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Peak Fitness Boot Camp Report 08

December 10, 2008 By Charissa 2 Comments

Peak Fitness Boot Camp 2008 kick into life on Saturday 27th September.

It was 7.30am on a beautiful spring morning and Jaryd and I were greeted with 17 eager, excited and anxious faces. First came the dreaded weigh in and a series of fitness tests it didn’t take long for the jitters to settle and everyone to get stuck in and get serious.

Food and training diaries were given out for everyone to keep track of their progress along with Mike Pero caps and Peak Fitness Boot camp t shirts.

Boot camp consisted of 3 Sessions a week:

Saturday morning 7.30
Tuesday morning 6.00
Thursday evening 6.00

Sessions locations varied from Ocean Beach, Tainui Reserve to Bluff Hill in Napier and Ocean Spa for a hot cold recovery session.

Tuesday mornings were always in the gym for Boxing, Master Pump sessions with our Master Pumper Brenda or Flow Yoga with our very own Guru Graeme.

We had a session at Onekawa pools with Charissa which by week 6 was a much needed break for some sore hard working bodies while still have a good workout without any impact on the joints.

At last we had reached our final week and were lucky enough to have Brett Young CEO of Pettigrew Green Arena take the last session before the big finale, Brett had them doing Plyometric work at the Havelock Domain results were some very sore legs and bums the next day.

LAST DAY OF BOOTCAMP

Here it was what everyone had been working towards for the last 8 weeks.

Starting with the awful weigh-in the results were absolutely amazing. Everyone had a significant loss with one Boot camper losing a whopping 10% body fat.

At the beginning of Boot camp everyone was put into 2 teams Team Jaryd and Team Jess, and the results during Boot camp were collected and collated on the last day and a winner was found.!

Biggest individual loser: Jo Richards
Biggest team loser: Team Jess (Of course)

After all the re testing and weighing and measuring we had some fun. A Duathlon to finish things off.

From there it was home for a quick shower and to don their superhero outfits and meet at the Loading Ramp. A scavenger hunt around Havelock with a list of things to find proved a great hit and kept team spirit high (or maybe it was the shots from Turks).

Overall it was an amazing 8 weeks and Jaryd and I were amazed after every session at the strength and determination of everyone.

We thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know all of our Boot campers and are so proud of the results you achieved.

Thank you
Great Glenn, Dazzling Darrin, TV Trev, Fab Fi, Annoying Ali, Jumping Jo, Jolly Jo, Joyful Josephine, Greedy George, Awesome Alice, Jokester Julia, Radical Rachel, Kind Kirsty, Excellent Emma, Amazing Anita, Juvenile Jess and Leeza

PEAK FITNESS WILL BE RUNNING ANOTHER BOOT CAMP IN MARCH 09.

Details will be available in the New Year

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Launch Report – Quarter 4

December 10, 2008 By Charissa 1 Comment

Sunday 30 November 2008 – theme "Kiwi Xmas"

We had an action packed morning that was filled to the brim with hype and energy and enthusiasm in between.

Jess & Brenda started off the day at 8.30am with Bodypump 68, after singing Happy Birthday to our fellow instructor "Jess", who turned another year older on the day.

The warmup song "Perfect Day" was perfect to start with, perfect weather outside, perfect bodies in their sarongs (yeah right!), perfect ocassion to launch. A full class came to do Squats, Back, Triceps and lunges and loved them all, especially the new lunge track.

9.00am Jam – Dwayne put on his twinkle toes and dazzled us with his fine smile and stylish moves. It seemed to be an easy release to learn all the moves and all of our pumpers stayed on and gave Jam a go and looked great doing it. Great music!!

9.30am Balance – Graeme looked fantastic in his beach shorts and matching rash top (and don’t forget the hat!!) and calmed everyone down and lengthened us from head to toe with his amazing flexibility and inner core strength.

At the same time, RPM was happening upstairs and members were pumping their legs to RPM 41. Sue took them on a journey and although it was a small group (only 7 people booked in), the ride was awesome.

