1-heartbeat newsletter march 2005

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March 2005

Conference 2005

In February Step into Life had its National Conference.

We have 50 franchises now, so it was quite a group!

We learned even more ways to inflict pain..sorry, of course we mean,to train you, in the months ahead.

You can see some pictures of the training on page 4 Boot Camp,Stretch and Flex, and Rubberised Resistance Tubing

As these new programs are ready to be rolled out well let you know inclass and in the newsletter. Fun times ahead!!

Looking forward toanother great month oftraining with youl

(picture rubberizedResistance bandscould exercise be more

fun?)

Congratulations Franchisee ofthe Year

Deb and Sue fromGlenmore Park, NSW

Congratulations RookieFranchisee of the YearLisa from Chelsea, VIC

Nutrition Tip Reading Food Labels

Nutritional panels can be a great way to help you choose the right food products. Hereare some tips to assist you at the supermarket:

When comparing products, always compare the per 100g column, as serving sizesoften differ between products.

Look for a fat content of: Yoghurt - less than 2g/100g

Milk less than 1.5g/100ml Cheese - less than 10g/100g Meats less than 10g/100g

Cereal and cereal products less than 5g/100g.

New Sessions & Times

Kids- 4pm Mon & Wed

Teenagers 6pm Mon & Wed

People in 20s 7pm Tues & Thurs

Starting SoonAdults 11am Wednesdays

Step into Life KeysboroughPhone: (03) 8502 8775Mobile: 0423 852 262Email: [email protected]

Website: www.stepintolife.com.au


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Goal setting is a key elementto gaining fitness, weight lossand improved health benefits.At all Step into Life sessionswe add training points to yourtraining club tally (you can seeyour total on your fortnightlyperformance report).

Points gained are a measureof your commitment to yourtraining.

Ask your instructor to help youset some time lines for yourgoals.

50 Training Club

200 Training Club

500 Training Club

You can reward your efforts bypurchasing your training club

shirt for $20

Happy BirthdayMarch Babies!

RozetaAmbrose

On the13th

TimothyDRozario On the23rd

Welcome to Step into Life,Keysborough!

Kathy YoungMaria BonazingaJill DavisDaryl EdwardsRohini StevensonDianne HamiltonLeslie EdwardsAngela McCrory

Andrew SmithAndrew LeszkoLorraine OsheaLyn Byrnes

Lynette BallRozeta AmbroseJan CooperMary SampieriRochelle WheatleGabrielleCianciarsoJodie Vlekkert

Silvana MoslihErin ScafocchiaGarry KempJeanette Moore

Who are the Personal Trainers?

Aaron Edwards Matthew Edwards

Where were you born?Melbourne, Australia

What sports have you been involvedwith during your life?Athletics, Gym, Tennis, Karate, Football& Volleyball

How old are you?

22 years going on 23. . . in a week or 2

What is your role with Step into Life,Keysborough?Owner, Head trainer of adults and 20 yrolds sessions

What jobs have you worked?Variety News Agency, Sportsmart,Video Ezy, McDonalds, Rays Tent CityAnd Athletics coach

Where were you born?

Melbourne, Australia

What sports have you been involvedwith during your life?

Athletics, Rugby, Karate & Gym

How old are you?

19

What is your role with Step into Life,Keysborough?Head trainer of kids & teenager sessionsplus junior promotions officer

What jobs have you worked?Variety News Agency, Local Butchers,Sportsmart & Video Ezy and athletics

coach

Step into Life KeysboroughPhone: (03) 8502 8775Mobile: 0423 852 262

Email: [email protected]: www.stepintolife.com.au


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WHAT ARE THOSE FUNNYBIG BALLS FOR?

They are for core

stability.wondering what that

all means.read on.

Movements of the spine, especially

when large or under load require

stabilisation and protection of theindividual joint segments.

Various muscles play a vital role in

spinal stability and the weakness of

these can lead to poor postural

control, instability, and hence injury.

Active stabilisation is understood to

be one of the key issues in people

with low back pain.

Humans spend a great deal of time

in upright standing and sitting,

requiring spinal support to maintain

healthy posture (natural curves and

alignment). This active stabilisation

is extremely important in protecting

the spine during activity.

The muscles that are largely

responsible for lumbar stabilisation

are the transversus abdominus and

the deep intersegmental spinal

muscle, multifidus. These muscles

establish a belt like interplay of

these front and back torso muscles.

