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Publication date 22 April | Next issue 27 May

WHY DOES

FITNESS MATTER TO YOU?

YOUR SUNSHINE COAST FITNESS MAGAZINE

We spend a moment with big wave surfer and Sunshine Coast local, Mark Visser.

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EDITOR’S NOTE with Jen Forster

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. Friedrich Nietzsche

Somebody pinch me! Fitness is everything to me; I am absolutely living the grandest version of my wildest dream, and being the editor of a fitness magazine is exactly that! Dreams, it seems, do come true. Well, with a little help from my friends and a sprinkling of ‘Magic’, they do. I am so grateful for this opportunity to bring my passion to the Sunshine Coast. My absolute love is connecting everyone with the life changing benefits of fitness. If you were like me back in my twenties, you’d be forgiven for thinking fitness was all about weight loss, dropping dress sizes and losing your tum, bum and glum. But it’s not. Fitness is so much more than that and I am living proof. If life was a university degree then subjects like love, loss, success, failure, humility, grace, persistence, courage, strength, generosity, gratitude, family, belief and acceptance would probably be in the course curriculum. It’s not and they aren’t. For me, fitness has been my lecturer, professor and teacher of all of these subjects and so many more. From the day I set off for my first post-cigarette-smoking run (failure, humility, persistence), to the highs and lows of team sports (loss, communication, strength), to training alone at countless sessions in a gym, on mountains, on bikes and roads, on the path to competition (persistence, gratitude, courage, success), to being privileged and entrusted by many, many people to guide them, encourage them, inspire them and motivate them, as their fitness trainer (grace, love, acceptance, belief) to their big achievements. At the heart of every one of these amazing chapters in my life has been fitness. Everything I have learned through these experiences I have been able to apply to all areas of my life. Fitness, of course, matters for the health and aesthetic benefits that are coveted by so many, but for me fitness absolutely matters as lessons for life. I love my life and I’m still learning. Thank you Vickie Magic, thank you family, thank you friends and thank you Sunshine Coast for alllowing me to share with you ‘why fitness matters’.

Jen Forster

Congratulations to Megan Meineke from Sunshine Coast Grammar! Megan is raising money for the Make a Wish Foundation 2013 Mt Kilimanjaro Charity Challenge. To support Make-A-Wish Australia, Megan and two friends have joined adventurers and philanthropists Darren Wise and Shane Pophfer charity adventure and life changing experience to Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. The group will raise funds and help make a difference in the lives of children with life-threatening medical conditions and enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. To support Megan please contact her at mmeineke@scgs.qld.edu.au why fitness 3

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Published by Matters Magazine ABN 95 131 837 833 P. 5444 4456 F. 5302 6609 Noel Burns House 18/21 Nicklin Way, Minyama

Editor/Advertising Enquiries Jen Forster 0403 236 783 or 5444 4456 jen@whyfitness.com.au

Publisher Vickie Magic 5444 4456 or 0433 198 868 vmagic@bmmag.com.au

Distribution Dranko Magic, 0408 751 863 magic@bmmag.com.au

Creative Director Amanda Opanubi, Proof Designs amanda@proofdesigns.com.au

Writers, Columnists and Sub-editors this issue: Richard Fogarty Jennifer Forster Craig Harper Vickie Magic Alex Mitchell The Health Hound Annette Sym Sally Symonds Distributed from Beerwah to Noosa Proudly printed on the Sunshine Coast by the Ink Spot Commercial Printers, Maroochydore | 5443 5431 4 ISSUE 1

6 TEN Top REASONS WHY FITNESS MATTERS by The Health Hound. 8 Read About LOCAL SUCCESS Richard Fogarty. 10 We spend FIVE MINUTES with the editor of Why Fitness Magazine, JEN FORSTER. 12 Big wave surfer and LOCAL SUCCESS, MARK VISSER drops in.