10.00am Step – Brenda was next with Step 74 and had great joy in showing members the new move in track 4 – the "revolving door". All of our members took up the challenge and mastered the move by the end of the track. We finished off wih a Xmas flavour and speed straddled to "Rockin around the Xmas tree", which was perfect timing as Father Xmas walked in to the GF room during this song and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. The children followed his every move (like the pied piper!) and followed him everywhere he went. He stayed for a wee while talking to the children, asking them if they had been good and gave them iceblocks and lollipops, much to the children’s delight.

10.30am Combat – Jess turned it up with her awesome combat tracks and picked the best songs from the release. Songs like "as cold as ice" were energetic and fired up!.

By this time, only our loyal supporters were still there (approx 12/13 members) exercising hard out and we completed the day with Bodyvive. Graeme & Brenda got the class interactive with the Vive ball and fun was had by all. We played with the Tubes and strengthened the upper and lower body, followed by the ab track and cooldown.

We could smell the sausages cooking on the bar-be-que and members and kids alike lined up for a delicious sausage in bread to complete the day. Charissa, you were a great cook – they tasted great, especially after 3 hours of exercise.!

I think Pam Evans & Karen were the only members that stayed the whole 3 hours (start to finish). Awesome Pam & Karen – you deserve a drink or two and didn’t Pam look splendid in her sarong!!

All in all, a great turn out to BodyPump at the beginning and it was only to be expected that numbers would dwindle as the day went on. Father Xmas made a real impact on the kids and he "ho ho ho ed " us into the Xmas spirit. The instructors dressed up and a few members dressed up (I saw a few bikinis on, under those T-shirts) and hats & sunglasses were galore.

An enjoyable day was had by all.

Thank you members, thank you staff and thank you Instructors for making the day so successful. Merry Christmas to you all.

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Trainee Report

December 10, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

Conducted at Peak Fitness & Health 2008

On the 17 September 2008, we held an "Information Night" for recruiting new staff to be Les Mills Instructors at Peak Fitness & Health. It was a good turnout.

We conducted the evening with a video of all the Les Mills programmes offered by Les Mills, – BodyPump, BodyStep, BodyCombat, RPM, BodyBalance, BodyJam, BodyAttack, & the New BodyVive.

This is what we did:

Introduction – What is Les Mills – how it got started – the career opportunities available within the Les Mills Family, once certified.
Trainees to speak on why they were there and what goals they had
The benefits of being a Certified Les Mills Instructor
Peak Fitness Staff all spoke about their experiences, their career and why they do it.
The cost and financial commitment involved. How much Modules & other training, costs.
The minimum requirements of staff at Peak Fitness & Health – what Peak expect of the staff
Our 8 week proposed Training plan for trainees.
Question time!

All members on the night (7 of them) wanted to take the next step and attempt the 8 week training process. We decided what programme to put them in and then the Head Trainer of that programme contacted the trainees and organised training with them. An envelope was given to them all containing an introductory letter, DVD, CD with 2 chosen tracks, pamphlet on their chosen programme and a free pass to give to a family member or friend.

Over the next 8 weeks, trainees were given half an hour each with their trainer. The rest was up to them to practice and commit to the training required. Key elements like choreography, cueing and pre-cueing, technique, fitness magic were addressed. We gave them feedback on every half hour session with them and goals to work on for the following week.

Presentation Night – Tuesday 18 November at 7.30pm

Fantastic. Every trainee that committed to the 8 weeks stood up and proudly presented their tracks. What an amazing night!. It was done very professionally and it was well organised, things went without a hitch. These trainees blew us away!. The high standard and quality of these athletes was astounding! The night proceeded as follows:

Step,
Pump,
Combat,
RPM
and finally Balance.

We had 2 trainees for Bodystep, 1 trainee for BodyPump, 1 trainee for BodyCombat, 2 trainees for RPM and 1 trainee for BodyBalance.

The support that was given to each and everyone of these trainees was unbelievable and they thrived on the environment and atmosphere created. Our own staff nearly cried and felt extremely proud of their achievements. Charissa, Jess and Brenda were on a high all night as it just went perfect and the trainees were so good!

As a result of this successful night, all trainees want to continue their training and attend a Les Mills module in 2009 to become a certified instructor. They had a taste and now they want more!.

