ISSUE 107 SEPTEMBER 2016
SPRING CELEBRATION We are cranking up the value in preparation for the warmer months to come so are delivering some fantastic Spring Offers to get you back in shape. You know (and we definitely know it!) - Personal Training is the fastest way to get in shape; you commit to a session and our trainers take care of the rest – we want you to succeed, we care about your progress and we make it our mission to get you there! Not a member yet? Now is the perfect time to join with $20 joining fees (you can’t go wrong!). If you are already a member, remember that you get 4weeks free if you refer a friend to us and they join for 12months or more – it’s a win win situation. See the consultants for details. For the kids we have Swim Intensive commencing Monday 26th September for 5 days and Tuesday 4th October for 4 days. You can choose to do one week or both. This is the most important time for children to build their cardiovascular endurance and swim strength, so get in early to ensure you don’t miss out! We also have a 2 hour Starts & Turns Clinic running. This clinic is aimed at developing and perfecting the Starts and Turns of each swimmer. If you are interested in improving your child’s swimming in preparation for the next school swimming carnival or to eventually move into squads then this clinic will be advantageous!
THE MIRACLE OF SLEEP If you are exercising regularly, and eating well but just not feeling your best, it could be time to consider your sleep patterns. Obvious problems if you don’t get enough sleep are lucid thinking and poor decision making, but did you know that exercise performance, weight management, mood and digestion can also be affected if you don’t get a regular 7 hours of shut eye! What we experience during the day gets cemented into memory while we sleep, so without it you become less alert, the ability to concentrate reduces while forgetfulness and confusion increase.
WHAT’S ON? Your Monthly Health and Fitness Newsletter
$5 LIVE SHOW $100 CASH DRAW $12 BUFFET LUNCH
MOUNTIES MONTHLY
@ EMPEROR’S BUFFET
Friday 9 September MORNING MELODIES
Starring Lonnie Brabender & Dot Cooper $5 members l $10 guests Includes morning tea Doors open 10.00am l All ages
HEALTHY HEARTS Your heart is a vital organ and requires a lot of care to ensure that it is functioning at optimal levels. Our Exercise Physiologist will be discussing the positive steps to take in maintaining a healthy heart.
Sleep and the circadian system strongly effect immunity. The production of T-cells and of the pro-inflammatory cytokines peak during early nocturnal hours, so if you are constantly battling head colds and flu – it may be time to pay more attention to sleep. Poor sleep is also linked to excess body fat as it can disrupt appetite regulation, cause you to feel hungrier and therefore eat more when not necessary. Feeling sluggish during a workout? Our bodies use sleep as an opportunity to refresh neurotransmitter levels and remove energy-draining metabolites. Less or poor quality sleep will decrease central nervous system activity, reduce reaction time, lower energy and endurance capacity, decrease mood and (more importantly) decreases your desire to exercise!
TRADING HOURS Monday - Friday* 5.00am - 10.00pm Saturday 6.00am - 7.00pm Sunday 7.00am - 7.00pm *Pool closes at 9pm Fridays.