Happy New Year from the team at Lifestyle. We hope you enjoyed a great holiday break with friends and family and managed to get some time to refresh the batteries.

Many of you will have New Year’s Resolutions relating to your health and fitness. With this in mind we’ve included information about events that we think will help ‘kick start’ your New Year. This includes the AMI Round the Bays and the Karapoti Classic MTB Race. Watch out for these and further challenges in the coming months. We are also holding a Nutrition Seminar provided by our new partner Kath Fouhy (NZRD), BSc, PGDipDiet. And don’t forget to call in on us at the Petone Rotary Fair, 18th February!

Wellington Club members will notice the ongoing facility upgrades are now 90% complete. Over the next month we will also be publishing our renovation plans for Upper Hutt after recently renegotiating an extended lease of the premises. We’ll keep you up to date as things progress.

Good luck for whatever endeavours you undertake this summer and make the most of the improving weather.

Round the Bays Fun Walk/Run – WOW, Great sign up! Team Lifestyle is back and bigger this year with 130 members registering. If you are not participating but want to come and support, then please join us on our patch of grass at Frank Kitts Park. By now, everyone registered will have received email correspondence from our Customer Services Manager, Johanna Winter with details about the day. If you haven’t heard from Jo please email her.

Professional Athlete and ‘Inspiration To Us All’ Nick Willis popped in on our Lower Hutt Club recently. Nick is very enthusiastic about Round the Bays; “Great to see such a great signup for AMI Round the Bays from Team Lifestyle, hope you can all keep up with me in the Brendan Foot Pace Car as I’ll be driving!”

Wellington Club: Our Lambton Quay Club has been going through some further internal renovation over the Christmas break, with extra space created for a NEW Multi Station Super Rack and additional stretch mats. Builders are also finishing off work on the new Sales Office. Club Manager Ryan Wall is excited about the changes and the style of training on offer at the Club.

Lifestyle Are Proud Sponsors Of Karapoti Classic March 3 2011 – We have proudly sponsored this event for a number of years. This year we will have a gazebo at the event, so please join us on the great day or better still have a go! Our Team Training Manager Sha Bannister has put together a helpful guide to getting ready for Karapoti. This is available at Reception. For more information on this great event visit www.karapoti.co.nz and read Lifestyle Member and Multiple Karapoti Exponent Tom Greenwood’s account of his Karapoti experiences inside.

Free Nutrition Seminar In Recognition Of ‘Heart Week’ 13th – 19th February. Presented by our Nutritionist partner Kath Fouhy of Fouhy Dietitians, these seminars are promised to be interactive, informative and fun with spot prizes aimed at looking after your heart, they are a BioAge Medical Test, a Supermarket Tour with Nutritionist Kath Fouhy and a Romantic Dinner for Two.

Seminar Details:

• Upper Hutt Club – Tuesday 14th February 7.30pm-8.30pm
• Lower Hutt Club – Thursday 16th February 6.00pm-7.00pm

Please register your attendance NOW at your Club Reception. Friends and family all welcome. Visit Fouhy Dietitians at www.food4fuel.co.nz

Guys – that Belt getting a bit Tight? Lifestyle is excited to soon be launching an all-new ‘Drop a Notch’ training program. This weight-loss programme is set in Lifestyle’s familiar Team Training environment but is targeted specifically for men. The programme includes information on male nutritional requirements. For more information or to register your interest please email Sha Bannister, Training Coordinator.

Homepage BioAge Button: Enter our monthly draw to win a FREE Standard BioAge test (value Non Member $119 or Member $99). Congratulations to our December/January winner, Upper Hutt Member Hayley Pitt! Missed out? Please continue to enter our monthly draw via our website.

BioAge Medical Test Now Available. Over the last year hundreds of our members have already had the Standard BioAge test. They have experienced first-hand the benefits of knowing how well their body is performing for its age, including receiving valuable next step advice from the Results Based Trainer. Interesting fact; 70% tested to date have been females. As part of your health and wellbeing (especially looking after your heart), it is important to know your Glucose and Cholesterol count. With BioAge Medical we can now do just that. To find out more email our Results Based Trainer Manager Sha Bannister and take control of your health and wellbeing today.

