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YOUR SUNSHINE COAST FITNESS MAGAZINE IT’S TIME TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR MIND AND BODY! WHY FITNESS MAGAZINE INVITES THE ENTIRE SUNSHINE COAST TO JOIN US AS WE STEP OUT OF WINTER INTO THE REFRESHING AND ENERGISING BUZZ OF SPRING!

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EDITOR’S NOTE with Jen Forster Goodbye winter, hello spring!

There have been lots of challenges making the rounds on social media this past few weeks – the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, The Gratitude Challenge, The Pay It Forward Challenge. Anything that’s focusing on making a difference and is positive is fine by me.

One of my favourites, though, has been one called the ‘first world problems challenge.’

It’s essentially a backhanded and humorous way of reminding ourselves just how good we have it. For me, winter on the Sunshine Coast is a darn good ‘problem’ to have.

Nevertheless, it always intrigues me to see so many of us waking up from our winter hiatus and ready to step out into the warm and sunny days of spring. It really is magnificent and the perfect time to ramp up our activity levels, breathe in lungfuls of fresh air and get our bodies moving.

Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive.

Howard Thurman

August has been epic. This is my new word for busy, because your words become your reality and it definitely seems to be working. September will see me spend 10 days in Las Vegas to celebrate the birthday of my partner Matt (my first holiday since starting Why Fitness), my beautiful daughter Issy will turn 16 and my amazing friend Vickie Magic will be shaving her head at the end of the month, after a month of fundraising for her brother-in-law who is battling cancer and for cancer research. Epic!

This issue is all about spring cleaning our minds and bodies and we’re sharing loads of ways to help you do this. My absolute favourite part of this issue is our ‘Sunshine Coast Bucket List – 20 Things To Do And Experience.’ It’s a special four page lift-out, complete with places to tick things off as you go. We want to help you make the most of all there is to do here that will get your blood pumping, and remind us all to be grateful for the first world problems of the Sunshine Coast. Get your big black texta ready to start ticking off this amazing list!

We’re not on holidays everyone… we live here!

Yours in fitness, food, fun AND gratitude,

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6 6 Ten Simple Steps to Revitalize Your Mind Body and Spirit this Spring

by THE HEALTH HOUND.

22 Welcome Home Commonwealth Games Athletes: THE SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS FEDERATION.

8 MIND FITNESS with Vickie Magic.

23 WHY FITNESS EQUIPMENT? With Dean Harding, Summit Fitness.

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8 WHY EVENTS with Cr Jason O’Pray.

24 HYPOXI HEALTH AND FITNESS A new way to workout.

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10 LOCAL SUCCESS SCOTTY FARRELL: The Natural Triathlete.

12 WHY MENS FITNESS with Richard Fogarty.

12 CAN YOU FIT HOOP? With Nichola Stevenson.

13 JAMES COLQUHOUN: FOOD MATTERS. Guest speaker at Why Fitness Launch Event.

14 LOCAL SUCCESS JULIE SUNDERLAND: Always Stronger.

15 KAWANA SURF CLUB: New Horizons.

16 ADVENTURE, MIND AND BODY: 8 Week Challenge with MAB Personal Training and Adventures and Pursuit Fitness.

17 FITNESS IS BUSINESS with Jen Forster.

18 SPRING CLEAN YOUR MIND AND BODY by Gary Martin Living Valley Springs.

20 FEATURE: Spring clean your health and fitness.

21 THE FUTURE OF FITNESS: Resolve Fitness.

29 FIRE WALKING: A Transformational Experience with Hendrey Chiropractic.

30-39 MATTERS PAGES 40 RIDE2WORK DAY! Sunshine Coast Council creates a fun day out for all.

41 DELICIOUSLY CLEAN: Healthy recipes to enjoy with Meagan Kellert.

42 WHY CHANGE with Craig Harper.

43 ASK US WHY? Why Lemons, Why Sunshine, Why Foam Rollers?

44 WHAT’S ON? Calendar of Events.

45 ASHEY BINES BIKINI BODY CHALLENGE: Get your bikini body on this Summer.

46 Find out WHY THIS AND WHY THAT check out the ‘must haves’ something for every fitness enthusiasts.

48 LOCAL BUSINESS. 49 VICKIE MAGIC: Shaves her head for a cause and runs with the ‘Bull’.

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Ten Simple Steps

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BY HENRY HOUND

WHEN YOU LIVE AND WORK IN A DOG HOUSE, IT’S EASY TO ACCUMULATE CLUTTER THAT GETS IN THE WAY OF THE BEST EFFORTS. SO THIS LITTLE DOGGIE LOOKS FORWARD TO A PROPER SPRING CLEANING TO GET A FRESH START. IT’S THE SAME WITH OUR BODIES. EVEN THOSE OF US IN THE FITNESS BIZ FIND THAT JUNK BUILDS UP AND WEIGHS YOU DOWN, PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. HERE THEN IS HENRY THE HEALTH HOUND’S OWN SPRING CLEANING FOR REVITALISING YOUR WHOLE SELF.

1. HYDROTHERAPY CLEANSING Water cleanses and restores life. A cleansing/detox bath uses two handfuls of sea salt, two handfuls of baking soda and four spoons of ginger powder in hot water. Encourage detoxifying perspiration daily with a steam bath, sauna and exercise. Use yoga twists to facilitate elimination of waste and impurities. Before a bath, steam or shower, dry brush your skin using a natural bristle brush in long strokes to help cleanse the lymphatic system.

Begin at the feet and work up. Use circular movements over your belly, then your hands, arms, back and shoulders. Then use gentle downward strokes on your neck, throat and chest.

2. DEEP BREATHING Deep breathing stimulates a lymphatic flow cleansing. A yogic breath is done seated, twice a day. First exhale, then inhale through the nose to a count of four, hold the breath for seven, and exhale through the mouth for an eight count. The fire breath to cleanse the sinus and the mind is done by closing off the right nostril and rapidly inhaling and exhaling through the left nostril for 30 seconds, then switching sides.

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3. HERBS FOR CLEANSING Environment, food additives and stress challenge the body detox organs; your skin, intestines, liver, lungs, kidneys and lymph system. Adding certain herbs to your daily meals for two to three weeks along with a healthy diet supports those detox organs. Alfalfa alkalises and detoxes the body as well as having protein and vitamins.

Cilantro is considered a metal detoxer.

A compress of basil can help skin eruptions and bacteria. Burdock can help remove toxins. Dandelion and turmeric can support the liver cleanse.

Garlic has antifungal abilities. The catechins found in green tea increase body detox enzymes. Milk thistle is believed to be a liver cleanser and detoxer. Herbal teas can help support cleansing – include dandelion, ginger, burdock, and juniper berry. Herbal foot patches from bamboo vinegar can help cleanse and draw out toxins.

4. A FRESH TASTE Spring bursts forth with newly available fruits and vegetables to try out. Add one new choice to your meal each day or week. Cook or serve it so you feel it will be delicious. Eat it in a mindful way, noting its sensations of taste, visual appeal and textures. Did you feel energised after eating it?

5. ATTRACTIVE ATTRACTIONS It happens to everyone – visitors find places to go in your own backyard

that you never seem to get around to visiting yourself. Experience a local attraction for an adventure – museum, park, garden, walking path, gallery, concert, wine or brewery tour.

6. COLOURISE FOR UPLIFTED MOOD Psychological studies show that colours stimulate hormones that affect moods and spirit by way of the central nervous system. Awaken your spring senses with colours. Orange sparks creativity and enthusiasm. Purple inspires confidence, courage and conquering obstacles. Green is a colour of balance and harmony between head and heart, and renews and restores energy.

Yellow sparks joy and happiness. Blue soothes and lowers blood pressure – great for a relaxation break. Use your colour in a new item of clothing or a new decorative piece, or paint one or more walls in your home for a new look and new way of feeling.

7. THE SPROUTS OF NEWNESS Plant your own tiny indoor garden.

You can start with seeds or cuttings in a few little pots. Give each pot a personal spiritual meaning such as hope, peace, family and love. In just 15 minutes a day, tend to your plants and smile to see your growing special meanings or affirmations.

8. SPRINGTIME AROMAS Studies show that scents have powerful effects on the brain’s chemicals and

hormones. Celebrate the change of season in your home. Use essential oils. Freshen drawers with cotton wool pads moistened with bergamot, lime and lavender oils.

Lavender has a soothing aroma.

Bergamot and eucalyptus awaken your spring senses with energising qualities. Lavender, geranium and basil blends create delight, or try the woodiness of frankincense and cedar wood. Natural refreshing scents are pine, fir, cedar wood, frankincense, lemon, orange or grapefruit in any combination.

9. RECONNECT The new season is a perfect time to renew a friendship with someone you’ve lost touch with, or just felt you didn’t have the time to spare.

Open up one spring afternoon to re-grow this special connection.

10. SPRING LOOSE YOUR INNER CHILD Everyone has that inner child spirit.

Renew the fun and excitement with a silly, fun-loving deed. Splash through a puddle or patch of mud.

Go down a slide or swing high in the air. Splurge on a hot fudge sundae.

Of course you do not need to do all of these things, or even more than one to get a fresh slate. Simply pick the one or two that seem best for your lifestyle – and clean house, mind, body and spirit!

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MIND FITNESS with Vickie Magic

On 15 August I participated in Tough Mudder for the second time. A few people before and since have said, “Wow, I couldn’t have done that.” So here is what I know for sure. Almost everything we do is whatever we say it is. So if you say, “I couldn’t do that”, then that is your absolute truth and you won’t ever be able to. Know that while I started off talking about Tough Mudder, what I am really talking about is everything for you.

I can’t train, I am too this or too that.

I can’t get up in the mornings.

I am not coordinated so I can’t do classes.

I get too nervous to do public speaking

WHY EVENTS with Jason Opray

Have you heard the big news? The Sunshine Coast will host the Southern Hemisphere’s first ever IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in 2016! It’s another step to becoming the major events capital of regional Australia.

A worldwide spotlight will be on our region, and small businesses will get a boost from the 3000 competitors and the people travelling with them. You imagine if the Sunshine Coast won Gold Lotto – 10, 15 or $20 million dumped into the middle of our region – and we were told, “Local small businesses, share that out.” That’s exactly what this is when we bring these big events to town!

Whatever it is that you say about yourself is the thing that sometimes holds you back. It’s absolutely amazing how our minds control everything about us. Have you heard the story about the railway worker who got locked in the cold room overnight? He died. They found notes from him saying he was turning blue and saying his goodbyes. Only thing was that the cold room was broken and it wasn’t cold inside at all. His mind decided that he was going to die because he was locked in a cold room and as always, our minds win.

Council is working hard to secure events like this and as we do, the Sunshine Coast region’s reputation as a world-class major events host continues to grow. And 2016 is standing out as our ‘World Year’ for international events – the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (The Aussies) and the World Outrigger Sprint Titles are also on the Coast that year. These events join established events like the Mooloolaba Triathlon, the Queensland Garden Expo, Caloundra Music Festival, Sunshine Coast Marathon and many more.

At 12 kilometres into our Tough Mudder event my sprained ankle injury decided to show its head and the thought of another six kilometres didn’t feel possible. Top that with absolute pouring rain making us absolutely freezing, and I can assure you that the only thing that made me able to finish the event was the fact that I made a decision to finish. Once we make a decision to do something, the chances of it happening are tenfold. Sure there are still things we won’t be able to do, that is true; however, I believe that we absolutely at least double what we can do.

