In this issue

• Oh no, you didn’t…
• Hat’s off to…
• Are you a member of Australian Fitness Network?
• Upcoming workshops
• Gymstick 10 year anniversary
• What’s happening in Brazil!?

DID YOU KNOW??

Caffeine is mildly addictive, making it one of the world’s most widely used drugs.

You tell us!

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Gymstick tip

The point at which that bands are subject to most stress is the connection to the foot strap. Increase the life of your Gymstick bands by changing the ends regularly.

Feel like you are missing out?

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Not ok!

A recent youtube video has been creating a lot of discussion throughout the social media world recently, relating to Crossfit and peeing while you work out!

Click here to watch the video and read a blog response from the fabulous Michelle Wright of mishfit

Physio Assosciation response to Cross Fit ‘pee’ video

As World Continence Week begins, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has heavily criticised a video produced by the Reebok CrossFit Games competition titled ‘Do you pee during workouts?’

The video producers interview women at CrossFit competitions about what they term ‘EIUL’ or exercised induced urinary leakage. The video shows women losing bladder control during competition, and sends the message that this is normal, and even something to be proud of.

Click here to read more

Oh no, you didn’t…

Pelvic floor awareness has been a passion for me. Travelling around the country and now New Zealand, I am constantly delighted and surprised by the interest in the topic, the lack of knowledge about this very important muscle and how it works within the body.

It is more than just stopping yourself from peeing when you don’t want to, but also an important part of the core musculature and how this functions to support the internal organs, as well as providing support throughout the pelvis and lower back.

Oh there is so much more to it than these two simplified sentences, but that is not what I am on about this month.

This month I am going to have the BIGGEST go at a training program that is a worldwide phenomenon – Crossfit.

Click here to read more

Hat’s off to…

I have just finished a Fitness NZ tour where I delivered 2.5 hour presentations on the message from Pelvic Floor First about the extent of the problem, the challenges it presents individuals wanting to and currently exercising, and how the fitness industry can be part of the solution.
AND WOW!!! The New Zealand fitness industry could not have opened their arms wider to embrace this information, to learn more and be interested in how they can implement what they knew immediately. I was very surprised and delighted.

I have personally witnessed the growth of interest in Australia which has been largely due to the amazing work of the Continence Foundation of Australia and many other wonderful professionals who have encouraged awareness in others.
I would also like to thank the following people who were also featured in my presentations in New Zealand. Samantha Scoble from Continence Foundation, Dianne Edmonds from the Pregnancy Centre, Michelle Wright from Mishfit who also graciously provided me with a video testimonial, Shira Kramer from Be Active, Sally Thompson from Clearly Now, Australian Fitness Network who have the online education and Willows fitness club and Carol Archer, Teresa Wesslink with her book Weefree women, Mary Dwyer with her book Hold It Sister and also Michelle Kenway. Their examples of how to implement pelvic floor awareness demonstrated how it can be implemented easily and simply into any business.

And…I want to thank the Fitness NZ team who took a risk – this was not what they have usually delivered on their tours each year, and it was a topic that was a ‘little out there’.

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Are you a member of Australian Fitness Network?

I have been a member of Australian Fitness Network since 1990 and it comes with many advantages, including online choreography ideas!

Included in Network Group Exercise membership is access to quarterly online choreography clips covering a wide range of class styles from Step to Dance, Muscle Conditioning to Pilates and much more! Each clip contains full learning curves plus ideas for cueing and coaching. The latest round of releases from some of Australia’s leading group exercise instructors are available online for your viewing pleasure now.

Not a member? join now! click here

Upcoming workshops

12 July Gymstick H20 Glen Waverly VIC click here for info and bookings

13 July WETS Ultimate AquaSummit Clayton VIC click here for info and bookings

21 July Masterblaster 2013 Melbourne VIC click here for info and bookings

26 July Core Foundations Paramatta NSW click here for info and bookings

27 July Gymstick H20 Pinjarra WA click here for info and bookings

28 July Gymstick Muscle Cannington WA click here for info and bookings

28 July Gymstick for Older Adults Armadale VIC click here for info and bookings

3 Aug Cert III Group Ex Specialisation Mentone VIC click here for info and bookings

3 Aug Gymstick for Older Adults Sydney NSW click here for info and bookings

15 Aug 4 Aqua workshops Nelson NZ click here for info and bookings

16 Aug Be Your Best Christchurch NZ click here for info and bookings

17 Aug Gymstick Muscle Christchurch NZ click here for info and bookings

18 Aug 4 workshops Christchurch NZ  click here for info and bookings

8 Sept Floor to your Core Adelaide SA click here for info and bookings

8 Sept Functional Core Adelaide SA click here for info and bookings

15 Sept Gymstick Muscle Penrith NSW click here for info and bookings

12 Oct – Gymstick for Personal Trainers Wellington NZ click here for info and bookings

25 Oct Gymstick Muscle North Lakes QLD click here for info and bookings

27 Oct Core Foundations Melbourne VIC click here for info and bookings

8 Nov Gymstick for Personal Trainers Margaret River WAclick here for info and booking

Gymstick 10 year anniversary

Gymstick has been on a 10 year journey of development and growth. I amproud to be a part of this incredible company and group of passionate people. Click here to watch a special video created for this anniversary.

What’s happening in Brazil!?

To see more check out the Gymstick International facebook page

Testimonial of the month – Renate van Dordrecht

I have used the Gymstick with my seniors group and for personal training.

My seniors like the idea of working with the Gymstick and while a little challenging at first, enjoyed being able to grip the bar easier than just plain resistance bands or handles.

As a personal training tool I have found the Gymstick to be very effective with a couple of clients who were rehabbing out of injury.  One of my clients is still having issues (from broken toes to arthritis in joints and shoulder injuries) and the Gymstick has been great in providing resistance  training without the client struggling to hold heavy dumbbells.

I’ve also used the concept of three layers of movements from Gymstick Muscle with another group of seniors and have found it to be a great way to introduce progressions of exercises.  I do find that I refer to the handbook you gave me often and I really l like the Facebook posts with a new exercise to try.      Renate

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