and gives us time to freshen up so have fun and enjoy – you deserve it!

Tristan Simmons
Healthy Living Director - Mill Park Leisure
 
 
 

Friday 15 November 2013

White Ribbon Day - Monday 25th November 2013


November 25 marks both the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and White Ribbon Day, the first day of the White Ribbon Campaign.

Anywhere from one-quarter to one-third, and even up to one-half, of Australian women will experience physical or sexual violence by a man at some point in their lives, as nationally representative surveys have found.
 
On Monday 25th November starting at 6pm YMCA Whittlesea is hosting a BBQ at Mill Park Leisure to help raise funds and awareness to show our support for the White Ribbon Foundation. Come along and show your support, all we ask is everyone who attends donates a gold coin and wears something white on the night. If you are unable to make the BBQ but still want to contribute we have White Ribbons and Wrist bands available at reception.  In the week leading up to the BBQ, we’ll have a ‘swear ‘board where you’ll be able to swear your oath to stop violence against women. We hope to see everyone there.
 
For more information on the White Ribbon Foundation please click the link below.
http://www.whiteribbon.org.au/

Gluten - Everyone's Enemy?

The Gut – our second brain

Before I launch into the low down on gluten, I really need to explain a little about the gut. For most of us the gut is a mystery, food goes in one end and comes out the other, but the gut is much more than a nutrient processing station. In fact, our gut health is thought to be associated with almost every health condition including depression, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, autism and the list goes on. The gut is actually a sensitive organ that has more nerves than the rest of the peripheral nervous system. In addition, the gut is part of the immune system and makes more immunological decisions in one day than the rest of the immune system in a lifetime, hard to believe I know. A large proportion of the Australian population suffer from gut and digestive problems and many have been diagnosed with “leaky gut syndrome”.


Leaky gut – what does it really mean?

Leaky gut, is not taught in mainstream medicine and from a scientific perspective is a grey area, but more and more Australians are being diagnosed with this condition based on a number of gut symptoms. These symptoms include bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. In alternative medicine, the proposed medical condition is caused by substances migrating outwards through the gut wall. Our gut wall is an important barrier that protects our gut and controls what can pass through into our bloodstream. When this barrier is weakened (or “leaky”), things pass through the wall that should not such as break down products from gluten. It is thought that this promotes an immune reaction leading to mild to severe gut symptoms and potentially severe health conditions.

Why is gluten such a big problem?

Gluten is a relatively new protein for humans as it has only been part of our diet since agriculture began 10,000 years ago. This may sound like a long time, but in evolutionary terms it is not. Gluten cannot be completely digested in humans and breaks down to a product called Gliadin. Gliadin aggravates our gut, immune system and can be toxic to our cells.  So, gluten is actually not good for any of us. The difference is some people can tolerate it and others can’t. The immune system is thought to be the factor that allows for this difference in tolerance. For those who experience gut symptoms after eating gluten the answer is simple, avoid gluten. The large increase in gluten free foods in our supermarkets, cafes and health food shops clearly shows that the demand for gluten free products. However, don’t forget to read nutrition labels because many supermarket gluten free foods are packed with sugar, even the supermarket gluten free breads have sugar in them.

 
The good news is that if you have been diagnosed with leaky gut avoiding gluten can help restore your gut health. If you do eliminate gluten from your diet and still experience gut problems you may have other food sensitivities such as dairy or sugar, which I will explain in the next blog.

Dr D J

Dr Denise Furness, PhD BSc RNut REP
Registered Nutritionist & Personal Trainer with Mill Park Leisure

 
Acknowledgment: Much of the gut health information in this blog was obtained during the “Clinical advances in the treatment of digestive disorders” Seminar October-November 2013, Metagenics, Melbourne.

Interview: Krystal Guerra - Personal Trainer at Mill Park Leisure

I was born on the 6th of November 1991, here in Melbourne. I grew up in Mill Park and still live in Mill Park with my parents Joe, Helen, also my two brothers - Jason (24) and Cameron (19) whom I share the same birthday with but we are three years apart.

