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    KudosDear Members, family and friends

    I hope youre all fit and well.

    On a cold July Winters morning in 1995a small group of enthusiastic would be sporting stars turnedup for a training session in Caulfield with myself. This wasthe humble beginnings of Step into Life. Ive long admiredthe dedication and work ethic of Step into Life members

    towards their health and fitness goals. That dedication ispersonified in one member in particular that I would like topersonally congratulate her. I trained this member for manyyears before I left her in the capable hands of Libby at Stepinto Life Caulfield.

    Liz Rand commenced her training in 2000. A quietly spokenperson shes always friendly and determined with animpressive 12 years of training hard thats now seen herachieve an amazing Training Club Milestone of 8000points, well done Liz! You are an inspiration and I thank youfor your loyalty to the Step into Life brand.

    March will include endurit and powerflex training packagesat all Step into Life franchises, so take yourself out of yourcomfort zone and try these excellent sessions. The focusfor cardiomax training in March is endurance which is greatfor fat burning and building a base of fitness. A solid baseof fitness will increase your metabolic rate and keep themetabolism burning energy for longer. Endurance sessionswill use the handy route boards so you can enjoy somescenery in your local neighbourhood and know where youare going.

    Enjoy your training and pat yourself on the back after everysession.

    RegardsLarry [email protected]

    Step into Life BerwickPhone: 0402 076913Email: [email protected]

    March 2013, Issue 78

    MARCH BERWICK Timetable

    The Step into Life franchise family is growing.Share it and let your friends know that they toocan take a step towards a fun, social and lasting

    fitness program. Step into Life building andinspiring fitter and healthier communities, one

    person at a time!

    NEW Step into Life Locations

    NSWCronulla

    Woonona

    ACT

    Gungahlin

    QLDMiami

    WAMorley

    *Under new management

    VICAltona

    Reservoir*Mt Waverley*

    Essendon*

    Glen Iris*Hampton

    Thornbury*Narre Warren

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    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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    Local News

    HAS ARRIVED!!

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    TRAINING FOR DETAILS

    AND SIGNUP FOR APRIL!!

    Comic Relief

    Merchandise

    Visor - Cotton$11.00

    Full-Length TightsLadies$69.95

    Tempo Singlet$25.00

    Clearance on old style:Bootcamp T-Shirt - $10.00

    EventsWhat is happening? Id love to join in!Coming this year

    Test your limits! An inspiring cross training sessionusing boot camp style drills to mould you intoshape. The outdoors provides the perfectenvironment to use weighted bars, ropes, medicineballs and buddy drills to maximise fitnessimprovement, while strengthening and toning yourbody. Work as a team and leave feeling pumped!

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    New MembersWelcome!

    Irene Horvath, Faye Owen, Jill Davis,Karina Villegas, Diane Underwood andDamian Donovan.

    Member BirthdaysHappy Birthday!March 7th - Fiona YoungMarch 17th - Sandra RousseauxMarch 23rd - Erin O'NeillMarch 27th - Jeff Robinson

    Member ProfileWho is?Sarah Holder (AKA STUBBY)

    Sarah has been a member since September 2012

    Questions

    Where were you born?I was born in Colac, Victoria.(Don't hold that against me!!)

    What is your current profession?Admin/Receptionist for Extreme Mixed Arts.

    What sports have you been involved withduring your life/best achievement?

    Netball and basketball in High School (Sucked at

    both!) Also tried rowing in High School but couldn'tcope with the early morning training sessions!Best achievement would be crosscontry school champin year 6!! :)

    What is your favourite Step into Life session?

    Roaming sessions!

    Oh! and I love sessions!!!! :)

    What is your favourite naughty treat whenyour trainers arent looking?

    WINE!!!!

    What are your top 3 goals you would like toachieve?

    CompleteComplete a 10Km runGet in the boxing ring with Marko!!!!!

    What goals have you achieved at Step intoLife so far?

    Completed a 5km run in under 27minutes.