After discussions with Les Mills in Auckland, a Module has been organised for all trainees to attend and become certified in their chosen programme.

This module is being held in Hawkes Bay in April 2009, with the exception of BodyBalance. Peak Fitness continues to be in a very healthy state and are excited to have young blood (top quality) trainees joining our team. The only way is up (even higher than we are now!) and what an exciting time we have ahead of us.!

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New Launch – “Kiwi Xmas” theme

November 25, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

Sunday 30 November, commencing at 8.30am

3 hours of fun for all of our members.

Programme:

8.30am Pump 68,

9.00am Jam

9.30am Balance AND 9.30am RPM 41 – only 13 spaces available – please book in for class

10.00am Step 74

10.30am Combat

11.00am BodyVive 9.

Father Xmas is arriving between 10.00am – 11.00am and will have iceblocks for the kids. There will also be a lolly scramble.

Kids will be entertained with games and activities all morning, so please bring the kids!!

To complete the day, a bar-be-que will be operating and a sausage or two will be available for lunch.

The theme is "Kiwi Xmas" and we are encouraging members to dress in "beachy wear" – e.g. sarongs, jandals, sunglasses, etc etc.

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50+ Classes and Xmas Lunch

November 25, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

The 50+ lunch will be held on Wednesday 10 December at 12.30pm at Diva’s.

All ladies are welcome to attend. There is a form at the gym for ladies to write their name down if they wish to come.

A 50+ Xmas class will be held for them on Monday 15 December at 10.30am and the last class of the year will be BodyBalance on Friday 19 December at 10.30am.

50+ classes will resume again on Monday 12 January 2009.

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Triathlon Orientation Evenings

November 10, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

Tuesday 18 November

Swim Gym 7.30 – 8.30pm
$5 entry
Learn to manage your swim to bike transition with ease and less stress.
Practical tips on how to manage your transition. We show you and you do the exercise right then and there. Bring your own bikes and wetsuit if you have them.
Pre-register by e-mailing Jeanette at hbmsc@ihug.co.nz or ringing 8778950

Wednesday 19 November

Peak Fitness and Health Havelock North 7.30 – 8.30pm
$5 entry
Learn to manage your bike to run transition. No stress, lots of easy tips and practice exercises to make sure your legs know what you want them to do on race day.
Bring your running shoes to have a go. Spin bikes will be provided for the evening.
Pre-register by e-mailing Jeanette at hbmsc@ihug.co.nz or ringing 8778950

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The Millers 12 Week Challenge Results

October 16, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

MATT AND GEORGE MILLER CONQUER THE 12 WEEK CHALLENGE

Name: Matt Miller

Name: George Miller

Occupation: Web Developer

Occupation: Project Manager

Age: 34

Test 16th May 20th August

Body Fat % 36% 22.7 %

Weight 95.2 kg 91.4 kg

Max Oxygen Uptake 39 ml/kg/min 54 ml/kg/min

Right arm 34 cm 34 cm

Chest 101 cm 101 cm

Hip 99 cm 92 cm

Waist 103 cm 91 cm

Sit and Reach 16 cm 21 cm

Test 16th May 20th August

Body Fat % 44.6% 38.1 %

Weight 86.3 kg 80 kg

Max Oxygen Uptake 32 ml/kg/min 51 ml/kg.min

Right arm 31.5 cm 31.5 cm

Chest 108.5 cm 101 cm

Hip 105 cm 95 cm

Waist 100 cm 88 cm

Sit and Reach 28 cm 38 cm

The above results say it all:

the centimetres lost
the Oxygen Uptake (ie improvement of their bodies capacity to uptake and utilise oxygen)
the flexibility improvement and the body fat percentage dropped
a combination of exercise, sensible eating and great time management to fit it around running a business and 2 young children

CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT AND GEORGE – AN INSPIRATION TO US ALL.

The 12 weeks were definitely not plain sailing – with a mixture of winter bugs and injuries these 2 were amazing – each obstacle thrown their way made them more determined to achieve their goals. – check out their diary.