When I was just 5 years old I used to snore, it was so loud my parents could hear me from the other end of the house, even with my bedroom door closed. In the end I was in need of an operation to get my tonsils and adenoids out, so that I breathe properly due to my small airways. Post operation I had a few complications leading to me being back in hospital multiple times. At one point my parents were told that they may lose me; thankfully I overcome the situation and slowly recovered.
I went to primary school at St Francis of Assisi and then moved on the high school at St Monica’s College. Through my whole schooling period I was always a tomboy - while all the other girls were off doing cartwheels and handstands, I would be out on the oval with the boys playing footy or soccer. Still to this day, I rather be outside playing sports than doing my hair or my nails. I love watching all footy, but most of all I love my boys down at Carlton. GO BLUES!

I completed my Diploma in Fitness at Victoria University and after finishing my Diploma I went into running a successful Personal Training franchise at Fitness First in Epping. I was there for a year and just before they closed down I left. This now brings me to Mill Park Leisure, where I have learnt so much and worked in most areas of the centre. I have made many lifelong friends and I look forward to helping everyone here at Mill Park Leisure to achieve their goals - no matter how big or small we all work together to get the results that each individual is looking for.
1. What do you do?
I work in a few different areas at Mill Park Leisure - in the Gym as a Gym Instructor and a Personal Trainer, I work  in Customer Service and also in Disability Services. I have also worked previously as a Swim Teacher.

2. What is your definition of success?
Success to me is achieving results, big or small, moving in a forward motion in a happy and healthy manner.

3. I think we can sometimes learn from the mistakes we make. What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made along the way? What did you learn from this?
I have made mistakes along the way - I think that everyone makes mistakes, but this is good because you learn from them and then grow with what you have learnt. My biggest mistake so far would have to be that fact that I have trouble saying “NO”, by me trying to please everyone and fit everyone in when it suits them it was taking a toll on my body. By giving them a few different options that worked for me gave them enough of a chance to pick what suited them also. I was working too long of a day and not getting the down time my body needed. I now know only to do what I can handle.

4. What are the top 5 tips you’d give the average person wanting to improve business performance?
  • Never give up
  • Up-skill all the time
  • Check out the competition
  • Be organised
  • Have goals in place

5. What do you think has enabled you to achieve success with the health and fitness industry?
The main reason for my success would have to be my love for the sport and fitness industry, secondly a great support system from my teachers at school through to work colleagues and most importantly my family and friends at home.

6. Who has the greatest influence on your career and what lessons did they teach you?
The greatest influence for my career would have to be my exercise prescription teacher when I was doing my Diploma. He taught me almost everything I know about the industry, but he also gave me the little tips for my sessions that make the difference. I still think of things that he says to this day in every one of my personal training sessions, it could be for anything about training to building rapport with clients.  

7. After a great result, how do you celebrate?
I would usually celebrate with family and friends with a dinner or a night out.

8. What do you do outside of work to relax and wind down?
Outside of work I catch up with friends, relax with family (having cooking days with my Nonna). I also play soccer so train on Tuesdays and Thursdays and then game day Sundays.

9. Now’s the time for what we call turbo 10. Ten quick questions….
What your favourite song? Pink, so what.
  • Favourite athlete? Andrew Walker
  • Movie? Step Brothers
  • Food? Fairy Floss
  • Holiday destination? Europe, I am going in 2014!!!
  • Most recently read book? I haven’t read a book since high school, I do read the paper.
  • What really annoys you? When people scratch their fork or knife on the plate and make the screeching sound.
  • If you could do anything that you wanted; what would it be? I would be a Personal Trainer for a singer or some kind of famous person - that way I could travel around the world while working a job that I love!
  • The one thing you would like to change in the world right now? For everyone to pass away old and peacefully in their sleep.
  • Where would you like to be in 5 years? All I want is to  be happy and healthy making a living of something I love to do.
     

Wednesday 30 October 2013

Weight Loss Seminar

UPDATE:

As mentioned in our previous eNews & Blog Posts, we are running a Weight Loss seminar hosted by our very own Dr Denise Furness.

This seminar will be held on Thursday 28th November, 1.00pm - 2.00pm in the Group Fitness Room at Mill Park Leisure.