Members’ Offer

Hardie Grainger Hair Studio – Based at our Lambton Quay Club. Lifestyle members will receive a whopping 30% discount off all services! Expires February 29th 2012. Don’t forget to ask about our Valentine’s Day Specials! Book in now 499 7969 or email studio@hardiegrainger.co.nz

Manea Body Beautiful: For Valentine’s Day “Feel the Love”… Special Package Deal:

Luxury Facial: Receive a complimentary eyebrow shape before we begin. Followed by a 30mins massage and deep facial cleanse and exfoliation appropriate mask, toner, moisturizer and eye cream are applied for a finishing touch. 1.5 hr $100.00

Platinum (Brazilian): $ 70.00, 1/2 leg wax $ 45.00, Under Arm wax $ 30.00, Trail $ 20.00. 1.5 hr $100.00

Gift vouchers available

Coming Soon…

• Feb 10th: Speights Coast to Coast (go Steve Millar!)
• Feb 14th: Free Nutrition Semimar (UHutt)
• Feb 16th: Free Nutrition Semimar (LHutt)
• Feb 18th: Petone Rotary Fair
• Feb 26th: AMI Round the Bays
• Feb 27th: GE New Format Releases (MX, Boxfit, Thaifit)
• Mar 3rd: Karapoti Classic
• Mar 4th: GE New Format Release (RiDE)

Members’ Corner

Why Drop A Dress Size (Dads) Is The Perfect Training Package To Get You Started!

DADS has completely changed who I am today. I chose to do DADS as I was sick and tired of going into a clothing shop and having to buy outfits that were a LOT larger than what I was used to. Not only that, I also had a family trip to Samoa coming up and there was absolutely NO WAY that I was going there feeling as I was.

There’s just one word for my DADS journey – FANTASTIC. I really enjoyed the training – Sha and the team were so supportive and motivating and it was a neat little ‘family’ we had. A few months have passed since completing the training and to this day I am still getting compliments from gym members and staff, friends and family. I’ve also noticed that I am a lot more self-confident and feel a lot more feminine. I wish I had done this a lot sooner.

I am still keeping up with the exercise (good old Maidstone Hill) and the eating plan as well (with a couple of treats here and there) but other than that I have managed to keep the weight off which is a really good feeling.

It was hard work but it was worth it. I plan to do another round on DADS in the near future. Amberlee (Upper Hutt Receptionist)

From DADS to POD Training: “I’m On-Track!”

Last year I kept telling my boyfriend that I was going to sign up and start doing personal training sessions at work. I had been talking to the trainers and getting an idea of what challenges I would face, and finally agreed early September 2011 to sign up with Terry and start doing something about my ever-increasing weight.

At my first assessment I weighed in at 95.5kg! I could not believe that I had got that big as I was regular Group Exercise attendee. Over September Terry and I would meet on a Wednesday at 9.30am and complete various workouts together but we weren’t really seeing results. Mid-October the final round of Drop A Dress Size (DADS) for 2011 was about to start and I was about to finish University (which I always blamed for my bad eating habits) so it was perfect timing.

DADS is a six-week kick-start programme to provide you with the tools and knowledge to get back on track to a healthy lifestyle. I was the heaviest girl out of the squad weighing in at 94.3kg which made even me more motivated to get results considering I was the youngest in the squad. Over the six-week journey there were smiles, blood, sweat and tears to reach my final weigh in at 86.7kg. The squad decided to carry through with the DADS extension which provided us with another three weeks of training with Terry. And after the final nine weeks I had got down to 84kg which allowed me to say that I had ‘officially’ lost 10kg since September!

Since completing DADS I have maintained the lifestyle changes that were covered during the training. The education I gathered from DADS has allowed me to further my weight loss to weigh in at 80kg, meaning I’ve managed a total weight loss of 15kg! I have also continued my personal training sessions with Terry. Our squad has decided to break down into POD training groups. This consists of six one-hour sessions training once a week.

I have a final goal weight that I would like to reach for my 21st in early April which has provided me with motivation to help me achieve my goals. To help me to do this I have also joined ‘Team Lifestyle’ for the AMI Round The Bays. I have entered the half-marathon aiming to run. I have also enrolled to complete the next term of BoxSquad X which starts February 15th. I can’t wait! Kirsty (Lower Hutt Receptionist)

Why 10 Karapotis?

How time flies! It seems like just the other day I was asked to write an article for the newsletter about my last Karapoti challenge. Well the bike is tired, the body is tired but some how the goal will be achieved.