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Sheila’s 8 Week Challenge and Breast Cancer Fundraiser

October 16, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

I am 45 years old and have always been fit with an athletic build. I have competed in two body building competitions and am a keen boxer and kick boxer.

In Nov 2005 I was diagnosed with breast cancer and on 5th Dec had a radical mastectomy with all the axillar lymph nodes removed. I had an 8 cm tumour and 16 positive lymph nodes. As the cancer was advanced I underwent a heavy protocol of chemo and radiation which left me pretty wiped out and as I did not have the energy to exercise I put on a hefty 10 kilos.

A few weeks ago I was looking through my wardrobe for something to wear for a social event and everything I tried on made me look like the Michelin man!

I ended up in floods of tears and decided to do something about it. I approached my friend Debbie Dixon who owns Health 2000 where I work as co-manager in Havelock. I explained my predicament to Deb and told her I wanted to make my weight loss attempts public and even try to raise some money for breast cancer. At the same time I was also perusing the Peak Fitness website and approached Charissa with my goals.

With the help and support of Peak and Health 2000 the challenge is to lose 10 kilo by Dec 16th and you are welcome to sponsor me by the kilo or by donation.

Let the challenge begin!!!!

Sheila.

Here are Shelia’s assessment results:

Name: Shelia Forrest-Winton

Occupation:

Age: 45

Test date	29th Sept
Body Fat %	40%
Weight	73.2 kg
Height	166cm
Metabolic Age	60 years
Water %	44.2%
Lean Muscle Mass	41.7kg
Bone Mass %	2.2kg

Week 1:

Well my first week was a fizzer as I had a horrible head cold and was unable to train! It’s very hard to stay motivated when you are feeling sick and snotty! I was all geared up for a week of pumping iron and my beloved boxing class but alas, it was as much as I could do to drag myself sniffing to work.

All was not lost though………..I realised if I was not exercising I needed to carefully watch what I was eating and drinking. I made sure I kept the sugar and starch to a minimum and topped up on the veggies and lots of fluids. My first choice of hydration being a good Pinot I had to watch my wine consumption as I knew I would not be burning it off!!! Seriously though I upped my water intake to about 2.5 litres a day and flushed the nasty bugs down the toilet!!!!

Come Monday I was back at the gym for an upper body session with Dwayne ( I am sure he punished me for my time off!). I had a great workout and felt much stronger for having rested.

My low point of week one was definitely not being able to train but I felt it was best to recover properly before I tried to exercise. At my age I would probably have pulled a muscle or worse!

The high point was realising I can be good with food if I put my mind to it. Very empowering the self control thing!

Here’s hoping for a good weigh in on Friday.

Week 2:

What a great week! After losing a week to a head cold I was determined to have a good week and that I did! I managed to get to the gym for two weights sessions, two boxing classes and half an hour on the treadmill! Phew, makes me tired just thinking about it!! I lost 400g which is not a lot but I am feeling as though my body shape is changing. I have been told that you cannot always go by the scales and sometimes it is better to judge your progress by how your clothes fit. I do however need to drop the 10 kilo’s as many people have come forward to sponsor me! Thank you so much to all of you who have sponsored or donated so far!

The low point of this week was definitely Saturday night. We went to a beautiful party and at this beautiful party was beautiful food! Arrrgh, the lemon meringue get’s me every time. I was very good though I only had a wee bit. Anything citrus is my downfall and I hope I can be back on track today! I find it hard at the weekends as my self control is not great. weekdays are different as I am busy with work. Any good tips on dealing with social occasions????

Week 3:

Yahoo!! Had a good loss this week. Things are definitely happening! It is such a high when your hard work pays off. I am finding the gym and everyone in it so motivational. Thanks guys for all your help. I am actually looking forward to exercise these days! Pretty good week for food too although found it hard to get anything low carb at the A & P show.The low for the week would have to be the poor food choices over the long weekend but I am back on track today. Just been for a walk on the farm and feeling good. Till next week.