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    Tabata training (eight sets of 20 seconds of hard workfollowed by 10 seconds of rest) is only four minutes, but anincredible aerobic and anaerobic workout. So its not just the

    time you work. More importantly, its what you're doing, yourexertion level and the overall structure of your training plan.Your session may be up to 1 hour in length when youinclude your warm-up, cool down and stretching which areall vital components of training.

    Women Need to Lift Only 3kg WeightsThis is some of the most irresponsible information youll find-- but its everywhere! Studies have shown weight training isa key to preventing osteoporosis, creating lean musclemass, raising your metabolic rate and creating strength. Howare you going to sculpt a flat belly, a nice back or great legs

    with only 3 kgs? Limiting your heavy strength training is justcheating your body out of the amazing benefits of strengthtraining. And its not just limited to women -- men: pick up theheavy weights and push yourself!

    If I Have an Injury I Shouldn't Train at AllIt depends on the severity of your injury. If you have a spinalcord, head or internal injury, for instance, your doctor shoulddetermine when you can return to training. However, if its aminor injury (sprain, minor tear or something of that nature)you can work your training around the injury. Take 15minutes before your workout to plan and write out themodification of your program so you can be efficient when

    training with minimal running around. Be sure to let yourtrainer know your limitations. An injury can get you downemotionally, and exercising releases endorphins that willkeep your mood up and keep you motivated. So even if youcan't hit that certain part of your body while you're healing,it's better to work out what you can than do nothing at all

    Training One Day a Week Is Better Than Nothing

    If you have a consistent training regimen, and once in a bluemoon you have a week where you train only one time in aweek, its not a big deal. However, if this is your trainingmantra, then you will fail. It might be tough to accept, but its

    the truth. The key to losing weight and keeping your weightin check is a mixture of hard work and consistency. Again,the time of the specific activity will depend on what type ofexercise and the intensity. To lose 1 kg of weight a week,you have to have over 5000-calorie deficiency a week.Consistent training, good food choices and proper waterhydration will get you there much faster without the muscledepletion that dieting can cause.

    Johns CornerFitness Myths 101

    If I Lift Weights I'll Get Bulky

    If you were to look at 1 kg of fat, and 1 kg of muscle side byside, you would notice how much smaller the muscle is eventhough its the same weight. Meaning, the more muscle youhave on your body, the less space you will take up. Manypeople -- both men and women -- think that lifting weightswill make you look like a bodybuilder. Thats like sayingstudying physics will turn you into Einstein. The amount oftime, food and discipline it takes to get huge from weights is

    almost a full-time job -- and sometimes influenced by illegalsubstances. So embrace weight training. Youll feel and lookleaner and rev up your metabolism.

    As Long as I'm Moving, I'll Burn Fat

    If you are walking like a snail and your goal is to burn fat, itsnot going to happen. Since everyones body is different andresponds differently to training, a good cardio starting pointis 40 minutes of cardio, three to five times a week in yourtarget heart rate zone. Most commonly, the target heart ratezone is 50% to 85% of your max heart rate. Wearing a heartrate monitor where you enter your age, weight and intensity

    level is the most accurate and efficient way to determineyour heart rate zone. Heart rate monitors also give you thefreedom to train anywhere you like.

    Morning Is the Only Effective Time to Train

    Are you a professional athlete doing two-a-day sessions? Ifnot, the timing of your workout does not matter. What doesis finding a time in your schedule when you can stayconsistent with your training. Listening to your body andknowing when you perform the best will help you decide if,in fact, mornings, afternoons or evening workouts are yourtime of power. Energy and attitude are keys in having great

    workouts. So learn your body clock, and try to train whenyou feel the strongest.

    I Have to Train for an Hour in Order to Have AnyExercise Benefit

    Absolutely not! It all depends on the type of workout you'redoing. If you're doing a HIIT (high intensity interval training)workout, you can accomplish all your goals in 15 to 20minutes -- or less.

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    Running Is the Only Way to Lose Weight

    Running is fantastic cardiovascular exercise, but the

    mechanics of running may not be for every persons body.What's more, weight training can lead to more caloriesburned during a 24-hour period because resistance trainingcan keep your metabolism elevated for 24 to 48 hours afteryou stop exercising. Swimming and Cycling are other greatalternative options.

