Get your trainers on and join us for a free running clinic

We are holding a free running clinic during the 4 week lead up to the Manly Scenic Fun Run which is on Sunday 19 May 2013.

The clinic is aimed to help entrants build up endurance and help improve their performance on the big day. It will also teach preparation tips and stretching techniques.

Time and Dates of the clinic:

9.30am Sat 20th April

9.30am Sat 27th April

9.30am Sat 4th May

9.30am Sat 11th May

Meet:

Please meet at the front of Manly Beach Health Club, 2 Raglan Street, Manly (on the corner of Francis lane).

Who can attend:

This clinic is open to anyone preparing for the race so come along and join us.

More details:

Contact Manly Beach Health Club on Ph: 8966 9257

Without a doubt the six-week Personal Training program was the best thing I have ever done.

Below is a testimonial from one of  our inspiring members, who has shown such great strength and determination to get to her goal weight…

“At the beginning of 2012 I promised myself I was going to do something about my weight. After nearly two months of putting it off I decided it was time to take action and commit to something. I decided to give the Manly Beach Health Club a go.

I never imagined myself joining a gym as I had always found them daunting and intimidating and, given my size and lack of fitness, I thought I didn’t belong there. So to give myself an out, at first I opted to go on a month-by-month plan. To my own surprise, within a couple of months I committed to a 12-month membership!

For the first four to five months I worked out on my own and managed to lose around 15 kilos. It was at this point that I hit a plateau. I could see some of my bad habits starting to creep back in. At plateau point in the past, I had always given up and ended up putting more weight back on than I lost. I knew something had to change but I didn’t know what.

I noticed posters up around the gym offering a special on personal training sessions. So I took my first tentative steps in asking for help and had a chat to Adam about personal training. Before I knew it I was doing my very first training session. At this stage it became apparent to me that I didn’t know what I was doing and if I really wanted to lose weight I was going to need help.

After speaking with Adam and Sam I started a six-week program that included three personal training sessions a week with Adam, keeping a food diary and weekly reading with homework! In the first week I set off on my supermarket excursion armed with pen and pad to write down calories and fat counts in all types of food. The people in the supermarket were so concerned about what I was doing, they approached me to make sure I wasn’t spying. When I explained, they decided to yell it out across the entire supermarket so all the other employees would know what I was doing – a very, very embarrassing moment!

Without a doubt the six-week Personal Training program was the best thing I have ever done. It was only the beginning but it changed everything!

I have continued to train with Adam; he has seen me through many highs and lows and has believed in me and encouraged me to do many things that I would have never thought possible.

What has surprised me the most is the friendship, support and encouragement of so many people at the gym. Whether I am training with Adam, doing a class or working out on my own I always end up having a chat and a laugh with someone. The community feel at MBHC has helped me incorporate exercise into my everyday life. I now look forward to working out instead of approaching it with dread.

When I joined MBHC I never imagined I would lose 60 kilos in 13 months. I have so much more energy and confidence now and I’m loving shopping for a new wardrobe!

Adam, Sam and the entire MBHC team have been so incredibly supportive. MBHC team, words cannot say how much I appreciate what you have given me. Thank you.”

Annabel

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Annabel has received a 12 month complimentary membership as a reward for her hard work, and so that she can continue to inspire us all.   Congratulations Annabel, from the team at Manly Beach Health Club!

Try our Triple Pack: 3 Personal Training session for only $99

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]]> http://manlybeachhealthclub.com/launch-party/feed/ 0 http://manlybeachhealthclub.com/the-importance-of-hydration/ http://manlybeachhealthclub.com/the-importance-of-hydration/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:47:13 +0000 Katrina Mower http://manlybeachhealthclub.com/?p=2915 It is important to make sure you are hydrated before you even exercise.  Clear is cool – your wee that is!

It may seem like a lot, but below is a guide for how much water you should be aiming for, even before you hit the gym:

• You should consume 30mls of water per kg of body weight each day
• in addition to this you need 250mls of water for every 15 mins of high intensity exercise that you do
• and also an extra 250mls for any caffeine you have (such as coffee, chocolate or cola)

So drink up the h20!

SALAD INGREDIENTS:
½ red cabbage, thinly sliced
20 g sliced almonds
4 shallot stalks, finely chopped
½ bunch fresh basil, chopped

DRESSING INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

INSTRUCTIONS:
Roast almonds in a dry pan until golden, then let cool. Combine the almonds, cabbage, shallots and basil in a bowl. Combine dressing ingredients, pour over salad and toss.

We are proud of so many of our members and in particular Janika Nieminen had great success last year. Here she shares her weightloss story with us…

“Without Adam, my personal trainer from Manly Beach Health Club, I wouldn’t be the person I am today: a fitter, healthier and happier person.

My whole life, I had been overweight; obese even. Despite this, I always had a passion for sport and exercise. I managed to lose a fair bit of weight by myself but still had a long way to go to achieve my goal weight. It wasn’t until I walked into Manly Health Club about a year ago and met Adam that I was able to find the strength and motivation needed to keep going all the way. I found myself training with him the next day and I have never looked back. It has been the best decision I have made for myself in a long time.

Deciding to train with Adam has changed my life completely; his support and knowledge has not only helped me lose weight but also made me a stronger, more confident person.

Before, I could never go to the gym on my own to do weights, as I was always worrying about what other people would think of me. This all changed once I started to train with him as he provided me with a “safety net” that allowed me to concentrate only on my own workout and to block out other people around me.

It definitely has not been an easy journey but it has been worth every single drop of sweat and all the tears as it has all paid off. He has not only helped me to get slimmer but he has also been a great help getting me through difficult times when I have not believed in myself.
Without Adam and his knowledge, support and patience, I would not be where I am at now.
With 55kg less of me, I’m fitter, slimmer, more confident and the happiest i have ever been. I wouldn’t change the past of my fat life either as it has made me who I am today, but man it feels good to wear a size 10!!!…”

Thanks to Janika’s hard work she won the Manly Beach Health Club Success Story of the year for 2012, and was awarded a 1 year free membership. We couldn’t be more proud of her.