Week 4:

It’s week 4 eek halfway there! I am going to have to step up my game I think! I am definitely feeling fitter but the weight loss is slower than I had hoped. I think I need to put some more cardio into the mix. I am not great at training after work so I will have to try and do some morning walks or classes. Not driving is a bit of a nuisance as I have to rely on my husband Lee to drive me into town from Tuki Tuki valley. Think I would spend more time training if I had my own transport. However not driving is my choice so I need to just suck it up and get on with exercising! High point of this week was feeling fit in the boxing class. I can skip continually for a minute now!! Love the boxing classes so much! Hoping for at least half a kilo off this week, maybe more!!!

Week 5:

Well here we are again, had a great week. I am finally in the groove I think. Food was easy now I am planning ahead and I managed to get to the gym 3 times and one pilates session so that was quite good. I have lost half a kilo this week so still need to step up the cardio I think. The down for the week was having to leave a party because I was too tempted by the food and also, I went to a work seminar and the only food available was all deep fried!!! As it was at 6pm and we had been told that healthy nibbles were available I did not eat before I went. The healthy nibbles were gone in a flash and I was still hungry so had a piece of pizza and two nuggets. Felt awful afterwards!! The upside of the week was all my scans came back clear so I have now been in remission for nearly three years Yahoo!!! No more excuses just have to stay on track.

Week 6:

Oh no!!! I have injured my back and been sworn off training for a week by physio!!! Bummer, had such a good week last week too. Well I must make sure I behave then and stick to the plan with my food. My weight has dropped again so at least something is consistent. It is such a buzz to see the scales moving in the right direction! Hopefully will have more to write next week.

Week 7:

Well I do not have much to report as I am still not allowed to exercise as disk is still unstable (bit like my mind at the moment!!). It is so frustrating, I am really missing the gym and my classes but it’s not worth the risk of my disc herniating again. Was flat on my back for 2 months last time ten years ago! I am getting so bored with chicken fish and greens but with no exercise this is about all I can eat to keep the weight off. I am determined not to let all the people down who have sponsored me. At least the official challenge for the cancer society does not end until the 31st Dec which still gives me 5 weeks. Hmmmm 5 kilos in 5 weeks……………..it can be done!!

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Do you want to join our Peak Fitness Les Mills team?

September 15, 2008 By Charissa Leave a Comment

Are you Inspired and want to help Inspire others?

Your opportunity to join the Peak Fitness Les Mills Team is here.

Come along to our recruitment seminar:

Wednesday 17th September

7.30 pm

Peak Fitness

22 Te Aute Road – Haveock North

If you think any of the following applies and you would like to be a part of a dynamic, enthusiastic team – come along and here how the trainee process works.

For instructors:

Enjoying an environment that facilitates you to fulfill your potential as an instructor;
Influencing the health and well being of more and more members as your class numbers grow;
Achieving globally recognized certification by attending world-class training workshops with your peers.

For instructors:

For more information contact Brenda: brenda@peakfitnessandhealth.co.nz or Jess: jess@peakfitnessandhealth.co.nz

Les Mills Classes:

BODYATTACK^TM is the sports-inspired cardio workout for building strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilization exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals – from the weekend athlete to the hard-core competitor!	BODYBALANCE^TM is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
BODYCOMBAT^TM is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.	BODYJAM^TM is the cardio workout where you are free to enjoy the sensation of dance. An addictive fusion of the latest dance moves and hottest new sounds puts the emphasis as much on having fun as breaking a sweat. Funky instructors teach you to move with attitude through this 55-minute class. So grab a friend, get front and center and get high on the feeling of dance.
BODYPUMP^TM is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast!	BODYSTEP^TM is the energizing step workout that makes you feel liberated and alive. Using a height-adjustable step and simple movements on, over and around the step you get huge motivation from sing-a-long music and approachable instructors. Cardio blocks push fat burning systems into high gear followed by muscle conditioning tracks that shape and tone your body.
BODYVIVE^TM is the low-impact group fitness workout that lets you choose just how hard you work. Using the VIVE^TM balls, VIVE^TM tubes and optional hand weights you’re talked step-by-step through the entire class by a skilled instructor, while listening to uplifting and inspiring music. Best of all, you finish feeling thoroughly rejuvenated – and fizzing with energy.	RPM^TM is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of powerful music. Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high.