More and more sporting, arts and cultural organisations are beginning to see the natural advantages the Sunshine Coast has over so many other regions, including capital cities. We have the all-year climate, the venues, the facilities for both training and performing, the open spaces and no congestion, quality accommodation, the roads and the airport to get here easily – the list goes on. But perhaps most importantly, we have the lifestyle and the image which reflects so well upon so many of these events.

So the point of this article is to ask you to have a think. What are you convincing yourself you can’t do? If you just start telling yourself you can, you’re halfway there. It starts with your mind, then your mouth, then your actions. DO IT! Vickie Magic is the owner/editor of Business Matters Magazine and partners with Jen Forster in Why Fitness Magazine. Vickie is passionate about helping with your mind set, she runs regular weekend retreats for this purpose. You can contact Vickie on 0433 198 868 or vmagic@bmmag.com.au 8 ISSUE 15

Make no mistake – we WILL become the events capital of regional Australia.

Jason O’Pray, Economic Development (Tourism, Sport and Major Events) Portfolio, Division 8 Councillor.

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Scotty Farrell:

The Natural Triathlete

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Just like your regular triathlete Scotty Farrell trains hard, sets goals and more often than not achieves them.

Unlike many triathletes, however, he fuels himself on a diet made up completely of wholefoods. Why Fitness Magazine caught up with Scotty to discuss this nourishing way of life.

Having been a triathlete for five years, Scotty hasn’t always relied on a wholefood rich diet to fuel his active lifestyle. When he first began competing Scotty, like many of his fellow competitors, was enticed by clever marketing tactics and magazine advertisements telling him to pump his body with protein and supplements to achieve better results.

Scotty’s inspiration to make a change came when his wife Nicki gave birth to their son Arthur two years ago.

With a new child in mind, this was the motivation he wanted and needed to revaluate his life and figure out where he wanted to be in 10 years time. He decided that a career in nutrition was where his passion lay.

A change in diet and change in career were exactly what he needed.

Scotty left his job as a schoolteacher in Hervey Bay and moved to the Sunshine Coast for study. A nutrition and dietetics degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast set him up with the knowledge to understand

Scotty's grandfather is his inspiration who is picuted with Scotty here (Scotty rarely drinks but has an occasional beer with his Grandad). He says his grandfather is just a good honest man, who worked hard all his life and has created a family that is loving and kind and honest instilled with good morals and values. He was with Scotty during his win in New Zealand and will accompany him to the Kona World Championship in October.

the foods he should be eating to achieve his best results as a competitive triathlete. This is where his journey with wholefoods began.

A diet rich in wholefoods is made up of ingredients such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean, organic meats. These food items differ from your average supermarket ones as they’re almost all completely in their natural form. Scotty believes that whether you’re an athlete or not, everything we need to keep our bodies healthy and sustain energy is available through food.

Scotty wants to show other athletes that it is possible to get great results eating only natural wholefoods. Since beginning this wholesome lifestyle, Scotty has had remarkable results in triathlons he has competed in. He recently competed in the Hervey Bay 100, Hell of the West in Goondiwindi and Ironman New Zealand where he placed 1st in the 30 – 34 year old age group also placing 16th overall in the amongst dozens of professionals.

This result will see him fly to Kona in Hawaii in October to compete in the Holy Grain of Ironman, the World Championships. A natural and nourishing diet has helped Scotty become a healthier triathlete and his results show what a difference becoming healthy from the inside out can make in a person’s life.

For anyone looking to make a change, Scotty says: Cut back on foods that contain processed sugars, soft drinks and juices.

Check the sugar levels on the back of products when grocery shopping – if sugar is one of the first three ingredients, avoid the product.

Cut back on pastas, grains and wheats.

For the athletes: Replace protein powders with a ready-made smoothie and add maca powder and chia seeds for an even better mix!

Also try these post-workout snacks: A couple tablespoons of chia seeds in a smoothie or a chia pudding Lean meat A boiled egg Nuts and seeds Avocado Scotty's 'why' is undisputedly the feeling of getting up in the moring and beating the sun up and getting home before everyone else is awake.

He say's it's like a secret from the rest of the world. 'You haven't lived a day until you start one before the sun comes up' says Scotty.

Scotty, with thanks to T:Zero Sports Management, would like to acknowledge his sponsorship team for their ongoing support: The team at Kunara Organic Marketplace, Michael Baker at Custom Bike Fit, Brooks Running AU, Champion System, Razz at Hands of Knowledge, Clif Bar AU, T:Zero Multisport, Farrell Pools and Glen (and Ciro) at Star Swim Coaching.

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Springtime Fun: The Fithoop Way!

WHY MEN’S FITNESS with Richard Fogarty

Spring cleaning your mind and body gives your whole perspective on life a fresh clean feeling! Coming out of the winter months it’s important to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.

Unfavourable habits can creep in during the colder months.

Sometimes it’s the things we eat, perhaps negativity has crept in or even too many coffees have been added to our daily rituals.

Whatever it is, spring is a great time to refocus our habits.

Nichola is a UK rep qualified personal trainer and Pilates instructor, with several years experience running personal training and health clubs. She has taught several fitness classes including Spin, Aqua, Metafit, Pilates, Stability ball, Jog group and Power hoop. Her company Vito Fitness was also involved in the corporate health sector, helping companies to achieve their Healthy Working Lives award and also ran successful after-school activity classes for the Scottish government’s Active Schools program.

Her health and fitness journey started when, after having four children and gaining a few pounds, her self-esteem plummeted. With a consistently positive attitude and iron will, she took matters into her own hands. Nichola now looks back on her ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos with pride.

Why do people choose her classes and training methods?

When we think of refocusing, it’s obvious to consider ourselves first. There’s a reason we are told to fit our own oxygen masks before helping others during the inflight safety briefing on an aircraft. If we are not on top of our game, then we are probably not in the best form for those loved ones around us.

Because she’s normal! She knows that some days you just don’t feel like exercising. That child birth, illness, injury or even lifestyle sometimes wreak havoc on your body and that it takes professional care to manage this.

She recognises that we’re all great at some things and rubbish at others, and that some days every joint aches and you feel like you’re getting old before your time.

Another aspect of spring cleaning the mind and body however, is also to pay some attention to the external things in our lives.

For example, our children, wives, partners etc. When we start to set our mindset into the spring cleaning mode, it’s a great opportunity to sometimes change everything we’ve been doing.

Let Nichola’s knowledge, qualifications and skill be the guiding hand that helps you, shows you how to train correctly and gives you that extra push to be the best version of yourself that you can be. YOU WILL ENJOY IT!

This can create a catalyst for change. Bring motivation, inspiration and empowerment and a new lease of life, which going forward benefits not only ourselves, but everyone around us.

Nichola’s classes are diverse and different – she has the only studio on the Sunshine Coast to offer you Fithoop. This is a weighted hula hoop class with a difference. This class is a fun cardio, Pilates and weights session.

When we go through this spring cleaning, our bodies and minds shout to the world, “I can, I will, I must!”

Less sugar, more fruit Less meat, more veggies Less soda, more water Less worry, more sleep LESS WORDS, MORE ACTION Say it with me – I AM PUMPED! Richard Fogarty, Business Owner / Youth and Family Mentor / Inspirational Speaker /Fitness Coach / Life Coach www.richardfogarty.com, www.sunnykids.org.au 12 ISSUE 15

Contact Nichola on 0437 676 200 to find out more.

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Four years ago Julie Sunderland decided to turn her life around. Battling with fluctuations in her weight had been an everyday reality and she decided enough was enough. Why Fitness Magazine had the pleasure of chatting with her to discuss life, fitness and an exciting new business.

Julie was never much of a sporting fanatic.

Growing up in a family of four, she was always the ‘artsy’ one and never really enjoyed physical activity. This dislike for sport and exercise lead to a childhood plagued with body issues. Julie and her family moved very regularly and every two or three years would find herself in another part of New South Wales. Throughout high school Julie continued to battle with her weight. After trying many diets, none that seemed to help her lose weight, Julie gave up and decided to accept the way she was.

Eight years ago, Julie moved to the Sunshine Coast with her husband Glen and two of her kids, Flynn and Rowan. Since the move, she has had two more children, Poppy and Leo. Four years ago she came across a picture of herself and thought, “I need to make a change so I am still here for my kids in 10 years time. Someone cannot make the decision for you, it's something you have to do for yourself" says Julie.

Joining a gym and finding herself in foreign territory, Julie was initially anxious around her personal trainer Marty. Four years on, he is now one of her best friends. They started 14 ISSUE 15

with a 10 week boot camp challenge.

At the halfway mark, soaked in sweat and tears, Julie was faced with a make or break moment. She continued on with the training and to her surprise, it paid off when she won the challenge!

After years of battling body issues and low self-esteem, this triumph came as a real confidence boost for her.

Following the challenge Marty went on to establish CrossFit Caloundra and once again Julie felt the pangs of fear of the unknown creep in. Surprising herself, she fell in love with the place and her thoughts that she would be ‘the fat kid in the class’ again quickly subsided. CrossFit gave Julie a fitness alternative she loved and she discovered a talent for weightlifting. This newfound passion for CrossFit set Julie on the path to become a CrossFit trainer.

With hard work and determination Julie passed her CrossFit certification, completed a weightlifting coaching course and is now in the process of obtaining a certificate in personal training. Julie has lost 33 kilograms since she began her journey with CrossFit, and is now ranked 10th in the OliTek National Masters League 40-44 age group for weightlifting.

Heavily involved in CrossFit, Julie had been on the search for wrist wraps – a

strip of material that provides joint stability without limiting range of motion for weight lifters – but discovered they’re made almost solely in the USA. Having no choice she bought some from overseas, but was disappointed at how expensive and plain they were. This set her on a mission to create her own line of wrist wraps.

After making some of her own colourful and patterned wrist wraps and testing them out on the men and women at the gym, Julie started Always Stronger Wrist Wraps. The business that has been operating since April has rapidly grown in popularity, with some wrist wraps even being sold to customers in France and Italy.

Julie's wrist wraps can be found by following her page on Facebook, Always Stronger Wrist Wraps AND Why Fitness Magazine will be giving away two pairs per week for five weeks in a Facebook competition.

Make sure you are following our page to find out how to win, competition commences 8 September 2014.

NewHorizons The Deck at Kawana Surf Club will officially be opened at 11am on September 21st and everyone is welcome to attend. Boasting enviable views of the magnificent Pacific Ocean, The Deck is the first expansion at the surf club that moves up-stairs and promises to be a very popular venue for both local patrons and visitors to the friendly club. The building of The Deck has an added benefit of creating a usable space below it which will be the new beer garden for the surf club.

Both The Deck and beer garden will be able to be closed off from the elements, or opened up to allow cool sea breezes to relax and rejuvenate its patrons.

Kawana Surf Club is one of the smaller clubs on the Sunshine Coast and doesn’t get the same degree of tourism patronage that many of the other local clubs attract. The club sees itself as very much part of the Kawana community and focuses on attracting locals as much as it can.

One thing you can guarantee is that

at Kawana Surf Club

there is always a friendly welcome and warm atmosphere. Kawana Surf Club is open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner and presents a menu to die for. It is scrumptious!

services performed by the club there are many opportunities for communityconscious individuals to help provide an important service while having a lot of fun and also keeping fit.