Some of the topics to be discussed are:
  • Are your genes making you fat
  • Medical conditions that may be stopping you from losing weight
  • Why starving yourself in NOT the way to lose weight
  • Plus more with an open discussion to be held afterwards

Places are limited so to reserve your spot please contact reception.

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Towards the end of November our very own Dr Denise Furness will be running a seminar to talk about the challenges when trying to lose weight and how we can overcome them.

Dr Denise Furness has been involved in pregnancy health research for 10 years. In 2001 Denise completed her Bachelor of Biological Science with Honours and began working in Genetics. Denise has always been passionate about nutrition and health and in 2003 began her PhD in nutrigenomics and late gestation pregnancy complications with CSIRO Human Nutrition.


In 2007 Denise started her postdoctoral position with the University of Adelaide and started the Predicting Adverse Pregnancy Study (PAPO) study at the Women’s and Children’s hospital, South Australia. Denise worked with couples who had experienced a range of pregnancy complications including infertility, miscarriage preeclampsia and foetal growth restriction. Denise’s research focused on DNA damage, diet, genes and lifestyle factors in both men and women in relation to pregnancy health and outcomes.

Denise completed her postdoctoral position in December 2012 and is currently analysing the PAPO data for publications. Recently, Denise achieved her greatest accomplishment having her first baby. Denise is also a registered nutritionist with Nutrition Society of Australia and a registered exercise professional with Fitness Australia.

Stay tuned for more details!

The Benefits of Personal Training

Nothing beats the inspiration and motivation of having your own trainer.

Personal training is a one on one workout with one of Mill Park Leisure's highly trained and qualified fitness professionals. Your own trainer will provide you with hands on support, guidance and encouragement. They will also motivate you to achieve your individual goals and help you to get the most out of your work out time. Whether you are just starting to exercise or are currently training competitively, you will immediately recognise the physical benefits of having your own personal trainer.

Outdoor Personal Training
Personal training outdoors adds a huge amount of fun, variety and new challenges to your workouts. Power walking, running, jogging, boxing, or cycling, the opportunities are endless as you enjoy training with your personal trainer in the great outdoors. You and your trainer can use any of Mill Park Leisure's facilities, including the health club, group exercise room, heated pools and more, to vary your training and keep you motivated.
The benefits of Personal Training include:
  • Receive an extra push from a fully qualified fitness professional
  • Achieve faster results and reach your goals sooner
  • Have your own coach
  • Improve muscle tone and posture
  • Break through training plateaus
  • Receive advanced training techniques
  • Receive more frequent guidance
  • Maximize every session
  • More comprehensive dietary guidance
  • Lots of hands on support and encouragement
  • Sports Specific training

Our Trainers

The personal training team at Mill Park Leisure are renowned for their level of expertise, qualifications and commitment to helping clients achieve real results. All trainers have extensive experience working across a wide range of fitness interests and attend ongoing workshops to stay up to date with all the latest health & fitness information.

Interview: Carol Andrews - Group Fitness Coordinator at Mill Park Leisure

All my life I have been interested in fitness. I played in all the school Rounders, Softball and Netball sides, then continued Netball throughout my Teenage years. I played indoor cricket with all my brothers and sisters, until I discovered Group Fitness classes.

In 1979 I commenced work at the Commonwealth Bank, where my girlfriend suggested I go with her to the Gym. I participated in my first class at Fitzpatrick’s Gym in Brunswick. On the 10th February 1983, I instructed my first class at Mill Park Squash courts and then Lifestyle Greensborough.  In January 1989 I commenced Instructing at Whittlesea YMCA, where l taught classes at both Mill Park and Thomastown.

I met my husband Shane in January 1992 and by 1994 my life changed completely when I gave birth to my first son Nathan, followed by Mitchell in 1999.  Still instructing classes and working full time as a Bank Manager for the Commonwealth Bank, throughout those years I decided in 2000 to leave the bank and be a full time Housewife/Mum.

That lasted less than 5 months as I then joined the team at Mill Park Leisure again as an Instructor,  later becoming the Group Fitness Coordinator.  I have been in this role for over 10 years. My passion is Group Fitness, Boot Camp and Small Group Training, but also my family.

