Weighty reasons to be a late starter New Year’s Resolutions….. in the words of Julz Darroch, the energiser bunny from the Good Morning Show and fitness industry mentor, “don’t make them on the first of January. “You have the mother of all hangovers and the bank is shut…the smart thing would be to wait till February, when the holidays are over!” January is a unique month and for our customers, just not always the most conducive to starting a new fitness regime. Even if they do start, then everything oſten gets tossed out the window as they head back to their day to day routines. Not that I want to suggest that our clients/ members do not make resolutions in January. In fact if they haven’t already, we should encourage them to: a) make just two resolutions right now, b) but to set the start date for launching into the resolutions in February. Hearing this is bound to already put in you in good stead with many of your clients; but, between now and their designated start date, they need to pysch themselves up and get ready in any way they can. ey may need to buy a new tennis racket, book in with a personal trainer or get their sore knee seen to and they’ll also have to plan how to fit their new exercise regime or healthy eating habits into their day to day life. e idea is for them to have all their ‘ducks in a row’ and actually be itching to go when the time comes, and that there, is what January is for! Here’s to a fabulous 2011, filled with more success than ever before. Broni Editor’s Rant CatchFitness For Fitness Professionals www.catchfitness.co.nz Summer 2011 The Massage Ball is particularly effective on paraspinal muscle tension and when used on trigger points. Reflexologists also report dramatic results where stimulation of zones on hands and feet may help the organism get rid of the body’s waste products. It also stimulates the acupuncture meridian lines, increasing the body’s energy flow. Just $15 – visit www.hqh.com for all the details contents Page 2 Snippets 3 WIN Bella wine 4 Workshops 8 Business. Mobile PT Tips 9 Jobs and Opportunities 10 Resources 11 $2,200 treadmill to be won! 12 Support 13 e Photo Gallery www.catchfitness.co.nz www.catchfitness.co.nz Page 1
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Weighty reasons to be a late starterNew Year’s Resolutions….. in the words of Julz Darroch, the energiser bunny from the Good Morning Show and fitness industry mentor, “don’t make them on the first of January.
“You have the mother of all hangovers and the bank is shut…the smart thing would be to wait till February, when the holidays are over!”
January is a unique month and for our customers, just not always the most conducive to starting a new fitness regime. Even if they do start, then
everything often gets tossed out the window as they head back to their day to day routines.
Not that I want to suggest that our clients/members do not make resolutions in January. In fact if they haven’t already, we should encourage them to:
a) make just two resolutions right now, b) but to set the start date for launching into the resolutions in February.
Hearing this is bound to already put in you in good stead with many of your clients; but, between now and their designated start date, they need to pysch
themselves up and get ready in any way they can. They may need to buy a new tennis racket, book in with a personal trainer or get their sore knee seen to and they’ll also have to plan how to fit their new exercise regime or healthy eating habits into their day to day life.
The idea is for them to have all their ‘ducks in a row’ and actually be itching to go when the time comes, and that there, is what January is for!
Here’s to a fabulous 2011, filled with more success than ever before.
The Massage Ball is particularly effective on paraspinal muscle tension and when used on trigger points. Reflexologists also report dramatic results where stimulation of zones on hands and feet may help the organism get rid of the body’s waste products. It also stimulates the acupuncture meridian lines, increasing the body’s energy flow.
Just $15 – visit www.hqh.com for all the details
contentsPage 2 Snippets 3 WIN Bella wine 4 Workshops 8 Business. Mobile PT Tips 9 Jobs and Opportunities 10 Resources 11 $2,200 treadmill to be won! 12 Support 13 The Photo Gallery
Our latest poll reveals that 44% of you took two weeks off over the holidays, 35% of you took between
three and eight weeks, while 22% of you took no Christmas break at all.
Help us to help you know more about your industry.
Good reasonsfor mirrors?
Placing a mirror in front of people when they are presented with different food options results in a remarkable 32% reduction in the consumption of unhealthy food. Seeing their own reflection makes them more aware of their body and more likely to eat food that is good for them!
This is what Professor Richard Wiseman says in his book “59 Seconds – Think a little. Change a lot”.