Club president Kane Domio said “Our club has always seen itself as a strong part of our local Kawana community and so we strive to create a welcoming presence and sense of belonging for our valued patrons. Building The Deck is seen as a natural expansion for us to better look after the wants of our community and to help make the club an attractive and unique venue.”

Kane said, “The Kawana Surf Club is great for people as young as five through to well past retirement age to pitch in across the various areas of lifesaving. Our local Nipper program is a terrific way for families and kids from five to fourteen to become surf-aware.

From fifteen they can enter the ranks of the lifesavers and there are a wide variety of surf sports they can choose from to keep them fit and healthy.”

Kane continued, “With the opening of The Deck we will be also launching a new functions kit catering to small groups of a handful of people up to large events of hundreds of guests. This kit is available now for anyone with a special family event or corporate function.”

The main purpose of the Kawana Surf Club is lifesaving. Between the club house and the variety of lifesaving

The club is also home to the Kawana Waters RSL Sub-branch. The surf club and RSL have shared a warm and fruitful relationship at the club house for many years. Many of the RSL members also act as radio operators for the surf patrols so there is a deep connection and respect across all age groups at this vibrant and vital club.

99 Pacific Boulevard, Buddina // 5444 8642 www.kawanasurfclub.com.au KawanaSurfClub WHY FITNESS 15

this is exactly what Mel’s passion is about. Melinda believes if you want something badly enough you can have it! You just need to have a big enough ‘why’ and a plan of ‘action’. Speaking of adventure, she is off to climb Everest Base Camp this September!

Sammy Pluck has been in the fitness industry since 2005 and has been directing, managing and building her local and hugely successful Sunshine Coast personal fitness business, PURSUIT Fitness. Helping hundreds of Sunshine Coast Residents since 2010. Sammy lives and breath’s a healthy, fit, work-life balance. With two young children, Miah and Ryda, Sammy is well and truly the role model for being a busy mum and business owner and helping others to discover the art of time management. Yes, you can truly have it all!

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e g n e l l a h c ' N 8 week 'ACTIO Two amazing fitness business owners Melinda Bingley of MAB Personal Training & Adventures and Sammy Pluck of PURSUIT Fitness are collaborating to explode their already amazing challenges into a bigger, more exciting and amazing challenge for the Sunshine Coast community.

They want to inspire and motivate you to be the best you can be, to invite adventure into your life, to focus on more than just fitness and nutrition and touch on ‘mindercise’ as they both believe it all starts with the mind.

They both are grateful for their friendship that allowed

Melinda Bingley is the owner of MAB Personal Training & Adventures. MAB is all about making fitness fun and adventurous and helping people find their strength and confidence within. MAB stands for Mind And Body and

positive mindset or purely added fun & adventure

this awesome collaboration to bring the community this SUPER Challenge! After all, two heads, two minds and two bodies are better than one! “This challenge is going to be super awesome”, both Melinda and Sammy agree.

So whether you’re looking for body transformation, lifestyle change, improved fitness/strength, fat loss, muscle gain, improved confidence and in your life, the Sunshine Coast Challenge is for you. Both Melinda and Sammy walk their talk and are ready to help you do the same!

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FITNESS IS BUSINESS with Jen Forster

BETTER FITNESS HABITS = BETTER BUSINESS HABITS Over the past twenty weeks, our business networking group trained diligently for the recent Tough Mudder which was held here on the Sunshine Coast. I got the prestigious job of leading this group of outstanding businessmen and women, week in and week out, at various locations all over the coast. There were some strict rules put in place, including a 30 burpee penalty for being late for training.

Week after week the team became stronger, fitter, and more and more pumped about taking on the renowned event. And in true Hollywood style, the

Photo courtesy of Rob Daniel Photography

weather gods decided to turn on the coldest and wettest day of the year.

Our 15 strong team was not deterred.

Each and every one of them soldiered on through the 18km of mud, through the driving rain and eventually for some, had to be shrouded in space blankets to stave off hypothermia!

and how many businesses there are.

Why not get your workmates together, choose an event, hire a trainer for a weekly session and watch the productivity, communication and energy of your office soar! Managers, are you reading this?

The best part of the whole twenty weeks, including the event, was the trust, connection, comradery, confidence and team work that ran through the veins of each of us.

We were no longer just colleagues; we were ‘brothers in arms.’

I asked Jeremy Kann, General Manager of Tough Mudder Australasia, what he thought and he said, “At the end of the day it’s not a race – it’s about pushing yourself and your team mates to achieve something special as a team. We hope that this sentiment is something that Aussies can carry with them on and off the Tough Mudder course.”

It got me thinking about how many events we have on the Sunshine Coast

I absolutely agree. So which event will you and your colleagues set your sights on?

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feature The concept of spring cleaning has been around for a long time. We spring clean our homes, our wardrobes and our gardens, while the most important part of our lives continues to accumulate filth year after year.

Our lives, mind and body, would last a lot longer if we were to apply the same spring cleaning philosophy to them as we do to our environs.

My brother lives with his wife and daughter in a very large house in South NSW, from which he also operates a vibrant business producing, stocking and selling non-hybrid, non-GMO, heirloom vegetable seeds. We spent several days last week skiing together in the Australian Alps. Yesterday I told him that my wife and I will be spending a night at his place before returning to Queensland. Well, he panicked, to say the least. When we arrived, the house was spotless.

However, my brother told us that he’d spent the entire day cleaning up in preparation for our visit. He added that the exercise of tidying up his home and office had motivated him beyond words. He felt fresh, revitalised and energised. His mind was bubbling with new ideas and exciting prospects. Most people would have enjoyed a similar experience at some stage of their lives. It feels good when we clean up our surroundings.

How much more when we clean up our bodies? In spite of our hightech elimination systems, our bodies accumulate toxic waste in fatty and organ tissue. Day after day, week after week, we are exposed to pollutants – chemicals in our food and household products, chlorine and fluoride in our water, smog and fumes, cosmetics, off-gassing from synthetic products, new carpet and building materials, petrochemicals, organic solvents, pesticides and heavy metals. Even the fillings in our teeth can provide a steady source of toxic mercury which accumulates in the brain, organs and fatty tissue. I’ve heard it said that if cannibals were to consume some of the people in our society, they would die from chemical poisoning.

Some years ago I visited a university in India that specialised in agriculture.

For many years the students had been using chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers to produce huge crops of vegetables. They had no modern machinery, so everything

was done by hand. In time the soil became so toxic that mutations started to appear in the vegetables. Many of the students became ill and some developed cancer and other terminal diseases. The entire agriculture project had to be closed down. A professor of organic farming was flown in from Zimbabwe to assess the situation and advise whether or not the soil could be healed. Initially he tested soil from various parts of the farm. He concluded that, in its present state, the soil posed a grave danger to human life.

He advised the university to bring in truckloads of wood charcoal from local timber mills and plough it into the soil, while saturating the soil with water. For eight months the farm was dressed with charcoal as hundreds of trucks dumped their loads. Charcoal absorbs up to eighty times its own volume in poisons, so the project proved to be a great success. The soil was continually tested until there was no trace of toxic chemicals. The professor then educated the students in the practice of organic farming. A worm farm was established and composting was introduced. Areas were set aside to grow nitrogen-rich greens for mulch.

The results were nothing less than amazing. Not only did the soil produce perfect crops, but the spirit of the students improved immensely. I was very privileged to meet the professor and see with my own eyes the results achieved by spring-cleaning the soil.

Many years ago a young, depressed cotton farmer came to our health retreat presenting multiple symptoms of disease. Her skin was covered in an irritating rash. Her lungs were producing excessive mucous and her digestive system was a mess, to say the least. It was obvious that her occupation had exposed her to chemicals and that she needed an urgent spring clean.

For several days she fasted on protein drinks made with whey protein concentrate, organic eggs and water.

The albumin component of protein mobilises fat-soluble poisons, while the fat in the eggs ensures effective elimination via the liver. Healthy raw eggs are one of the most effective natural detox agents known to man. This method of detoxification addresses toxins stored in the fat without compromising muscle integrity. When one fasts on juices or water alone, muscle wastage

occurs first in order to provide the body with essential proteins.

Treatments for this cotton farmer consisted of daily steambaths, lymphatic drainage, clay wraps and wet sheet wraps. Each day a therapist would wrap the young lady in an icy wet sheet with a warm woollen blanket wrapped around the outside. She would rest in this contrast cocoon for one hour, after which she would be washed.

After each treatment the stained sheets reeked of chemicals. They actually had to be destroyed. Our therapist became ill from exposure to the poisons coming out of the girl’s body, so she, too, needed a spring clean in time.

The result achieved by our agrarian friend was amazing. Not only did all her physical symptoms disappear, but the girl’s personality revived. She was no longer depressed; in fact, she once again became the vibrant person she’d been in her teens. The relationship between the body and the mind is intimate. When one is affected, the other sympathises. Many people come to our retreat for a spring clean, simply because they feel toxic. However, it never ceases to amaze me how many of our guests experience an emotional release once the toxins are eliminated.

In a study spearheaded by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), researchers at two major laboratories found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood from ten babies born in August and September 2004 in hospitals in the USA. Tests revealed a total of 287 chemicals in the group.

The umbilical cord blood of these ten children, collected by the Red Cross after the cord was cut, harboured pesticides, consumer product ingredients and wastes from burning coal, gasoline and garbage. Of the 287 chemicals detected, 180 are known to cause cancer in humans or animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and 208 cause birth defects or abnormal development in animal tests.

Our environment is indeed toxic, causing the symphonic language of the human organism to go out of tune. Just like a musical instrument needs regular tuning, so our bodies and minds need time set aside every year to detox the system and finetune the mechanisms that guarantee our health and happiness. www.lvs.com.au WHY FITNESS 19

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SPRING CLEAN YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS FEATURE HYPOXI At Hypoxi Cotton Tree, we’re committed to helping you become the very best possible version of yourself you can be.

Our brand new supersized studio features specialised fitness equipment that artificially increases circulation to target areas of fat deposits and cellulite, where poor

spring Tip Hydration is the ultimate key to health.

If you find it difficult to drink the daily recommended amount of water, try adding a small handful of berries, a slice of melon or cucumber and mint into your water bottle.

Coconut water has amazing health benefits, and Green Tea X50 is a delicious new natural product on the market that makes knocking over that large bottle a breeze!

circulation occurs. This revolutionary equipment assists our clients in achieving outstanding results.

Everything you do, say and believe is a choice… make positive choices!

Our goal is to motivate, educate and inspire you to create positive lasting changes in your life, which will ultimately assist you on your journey to health, fitness and wellbeing.

Try It Out! 3 Hypoxi Sessions for only $99 50% off!

Belle McDonald | Phone 5479 2697 | 6, 23 Rovera, Cotton Tree Parade, Cotton Tree

SUMMIT FITNESS I have been in fitness club management, performance coaching and studio ownership both in Australia and UK for over 10 years.

During this time I have been tasked in various roles, seen many industry shifts and been privileged to learn from and be mentored by world leaders in health, fitness, performance and business.

Collaboration is king – true success is achieved when ideas and experiences are shared, so that knowledge and solutions can be applied.