Neutral position of the lumbar spine

is that where the discs, ligaments

and joints are in the position of least

stretch and stress (ie the natural

lumbar lordosis is maintained).

Common activities of every day life,

such as constant poor posture in

sitting and extensive use of hipflexors, work to pull the lumbar

spine out of this position and

weaken the area. This weakness is

particularly relevant during exercise,

lifting and other activities. Spinal

control is constantly challenged.

Aggressive use of Rectus

Abdominus (ie numerous crunches /

curls) will not provide spinal

protection, and may even create

further imbalance by over

strengthening the hip flexors and

increasing pelvic anterior tilt.

It is necessary to strengthen the

muscles that provide lumbar

stability if we are to prevent or

rehabilitate back pain. The best

way to do this is to firstly develop

awareness of the neutral position

and the ability to attain it. We use a

ball to provide an unstable base

that helps us to train or retrain in

many cases the core stabilising

muscles.

Even holding a sitting position

without movement on the ball, can

be difficult for some people. The

next stage is to then challenge

postural holding. The most effective

way to do this is in positions where

the muscles are required to stabilise

in daily life, ie sitting and standing.

Just sitting on the ball, facilitates

excellent postural tone. By then

superimposing movement of the

arms, legs, body or ball the

stabilising muscles are challenged to

hold. Postural awareness and

strengthening is the outcome.

If fit ball classes are not yet available

at your franchise.they will be soon.

You can still buy a fit ball now andwith it you will receive a short guideto some exercises to get you started.See Merchandise on page 5.




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EVENTS

Angela Taylor Fun Run April 10th

The Weekend Away April 15th- 17thA two night stay, twin share with meals, all the activities and a massage

will be 2 night twin share is $302.50 / one night package is $209Singles are: $374.00 or $249. We are staying at Kooringa Lodge afamily resort with plenty indoor and outdoor activities available. Youcan work as hard as you choose . . . or totally relax. Great to get thepartners & friends involved. Can get brochures and enrolement formsfrom Aaron or Matt.

What happens when you getall the Step into Life

Franchisees together at theirnational

conference..this..

Boot Camp (coming soon)

Rubberised ResistanceTraining (coming soon)

Stretch & Flex (coming soon)

FISH CAKES from the Heart Foundation

Ingredients:1 small can (100g) fish in spring water, drained1 tablespoon lemon juice1 medium potato, cooked and mashed1 tablespoon skim milk powder1 tablespoon chopped parsley1 tablespoon chopped onion (optional)Pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients together and shape into 4 cakes2. Roll in flour, breadcrumbs or bran3. Lightly oil a frypan and brown fish cakes on both sides4. Serve hot with lemon wedges

Serves 2




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Step into Life Kids is

dedicated to the provision of

group personal training to

children in a fun,

educational, supportive and

confidence building

environment.

Step into Life Kids will help

children develop an

enthusiasm for physical

activity, improve health and

fitness, build self-esteem,

confidence and most of all

create lasting fitness habits.

Please register yourinterest now as places arelimited.

$9.70 per session

Boxing Gloves

$23.00

Fit Ball55cm $48.50

65cm $57.00

Ladies Singlet $20.00




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Ask Steve Ankers for expert advice,Specialising in sports nutrition for weight

loss and muscle growth.This store gives 20% OFF the RRP onBody Building Supplements and if you

present your membership card youll alsoreceive 20%OFFALL OTHER

SUPPLIMENTSon their Top Brands.

Specialise in getting the correct fit forYOUR feet. . using the latest technology

with great service gives you theopportunity to join their VIP club givingStep into Life, Keysborough members

RECIEVE 9% OFFat the DandenongPlaza Store.

National

Discounts

Your membership

card entitles you

to discounts with

the following

companies:

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ACP

(Gourmet,Traveller,Good

Medicine,The

Bulletin, Belle

etc),

Bristol,

Roger David,

Rays

Outdoors,

Midas, REBEL

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Hotels

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A fantastic professional mobile massageservice that comes to you! Step into Life,

Keysborough members present yourmembership card and receive

Receive 10% off your Massage!

Present your membership card and

RECEIVE 15% OFF purchases!

Conditions of use, and must show your

membership card.

Only Valid at Keysborough Fasta Pasta.Not valid on public holidays or other on

other promotions.


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Get your haircut with Dominc & Tony for greatfriendly service, also Present your membership

card and Receive 10% off Haircuts

Come in to

meat yourneeds, present

your

membership

card and

RECIEVE

10% OFF

The normal

price

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