Based on Prof Richard’s idea, we can imagine people may well work out harder when they see themselves in the gym mirror for the very same reason and even stand taller when they walk past their reflection in shop windows. Maybe mirrors at our office desk would make us sit better too!
Thanks to Mike Catton who gave “59 Seconds” to the
Catch Crew for Christmas.
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Beautiful BellaBella by Invivo Wines recently sponsored the 2010 New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards gala event held at the Hyatt in Auckland. Bella is Invivo’s latest release with just 9% alcohol and 30% fewer calories than their standard Sauvignon Blanc. Fitness New Zealand are very pleased to welcome Bella by Invivo wines as a partner for the awards evening , New Zealand Fitness Chief Executive, Richard Beddie says. “The evening is about celebrating success in the exercise and fitness industry, and those in the industry understand life is about balance. So for those who choose to drink, what better than a lower alcohol and lower calorie wine.”With the CE’s approval, the Catch Fitness staff made a point of trying quite a bit of Bella on the night and we can vouch for this being one top notch wine.
Thanks to Tim and Rob at Invivo we have a bottle of Bella to give away as well as a bottle of their Cab Sav. Simply email [email protected] with the answers to the following questions:
1) At the New Zealand Fitness Industry Awards, which category did Invivo wines sponsor? 2) Who won that Award?
Your entry must be received by January 26. We’ll publish the winner on the Catch Fitness Facebook page and on our website on February 1.
Gifts and Functions...If you have a client who loves wine this could well be the perfect gift for them. It’s also a great one to take to dinner parties and as we found out at Christmas it makes for a fabulous talking point. From just $18.99 it would be worth keeping a dozen on hand.
Stockists:• La Vino, Williamson Ave, Ponsonby – order bella online at: www.lavino.co.nz (delivery nationwide)
• Wine and More, Albany – order Bella online at www.wineandmore.co.nz
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Hey there Catch Readers - Just went through yesterday on my way back flying over here after a great Kiwi summer. We will have a PT Plus Business Bootcamp on February 27 and CEF Seminars will have a running technique assessment and correction workshop March 27 (to be confirmed) and Ian O’Dwyer will be coming over on May 28 to run a session. There’s a couple more on the boil too – I’ll keep ya posted. Ta. DaveCEF Seminars
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GYMSTICK WORKSHOPSDesigned for fitness instructors,
physiotherapists and other professionals working in the fields
Easy as PieEating Tips for Longer Lasting Results with Clients
Friday 28 January 2-30pm – 4.00pm
Designed to help maximise results with your clients this year.Catherine Sissons is the perfect person to able to give other PTs a help-ing hand. A PT herself, Catherine has a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine.
Join Catherine for $10 if you are a REPs trainers ($15 for others) in the Viaduct. Register and pay before January 22 and she’ll even give you a neat little goodie bag.
Only 12 spaces available.
For more info check out Catherine’s website at http://www.novanutrition.co.nz
Speaking ConfidentlyLead by Mike Harris and Mike Catton, this one-day intensive course will teach you the skills to be more confident in front of a group, connect emotionally and engage your audience.
You’ll learn to structure content to appeal to your audience, increase the curiosity of your listeners thereby increasing their message retention. Learn to use tonality, pitch and pace to add dramatic effect to what you are saying.
You’ll also learn how to respond to interruptions and communicate effectively with body language and gestures, plus loads of other awesome material!
Next “Speaking Confidently” February 19 in Christchurch
Keys to SuccessTwo jam-packed, fun-filled days of insights and practical discoveries which will impact and transform your life on every level. You’ll be fully engaged the whole time and gain an understanding of how the brain works and how we can use it more effectively to achieve success with almost immediate results.
Next “Keys to Success” February 26 and 27 in Christchurch
Discover powerful eating strategies to boost energy, enhance health and transform body shape! Perfect for Personal Trainers with workbooks available and 10 CECs attached to them, but also great for clients.
Visit www.nutrifit.co.nz for detailsDr. Nick Kimber is the founder and director of NutriFit Health and Fitness Solutions Ltd and Programme Leader for the new Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Exercise Science, Health and Wellness at the CPIT in Christchurch.