I am a fitness industry presenter and educator for various companies, and I’m ready to share the most up to date information on how to maximise your fitness equipment and your staff performance. I provide a consultancy service to assist in selecting, sourcing, financing and integrating equipment in your facility, and also training and educating your team to reach their true potential for your business.

spring Tip Pardon the pun, but try training to improve your spring with plyometrics. Exercises like jumping, bounding and hopping can improve your body’s elasticity, which is its ability to generate and reduce force – a pretty fundamental requirement for everyday function at any level.

These fun and dynamic exercises are great for improving stability, mobility, strength, power and dynamic balance. It’s best to include them in small doses following a good warmup, but before your main training block.

Gym/Studio Owners Contact me for a no-obligation consultation to help answer questions like this: Does the current equipment offering match my clientele? Is my team fully utilising every piece of equipment? Is there new equipment available that may better suit my facility?

When was the last time we undertook team education or group learning? Is there room for growth in my business?

Dean Harding | 0407 475 806 | dean@summitfit.com.au | www.summitfit.com.au 20 ISSUE 15

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RESOLVE FITNESS: The future of fitness has arrived on the Sunshine Coast!

System will also track the effectiveness of your training and will automatically increase the intensity of the exercise when required.

Resolve also offers an extensive group fitness timetable to cater for all tastes and fitness levels. Les Mills Body Pump, Body Attack, RPM, Grit Cardio, Grit Strength and Grit Plyo will all get your blood pumping and the fat burning! While our Yoga, Pilates, Sculpt

At RESOLVE FITNESS Deb Snape and her team are dedicated to helping people achieve great health and well-being.

But what makes Resolve Fitness stand out from the crowd is the state-of-the-art equipment and the innovative and cutting edge cardio, weights and functional training equipment that will get you onto the fast track to reaching your goals.

Introducing ‘The Wellness System’ – your key to personal wellness.

So what is it?

The Wellness System is a personalised key, which is issued to each new member.

It guides the users through their workout with a personalised training program whilst

tracking performance and results. The Key also stores information about personal fitness goals, workout history and even the user’s personal medical profile can be stored and reviewed by the trainer.

& Burn and Les Mills Body Balance will

Users can view results at the end of the workout session: calories burned, distance covered, weight lifted as well as measure personal data: weight, body fat percentage and blood pressure.

you with a specific health and fitness goal.

Video clips showing correct exercise techniques can be viewed as well as access to training program information. All the while, staying connected to their personal trainer.

The Wellness Key, when inserted into the cardio equipment will automatically start the equipment at your required settings. Similarly if you insert the key into the strength equipment it will indicate what weight to select, how long to rest and when to progress. The Wellness

soothe the soul and strengthen the body.

Need assistance with your training? Resolve Fitness have fully qualified Personal Trainers and personal training packages to assist Resolve Fitness offers free child minding for all members! With fully qualified assistants in the Cosmic Cave to keep children entertained whilst you are using our facility.

Children from eight weeks old and above will enjoy the Cosmic Cave complete with PlayStation, Xbox’s, face painting, plasma’s arcade games, craft and Sing Star, as well as space for the older kids to relax. If you have a baby, we do ask for you to book in.

The perfect way to complete a workout is with a recovery protein shake, smoothie, juice, coffee or something to eat from the RAW Health Bar, especially while the kids are in good care.

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Welcome Home Commonwealth Games Athletes!

A Great Success!

The Sunshine Coast Sports Federation, along with the Sunshine Coast Council, welcomed home our Commonwealth Games athletes on Friday 8 August at the Maroochy RSL. Over 100 people turned up to congratulate them on their efforts at the recent Glasgow Games.

A special surprise presentation was made to Jim Achurch, a local Nambour athlete who won a gold medal in the javelin at the 1954 Commonwealth Games. He was made a Legend of the Sunshine Coast Sports Awards and was presented with the Bob Tisdall medallion on the evening by Bob’s wife.

The Minister for Sport, Steve Dickson, gave a rousing congratulatory speech and the Deputy Mayor presented each athlete with a plaque to commemorate the event.

MC Benny Pike interviewed past Commonwealth and Olympic Games athlete Julie McDonald, who was the Sports Federation guest for the evening.

We’d like to thank the Maroochy RSL and Sunshine Coast Council for their sponsorship and support for this event as well as all the athletes who attended, including Jody Kenny, Tessa Wallace, Remy Fairweather, Melanie Schlanger and Taylor McKeown. Many of them stayed well after the event had finished to sign autographs and talk to the public.

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Well done! You’re all great ambassadors for your sport.

Has the humble treadmill fallen out of favour?

Go into any gym or fitness facility these days and you’ll almost certainly see a treadmill or two sitting idle and lonely – while gym goers and trainers are busy whipping ropes up and down, busting it out on spin bikes, jumping up and down on boxes or even leaving the gym via the front door to do a lap of the block, only to return again and go on with the next exercise. Have we really determined that the ‘tready’ is no longer useful, or are we in need of some inspiration and education?

While variety and diversity are keys to an engaging and progressive training plan, the one piece of equipment that we have relied on for so long to provide a safe and effective cardiovascular stimulus is being left out in the cold. As we battle against sensory overload with new technology and training equipment, we are suffering from ‘quick start syndrome’ with treadmills. We jump on and just press the quick start option and walk or jog away with no real plan or intention.

Let’s bring some love back for the treadmill, to provide some value for clients and members and to justify to owners of gyms and fitness centres across the world why we insist treadmills must be installed from opening day. There must be a reason, right?

Dean Harding SUMMIT FITNESS EQUIPMENT

First and foremost, your walking and running gait is the most fundamental movement pattern of the human body. So if you or your clients are not doing it, then start now! Treadmills provide a safe, consistent, measurable and non-intimidating environment to facilitate this pattern, giving the trainer the ability to assess and monitor imbalances or tendencies and track performance and progress in real time. Did you know many treadmills have built-in assessment protocols? So try them out and look to include them in your client assessments.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dean Harding has been in fitness club management, performance coaching and studio ownership both in Australia and the UK for over 10 years. He is a fitness industry presenter and educator, sports performance coach and brand manager, with the skills to provide an integrated equipment and education solution for your facility – whatever the size or shape.

Dean provides a consultancy service to assist in selecting, sourcing, financing, integrating and educating staff on equipment in your facility.

The functionality of treadmills has increased hugely in recent times with more programming options than ever before – machines that incline to brave new heights, some that even decline to replicate going down a hill, non-powered curved treadmills that require 30 per cent more energy output, ones that can measure force output – the list goes on. While that’s all great, have you ever considered just strapping on a weighted vest as a form of increased intensity?

Education and knowledge provide the basis for confident and effective use of any equipment, treadmills especially. So do you really know and understand the capabilities of the treadmills you use?

Go right now and jump on the closest treadmill and look through the program options, choose one and just experience it. For we can’t truly prescribe what we have not yet understood. Then go back and work your way through every single program on that treadmill, not all at once though, until you have personally experienced and understood the program options and capabilities of this incredibly versatile piece of equipment.

Who knows, maybe the humble treadmill might just come back into favour.

Are you and your team getting the most out of your treadmills?    

Do you just press ‘quick start’ to go?

Do you only use the ‘incline’ function?

Do you just jog or walk?

Do you utilise the ‘inbuilt’ fitness testing to track your clients’ progress?

Contact Dean to book an OBLIGATION FREE REVIEW and to discover just what you and your trainers (and their clients) are missing out on!

Get the most out of your fitness equipment today!

You can also ask Dean about the functionality of Power plate, Exercise bikes, Cross trainers, Rowers and strength training equipment.

Dean Harding // 0407 475 806 // dean@summitfit.com.au // www.summitfit.com.au

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Hypoxi Fitness Training:

Working Smarter Not Harder Belle McDonald from Hypoxi Health & Fitness discovered hypoxi when she was looking for a career that helped people to not only look great, but feel good from the inside out. Now she assists people in reaching their weight loss goals. Belle’s business partner Sharon is also a fully qualified Personal Trainer with over 25 years’ experience in the fitness Industry. She is passionate about health and has completed extensive studies in advanced nutrition.

For many people, losing weight is not as simple as following a healthy diet and exercising. When cellulite and those excess kilos on the bum, tum, hips and thighs just won’t budge, the team at Hypoxi Health & Fitness Cotton Tree are here to help.

Hypoxi is wrongly perceived as being a miracle beauty product or magic bullet that is a quick fix for weight loss. Hypoxi is a tailored workout program in an advanced machine that uses vacuum and compression while you exercise to help target fat in those stubborn areas. Every hypoxi session boosts the effects of a regular workout, so that clients get slimmer and smoother in those problem areas faster than regular exercise.

The major benefit to using the hypoxi system is that during the gentle exercises the vacuum and compression artificially increases circulation, stimulating the body to respond more rapidly. The 30 minute workouts are easy and completely natural.

Belle McDonald

Belle, Sharon and the team combine hypoxi workouts with nutritional education and support to help clients to achieve their best weight loss results. Belle says they provide their clients with information on what’s appropriate to eat, what’s off limits, the hidden sugars, salts and other bad things in food and the different times of the day to eat to ensure a healthy metabolism.

Belle says by doing the hypoxi workouts and eating the right foods clients can literally lose a dress size in one month, an accomplishment she has seen many of her clients achieve. Results usually vary between 18 to 23cm in a four week period, but there have been exceptional circumstances where one client lost 36cm in a month.

The hypoxi system is not just for those looking to lose weight. Anybody experiencing problems when exercising, whether joint, impact or muscle pains, can benefit from hypoxi’s healing effect, caused by increased circulation allowing oxygenation to the tissues. It can also assist athletes and sports people in rehabilitation and recovery from lactic acid build-up.

Belle’s advice to those who have hit a wall in their weight loss journey: Increase your water intake Make sure you’re getting the right nutrition Increase or change up your exercise program

If you’re finding it difficult to lose weight, banish cellulite or need help with injuries, contact the team at Hypoxi Health & Fitness and book a consultation today.

Try It Out! 3 Hypoxi Sessions for only

$99

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That’s 50% off!

Sunshine Coast

B CKET LIST 20 Things To Do And Experience!

Welcome to our ‘Bucket List’!

We have scoured the coast, asked, enquired, investigated and even tried out many of the experiences on our list and whilst some of them may have you saying ‘hasn’t everyone done that’, it never ceases to amaze us how many ‘locals’ have not.

This list is designed for you to pick out the things that inspire you, grab a buddy and make a commitment together, gather up the family or if you’re adventurous, do them all!

What we would really like to encourage you to do is to share your adventures from your very own bucket list or the one we have created in this lift out on the Why Fitness Magazine Facebook Wall! We would love to see your pics! www.facebook.com/whyfitnessmagazine So here they are, in no particular order – the Why Fitness Magazine

‘Sunshine Coast Bucket List – 20 Things To Do And Experience!’

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B CKET LIST IMMERSE YOURSELF

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SWIM WITH WHALES An Australian first and right here on the Sunshine Coast!

Join Sunreef Dive and get up close with the majestic humpback whales. You can even dive the HMAS Brisbane site too.

www.sunreef.com.au

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NOOSA HEADS COASTAL TRACK Spectacular views can be seen from several lookouts

along the track. You will also see coastal rock formations such as the Boiling Pot and Hells Gates. Beaches include

Swim with Whales

Experience Australia’s first Swim with Humpback Whales encounters!

Once whales are sighted, we stop and small groups swim along a floating line to observe the Whales. This passive approach is 100% on the whales’ terms and peaks the whale’s curiosity.