So, why 10 Karapotis I’m asked? On reflection I guess it’s because I’m a bit of an endurance freak. I have completed more than 10 sub-90 minutes Half Marathons (21.1 Ks), more than 10 sub-3 hour Standard Marathons (42.2 Ks) with a Personal Best of 2 hours 40 minutes and several Ultra Marathons (50Ks+) including 8 Comrades Marathons (88Ks+).

Considering what the body has endured, an inevitable routine knee surgery was required last October 2011. Unfortunately there were a few complications but the good news is, I’m back in the saddle. Once again Terry’s training program, which is a typical KISS (Keep It Super Simple) program, has stood me in good stead. Not to forget the experienced advice from Tyral our resident knee reconstruction guru. It’s so hard to achieve peak fitness and it’s lost in the blink of an eye. Recovery has been steady but sure and Karapoti Number 10 will be a real challenge that I look forward to. Being there at the start will be an achievement let alone completing the race.

To all members participating in the Karapoti Classic this year have a great safe ride, hope you all achieve your personal goals and that the weather is kind! Tom Greenwood

Sha’s Recommendations:

If new to endurance racing or ‘doing it for fun’ I recommend you do three rides per week and gradually build up to six hours of training per week.

Lifestyle offers a number of RiDE classes on our existing timetables across both clubs. RiDE is a cycling to music class on stationary bikes. Instructors create atmosphere with music and choreography and specific cycling cues that make you feel you are riding in the true outdoors. You will be coached to climb, race and power train to music so you get the full body aerobic and anaerobic challenge.

This class will mimic the terrain and intensity of the Karapoti Classic, but not the length of your ride on the day. So pushing yourself every time in these classes will assist in your training.

RiDE will help you strengthen the number one muscle – the heart. A lot of your time round Karapoti will be spent grinding away at one of the three huge climbs on the verge of oxygen debt. You’ve got to raise the point at which you start running out of breath (your anaerobic threshold) and get comfortable sitting at this level, which within tracks in a class this will occur, if you are pushing yourself.

Ride a bit longer or a bit harder than last week and you’ll force continued adaptation and improvement. You will become fitter and stronger to complete the terrain of Karapoti.

Find more information and my five week training plan here!

Craig has Good Reason TO CELEBRATE…

After 10 years of inactivity my weight had increased to nearly 20 stone (127kg). I lost about 15kg ‘going it alone’ and then joined Lifestyle Health and Fitness in the winter to try and keep my exercise up through the colder months.

I started RBT with trainer Steph Vendt straight away and this has been the major factor in keeping motivated and active. I’ve lost a total of 30kg over 18 months now and am much fitter and more active than I’ve been for years. I completed the Taupo off-road Half-Marathon and the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge in 2011. I’ve also decreased my BioAge from a few years above my actual age to a couple of years under.

Working with Steph I’ve set new goals for 2012; these include losing a bit more weight and completing the Wellington Marathon in June. Lifestyle has been a really positive influence, the friendly, relaxed atmosphere makes going to the gym a whole lot easier. The email tips, text messages from my trainer and the newsletter all help to keep me motivated. Committing to RBT is a really good way to keep on track; Steph ‘holds me accountable’ for reachng my goals, makes sure I always have a new challenge and that going to the gym doesn’t become a chore. Lifestyle is now a part of my routine, helping keep me healthy and sane. I’m really looking forward to continuing to improve and getting even fitter! Craig Butler

New Member Irene Lives Zumba Fitness!

I have been to Zumba Fitness classes for two months, it’s really fantastic. The more I participate in this class the more I love it. At first I thought ‘it’s difficult for me’, but when I started joining in, I found it’s really easy and enjoyable. Once you start then you will find it’s hard to quit. I love Zumba, it makes me feel like exercise is easy. I feel I am healthier and more dynamic than ever before. Irene Long

We would also like to thank Irene for being our advertising ‘hero’ for Wellington’s Asian Community Directory www.iwellington.co.nz and magazine. Published in Chinese these resources have comprehensive information for the local Asian community.

We’re Running with ‘Team Lifestyle’ this year!

Just wanted to say that my friend, Lynley, and I did the AMI Round The Bays as individuals last year. We have recently joined Lifestyle Health and Fitness after spending considerable time choosing a new gym after Contours Hutt City closed. We are thoroughly enjoying being members at Lifestyle and I am enjoying having Terry as my new trainer. We are both looking forward to being part of Team Lifestyle at this year’s Round the Bays.

Wendy Nelson

What a Session!!