He has a PhD in post-exercise fat metabolism and also holds a Masters degree which focused on nutritional responses during the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon. Dr Kimber’s athletic achievements including a bronze medal for mountain biking in the 2002 World Masters Games held in Melbourne.
Dr Kimber has provided specialised nutrition advice for athletes across all levels of competition and for those who desired weight management and/or improved health.
Next WorkshopSaturday February 19
in Christchurch (CPIT) from 9:30am - 3:00pm. Nationwide on request.
10% Off bookings made which mention that you saw the CATCH FITNESS advert for his session on our website!
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Lisa Lilley Winner of the 2005 NZ Kyokushin Womens Full Contact Open Karate Grand Championship Title.
Add punch to your PT sessions
Join Lisa for an action packed session demonstrating a variety of kicks and punches to use with clients. Lisa will cover correct techniques to keep you safe and your clients injury free.
Lisa has 12 years experience in ballet which included time with the New Zealand Ballet and 3 years Modern Dance. For the past 10 years she has practised Karate and Judo and has attained her 2nd Dan Black Belt.
March 5 - Christchurch$30 but just $25 for REPs professionals
OR just $20 for PTs on the ‘trainers’ page at www.20weeks.co.nz.
Doula Training coming to the South IslandDevelop skills as a professional birth attendant (Doula) and deepen your knowledge of the birth process. Lots of hands on skills which can enhance knowledge for Massage Therapists, Yoga teachers, Bodyworkers, Pilates teachers, Midwives, etc.
When: 18-20 February 2011
Where: Milmore Biodynamic Farm, about one hour north of Christchurch. See: www.milmoredowns.co.nz
Cost: $475. Onsite meals and accommodation available. Limited space available - pre- registration essential.
For more information or to register contact: Marina 021 170 9189 or
Marina is also taking bookings to do 1-1 craniosacral treatments for
those in Christchurch on February 17.
Call or email her for more details.
Join one of the Complete Performance Teams and learn about efficient cycling technique, what to eat and drink before, during and after training rides, how to get the most out of your training, and much more.Limited places available to ensure quality coaching and feedback.You will be guided through a detailed training programme that includes duration, intensity and specific details in each session.
Seniors WorkshopDate: February 19 Saturday Time: 1.30pm - 4.30pm Venue: Deaf Society Of Canterbury 232a, Armagh StreetFOR: Instructors of senior classes and anyone who is regularly working with seniors or would like to be – health professionals, nurses, students, etc.
CONTENT: • Andy Hearn, Lecturer in Anatomy & Physiology, Biomechanics at CPIT talks about five key issues that are important for to consider when leading senior’s activities.• Choreography and ideas for seated exercise classes from the very talented and highly experienced Janet Straight. • Two fun tracks and choreo to add to your standing senior classes. • Music ideas from Erin Raines (Winner of the 2010 Freestyle Group Fitness Award) • Afternoon tea and a chance to swap ideas.
Register on line here.
Thanks to Active Canterbury Network, these workshops are FREE to those in the Canterbury region.
IMPORTANT STUFF - If you attended any of the Catch Fitness FREE workshops in 2010, it is a requirement that you now complete the online feedback form. Click here to go there now.
Your feedback and early registration for the 2011 series will help ensure we are able to offer more workshops and greater support to local activity providers like yourself.
Technique Training WorkshopDate: Friday 4 March | Time: 1.30pm - 3.30 pm | Venue: Deaf Society Of Canterbury Inc | 232a Armagh Street FOR: Activity providers involved in the prescription of exercises, 1-1, or in group situations and who are looking to up-skill their knowledge.
CONTENT: The ‘how to’ of basic exercises which ensures clients and class attendees will always be advancing and staying injury free.Presented by Cross Fit guru, writer and ever popular presenter Peter Evans. Emphasis will be on exercises which require minimal equipment.
Register on line here.
Group Fitness TrainingGiven enough interest we will help organise another subsidised weekend NETFIT COMMUNITY COACH course in April!