BOOK NOW!

www.sunreef.com.au 110 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba, QLD 4557 07 5444 5656

Tea Tree Bay, a pandanus-lined sandy beach, the rockier Granite Bay, historic Winch Cove and the sweeping Alexandria Bay. Koalas frequent the gum trees along this walk.

www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

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THE CALOUNDRA COASTAL WALK This walk stretches 25 kilometres along some of the most

scenic shorelines you could ever wish to see. The path is a continuous coastal link from Golden Beach in the south, where it hugs the Pumicestone Passage, before passing Bulcock Beach and Kings Beach on its way around Caloundra Headland heading north following the long, sandy beaches of Kawana to Mooloolaba.

www.caloundratourism.com.au/see-and-do/activities/ walks_rides/caloundra_coastal_pathway.html

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KONDALILLA NATIONAL PARK, MONTVILLE Named after the spectacular Kondalilla Falls, where

Skene Creek drops 90 metres into a rainforest valley, this park is a cool mountain retreat and an important refuge for many native animals and plants. The park takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning 'rushing waters'. Five rare and threatened frog species as well as the rare bopple nut, a species of macadamia plant, are found here.

www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/kondalila/index.html

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BIG KART TRACK Get your ‘petrol head’ on with the fun, fast and heart

pumping action of the Big Kart Track! The ‘big kids’ will be hooked! Big Kart Track is the largest commercial go kart track In Australia. They have 50 karts going on their 1.2 kilometre long international standard race track at 60 kilometres per hour.

www.bigkart.com.au

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MT NGUNGUN AT SUNSET Take this family friendly climb to witness one of the most

spectacular views on the Sunshine Coast. The Mount Ngungun summit walk begins in open forest with a fern understory. Part way up the mountain there is a great view of Mount Tibrogargan and the track passes a small rock overhang. The summit provides spectacular close-up views of nearby volcanic peaks – Mount Tibrogargan, Mount Coonowrin, Mount Beerwah

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Beach and Bush ride on Teewah Beach at Noosa North Shore.

The Private tours offer guests personalised instruction and guests are able to ride at a pace that is equal to their level of experience. It is a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.

The tours are managed by triple Olympian, Alex Watson.

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JUMP OUT OF A PLANE Join Skydive Ramblers and take in the view of

the Sunshine Coast from the best position there is – 15,000 feet up! Tandem jumps make this high adrenaline adventure something everyone can do!

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AEROBATICS - THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE Get set for the Ultimate Thrill Ride in a beautiful German

built Extra 300 aerobatic stunt plane. Get a taste of the Red Bull Air Race and experience the adrenaline rush of neck numbing plus six G / minus four G aerobatic thrills at their most extreme with breathtaking views of the beautiful Sunshine Coast below you. Invite your friends and family to take photos of you in the airplane, and watch you experience your flight from the comfort of the Sunshine Coast Aero Club lounge bar and viewing area.

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MT COOROORA, POMONA Be the King or Queen of the Mountain as you

ascend this iconic landmark. Known for the crazy King of the Mountain race held each year in July, when 100 athletes race to the top and back to town. Take your time or challenge yourself! And to recover, enjoy some refreshments and take a wander through the beautiful town of Pomona.

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to get around. Xperience the thrill of riding your own all terrain Segway through Australia’s best terrains, with Xpert tour guides that will ensure your Segway adventure tour on the All-Terrain X2 Segway is one to remember.

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SEGWAY ECO TOURS at Twin Waters 1 and 2 hour $75 and $120 p/p off road tours through bushland and out to the beach. Xperience Australia’s newest phenomenon!

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LASER SKIRMISH BATTLE grounds up to 2 hours $35 p/p. The Adventure Centre at Twin Waters, real downed aircrafts on side as props. The Battlefield LIVE Xperience is a live-action version of popular video games like ‘Call of Duty’ or ‘HALO’... Let’s get real!

THE BOTANICAL GARDENS Pack a picnic lunch and head to The Maroochy

Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, located in Tanawha on the Sunshine Coast. The garden showcases plants native to the Sunshine Coast region. The magnificent 82 hectare garden

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GO FOR A KAYAK

Blue Water Kayak Tours conduct guided eco kayak tours from the beautiful Sunshine Coast at Caloundra. You will witness stunning marine and abundant bird and wildlife all from the great vantage point of your kayak. Paddle across the Pumicestone Passage to the Bribie Island National Park for morning tea and leisurely walk, where you will experience magnificent scenery and golden, secluded beaches.

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NO BOAT REQUIRED! Everyone can have a go at Oz Ski Resort!

Water Skiing * Wakeboarding Banana Boat and Tube Rides Beginners to Advanced Kids to Adults All equipment and instruction provided

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STAND UP PADDLE BOARD

Stand up paddle [SUPing] combines the excitement of surfing, the tranquillity of paddling and the thrill of sailing all in one sport that is pure, simple and incredibly fun. All you need is a board, paddle and yourself. Paddle surfing on flat water is reason enough to fall in love with the sport of stand up paddle.

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Walk accross the bridge from Bradman Avenue in Maroochydore and explore this little haven. Fishing, sailing, picnics and BBQ’s make for an adventure the whole family will remember.

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60 Junction Dr Coolum Beach 0498 120 542 www.ozskiresort.com

Enjoy the feeling of the wind in your face as the road unwinds behind you, while you are chauffeured on a beautiful Harley Davidson motor cycle or trike and touring through some of the most beautiful beach and countryside regions of the Coast.

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Oz Ski Resort is a world class water ski facility located on a private man made fresh water lake at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast. Water skiing, wake boarding and our banana boat rides are also really popular with groups and families looking for some fun on the water. Catering for first time skiers or those wanting to improve their skiing, all equipment is provided.

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Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve comprises 55 hectares of subtropical rainforest, overlooking the Glass House Mountains. Step back in time in the 'Rainforests Through Time' display, take a relaxing walk along our rainforest tracks from 7am to 6pm (gold coin donation appreciated) have a picnic or barbeque, or relax at the Café.

www.mary-cairncross.com.au

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STRANGLER CAIRN TOUR, KENILWORTH

A visit to the Strangler Cairn is a truly unique experience – the very best of nature and art in a single tour. A day you’ll never forget. Hike it or 4WD it but this is an absolute must experience!

The Strangler Cairn has become a terrific attraction for walkers, nature lovers, tourists and art lovers alike. www.offbeattours.com.au/tours-sunshine-coast/stranglercairn-rainforest-tour-kenilworth-sunshine-coast/

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7D Cinema has come to the Sunshine Coast. With special effects you can enjoy the latest movie entertainment in a short ride whilst buckled up in an enhanced simulator. At 7D Cinema you feel what you see as you are part of the movie.

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Triathlon Matters with David Chick | Allez Sport Mooloolaba

TRIATHLON: IT REALLY HASN’T CHANGED MUCH! Triathlon, like all sports, attracts a wide range of competitors from different backgrounds. Increasingly, however, the sport has been said by some to have taken on an elitist persona, driven in part by its own success.

Sports companies, bike makers and race organisers have increasingly raised the bar on their products and event offerings. Consequently, there have been a number of people marginalised out of the sport, put off by the financial imposts of equipment and entry fees in order to compete.

Whilst it’s nice to have the latest and greatest technical gear which triathlon is known for, the sport remains essentially the way it was originally conceived – putting three basic endurance sports together to create an endurance challenge. It’s raw in its essence – swim, bike and run. Most people can do all three sports well before they ever consider doing a triathlon.

If you look at the Hawaii Ironman winning times of Mark Allen and Paula Newby Fraser in 1992, over 20 years ago, their winning times have only been beaten twice since in Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Admittedly, they were probably the best ever male and female triathletes, but I find it incredible that with the advances in bike technology, nutrition, training techniques etc and so many thousands more people doing the sport, these two athletes’ times would still be good enough to win this race almost every year since.

Ultimately, this indicates to me that it’s more about the human component and less about the science and technology when it comes to the crunch. So don’t despair – you’re a long way towards the finish line, no matter what you ride!

Don’t get me wrong though – I still like my aero helmet!

Whilst it’s nice to have the latest and greatest technical gear which triathlon is known for, the sport remains essentially the way it was originally conceived – putting three basic endurance sports together to create an endurance challenge.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR David Chick, the founder/operator of Allez Sport Mooloolaba, has been involved in triathlon and endurance sport for over 25 years and raced the Hawaii Ironman amongst 10 other ironman distance triathlons throughout the world.

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Strength Matters with Katrina Robertson | Simply Fit

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SPRING CLEAN YOUR MIND AND BODY Have you noticed the early signs of spring in the air? While the temperature may still be cool, birds are nesting and early bloomers like bottle brush and acacia are speckling our Sunshine Coast bushland. There is a rhythm to nature’s seasons that guide both flora and fauna. This rhythm tells the ecosystems when to sleep and when to wake.

Now is the time we heed the call of nature and spring clean our routines, thoughts and ideas. This year, instead of doing the usual spring program, why not try something new?

Spring is a time of renewal and rebirth. No two springs are the same, so this year, why not try a new tactic? If you were full of energy last spring only to fade into poor habits by winter, perhaps it’s time to seek out a different tack. Nature is at its most active restarting the cycle of life and growth, and shedding redundancies to make way for the new.

Exercise produces great positive impacts both chemically and physically. The mere act of just getting outside for a walk lets us see the changing seasons around us. There are a myriad of benefits to getting our lungs working a bit harder, getting some vitamin D and looking into the distance rather than the computer screen.

This is an opportune time to spring clean your thought processes. Rather than finding reasons to postpone jobs like cleaning, getting some exercise or cooking a good meal, put some spring in your step and do it sooner rather than later.

If you’re a list writer, make a list so you can tick off what you have done in the day and celebrate each achievement.

Now is also a great time to take a good look at your body and lifestyle. How much time do you give your health in a day? Are your waking hours doing you good? Try swapping one hour of TV for one hour of being active. You don’t need to miss your favourite show if you plan around it.

Try some new, positive activities that are good for you.

Consider it a spring clean for your mind and body.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Katrina Robertson is manager and part owner of Simply Fit Peregian Beach. She was a registered nurse for 10 years and has been a psychologist for 25 years. She is a world powerlifting champion and world record holder, and inducted into the Powerlifting Australia Hall of Fame in 2011.

Katrina has worked with and mentored a diverse range of people of all ages inclusive of general health and fitness – state, national and international athletes, health challenges, rehabilitation, pain management, depression and anxiety.

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Digital Marketing Matters with Clark Marshall | Blue Dog Digital Marketing

SPRING CLEAN YOUR WEBSITE Every business wants to be on the first page of Google in their industry, and everyone is always looking for the one golden step that they can do to make it happen. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works! Google’s job is to ensure that the experience of the person who is searching for a topic/ product/service is the best it can be. So what you need to do, among lots of other things, is to constantly be updating your website with fresh new content. This makes it interesting for potential clients and return clients, and Google likes this.

Now that spring is here, what better time to take a fresh look at your website and think about giving it a new look?

The easiest way you can do this is to update the main images on your home page. But don’t stop there! Update images throughout your whole website if you can.

Next, put on a pair of your customers’ shoes, take a walk through your website and actually read what they would read. Is your content interesting? Is it current? Does it entice them to want to know more about you and delve deeper into the website? If you don’t like what you read, it’s time to update your content too.