    Being in Excruciating Pain After Training Is the Sign of aGreat Workout

    A sign of a good workout is results, not soreness. Somelocalized muscular soreness that dissipates over a coupledays can indicate that you worked hard. But feeling pain in

    your neck, lower back, or any joint is a sign that youremovement patterns were off, the weight load was too heavyor you did too many repetitions. Review the workout thatcaused your pain so you dont repeat the same disaster.

    Always communicate with your trainer.

    I Should Train Only What I Can See in the Mirror

    I like to call this mirror body syndrome. You need to trainwhats known as your posterior chain. This includes yourback, hamstrings, rhomboids, glutes and calves. Not doingso creates a seriously imbalanced body -- both aestheticallyand biomechanically. For guys, its typical to over-train yourchest, front shoulders, biceps, abs and quads. This cancause posture problems like a forward head posture androunded shoulders, or neck, rhomboid and trapezius pain. Agood way to build a balanced body is a workout that includesequal parts push and pull during your training.

    Fat Makes You Fat

    This is the mantra from 1982! There are so many incrediblestudies out about the positive effects that essential fattyacids have on the body. EFAs support the cardiovascular,reproductive, immune and nervous systems. They also help

    with maintaining a lean body and assist with consistent fatburning. Thats right: Eating fat burns fat! The chief functionof EFAs is the production of prostaglandins, which controlthe bodys functions like blood clotting, fertility, heart rateand blood pressure, and helps with immune function byregulating inflammation, assisting the body to fight infection.Welcome to the year 2013 people! Fat is definitely yourfriend when consumed correctly and in the right portions.

    Cardio Is the Only Exercise Your Body Needs

    Gravity is not our friend. The reality is, our bodies are slowly

    collapsing as we get older, and weight training is what keepsus upright, aligned and strong. Raising the arches of ourfeet, strengthening our pelvic floor, and keeping our headfrom falling forward are the ultimate goals in preventing ourbodies from collapsing as we age. Weight trainingstrengthens tendons and ligaments as well as creates goodbone density. While cardio can help with bone density and isan essential part of keeping your heart strong, it doesn'tkeep your body in alignment and strengthen your keypostural muscles. Keep the balance and be sure weighttraining and cardio are in your repertoire.

    Kettlebells Are Great for Everybody

    Kettlebells are basically used to train in modified Olympiclifting patterns. If you have no foundation with this type oftraining, it can be a disastrous injury waiting to happen.Progression is the key with kettlebells, and using the correctweight for your level. Kettlebells are terrific for cardio andstrength-training exercises; however, if you have noprevious weight training history or any injury, its moreeffective to focus on building your strength with functionalweight training and core work. When you feel strong andcore connected, seek a trainer or class that has a goodreputation and teaches proper progression.

    I Should Do the Exact Workout My Favorite CelebritiesDo Because I Want to Look Like Them

    Unless you are the identical twin of a celeb, you will neverhave the same body. Trying to look like someone else isfutile. Put your energy into perfecting YOUR body and itsmechanics. You must train for your bodys weaknesses andpersonal physical goals. Envy will do nothing for you butproduce negative energy. However, inspiration is a keyelement for personal transformation and motivation. So itsnot a problem using athletes and celebs as fuel, just makesure your goals are personal.

    Work Out on an Empty Stomach to Burn the MostAmounts of Calories

    This isn't true, but your schedule can dictate whether or notyou eat. I suggest a small snack if you have an hour beforeyou are training, but you dont need to eat. If you are a bigbreakfast eater, youd ideally wait about two to three hoursbefore you train to maximize your calorie burn and get theneeded energy from your food. Again, assess what type oftraining you will be doing (weights or cardio) and eat inaccordance to the amount of energy needed, time you wakeup and when you will be starting your workout.

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    4. Muscle prevents fallsKeeping muscle as you age is one of the best defences

    against frailty-related falls. Strong legs, arms andabdominals will keep you upright and help you stabiliseif you fall.