Perfect for those wanting to get into leading group fitness classes.Please email [email protected]
Make your own great looking POSTERS & FLYERS using the Active Canterbury online resources. While you are there list yourself for free so you and your classes are easy to find.
Some simple ideas on what to include in your personal training kit.
Tennis balls Super cheap, light and easy to take to your mobile sessions. Get imaginative and come up with some really cool exercises based around speed, hand eye co-ordination and balance!
CameraWhilst not technically ‘fitness equipment,’ cameras are nevertheless very useful. Use for taking before and after shots of clients, for taking pictures of specific exercises to give to clients to go with their programmes and for just getting a nice collection together for your website or end of year calendar!
No connection feeHome Phone Wireless is a home phone solution which suits people who may move a lot and/or don’t want to pay connection fees.Instead of having a standard fixed line plugged into the wall, you just connect your Home Phone Wireless device and phone and your calls are delivered over our mobile network, so there’s no fixed line rental charge.
Find out if home phone wireless is right for you
Get $20 off with Mobile Broadband
Need broadband at home too? Sign up to Home Phone Wireless and a 2GB or 4GB mobile broadband plan and get $20 a month off the price you pay for as long as you have both plans. Plus get a FREE Vodem stick. Offer valid until further notice.
Thanks to the crew at Riccarton Westfield
VODAFONE (north end) for all their help with setting up the Catch Fitness phones
www.vodafone.co.nz
Try the Gymsticks FREE for TWO WHOLE WEEKSTo book text Anna on 021 275 3777
For more information on the services of PA for PTs head to
www.pa4pts.co.nz
Congrats to Fiona Compston who won the re-design of her business card. We understand she is stoked with it. Thanks Ruthie - top job!
At the end of 2010 the first Catch Fitness Careers Day was held.
Employers came from as far as Wellington – (thanks Jan from City Fitness) to talk to students and graduates about the fabulous opportunities they have available. We really appreciate the efforts these businesses went to in coming along and would happily recommend them to anyone who is looking for work in our industry.
Thanks also to the CE of Fitness New Zealand for opening the day and for Netfit, CPIT, SIS, Council, Canterbury University and Nutrifit for their valuable contribution to the day.
South Island Jobs (We’d love to advertise any North Island jobs – just fire them on through)
Other Positions
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AVONHEAD CHRISTCHURCH FITNESS STUDIO AND HOUSE
FOR SALE.
Fitness studio, 3 bedroom house and self contained unit for sale. Current owner would like to rent back SC unit and space in the studio at $250.00 per week. Rent out the 2 other rooms at $220.00 per week and have others pay most of your mortgage AND have your own 75 sq metre fitness studio. Contact owner on 342-9613.
PERSONAL TRAINING & GROUP FITNESS STUDIO
Chch 150SQM Floor area plus kitchen, toilets and lift access. IN-CLUDES: all equipment, branding logo, website, artwork for stationary, uniforms, towels, etc. Current Lease and Terms. Option to take over com-pany vehicle lease. Studio currently has three contract PTs each paying $150.00 per wk with the addition of a further 2 in the New Year. For more information please contact: Paul Stead - 0275 460 555 [email protected]
For more jobs and opportunities in the industry please visit
WOMEN IN MOTION is looking for a bubbly fitness professional for a range of part-time work. Variety of career paths for the right type. Apply by email to [email protected] 349-7500
FORM FITNESS has opened its doors and is now looking for a contract PT. If you are motivated, friendly, active, pas-sionate and open to growing in a team environment.Contact Jen - 027 204 1224 or email your CV to [email protected]
CONTRACT PERSONAL TRAIN-ERS REQUIREDTreat yourself and your clients to a prime location with plenty of parking options. For more information contact:Lani Stead - 021 84 12 [email protected]
CONTOURS – THE PALMS. Position available for experienced fitness profes-sional.Phone Ally - 0800 588 555
Best Book Buys If you’re on the lookout for some great additions to your library, check out the following:
The Interactive InstructorKris Tynan
Chock-full of practical ideas, enabling personal trainers and gym floor instructors - new and experienced - to communicate with customers more confidently.Special discount to Catch Readers For ordering details go to: www.lightenup.co.nz/interactive-instructor
Bootcamp BlundersAdam Floyd
Sign up for your free copy of Adams special report Bootcamp Blunders: Injury Prevention and Management for Personal Trainers and you will also receive a free monthly Injury Manage-ment Newsletter. adamfloyd.com.au Well worth checking out as well is Adam’s article on LARS® (Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction System) http://adamfloyd.com.au/docs/The_LARS_Ligament_in_ACL_reconstruction_and_more.pdf
The Complete Health Series
For both PTs and clients, this series features 12 PTs from Australia and New Zealand sharing their secrets to provide inspiration, motivation and tips about what works (and what doesn’t).Only $39, you can order your copy from contributing author, Wellington’s Rae Ng. [email protected]
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Thanks Healthy Food Guide for giving 20 Weeks Body & Lifestyle Competition prizes of two, six month subscriptions.