Another thing to do is to check all of your links throughout your website. Due to the rapid rate at which businesses, websites and blog posts come and go, some of the links that you have to articles on other websites, or even to your own, may not be available now. Google will penalise you for having broken links, so get those fixed quick smart.

Last but not least, keep it up! Don’t wait until next spring to update your website – schedule it into your calendar to add something new each month. It can be an article, a blog post, an image or a testimonial. This will grow your website to rank more organically than almost anything else.

Google’s job is to ensure that the experience of the person who is searching for a topic/product/ service is the best it can be.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Clark Marshall is a web design and digital marketing expert with over eight years experience dealing with clients. An aircraft engineer by trade, he is a self-confessed nongeek and his clients enjoy the fact that he talks to them in a language that they can understand. Author of the book Web Designers are from Mars, Clients are from Venus due to be released in November 2014, Clark’s passion in life is to bridge the gap between designers and clients.

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Your Performance Matters with Jodi Chapman | Advanced Wellness & Behavioural Centre

TRAINING HARD, YET NOT GETTING THE RESULTS YOU DESERVE? COULD YOU BE PROTEIN DEFICIENT?

But I workout every day?

Exercise is crucial for good health, but the body is reliant on a few other things to build muscle, lose fat and produce energy. Three of those things are diet, protein absorption and good nutrients.

With low dietary protein or poor absorption, your muscles can’t grow or repair. Your muscles are the engine of your body that burn calories – the more muscle you have, the more fat you will burn and the faster your metabolism will become. For anyone who is training, you require at least three to six protein meals daily and you also need to be absorbing it through the gut.

Absorption of protein is often taken for granted. If you’ve been ill or you’re a little older, there may be a lack of bacteria in the gut necessary to form a complete amino acid chain, which is where a lot of your proteins are manufactured. You should check this if you’re weight training and notice no change in the muscle, or can’t lose weight. You may also notice mood changes, as protein is required to make your brain neurotransmitters, hormones, motivation and energy.

Balancing fats, proteins and carbohydrates in the diet makes all the difference in weight loss and muscle growth, as too much of one compared to another can influence your production of insulin.

Insulin will send a message to your body to either gain or lose weight. Make sure your percentages of each food group is correct, while keeping your portion sizes adequate, though not more than you require. Your body will tell you when you’re not eating enough, but will not often tell you when you’re eating too much.

Good nutrients along with proteins produce dopamine in the brain, further making adrenaline, so you have the energy required to do the exercise needed to achieve the desired changes in your body. Dopamine is a brain neurotransmitter that controls motivation, happiness, drive, libido and energy.

Dopamine is made from tyrosine, an amino acid, as well as B6, folate, zinc, magnesium, B complex, vitamin C and iron.

Depression is very common in today’s society, making it hard to get out there and exercise. Both dopamine and serotonin deficiencies are common causes of depression. Serotonin is also increased in production when you improve your protein absorption and nutrient intake. If depression has been a concern for you, it may be another sign that you have poor protein and nutrient absorption.

With low dietary protein or poor absorption, you muscles cant grow or repair!

Are you noticing:  No change in muscle definition  Can't lose weight  Mood changes  Lacking motivation and energy Balancing proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the diet makes all the difference to weight loss and muscle growth!

Call Jodi on 5443 1987 to book your first consultation for free.

By addressing all of the above factors you’ll have much greater results with the same effort, while improving your mood in the process.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jodi Chapman BHSc is a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath specialising in the field of optimal performance for mental and physical energy, particularly recovery from depression, anxiety and ADHD.

44 Baden Powell St, Maroochydore Phone 5443 1987 | info@advancedwellness.com.au www.advancedwellness.com.au WHY FITNESS 33

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Transformation Matters with Tauu Andersson I Do Body Transformations

HAVE YOUR DREAM WEDDING WITH YOUR DREAM BODY So ladies when coming up to your wedding day what’s the one thing that is running through your mind, is it the venue, your makeup, photographer, wedding planner or the big one the DRESS and how you are going to look and feel on your big day?

So if this is running through your mind you need to make sure that your are preparing yourself now rather than leaving it to the last minute. Weight loss and toning takes time, it’s not something that going to happen overnight but if you start putting the necessary things into action now like a tailored specific exercise program for yourself, nutrition guidance and a healthy eating plan that is going to help assist with your goals you are definitely well and truly on your way to having that sexy bride look about you on your wedding day that the groom is going to fall over and faint once he sees you.

You also need accountability, someone that can make sure that you are on the right track and can advise and motivate you when you are struggling at time’s but most importantly you need to enjoy the journey that you have undertaken, watch your body transform into the body that you have always dreamed about, be proud of your achievements and keep going and always stay connected to the WHY that’s going to be the biggest motivator, WHY are you doing this for yourself and of course your partner.

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Body Matters with Dr Alison Jamieson | COZmedics

I’ve trained every way and tried everything!

I DON’T LOVE MY LOVE HANDLES! Do you exercise two to three times per week and feel like you’re in great shape? Do you watch what you eat and yet still have at least one area of the body where fat deposits and just won’t budge?

You’re certainly not alone. Most of us, no matter what our age, seem to be plagued by something. In fact, the most common areas men seem to be concerned with are the sides of the abdomen often referred to as ‘love handles,’ closely followed by the ‘man boobs,’ the abdomen and back.

Stubborn areas of fat are not exclusive to men and their love handles.

Women also seem to be concerned with areas such as bingo arms, back fat around the bra strap, thighs and the abdominal area. And for all those who can eliminate that trouble spot with diet and exercise, there are just so many of us who, due to genetics, will never be able to budge it.

CoolSculpt is the ideal treatment for these stubborn areas, because whether male or female and regardless of your age, you’re considered a good candidate if you’re 5-15kg within your goal weight. This treatment is not designed to remove massive amounts of fat – it acts more like a body refiner, shaping and contouring the body.

SAY GOODBYE TO STUBBORN FAT WITHOUT SURGERY, DOWNTIME OR HOURS OF TRAINING!

How it works CoolSculpt is a non-invasive, clinically proven procedure that selectively reduces unwanted fat cells using a patented cooling technology. Cooling is applied, causing the fat cell to undergo apoptosis. The fat cells die by apoptosis and begin to collapse. Macrophages digest and consume the dead fat cells and lipids and are cleared through the lymphatic system and finally to the liver, where they are processed as waste. When dead cells are naturally removed, this gradually reduces the thickness of the fat layer.

The result is a noticeable and measurable reduction of fat in the treated area, and once the treated fat cells are gone, they’re gone for good.

The rise of CoolSculpting for men With the rising additions of minimally invasive procedures, more men have been seeking out cosmetic help to slim down their bodies. Men have been gravitating toward this procedure not only because there are no knives involved, but also because there is little to no recovery time and can be worked into a busy schedule.

CoolSculpt facts The average love handle treatment is two hours long Two treatments can remove as much as two inches from the waist Results can be seen after one treatment Treatments are comfortable and well-tolerated Unlike liposuction, CoolSculpting has no downtime CoolSculpting is ideal for targeted and effective fat loss With over one million CoolSculpting treatments performed worldwide, people everywhere are getting a better view of themselves, thanks to the one-of-a-kind CoolSculpting procedure.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Alison Jamieson has over 25 years experience in cosmetic medicine and leads a team of highly trained medical professionals who provide the safest and most advanced options in facial and body rejuvenation.

When it comes to your reflection, you can be your own toughest critic. Even that favourite outfit can feel off-limits because of stubborn fat that resists diet and exercise. But the CoolSculpting® treatment effectively shapes what you see without surgery or downtime, so you’ll look great.

Clothes fit better, feel better, look better.

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Group Training Matters with Danielle Lyons | OMG Training & Fitness

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SPRING INTO SHAPE WITH GROUP FITNESS! OMG! Spring is here! NOW is the time to jump start your body after winter hibernation.

If you’re suffering from injuries, excess weight or cellulite - a sluggish lymphatic system may be playing a role.

Expel built up toxins by stimulating your lymphatic system.

EXERCISE is one of the best ways to achieve this as it ensures the lymph system flows properly – it gets your heart pumping, increases blood flow and eliminates toxins faster!

Another excellent way to cleanse your lymphatic system is to clean up your diet. A healthy nutritional lifestyle produces less waste for your lymph system to clean up, reducing your chances of congestion.

If you’re struggling to find the inspiration to exercise why not consider group training! A group exercise class is a fun way to get back into fitness as the group environment is motivating, social and FUN! A good trainer will provide loads of variety each session, so you’re continuously doing something new and fresh each workout. Exercising this way also ensures your cardiovascular system and muscles are worked the most efficiently, therefore excellent results are achieved FASTER. Having the added benefit of a qualified trainer who plans safe and effective training sessions ensures you’re bound to come back for more as workout time flies when you’re having fun!

Group training sessions are often held outdoors so the benefits of exercising in the fresh air and simply being able to disconnect from technology and connect with nature for a good solid hour of your day will do wonders for your body, mind and soul.

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train smarter, become stronger, feel energised ABOUT THE AUTHOR Danielle Lyons, owner and head trainer of OMG Training & Fitness, has a strong passion for helping people achieve their goals through fun and effective group exercise and fitness events.

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Running Matters with Matt and Monique Montague | Glass House Mountains Running and MTB Group

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OVERCOMING A POOR RACE You’ve trained for months, logging scores, or even hundreds of miles to prepare for your goal race. Then the big day arrives and something disastrous happens – you get the flu. You wake up to a freak hailstorm, heat wave, or pouring rain. A killer muscle cramp stops you in your tracks. Your dreams of running a PB or qualifying for Boston evaporate.

Maybe you don’t even reach the finish line. You’re disappointed, maybe even devastated. Was all that hard work really worth it?

Of course it was, as long as you heed what went wrong. Not meeting a race goal doesn’t mean that the race is a failure.

Sometimes you may even learn more from that bad race then the good one. It may be just the thing you needed to help you realise the obvious that others, or an article you read, warned you about.

Getting into that mindset and being able to learn from the past and refocus on the future isn’t an easy task.

1. Immediately After When you invest so much into your training and don’t get the results you want, you have a right to be upset. Expressing your frustration should be part of your recovery process. Do what you need to for a day or two, as it’ll help you move on.

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2. The Morning After – FIND A POSITIVE “Now when I’m having a tough time on a run, I think back to that race and I can keep going.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Matt is passionate about running and loves helping others achieve goals. He has run several half and full marathons, including The Boston Marathon 2013 in a PB time of 2hrs 59m. Monique is also passionate about running and ran her first marathon at the Sunny Coast last year in a happy time of 3hrs 46m. Together they are organisers of a ‘free’ social running group, Glass House Mountains Running and MTB Group.

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FEEL BETTER If you’re still mopey weeks after a race, consult a sports psychologist. Red flags of depression include lack of energy and motivation, appetite loss or overeating.

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Also, before you toe the line again, remind yourself that your performance, good or bad, doesn’t define you. Running is part of a healthy lifestyle; it can make you feel stronger, happier, and saner. Those benefits beat anything, I reckon.

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3. A Week Later – ANALYSE IT Once your emotions settle, review your training plan, your diet, and your race day strategy to see if there is anything you can improve upon. Every race is a puzzle. Did you rest enough during your taper?

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Tennis Matters with Tyson Thompson | Tennis Queensland

Ready?

Play.

TRAINING- TENNIS STYLE Over the past few articles I have given you the whys of tennis, so this month it’s the hows. Whether you are a beginner player or have been on the court many years, the time you put in off the courts is just as important as the time on the court.