    5. Muscle makes it easier to do stuffThe stronger you are, the easier it is to carry shoppingbags, do household tasks and all the recreationalactivities you enjoy. More muscle means less fatigue.

    6. Muscle makes your bones strongerWeight bearing exercise that builds muscle also helpsmaintain bone mineral density and reduces the risk ofosteoporosis later in life.

    7. Muscle makes you look betterReducing body fat makes you look smaller, but buildingmuscle gives you that fit, toned, athletic look. Workingon your core muscles helps tighten your abdominals andcan even give you some bumps that youd like to see.

    If you havent already added weight training toyour fitness routine, book your next resistancetraining session. If you are not sure of the

    specific exercises to do, ask a RegisteredPersonal Trainer to show you an effectiveprogram and motivate you to complete yourworkouts.

    Matt ONeillBSpSc, MSc, APD, AN, Nutritionist,

    Sunrise & Morning Show

    7 reasons tomake muscle

    Building muscle is not just for body builders.It should be a metabolic fitness and bodyshaping goal for everyone because there areso many benefits. Here are 7 reasons to

    make muscle.

    1. Muscle burns calories at restEvery kilogram of muscle on your body burns 10 Cal(42kJ) at rest every day. Put on 5kg of muscle andthis equals over 18,000 Cal (75600 kJ) per yearadditional energy-burn or the equivalent of burningoff 5kg body fat.

    2. Muscle costs calories to moveBuilding muscle gives you more lean weight to carryaround when you move. This means you burn more

    calories in every exercise session.

    3. Muscle reduces blood sugar levelsEven at rest, muscle is highly effective at using bloodsugars for energy. Adding muscle will enhance yourblood glucose regulation and lower insulin levels,which will help you stay lean.

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    Steps to Jumpstart yourMetabolism!

    Tired of conflicting diet advice? Re-wire your appetite andre-ignite your metabolism through Matt ONeills MetabolicJumpstart. This 4 week program provides you with acomplete metabolically matched diet plan, report &program.

    For only $79.95 you will receive:

    Body shape assessment and health risk profile Personal calorie burning times for specific foods Menu plan sample with meals and correct portions Nutrition targets for kj, calories, fat, protein and carb Daily food group exchanges Mix & match guide Motivational Pack posted to you with 8 daily targets,

    fridge cards, fact sheets and special offers Access to My Jumpstart Online with audio guides,

    weekly checklists, faqs and discussion posts

    Enhance your results with yourFREE MJ Plus + program

    (worth $120 per year) when you sign up through a Stepinto Life trainer for the duration of your membership, andreceive:

    Weekly motivational emails and articles Motivation Planner MJ Recipes Tip Sheets Expert interviews from hormones to intolerances Downloads tools and templates Ongoing support & expert advice from Matt O Neill Access to seminars online Supermarket foods MJ Exchanges

    For more information talk to your trainer.

    At Last - Guilt Free Eating!

    Healthy Recipe

    Beetroot, beef and mozzarella salad

    Serves: 2 Preparation: 15 minutes

    Ingredients1 cup wild rocket, raw125 g can, drained, beetroot wedges medium tomato, cut into wedges100g roast beef slices30g mozzarella, reduced fat30g pecan nuts, halved2 tsp olive oil, to drizzle

    MethodOn a large platter or individual plates, arrange leaves,beetroot, beef, tomatoes and mozzarella. Scatter over

    pecans. Drizzle olive oil. Season to taste and garnish withherb of your choice.

    Exchanges per serve

    1.5 0.75 0.5 2

    Nutrients per serve1263kJ (298Cal), 20.9g Protein, 21g Fat, 4.1g Saturated

    Fat, 6.2g Carbs, 5.9g Sugars, 3.3g Fibre, 266mg Sodium

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    Sara from Step into Life Hampton says she probablywouldnt have made it through her trek in Nepal if itwerent for her Step into Life training!