In the picture is Sailesh, Joseph and Derek (Harry missed today… don’t worry though, he’ll make up for it!!)

These guys are three of my ‘One-on-One’ RBT clients. A few months ago I approached each of them with the idea of putting together a POD Training Group, as all four of them are striving to achieve the same goals (to lose weight, get fitter and just to feel better about themselves). I felt POD Training would help to motivate them and build a group network where they could communicate with each other and talk about the issues that they each faced and to help each other achieve their goals!

So I offered them a free POD Session to see how they would cope with it!!

RESULT! THEY LOVED IT… especially the camaraderie! The jokes and the jibes that were going around were hilarious… but most importantly the training session, when one person was finding an exercise hard the team would pick him up by cheering him on and motivate him to ‘go harder’!! The session was based on the group’s specific needs and tailored to their abilities.

Oh yeah! It was a big BUZZ for the Group when Nick Willis walked over and introduced himself to us. Nick was very interested to find out what the men were training for (“The London Olympics” one of the boys yelled out!) so we couldn’t miss a photo opportunity with one our finest 1500 metre runners (thanks Nick you’re inspiring!) and a great role model.

Terry Tata
Results Based Trainer
Team Trainer – BoxSquad X
Group Exercise Instructor

Club Announcement

Lifestyle Wants to do Something New this Year… Your Club Cookbook!

We want you all (staff and members) to email in your favourite recipes, it can be your own creation or a favourite from an existing cookbook. Our nutritionist partner Kath Fouhy will be casting her eye over the submitted recipes and giving some ingredient advice and or general comment. All of these recipes will then be published in our very own Cookbook.

Please email your recipes to Jo Orson over the next few months. The sooner we get these, the sooner we can publish and distribute this to all members!

In the meantime, try this delicious fritter recipe from Kath:

Kath’s ‘easy as’ fritters

Basic fritter recipe (serves 2):

1. Start with 1 cup self-raising flour. Add 2 eggs, a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Mix all together with ½ cup soda water to form a batter.

And then comes the flavour! My favourites are:

• Corn & Feta: To the fritter batter, add 2 cups corn kernels, 2 Tbsp chopped mint and ½ cup crumbled feta.(Per serve: Carb portions: 2½; Protein portions: 1¾ )
• Chilli Mussel: To your fritter batter, add 2 tubs chilli flavoured marinated mussels (drained & chopped).(Per serve; Carb portions: 1¾; Protein portions 1¾)
• Smoked Fish: To your fritter batter, add 1½ cups flaked smoked fish, ¼ cup chopped parsley and ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest.(Per serve; Carb portions: 1¾; Protein portions: 2)

BEST SERVED WITH A SALAD!

So you have decided to take on the Karapoti challenge?

Fantastic! At the time of writing (30 January) that leaves you five weeks to prepare. While five weeks is not a lot of time, it is ‘do-able’ so I have put together some last minute training guidelines. With just five weeks to go your main goals would be to get some time on the saddle/bike and strengthen up those leg muscles.

To find out more information on long rides you can go online to www.karapoti.co.nz. The information below will guide you to use Lifestyle’s existing Group Exercise classes to get a little fitter and stronger to tackle the 20k ride.

Recommendations:

If new to endurance sports or ‘doing it for fun’ we recommend you do three rides per week and gradually build up to six hours of training per week.

Lifestyle Health and Fitness offers a number of RiDE classes on our existing timetables across both clubs. RiDE is a cycling to music class on stationary bikes. Instructors create atmosphere with music and choreography and specific cycling cues that make you feel you are riding in the true outdoors. You will be coached to climb, race and power train to music so you get the full body aerobic and anaerobic challenge. This class will mimic the terrain and intensity of the Karapoti Classic, but not the length of your ride on the day. So pushing yourself every time in these classes will assist in your training.

RiDE will help you strengthen your ‘number one’ muscle – the heart. A lot of your time round Karapoti will be spent grinding away at one of the three huge climbs on the verge of oxygen debt. You’ve got to raise the point at which you start running out of breath (your anaerobic threshold) and get comfortable sitting at this level, which will occur naturally when working to tracks in a class environment, provided you are following the cues and also pushing yourself.

Ride a bit longer or a bit harder than last week and you’ll force continued adaptation and improvement. You will become fitter and stronger to complete the terrain of Karapoti.