When approaching training as a beginner, you should have a process or routine and a clear understanding of what you want to achieve. Tennis is a sport that calls upon a whole range of muscle groups, movements and motor skills. Your training should target some, if not all of the areas below.

FOOTWORK AND AGILITY Benefits for tennis: Helps you get in the best possible position to hit a shot.

Improves your ability to react on court.

Allows for good movement patterning and lower body motor skills, which helps with covering the court.

Training tip. Ladder drills: Use a combination of footwork and stepping patterns. These will improve your coordination, engagement and foot movement.

SPEED Benefits for tennis: Helps you get to the ball more quickly to then set up and execute shots.

Encourages you to be more offensive and take control of a match.

Makes you a better retriever.

Training tip. Mimic areas of play that require speed: For example, sprints (for pushing off and retrieving shots) and agility ladder runs (for quicker, more economical footwork).

CORE STRENGTH Benefits for tennis: A lot of power and movement generation, especially for a multi-directional sport like tennis, comes from the core.

Aids in a better serve and execution of shots.

Helps with injury prevention, especially lower back injuries, which are common among beginners.

Training Tip. Pilates: Beginners should aim for a 30 minute session once a week; once you become more confident with the movements and engaging your core, you can progress to longer sessions (studios often offer 45-minute and 60-minute sessions as well) and more times per week.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tyson serves as the Community Tennis officer on the Sunshine Coast representing Tennis Queensland. Tennis Queensland is the governing body of tennis in Queensland and forms a link in the chain of member associations responsible to Tennis Australia, the governing body of tennis in Australia. He has been involved in tennis for nearly 15 years and worked across many sectors of community tennis over the past three years in the United States. Tyson has a passion for community tennis and his goal is to help every individual find a spot on the court.

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Come out to the Kawana Tennis Club from 1pm on Sunday, 23rd of November to support the Sunshine Coast Breakers in the Asia Pacific Tennis League.

• Enjoy live music and fast paced tennis action.

• In 2013 the Breakers team featured Sunshine Coast locals Pat Rafter, Luke Harvey, Calum Puttergill, Peter Tramacchi, Somer Dalla-Bona and Dakota Brown. Cheer them on as they look to take out the 2014 QLD conference.

• Your chance to watch Australia’s leading tennis players free of charge • Activities for the whole family including a petting zoo and ANZ Tennis Hot Shots.

• Cnr Nanyima St & Iluka Avenue, Buddina

If you need assistance with the above activities or training, find a club on the Sunshine Coast where you can start your exercise journey on the tennis court, logon to www.tennis.com.au/playtennis.

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Your Teeth Matter with David Lough and Mark Blumke North Coast Denture Clinic

WHY VERTEX THERMOSENS? Vertex ThermoSens is one of the latest materials to be developed in the dental industry.

WHY VERTEX THERMOSENS? Non allergic and bio-compatable Vertex ThermoSens is ideally suited to patients unwilling or unable to accept dentures made from materials that could result in allergic reactions or other sensitivity problems.

Virtually no shrinkage Created from a unique thermoplastic material, Vertex ThermoSens also offers a number of other important advantages. It is virtually unbreakable and provides an excellent fit due to the lack of volume shrinkage.

Unbreakable characteristics Properties of ThermoSens allow the material to be rigid during masticatory load and flexible enough to be easily inserted and removed around existing teeth.

For all type of dentures It can be used for partial dentures, chrome dentures and full dentures.

Colours There are ten colours in the ThermoSens range that we can choose from. This ensures that your denture is virtually invisible to the naked eye. This creates an extremely high aesthetic outcome for you, the patient.

Metal Free and Allergy Free Dentures VertexTM ThermoSens is the innovative, virtually unbreakable, new monomer-free rigid denture base material from Vertex-Dental B.V. • Low allergy risk • No volume shrinkage VIRTUALLY • Repairs are possible UNBREAKABLE • Available in 10 colours • Easy and quick to polish • Good humidity resistance • Rebasing and relining possible • Suitable for full and partial dentures

Easy to clean ThemoSens repels moisture, ensuring it is easy to clean.

As it does not absorb moisture, nothing sticks to the product, making it a more hygienic dental solution.

Vertex ThermoSens is ideally suited to patients unwilling or unable to accept dentures made from materials that could result in allergic reactions or other sensitivity problems

ABOUT THE AUTHOR David Lough and Mark Blumke are local Dental Technician/ Dental Prosthetist’s that have worked together for over 20 years servicing the Dental Industry.

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Take the RIDE less taken For most of us, travelling to work in the morning is hardly the most exciting part of the day. But what if there was a mode of transport that was fun, got you fit and helped the environment get healthier…would you be in?

If so, why not join 50,000 other Australians set to take part in a commuter revolution on October 15 for National Ride2Work Day. Transport Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the event was an opportunity to start positive changes on the Sunshine Coast.

“Across our region there are an increasing number of workplaces and districts that experience significant traffic congestion and parking problems. The major contributing factor is the mode of transport

chosen, with cars currently being the predominant choice,” he said.

ride to work, with around 60 per

“As our community continues to develop, a heavy reliance on car based travel will only exacerbate existing problems. It’s important for council to promote alternate forms of transport in an effort to create a shift towards active and sustainable modes of transport.

in last year’s event still riding

“Engaging workplace communities in events and activities is a great way to create change so we’re proud to support National Ride2Work Day and encourage locals to jump on their bikes on October 15 and start making active transport modes their first choice.

Maroochydore and Caloundra CBD

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Guided group rides will depart at 6:15am from the following locations.

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cent of new riders who registered to work five months later.”

Council will host a local community event in conjunction with National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday, October 15. Three guided group rides will be led to prominent locations. A celebratory breakfast will be provided for registered participants at end of ride locations.

Register now to qualify for a small gift and to go into the draw to win a $1000 Bike Shop Voucher.

For more information about Sunshine Coast Council’s Ride2Work Day event scan the QR code or contact travelsmart@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Strawberry, Rocket & Prosciutto Salad

Serves 4

PULL IT ALL TOGETHER

The perfect salad to jump start spring. Made with sweet local

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

Strawberries, Peppery Rocket, Crispy Proscuitto & Creamy

Line a baking tray and place a wire rack over the top.

Kenilworth Feta. Dressed with a sweet & tangy Balsamic Galze.

INGREDIENTS 125g of Rocket 1 Pear. Peeled, cored and thinly sliced

Lay the prosciutto and the chicken on the rack and bake in the oven. Remove prosciutto after 10mins and drain on paper towel. Remove chicken after 25mins and slice.

1 Cup of halved & thinly sliced Strawberries

Meanwhile place the balsamic vinegar, honey and

1 Continental Cucumber. Peeled, deseeded & thinly sliced

strawberries in a small saucepan. Bring to boil

1 Small Red Onion. Thinly sliced

then reduce to simmer for 25mins or until it has

100g of Prosciutto

thicken. Pour through a sieve when finished to

165g Fetta (I have used local Kennilworth Feta)

remove any strawberry chunks and seeds.

400g of Chicken Breasts (optional)

When chicken is cooked start to assemble salad.

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Combine all the ingredients on a large serving platter.

½ Cup of Balsamic Vinegar

I like to work in 2 layers. Place half the ingredients on

1 Tbls + 1 tsp of Raw Honey

the plate first, and then top with remaining ingredients.

4 Strawberries halved

Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.

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Get Your Head in Shape to Get Your Body in Shape

(the psychology behind the physiology)

WHY CHANGE with Craig Harper And I’m the solution.

Barking up the Wrong Tree For many years, maybe twenty, I’ve been of the opinion that the majority of people trying to lose weight, build muscle, increase fitness, improve their health or facilitate any kind of lasting physical transformation (‘lasting’ being the key term here) go about it the wrong way. Not all of course, but many. Which is kind of obvious and logical when you take a look at how many people don’t achieve what they set out to. I’ve also been of the opinion that many health and fitness experts get it wrong on some level.

Including me, at times, over the years.

I’m the Problem and the Solution As an ex-fattie, I learned long ago that mastering my body is largely a byproduct of mastering my mind and my emotions. In other words, when I get the internal stuff right, the external transformation tends to take care of itself. While things like diets, dumbbells, treadmills, heart-rate monitors, exercise programs and RDI’s are issues, they are not the issue.

When it comes to creating forever results in my world (the common goal), I’m the issue. I’m the problem.

As a young trainer working on the gym floor, I came to realise that creating lasting physical change has almost nothing to do with the body and everything to do with the person inhabiting it. That is, the nonphysical controlling the physical. In many cases, the condition of a body (fit or unfit, fat or lean, healthy or unhealthy) is simply a consequence of the owner’s thinking, attitudes, beliefs, behaviours and choices.

Over time.

Genetic Disposition vs Genetic Management When you meet me, for example, the body you see in front of you is largely a byproduct of my thinking, decisions, behaviours and habits.

For the most part, the body I currently reside in has a little to do with my genetic disposition (what I’ve been given) and a lot to do with genetic management (what I’ve done with what I’ve been given).

Same goes for you. Let’s be totally honest, practical and courageous for a moment. Despite an ever-increasing range of weight-loss, health-improving and body-transforming products, programs, diets and gizmos, our

population is getting fatter. As a group, we’re not healthier. And seemingly, not smarter. What we’re doing is not working and you don’t need a degree or any special qualification to figure that out. All you need is a pair of eyes.

Maybe We’ve Missed the Point?

Coming from a gym owner, exercise scientist and alleged fitness expert, I’m gonna ruffle a few feathers when I say that when it comes to the process of transforming a body forever, there’s too much emphasis on diet, lifestyle and exercise (all the practical physiological stuff) and too little emphasis on the psychological stuff that drives (or, as is often the case, doesn’t drive) all the physiological and practical variables.

Information isn’t transformation, knowing isn’t doing and resources aren’t answers.

They’re just resources.

If the total solution to our ever-present obesity epidemic was more information, more diets, more gyms, more gurus, more weight-loss centres, more health retreats and more websites, we’d all be trim, taut and terrific. Take a look around and you’ll discover that we’re currently up to our necks in weight-loss resources, transformational tools – and obesity.

Get your head where it needs to be and your body will follow.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Craig Harper is one of Australia’s leading presenters, educators, coaches and commentators in the areas of health, fitness, high performance and change. With thanks to Penguin Publishing, this article is an extract from Craig’s new book Pull Your Finger Out - 101 ways to stop wasting time and start living your best life. This, Craig’s regular blog and other books are available at www.craigharper.com.au

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LEMONS?

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This bright yellow fruit is a favourite all over the world and a kitchen staple everywhere. Not only do lemons add flavour to many dishes, they also boast a lot of health benefits. These health benefits have been known for thousands of years – ancient Egyptians believed that eating lemons and drinking lemon juice protected them against a variety of illnesses.

Here are some reasons why lemons should be part of your diet:

Lemons boast immune-boosting powers in the form of vitamin C, citric acid, calcium, magnesium, bioflavonoids, pectin and limonene that will speed up your recovery from a cold in no time.

Lemon juice is used as an aid in weight-loss, working as a digestive aid and liver cleanser.

Feeling sleepy? Lemons can stimulate brain activity.

A lemon a day can keep everything moving on schedule by stimulating the liver to produce bile, an important fat emulsifier.

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SUNSHINE?