15% Off vouchers now available from Catch Fitness for store wide discounts at
South Island Dance Network: your one-stop shop online location for dance
classes, events, workshops, and activities in the South Island. Join the 500,000+
New Zealander’s who dance regularly each year and socialise while you exercise!
www.sidn.org.nz
Line Dance Classes for absolute beginners through to experienced dancers, afternoons and evenings in various locations. For further info phone Mary 389 8809 or 021 216 3382 or check out the website www.cathedralcitylinedancers.co.nz
NEW MUSICMultitrax and Music & Motion CDs available at discount prices - from NZ based Erin Raines (Winner 2010
Like Great Food?If you are looking for a restaurant to try, don’t book anywhere until you’ve checked out the reviews on
www.dineout.co.nzOver 40,000 reviews of 5000+ restaurants around
the country are online right now.
Even better, sign up (for free) to the DineOut community to post your own reviews, enter
competitions, take part in online polls and have your say in the online forums.
DineOut is NZ’s favourite restaurant review site.
$2,200 Treadmill to giveaway
In July 2011, one lucky personal training client will win a treadmill from Elite Fitness. It’s just one of the many prizes totalling more than $10,000 that are up for grabs in this next 20 Week Body &
Lifestyle Competition.
Also on board this series in supporting trainers to support their clients is Diamond Mine Jewellers, Em’s Power Cookies, Macpac, Richard Dryden Classic Hits Breakfast Show, Horleys, True Grit Hair Spa, Frontrunner, SomeBody Weigh Better, nWow! Coaching, Nu Skin, NLP Christchurch, Circo Arts, Healthy Food Guide, The Coffee Guy, The Roxx, Painting With Light, HealthIntel, Lighten Up, The Web Butler, Vidhost, DineOut, Classic Hits 97.8FM, Nova Nutrition, Pure Health and Wellbeing, Hedonista Perfumery, Kim Stork Photography, Korrene Robinson, The Gallery Restaurant, Forget Me Not Flowers, TLC Sportsmed, Women In Motion, City Fitness – Palmerston North, Massey University Recreation Centre, Hardy’s Health Stores – Palmerston North, Events With
Purpose and Going Dancing.
To find out more about how your clients could be winning big check out
Huge congrats to all the finalists and winners of the prestigious 2010 New Zealand Fitness Awards, held at the Hyatt in Auckland in November.
Details of who won what can be found at www.fitnessindustryawards.co.nz.
Hats off also to Fitness New Zealand and all the sponsors who came together to produce a spectacular night of celebration.
The 20 Week Body and Lifestyle Competition celebrated the end of yet another successful series with a Gala Event at the Chateau on The Park in Christchurch.
Cate Grace (middle) with her clients and friends.
Bronwyn Adams Hooper (middle in black) won this series Best PT Award. Seen here with her client entrants.
What’s this girl doing and how could she promote your business?
Karen now has the only Power Plate Pro MOTION in the South Island at her club. Probably one of the most ‘lush’ machines on the market in terms of vibration plates!
Karen also has a job going at her studio – see the job section.
There’s some truly awesome deals going at www.powercookies.com and even better ones if you are a trainer on
the 20 Week Competition !
A great way of adding income to your business and to supply your clients
with some nutritious snacks.
The next 20 Week Body and Lifestyle Competition starts February 7.