Another component to work on for this event is building up some leg strength. Try a bit of gym work (squats, lunges and leg extensions, etc) or take advantage of our popular 30 minute weight to music class MuscleXpress (MX). Again see our timetables online to see what times these are on.

It’s not too late to hire a Results Based Trainer to help you prepare. It takes 4-6 weeks to get a training adaption; all eight trainers across Lifestyle are available if you would like them to guide you through a five-week program. All trainers are posted on our website, contact me, Sha Bannister, and I can organise for you to meet one immediately.

Good luck on your five-week journey to the Karapoti. As mentioned these are just basic training guidelines, for more information you can email me or go online to www.karapoti.co.nz.

Good Luck, train hard.
See you at the Finish Line!

TIPS:

1. Template provided to plan your last 5 weeks before the event.
2. Plan in advance – you are more likely to stick to a plan!
3. Good nutrition and hydration makes good training.
4. Make sure you are injury-free.
5. The odd run or swim can make good cross-training.

Please follow www.karapoti.co.nz rest day recommendations.

The festive season is swinging into action with plenty happening between now and the end of the year including; member’s parties, Group Exercise theme classes and our ‘Win $500’ Refer A Mate promotion. I hope you all enjoy the ‘Road Trip’ music compilation we sent out and will be thinking of your friends at the club as you cruise around listening to it during the holidays.

Overall 2011 has been a challenging and enjoyable year with the highlights for us being the successful integration of the Wellington Club into the Lifestyle family, the fantastic support and response we received via our members survey and on a sporting note the All Blacks becoming World Champions.

Congratulations to all those who completed the Taupo Cycle Challenge in the weekend, quite an accomplishment on a wild and windy day. Well Done!

We’ve got some exciting plans for the clubs in 2012 which we’ll share with you in our first newsletter of 2012. On behalf of the team I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, travel safely and enjoy some time with your friends and family.

Christmas Parties: If you missed our Upper Hutt Christmas Party there are still the Wellington (9th December) and Lower Hutt (17th December) parties to come, see reception for details. See photos of the nights on our facebook.com/lifestylegymnz.

Refer a mate and you could win a Christmas Bonus Drawn 20th December! We know you love to talk about us – so we want to make it official and reward you for it! Entry forms at your Club Reception or enter via our website www.lifestylegym.co.nz ‘latest news’ page or Facebook. Remember the more mates you refer the more entries you get – it’s that simple! Two $500 cash or five $100 cash prizes to be won!

New Christmas Hours and Group Exercise Timetable – Christmas hours for each Club starts 24th December. Opening hours will return to normal for both Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Clubs on January 4th, 2012 with the Wellington Club returning to normal hours on the 7th January, 2012. All Group Exercise Timetables will resume 24th January. Christmas timetables are available at your Club Reception now or on our website www.lifestylegym.co.nz under Timetable (or check the back page of this newsletter).

Round The Bays Fun Walk/Run – Register Now! It’s time again soon to register for Round the Bays 2012 taking place on Sunday 26th February. We had so much fun last time as Team Lifestyle… lets’ do it again! Bigger and Better!

7km Fun Run & Walk or 21km Half Marathon Run/Walk… which will you choose? Registration forms and further details will be at your Club Reception. Team bus from Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt clubs.

BoxSquad X Rocks! Thanks to all those members who participated in the Free Trial and continued on with the Team Training Squad. Longtime BoxSquad afficionado Cheryl Fergusson says “I have found the BoxSquad format challenging from the day I signed up, which was a couple of years ago. When they told me about a new and improved BoxSquad format, I wondered how Lifestyle could improve on what they already had – and then along came BoxSquad X. It is a total body workout that not only includes boxing, but also kickboxing, along with fitness and core strengthening and, if that wasn’t enough, they also throw in some exercise drill stations. The sessions are more challenging for me and I get a great sense of satisfaction after each session”.

Karapoti Classic: March 3 2012 – look out for Club Training Programme or email Sha Bannister for more information.

Join your Club’s Indoor Netball Team – Sadly there weren’t enough numbers to make up a Lower Hutt or Wellington team but the Upper Hutt Club team was successful. If you would like to put your name down for next year then please email Jo Winter.

Homepage Bioage Button: Enter Our Monthly Draw To Win A Free Bioage Test (Valued Non Member $119 Or Member $99). Congratulations to Duncan Ellis our October winner and Jan Cadwallender our November winner.