We all know that even a couple of minutes out in the sun can improve our mood significantly, but we don’t often realise the many other benefits Vitamin D can have on our health and wellbeing.

Strong bones – Healthy eyes – Boosts immunity – Fights obesity – Lowers blood pressure – A better nights sleep – Vitamin D boosts calcium absorption for strong bones, which means you’re less likely to develop bone diseases,fractures and osteoporosis.

The citric acid found in lemons balances pH, helping to alkalise your body.

Protects eye health – vitamin D has been linked to lower incidence of cataracts as well as a lowered risk of macular degeneration as you age.

Lemon is a great oral cleanser and will leave your breath with a fresh taste and smell.

Boosts immunity – researchers believe that vitamin D is for the proper function of your body’s immune system

Adding more lemons to your diet is easy.

Simply add freshly-squeezed lemon juice to your water, have a cup of hot water with lemon juice first thing in the morning and add lemon juice to salad dressings, fruit salads and shakes.

Improves metabolism and fights obesity – several studies show correlation between sun exposure and an increase in metabolism.

L ower blood pressure – the warmth of the sun can improve circulation A dose of sunshine during the day will help you to a better night’s sleep.

why... FOAM ROLLERS? A tool for lengthening and elongating muscles.

Benefits are especially helpful for runners who often suffer from tight and fatigued muscles.

Instead of simply lengthening the muscle, a foam roller massages muscles intensely, much like a massage from a massage therapist but without the cost.

When used often and correctly, the foam roller can help runners avoid many sport-related injuries.

Not a replacement for proper stretching, warming up or cooling down but can be used as a tool to limit soreness and tightness through increased blood flow and flexibility.

Using your own body weight and agility, you roll specific muscle groups against a firm foam roller to mimic a deep, gliding massage.

Cheap and can use it anywhere.

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Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge Comes To The Sunshine Coast!

Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge is a body transformation program that in the past few years has taken Australia by storm. The program is run in hundreds of locations across three countries – Australia, New Zealand and the USA – with tens of thousands of women reaping the results of following Ashy Bines’ eating plan and exercise guidance and participating in the group fitness sessions.

On the Sunshine Coast the group fitness sessions are offered in two locations, Caloundra and Mooloolaba. Why Fitness Magazine chatted with Marnie Hirst (Caloundra) and Bec Seeman (Mooloolaba) to find out more about the Ashy Bines program, a business bringing women to fitness and fitness to women.

Marnie Hirst is a personal trainer (at Goodlife Maroochydore) and a Pilate’s instructor.

Marnie was inspired to become a PT to help other women overcome the fear of failure, embarrassment and lack of self esteem which can occur when changes take place after having children. Marnie has two children and personally experienced this, so fully understands how hard it can be to take the first step and get started. Marnie is offering a free 'let's get fit session' including a consultation, assessment and a personal training session worth over $175 to the first 10 why fitness readers that call and mention the article Bec Seemann is a life coach, personal trainer and has managed eight ABBBC rounds on the Sunshine Coast with over 70 girls in every challenge.

ABBBC use multiple sessions to maintain quality in group training while giving the girls consistent feedback, creating one on one personal training service with the energy and vibe of group training. You also receive Ashy's clean eating guide when they sign up.

As well as be a part of weekly challenges and fortnightly check ins (weigh ins).

ABBBC specialises in creating a supportive and loving environment for ALL women where they can all help one another achieve their goals, no matter how small or big!

Marnie believes it’s the affordability of the Ashy Bines program combined with the variety of training and exercises, as well as exercising with a group of like-minded women, that creates the support network that brings ladies back to the program time and time again.

There are three programs to choose from, each running for 12 weeks, with each program running back to back for 12 months. At the beginning of the challenge participants are given an Ashy Bines training singlet, bumper sticker and wrist band. Every program includes Ashy's clean eating guidelines and recipes. The Kick Start Pack includes three one-hour group sessions and access to the forum, support and weekly testing. For a small amount more you can chose the Step It Up Pack and get unlimited weekly sessions, access to the forum, support and weekly testing, plus a special midchallenge goal setting and nutrition meeting with one of your trainers.

The Platinum Pack is a one year commitment and includes six one-hour group sessions, access to the forum, support and weekly testing. Members also receive exclusive information within the program and are provided with motivational nutrition talks throughout the challenge. Some group fitness sessions are lead by different trainers.

Results from ABBBC range from weight loss, tone, definition and self-confidence, but it’s the building of self-confidence and friendships with the other women in the program that sets ABBBC apart from other body transformation programs.

For a limited time only, anyone who joins the Kick Start Program can automatically upgrade to a Step It Up Pack, allowing them to train unlimited days a week rather than three.

First 25 only, so get in quick.

Please quote SEPTWF when you call.

Marnie Hirst

Bec Seemann For more information on Ashy Bines Bikini Body Challenge or to sign up for the September Challenge, visit www.ABBBC.com.au or call Marnie 0416 270 807 or Bec 0431 276 362

Ashy Bines has a private Facebook page just for the participants in the challenge, where constant motivational and healthy eating tips are posted regularly. Ashy herself also posts videos each week to keep members feeling motivated and inspired.

themselves.

The results speak for

Marnie says that to join is as simple as jumping on the ABBBC website and downloading an information pack. Once this is done, the client is contacted to select the program that is best for them.

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Scene @ Craig Harper, author, speaker and TV Presenter, poked and prodded minds with his witty but confronting trademark approach to human behaviours and change at the Why Fitness Magazine launch event at the 4th Floor Restaurant, Mooloolaba. To get a ‘daily dose’ of Craig or to check out his inspiring blog posts go to www.craigharper.com.au

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Sonny Ivanovic, F45 Training

Jodi Chapman, Advanced Wellness and Behavioural Centre and Craig Harper

Melinda Bingley, MAB Personal Training and Adventures

Teagan Matthews, Blue Dog Digital Marketing

Matt Collins and Craig Harper

Vickie Magic, Craig Harper and Jen Forster

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RUNNING WITH THE BULLS

Welcome to our FREE Mini Meet and Greet! This is where you will meet some fantastic health and fitness business owners here on the Sunshine Coast.

Would you like to be here in our next issue? It’s so easy! Simply give me a call or drop me an email at jen@whyfitness.com.au.

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Conquer Apparel Founders of Conquer Apparel, Tim Stockwell and Chris Cassens, walk their talk every day. They’ve both got years of experience in athletics education and know exactly what will keep you cool and dry on the track, field or conquering iron! They created Conquer Apparel to set a whole new standard in more affordable, highquality, high-performance men’s fitness wear. www.conquerapparel.com.au Howz Ya Week!

Laura, Matt and Maverick are the creators of Howz Ya Week! Now you can have delivered to your office, delicious, freshly prepared meals filled with whole, clean ingredients – you can even get protein balls. Choose one meal or choose the Howz ya week meal deal – ten meals to your door for just $100.

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Join us for the Sunshine Coast Charity Running of the Bulls Event!

WHO/ WHAT

WHEN Tuesday 16 September 6:15am for a 6:30am start 7am quick dip in the ocean (if you’re game) 7:15am Barry shares his No Bull insights and inspirations for life and business 8:15am finish WHERE Mooloolaba Surf Life Guard Tower to the Spit and back WHY

Katrina Bailey, Buderim Health Store Katrina lives and breathes health and wellbeing. She has been a naturopath for the past 15 years and believes the key to staying well is through correct supplementation to suit your body’s particular requirements and a healthy balanced diet.

Her store offers only the best quality nutritional supplements, including practitioner only brands, health foods, skin care and lots of delicious herbal teas.

Barry Bull will lead the pack on a 3km run from Mooloolaba Surf Life Guard Tower to the Spit and back then a quick swim in the ocean (optional) followed by an enjoy-a-bull breakfast

To raise money for Vickie Magic’s head shave on Sunday the 28 September (see more information and read details about her two cancer causes at www.unityaid.com)

To participate in the Running with the Bull, all we ask is a $30 donation with all funds going to the cause which also includes a hot breakfast. You can purchase your ticket here www.unityaid.com/campaigns/vickiemagic-shaves-her-head-for-a-cause/rewards For more information contact Vickie vmagic@bmmag.com.au, 5444 4456 or 0433 198 868

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This list of our advertisers can help save you some valuable time when looking for one of these industry specialists.

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Allez Sport

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Triathlon & Running Specialist

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www.amartsports.com.au

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Bootcamps and Body Transformations

www.abbbc.com.au

Bfresh

5493 2839

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Blue Dog Digital Marketing

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Web Designers

www.bluedogdigitalmarketing.com.au

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F45 Training

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Lifestyle Fitness and Wellness Programs

www.funfitwellness.com.au

Glasshouse Mountains Running & MTB Group

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www.meetup.com/Glass-House-Mountains-Running-Group

Hendrey Chiropractic

5437 7222

Chiropractor and Naturopath

www.hendreychiropractic.com.au

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5479 2697

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www.hypoxi.com.au

I Do Body Transformations

0451 078 213

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www.facebook.com/idobodytransformations

Jazzercise Nambour

0409 629 911

Dance Fitness

www.jazzercise.com

Kawana Surf Club

5444 8642

Surf Club

www.kawanasurfclub.com.au

Living Valley Springs

1800 644 733

Absolute Health Retreat

www.lvs.com.au

MAB Personal Training & Adventures

0401 286 200

Personal Training and Adventure

www.mabpersonaltraining.com.au

North Coast Denture Clinic

5478 3773

Dental Technicians

www.northcoastdentureclinic.com.au

OMG Training & Fitness

0439 201 120

Outdoor Group Training Sessions

www.omgtraining.com.au

OZ Ski Resort

0498 120 542

Water Skiing, Wakeboarding and Fun Rides

www.ozskiresort.com

Queensland Bookkeeping Services

0427 745 944

Bookkeeping Services

www.queenslandbookkeepingservices.com.au

Plus Fitness

5444 8111

24 Hour Gym

www.plusfitness247.com.au/clubs/minyama-qld

Pursuit Fitness

0421 486 448

Group Fitness and Personal Training

www.pursuitfitness.com.au

Rebel Maroochydore

5479 2518

Sporting and Leisure Equipment

www.rebelsport.com.au

Resolve Fitness

5436 0222

Gym and Fitness Centre

www.resolve.com.au

Scenar

0416 129 101

Pain Management and Relief

www.facebook.com/Scenarcaloundra

Simply Fit

5471 2964

Gym and Health Centre

www.simplyfitpb.com

Skinial

0404 133021

Non Laser Tattoo Removal System

www.skinial.com/en

Sky Dive Ramblers

5448 8877

Sky Diving and Tandem Jumps

www.ramblers.com.au

Sunreef Dive

5444 5656

Swim with Whales and Scuba Diving

www.sunreef.com.au

Sunshine Coast Sports Federation

0423 454 830

Sports Federation

www.sunshinecoastsportsfederation.com.au

Sunshine Coast Regional Council

5475 7272

Local Council

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

SuppShoppe

5478 3091

Supplement Specialists for Optimum Health

www.suppshoppe.com.au

Summit Fitness

0407 475 506

Fitness Equipment Specialists

www.summitfit.com.au

Tennis Queensland

3120 7900

Tennis Programs, Coaching and Development

www.tennis.com.au/qld

Vito Fitness

0437 676 200

Personal Training

www.vitofitness.com

Xperiences

0478 202 500

Segway Eco Tours and Corporate Team Building

www.xperiences.com.au

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