21 fit and famous, RICHARD FOGARTY catches up with KYLE NOAKES. 22 WHY cook with ANNETTE SYM. 26 CALENDAR of local fitness and community events. 23-37 MATTERS PAGES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; These pages are a fantastic way of getting great information about different industries. Written by someone within that

14 ASK US WHY, Protein, Water and Heart Rate Monitors. 15 Vickie Magic shares her FITNESS MAGIC. 16 WHY CHANGE with the sledge hammer of self help CRAIG HARPER. 18 Meet our SUNSHINE COAST SPORTS STARS OF THE YEAR.

specific industry, these pages are not self promotional, they are intended for inspiration and education. 38 WHY ORGAINCS MATTER? Get the latest news about organics. 40 DR DAIN HEER visits the Sunshine Coast and shares the importance of BEING YOU.

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not advertorial but educational information from inside specific industries.

23 RUNNING MATTERS

Allez Sport 24 ADVENTURE MATTERS

MAB Personal Training and Adventures

42 See the LOCAL EVENTS RESULTS and pictures from

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Katmandhu Adventrue Race. 45 LOCAL business 46 TOP: Find out WHY THIS AND THAT – check out the ‘must haves’ something for every fitness enthusiast. 46 BOTTOM: SOCIALS 48 SALLY SYMONDS tells us the psycology of weight loss in WHY LOSE WEIGHT. 50 Join the WHY FITNESS MAGAZINE WORKOUT CHALLENGE and WIN.

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25 BALANCE MATTERS

Anytime Fitness 27 GOLFING MATTERS

Pelican Waters Golf Club 28 TRIATHLON MATTERS

Atlas Multisports 29 PERSONAL TRAINING MATTERS

Play Fitness 30 SPORT EDUCATION MATTERS

Sunshine Coast Grammar 31 INDUSTRY EDUCATION MATTERS

Fit College 32 WATER SPORTS MATTER

Adventure Sports 33 CYCLING MATTERS

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Do you know what these are? We are proud of our innovation of videos at the end of some of our articles. To view the videos, download a QR scanner with your smartphone (the app we have found to be the best so far is i-nigma. Just go to your applications and search for it, then download the free application).

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Lakeview Dental 35 OXYGEN MATTERS

ABC Health Care 36 CORPORATE HEALTH MATTERS

Fatburners Gym and Personal Training 37 NATURAL HEALTH MATTERS

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Reasons Why Fitness Matters

by Henry the Health Hound

Fitness leads to overall good health and wellbeing. How fit you are determines how well your heart pumps, your lungs’ ability to provide oxygen to your organs, and how well your immune system works to combat sickness and disease.

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What exactly is ‘physical fitness’ and why is it so important to anybody at any age? Technically, fitness could be defined as ‘a condition or state of being that helps you look, feel and do your best’. But what that really boils down to is being fit means you have the strength, the energy, and the ability to do all of the things you love – and not just exercise and physical activities. Fitness leads to overall good health and well-being. How fit you are determines how well your heart pumps, your lungs’ ability to provide oxygen to your organs, and how well your immune system works to combat sickness and disease. Fitness even influences your cognitive abilities and your emotional states. Fit people look better and feel better both emotionally and physically.

So, in no particular order, here are Henry’s Top Ten Reasons Why Fitness Matters:

1. More Energy When you are fit and in good shape you will feel more energetic. So, even after a long day at work, you will have the energy to spend quality time with family and friends instead of simply crashing in front of the television!

2. Less Pain and Injuries By maintaining a high level of fitness, especially as you get older, you significantly lessen the risk of injury, and muscle and bone related ailments.

3. Less Risk of Metabolic Diseases Staying fit means you are far less prone to metabolic diseases and syndromes such as diabetes and, of course, obesity. You are also at less risk of cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.

feature 4. Improved Self-esteem Increasing your level of fitness you will look and feel your best and have the confidence to take on whatever the day may throw at you. You also just might get a few spontaneous comments about how you look, which is always a nice ego boost!

5. Get Happy Working out can actually make you happier, not only because you will feel good about the new you, but because exercise has been shown to release endorphins – or the brain’s ‘feel good’ chemicals.

