12w Fitness exercise circuit

The Saturday morning fitness circuit time will now be 8am. A number of the 12w Fitness exercise group and friends have also entered the "Run Geelong" 5km on Sunday 22nd November at the Geelong Esplanade Foreshore. The fun run starts at 8.15am and confirmed runners are John, Ali, Bas, Maree, Linda, Steve, Sarah Short, Sarah Remyn and Amy. We had a trial beach run last Wednesday over a 5km distance. There was a headwind on the way over but a lovely tailwind on the return leg.

Daylight Saving and Exercise Groups

Now that we are back on daylight saving time, all personal training and group sessions will meet at the 12w beach steps rather than the BBQ rotunda.

Group sessions on the beach are a great way to get some exercise and socialise with friends during recovery periods. Bring along a friend for a session at any time. I have plenty of exercise gear to cater for extra numbers.

Personal training sessions are designed for those wanting to specifically target their fitness and health as a priority. PT sessions are also a great gift idea.

A little tip for those with leg injuries..........when taking the stairs.........it's up to heaven and down to hell..........meaning when walking up stairs, your leading foot is your strong leg and when walking down stairs, your leading foot is your weaker leg........that way we maintain a stronger position of balance and stability going up and down stairs............................... you do take the stairs don't you??

Get In Shape for Summer

Our new fitness nutrition group commences Tuesday 20th October 2009 for an 8 week period. The group will have the opportunity to attend 4 individual nutrition consultations with Jill Whelan (Nutrition 4 Health) and 4 group nutrition sessions with advice on healthy eating, recipes, and much more. There will also be up to 24 outdoor fitness/exercise sessions during the 8 weeks with varying session times. Group participants will be able to substitute alternative group session times if they are unable to attend designated sessions.

Cost: $400
(payment plan and eftpos available)

From Tuesday 20th October 2009 to Saturday 13th December 2009.

"Shape up, learn "stuff" for you and your family AND FEEL BETTER about yourself before it heats up.

12W Fitness predictions

A survey of our early morning groups indicated that Paul Chapman (Geelong) was predicted to kick the first goal in the AFL grand final. The second prediction was that the likelihood of purchasing a grand final ticket for $5.00 was remote. Our groups have a success rate of 50% in their predictions to date, so based upon the same mathematical occurrence, I am predicting it won't be Chappy who kicks the first goal. I'm going for Ablett as he is a dark horse and likely to get under the radar early.

Tune in to see who ends up eating their words!!

Oh, and by the way, none of our group exercise classes are predictable. Each one is different in some way or another. Variety is the spice of life in exercise motivation.

Spring is here

Now that the mornings are getting brighter and the evenings are getting longer, why not get down to 12W for an exercise class. Classes include boxing, stretching, abs on mats, medicine ball, agility ladder, weights, bosu balance, stairs, jogging and all or any of the above. It's called mix and match fitness. We find the exercises that suit you and that you like and modify your exercises for your ability and level of fitness. Come and give it a try.

Oh, and we might ask you an easy quiz question or two, like "Who will win the AFL premiership this year?" and if you answer Collingwood, then you will have a friend or two to back you up in the group classes. The Pies fans seem to infiltrate everywhere.

Tuesday & Thursday evening classes at 5.30pm and 6.30pm will meet at the bbq rotunda near the main surf beach until the evenings brighten up. We will then move down to the promenade if the lighting and weather allows!

Keep up the exercising in these winter months. Exercising throughout winter builds great willpower and strength of character.

Fitness Nutrition Group commencing 6th June 2009

Our new fitness and nutrition group will commence on Saturday 6th June 2009 at 10.30am. Jill Whelan will meet the new group and provide an outline of her nutrition sessions and individual consultation for the following 8 week period. This will involve 4 group sessions and 4 individual consultations over the 8 weeks as well as provision of a healthy eating plan and recipes. Exercise sessions will be conducted on Tuesday morning at 6.15am, Thursday evening at 6.30pm and Saturday morning at 9am.

Our last group completed their 8 week program on the 12th May 2009 and there was a huge improvement in fitness and energy levels as well as significant weight loss and body toning. Well done to Maree, Alice, Tracey, Jim and Linda.