My weekends are now spent watching my boys play football or cricket, those days of coming home from a night club at 7.00am and doing a class at 9.15am, (some participants will remember those days) are long gone!

I am from a large family, I have 4 sisters and 3 brothers, and we were all very competitive as a family when it came to sport.  My Dad was our Indoor Cricket coach, we all played in the one team that became very competitive on field and off field.  Over the years my brothers and sisters have slowed down, but I haven’t.

These days I share my passion for fitness with my own family - Shane, Judy and Greg (Shane’s parents), as they are members of Mill Park Leisure. I am a very proud Mum and often brag about my boy’s achievements - that’s the Leo in me (loud and proud)! I love to have fun whilst I’m taking classes, Boot Camp or Small Groups BUT - don’t think it will be  easy, as  I love to train hard!

1. What do you?
Group Fitness Coordinator, Group Fitness Instructor and Personal trainer, (wife, mother, nurse, financial advisor, educator, life coach every other job associated with a wife and Mother)
2. What is your definition of success?
Helping a participant reach their goals, seeing a smile on their face whilst training, seeing a positive change in peoples life.  When a client says to you I have to thank you for you have made me a better person”. (Ultimate compliment).

3. What are your thoughts on the parallels between business and sport?
A business should not always look at the financial side of things, but at what it is doing to change the lifestyles of the community.

4. I think we can sometimes learn more from the mistakes we make. What are some of the biggest mistakes you’ve made along the way?  And what did you learn from this?
Never say Never, as situations change. If you are ashamed of it, don’t do it again.

5. What are the 5 top tips you’d give the average person wanting to improve business performance?
  • Be genuine.
  • Your clients are your business, treat them as you would like to be treated.
  • What would you expect to get from the business if you were the client.
  • Don’t over commit.
  • Be open to new ideas.
6. What do you think has enabled you to achieve success with the health and fitness industry?
My passion and enthusiasm. I only do what l am passionate about, as I have more enthusiasm to achieve.  Not what has the largest numbers, or the latest trend.

7. How do you consistently sustain performance in your business/career?
Keep fit, keep it interesting, and look for new challenges. be genuine with what you are into. (Don’t know it, don’t bluff it, research it).

8. Tell me your thoughts about developing a successful team culture.
Make sure the team know what their role is, understand  and agree together what the teams goals are, what the business expects, support, train, mentor and work together, to reach the teams goals.

9. And your thoughts on how to turn a mix of different people and personalities into a world class team?
Try to use the different personalities to the team’s best advantage.

10. Who has had the greatest influence on your career and what lessons did they teach you?
Group Fitness: Les Mills Instructors/programs - it has helped me be a better Instructor. From a bad class to a great class you can learn something from it. It is what you do with what you have learnt. Act on it or ignore it. Hopefully I act on what I have learnt to be better at everything I do.

11. After a great result, how do you celebrate?
Set a new Challenge (after a celebration drink maybe!)

12. What’s the most satisfying thing you’ve ever done and why?
Sorry, you can’t beat giving birth, creating a life or 2.

13. What do you do outside of work to relax and wind down?
Watch my 2 boys play football or cricket.

14. Where do you see opportunity in the health and fitness industry in the next 5 years?
  • Small group training
  • Increase Older Adults activity rate
  • Increasing Youth activity in the Community
15. What is your one gripe/whinge about the health and fitness industry?
Over flooded with Instructors that do it for the money, not the love of fitness and a better lifestyle for others.

16. Now’s the time eight quick questions…

  • What is your favourite song? Any hard core motivating song that makes people want to move more.           
  • Favourite athlete? My 2 boys Nathan and Mitchell Andrews      
  • Food? Asian                                                                        
  • Holiday destination? Beach  Resort anywhere as long as it is hot and with my family          
  • Most recently read book? 50 marathons in 50 days                  
  • What really annoys you? People that won’t try.                      
  • If you could do anything you wanted; what would it be? At the moment, take my family on a long holiday overseas.
  • Where would you like to be in 5 years time? Where else! Training with the great members here after that long holiday with my family. Also, hopefully still have both parents alive.