BioAge Medical Test now Available – Over the last year hundreds of our members have already had the Standard BioAge test. They have experienced first-hand the benefits of knowing how well their body is performing for its age, including receiving valuable ‘next step’ advice from a qualified Results Based Trainer. Interesting fact; 70% tested to date have been females. As part of your health and wellbeing, it is also important to know your Glucose and Cholesterol count. With BioAge Medical we can now do just that. To find out more email our Results Based Training Manager Sha Bannister and take control of your health and wellbeing today.

Halloween Truly came to our RiDE studios 31st October – Both Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Clubs were crawling with these scary folk! The picture says it all. Thanks to everyone for getting involved and having fun!

Members’ Corner

Members’ Offer

Manea Body Beautiful’s Lelia Olliver (Dip. BABTAC – WSBT) – Beauty Therapist (based at our Lambton Quay Club). At Manea Body Beautiful you will experience Lelia’s enthusiastic Polynesian outlook on life, whilst receiving first class treatment from the range of services listed below:

• Waxing
• Facial – Deep Cleanse
• Eye grooming and Make Up
• Manicure and Pedicure
• Therapeutic Massages
• Package Deals for Weddings and those special occasions.

SPECIAL OPENING DEAL FOR ALL LIFESTYLE MEMBERS – $25 VOUCHER with every booking received until Jan 30th, 2012! Book in now and join the growing list of satisfied clients. Phone 0274 370488 or 499 7272

“Getting a massage or facial is a perfect way to motivate myself to achieve my goals at the gym – even if sometimes the goal is just to show up regularly. Having Manea Body Beautiful right there makes it even easier to work some relaxation into my routine. Lelia is a very experienced professional who tailors the treatment to exactly what I need. I feel quite lucky to have a great beauty therapist in such a convenient locations.” – Eileen Lockerd

HARDIE GRAINGER HAIR STUDIO – Based at our Lambton Quay Club. Lifestyle members will receive a whopping 30% discount off all services! Expires January 30th, 2012. Book in now 499 7969 or email studio@hardiegrainger.co.nz

ItWORKS – Does you computer need a little attention? Is it running slow or just seems a little unwell? Well don’t splash out $000s on a new computer, get it checked out first. Our friends at ITWORKS are offering Lifestyle members a great deal – just $55 for Computer Check-up and FREE $20 VOUCHER for next time. SAVE $95. Call 0800PCHELP now to secure this deal.

Kids Bootcamp a Hit!

Lifestyle’s first ever ‘Kids Bootcamp’ kicked off 31st October. Barb Sellers and Jenny Fawcett, two regulars at Lifestyle Upper Hutt, asked Trainer Sha Bannister if she could run a Bootcamp for kids, their kids wanted to get fit with their friends, they wanted to do what their mums do at the gym. Barb and Jenny got the word out, and four weeks later 12 enthusiastic school kids were signed up, issued with their own official Bootcamp Tee and now train on Mondays from 3:30-4:30pm over a six-week period. The kids just love it and, just like the adults, they are sore the next day.

Lifestyle is are hoping to build on growing Kids Bootcamp. If you think your child has what it takes, our next intake will be February next year. Email sha.bannister@lifestylegym.co.nz if you would like more information.

Josh Sellers: “I like Bootcamp because I get to work out with my mates. I love it!”
Alex Sellers: “Being in Bootcamp is fun! I especially like the team racing and WINNING!”

Adult Bootcamp is Back!

Our Six-week Adult Bootcamp squad has 27 keen fitness enthusiasts. They are here for one thing – “to be challenged both physically and mentally”.

And, above all, they come because Bootcamp is fun! Yes, you may laugh quietly, but ask any one of the squad; “While you’re doing it, it sucks and it burns like hell, and you’re gasping for air but, after it’s all over, you’re on such a ‘high’ and you feel fantastic”.

If you want to kick 2012 off with a “fitness challenge” the next Adult Bootcamp will be Saturday January 28th 2012. See reception for an enrollment form or email Sha Bannister.

Leah Murphy: “Thanks to my sister for signing me up and my fear of strangers… Bootcamp totally puts you out of your comfort zone and forces you to deal with your insecurities as well as pushing your body to its limits!”
Lauren Carter: “Bootcamp… a definitive workout that challenges you mentally and physically giving you that ultimate feeling of adrenaline and excitement!”

‘My Place. My Story’: Our New Billboard Heroes!