    Step into Life members love Nepal! Another one of ourmembers, Cath from Step into Life Glenmore Park islooking thrilled to be at Mt Everest Base Camp.

    Nine of the Step into Life Fulham Gardens crew competed in the Dolphin Run, with Lee-An Bright, Jamie West andJoan Foster coming in 1

    stin their age group, and Ben West coming 2

    ndin his age Group. Smiles all round, from both

    members and proud trainers!

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    The ladies at Step into Life Coogee cardiomax have theluxury of lunging by one of the most lovely beaches inAustralia. With views like this, why wouldnt you want totrain outdoors?

    Members of Step into Life Sydney's Eastern Suburbs atachievit for Summer Running Series Race 1

    Step into Life Cottesloe members training hard while enjoying beautiful sunsets and fantastic ocean views.

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    This month we recognise an absolutely massiveachievement by Step into Life Caulfield member LizRand, who has reached an incredible 8000 Training ClubPoints! Liz has been a continuous and consistentmember of Step into Life since 2000. She has completedwell over 1700 sessions (over 1200 hours of training),has participated in almost every achievit package andnearly all of Caulfields endurit and bootcamp programs,competed in over 40 fun runs and events, worked herway through 27 fitness tests, and is the first to get

    involved with every challenge her trainer Libby gives her.Liz, your commitment to your training is such aninspiration to us all. Keep up the amazing work!

    Check out these photos of Liz with Step into Life.

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    Step into Life Iluka, Kingsley and Edgewater taking a dipduring a recent endurit session.

    More endurit action at the Wanda Sandhills for Step intoLife Sans Souci and Miranda.

    Some very positive feedback from Jodie (pictured left) atStep into Life Berwick that we hope inspires you on yourown fitness journey with your own Step into Life

    I have been a member at SIL, Berwick since April 2012. Sincejoining my life has never been the same!I was very sceptical about joining. I'm not a fan of the gym & I onlyever played sport to manage my weight & fitness. I stopped playingsport 2 years prior to commencing at SiL and I gained a lot of weight!I weighed 85kgs when I commenced, I had problems with high blood

    pressure, I suffered from depression & had no idea how to controlmy eating habits. 10 months on I am now 68kgs, my blood pressureis back to normal, I no longer suffer from depression & thanks to theMetabolic Jumpstart program I have learnt how to eat properly.I started with 1 session a week (scepticism lingered) but quickly wentto 3 sessions a week & now do 5, sometimes 6 sessions a weekbecause I enjoy it so much! My favourite session is box-kick but Iknow for maximum weight loss I benefit so much more from cardiomax. Our trainer, Marko, is fantastic! I cannot speak highly enoughabout him & what he does for all of us! He motivates, encourages &congratulates us & we celebrate our successes. I aspire to be likehim one day. I have made some wonderful life-long friends & amgrateful everydaythat I Stepped Into Life!

    Jodie, well done for your amazing health and fitnessachievements with Step into Life. Were proud and happythat our wonderful Trainers like Marko can help andinspire our members to get fit and stay healthy. Keep upthe great work!

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    Step into Life Kellyville members painted the town pink (and a number of other colours by the looks of things) at theSydney Colour Run. Looks like a great time was had by all!

    Leanne Braye from Step into Life Newcastle admiring the view from the top of at Mammoth Mountain in California,USA. What an amazing view!

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    Berwick's

    200Training Club

    Points!AwesomeWork!

    Emily Bristow Fiona Young

    Kim Girdwood Matthew Bradfield Sarah Holder

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    Members BenefitsDiscounts & Offers

    See your trainer to learn about the full range of Memberbenefits available to you.

    Due to customer demand we have Franchiseterritories available throughout Australia and NewZealand.

    If you know anyone with an interest in health and fitness thatwould love to run a Fitness Franchise, please let them know

    about this exciting opportunity.

    $1000 referral bonus for any one you refer that becomes aStep into Life Franchisee.

    Contact your state office on1300 134 136 for more information.

    Franchise Directory

    To find your nearest location please visit our website -http://www.stepintolife.com.au/locations/australia/

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