Gina Takes Out ‘Fight Gone Bad” Women’s Title

I moved here from Canada almost three years ago. Being a fitness nut I was looking for something I could take up that would give me the same challenge that ice hockey did back home and I struggled to find a sport that had that same intensity.

I had always kept fit at the gym but never thought of it as a place to compete or excel until I discovered CrossFit. The minute I tried it I was hooked! It was a way of turning my everyday workouts into a competition with myself and others.

Ryan Wall, who manages Lifestyle’s Wellington club, reckoned I was pretty good and encouraged me to start training for this particular citywide competition. It was a charity event that was run every year, this year raising money for the Life Flight Trust. The competition was one workout called ‘Fight Gone Bad’, which was the hardest 17 minutes of my life! But despite the butterflies I managed to put in a good effort and came out on top of the Elite Women’s division. It really spoke volumes to me about the calibre of training we are doing at Lifestyle and inspired me to keep pushing with hope of doing another competition in the new year.

Gina Di Rienzo

Brother and Sister take on D.A.D.S with Great Results!

We are nearing the end of the final round of Drop A Dress Size 2011 and across both Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt Clubs we have a number of members who are on track to reach their 4.6kg (Dress Size weight).

Brother and sister Brad and Melissa, from the Upper Hutt club, decided it was time to get some motivation, education and accountability. They both signed up for the last D.A.D. S squad of the year and both are motivated to continue with the three-week extension that carries over after the six-week program.

Brad and Melissa can’t believe the improvement to their energy levels now that they are eating healthier food and balancing their lifestyle with some regular exercise. In the past they had both thought they were doing enough to maintain a ‘healthy’ lifestyle but for some reason this was not translating to the numbers on the scales. Thanks to Drop A Dress Size and the D.A.D.S food diary it didn’t take long at all to find out what they had been doing wrong for so long (yep, you guessed it… bad eating habits)!!! By the time Week Five rolled around Brad had lost 5.5kg and Melissa 4.5kg.

Brad and Melissa also take advantage of our Group Exercise classes, they both think the instructors ROCK!!! Together they attend a good mix of classes including RiDE, MuscleXpress, Zumba Fitness, QuickRiDE and the Maidstone Hill.

FINAL RESULT: Brad lost 7.1kg and Melissa lost 7.0kg! THAT’S AWESOME GUYS!

Husband and Wife a D.A.D.S Success Story…

Earlier this year I made a bold statement to the office lady that she was not to order me a larger-sized uniform. Unfortunately the time was fast approaching when I was going to have to eat my words and upsize.

My wife had decided she would be doing the next round of D.A.D.S and suggested I should join her. This is to a person who has never set a foot in a gym!

Well, I have come to end of my six weeks, it hasn’t been easy for a ‘non-gym’ bunny, but it has been successful. Trainer Sha Bannister provided the necessary encouragement and motivation to stay on track. Sha treats everyone differently, tailoring the workout to your ability or to what she believes you can achieve.

It’s hard work, but if you stick to the eating plan and do the exercise you’ll get the results. Above all don’t cheat yourself!

Robin Morgan (pictured) lost 9.3kg and his wife Jo (UH/Wgtn member) lost 5.4kg!

‘Keeping It In The Family’: Congrats To Fitness Consultant Taryn Ryan And Her Brother Daniel (3Rd And 4Th In The Hutt City Triathlon)!

November 16th 2011 is a day that I won’t forget in a hurry. This was the date of the Hutt City Triathlon, a race that I have participated in for quite a few years now. Only difference was that this year I had my younger brother Daniel to worry about. Leading up to the race we had been giving each other a hard time about who was going to beat who? It had even become the topic of the month at the gym! I had a lot to lose as I could think of nothing worse than my 14-year-old brother beating me in a sport that I had always considered MINE!!

We lined up at the start line side by side, both feeling the nerves… The race started with a 4km run/sprint (Daniel and I ran together the whole way) then it was on to the bike (an 18km loop… still neck and neck). At this stage I must admit that I was starting to get a little worried as I thought that I would of been ahead of him by now. We finished the bike together and it was all down to the swim (I remember saying to people before the race that if it came down to the swim I would beat him… unfortunately this was not to be). We swam together for most of the 300m until the last 100m where Daniel picked up the pace and got in front of me… and ‘NEK MINUTE’ – he had beaten me! No matter – I was still proud of my bro and also happy with my race too. Overall Daniel came 3rd and I came 4th (Daniel was 1st in his age group and I was first woman).

Bring on 2012… it’s ON Daniel

“I Just Completed My First Triathlon Ever!”

I started at Lifestyle because I had reached a point where my clothes didn’t fit me and I didn’t like how I looked or how I felt. It was stressful because although I didn’t feel the right weight for me, some of my friends were trying to make me feel better and were telling me that I looked OK and not to worry. A couple of really honest friends said to me that I had an option to go and buy larger sizes, but I would have the same problem again in a year or so, or I could get off my butt and start exercising.

I researched the local gyms and chose Lifestyle because I literally have to drive past it on my way home. There is no way to avoid going to the gym now. The team are awesome, very approachable and friendly. The turning point for me was doing the Drop A Dress Size (D.A.D.S) class. It gave me the structure I needed and Trainer Bernie Semau and the women I was training with were very supportive.

I have lost 11kgs, exercise regularly, eat more carefully, completed a 10km run and I just finished my first triathlon ever! It was a 4km run, 18km cycle (I hired a bike) and a 300m swim. I hadn’t got on a bike since I was 16 years old, but you never forget how to ride one. My time was 1.16.39 whooo hooo! The best time was 00:48:11 and the worst time was 02:24:48, so I was 0.1.08 faster than the average time of 01:17:4. In my wildest dreams, I was aiming for 2 hours so I totally smashed that goal.

You guys have got me fit and it has been awesome fun. Thanks in particular to our lovely Taryn who keeps suggesting new goals for me! At the end of the event she suggested an Iron Man for my next event (hahaha). What I have learned out of this is that you only live once, nothing is impossible, and even if something seems scary try to say yes!

Megan

Club Announcement

While members may get a break from work over the Christmas/New Year Period, the Team at Lifestyle are keeping the doors open so that you can still come in to work off Christmas lunch! Here are the opening hours for all three Clubs. And yes, your favourite Group Exercise classes are still on, albeit to a special Holiday Timetable. For more information pick up a Holiday Timetable at Reception or download below:

• Wellington Club
• Lower Hutt Club
• Upper Hutt Club

Team RiDE – Become a Stronger, Faster, Fitter Cyclist.

Trevor Jamieson and supporters

Team Lifestyle Results Board 2011

Carol Tweed	Huka Challenge	3:57:07
Chris McCulloch	Huka Challenge	4:17:59
Craig McCulloch	Huka Challenge	4:15:49
Dave Wills	Huka Challenge	4:20:26
Dion Chisnall	Solo	7:31:55
Manish Patel	Solo	6:37:35
Paul Ratcliffe	Solo	5:16:48
Tim Gresham	Solo	6:24:36
Trevor Jamieson	Solo	5:48:21
Willie Allen	Solo	5:51:12
Katan Patel	Solo	6:20:18

‘My Place. My Story’: Our New Billboard Heroes!

Katan Patel in full flight

Katan’s ‘Journey of a Thousand Miles’

This year I was one of 9000 plus entrants on the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Saturday 26th November challenging myself yet again for a consecutive 5th personal best. Six years ago if someone had told me that I would feel comfortable wearing cycling shorts and tight fitting cycling vest I would have laughed out loud.

My journey started in 2007. I used to struggle to do 10 press ups and ended up gasping for breath during MuscleXpress and ThaiFit classes. I needed a goal and this is when I decided to register for the 160km Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.

Whilst riding various emotions flash through my mind, setbacks, those whom you love, the effort that goes into the training and friends you make along the way. I’ve now finished my fifth Taupo and feel great for doing so, it is hard! Many cyclists may not have reached their potential Personal Best due to the adverse weather conditions putting us to the test, with big pine trees swaying and 85km winds making for a strong headwind or crosswind, BUT that’s no excuse. My time this year was 6hrs 20mins. It won’t break any records, but I have completed my own challenge and set myself a target for next year. Maybe next time, with some more training I’ll get to first place!

“A journey of a thousand miles you’ll only ever know if you’re outside your comfort zone.”

For the Record:

Year:	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
Time:	6:20	5:49	6:36	7:21	8:20

Corporate

Lifestyle Health and Fitness recently took part in a Health and Wellness Day at Hewlett Packard in Wellington and Upper Hutt. We were pleased to be invited to take part in the great event put on by HP for its staff members. Lifestyle provided free health checks for staff, a friendly chat and take-home information kits packed with goodies.

If you wish to talk to us about Corporate Wellness Days, please contact Jo Orson on or Bev van Vels.