6. Better Sleep Regular exercise and being fit improves sleep, which improves overall health.

7. Increased Strength and Stamina Being fit means every task will be that much easier. Carrying groceries, walking up stairs and lifting objects, are just a few of the dozens of everyday tasks you will perform better when you improve your level of fitness.

Making fitness a priority in your life sets a good example for those around you – especially your kids. 8. Setting A Good Example Making fitness a priority in your life sets a good example for those around you – especially your kids.

So there you have it, ten very good reasons among dozens more to get in shape and stay in shape!

9. New Activities Living a fit lifestyle opens you up to new activities to help you stay in shape and ones you may not have been able to do before you were in shape. Swimming, hiking, playing tennis, rock climbing, hang gliding, scuba diving – you name it, the list is endless.

10. Improved Love Life Not only will being in shape make you potentially more attractive to the opposite sex, studies have shown that fitness and exercise can actually improve libido!

About the Author ‘Henry the Health Hound’ is the pseudonym of an internationally recognised expert on health and fitness. Because he often debunks diet myths, exposes scams, and barks at big pharmaceutical and food and drug regulatory agencies on his website www.healthhound.org, he must stay ‘undercover’ to be able to investigate crooked, unethical, immoral and downright dangerous health offers with impunity.

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Richard Fogarty: A Man On A Mission by Jen Forster Richard Fogarty is a man of many faces and many talents. Not only is he a multiple business owner – pool construction, sporting event promotions and memorabilia, and sports clothing – he is also an extremely active ambassador for local charity, Sunny Kids. But, after spending an hour with Richard, his true calling, his passion and life’s work, is abundantly clear. This rugged, down to earth man, with his freckly, tattooed skin and hairless apex (that means he’s bald) is a lifeline and modern day saviour to disengaged youth of the Sunshine Coast. Through his youth mentoring program, RJF Group Youth Mentoring, created just 12 months ago, Richard has mentored, coached and trained more than 40 young men. Richard operates his program, in which fitness training is just a small part, from a local gym. In most instances Richard acts as father, brother and friend to these troubled youths. “I don’t teach out of a book,” says Richard, “I basically bring them in to do practical life training, not only for their fitness training.” Richard also keeps in contact with both parents and teachers of each of the young men. Richard refers to his mentees as young men. “If I am teaching them to be men then with that comes the responsibilities of a young man, not that of a boy or child. I believe that many of our male

youths have access to independence without the understanding of the responsibilities that go with that. My program focuses on bringing both of these areas into balance.” Richard created this program after visiting many charities offering his assistance, but discovering that fundraising was one of the only ways he could contribute. This was not how Richard believed he could make the greatest difference. Suffering abuse as a young child, Richard knew all too well that his true calling was to make a difference in the lives of young men,

are all touched, moved and inspired by Richard’s work and are only too happy to help him with whatever he needs. “Fitness can change your life,” says Richard. There are avenues out there for male youth to utilise this as a platform to transform their mindsets. Richard is so grateful for the support and assistance of local business and the community to help realise the dreams of the young men in his mentoring program. And help is always needed. Imagine the difference it can make to one young man’s life to experience the simple pleasure of seeing snow for the first time. This is the

“As a community, we are all responsible for raising our children,” says Richard. “We need to get back to those values of connection and community. Every home has a ‘love bank’ and every person in that home has a responsibility to contribute.” and he knew he needed to create a program of his own to do this. Richard’s program is available at no charge to parents. The program is funded by Richard’s motivational speaking engagements around the world. Raising funds for the program also takes the form of auctioning sporting memorabilia. Through this Richard is now able to call people like Jeff Fenech, Mike Tyson, Shane Warne and even Mohammed Ali himself, his friends. They

kind of support that Richard is always grateful to receive from the community. Richard would like to see a future where we get back to community values and connection. “As a community, we are all responsible for raising our children,” says Richard. “We need to get back to those values of connection and community. Every home has a ‘love bank’ and every person in that home has a responsibility to contribute.”

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by Vickie Magic A few years ago I met a lady who truly had something different. She had a passion for helping people get fit and stay fit. I have to admit Jen tried to help me quite a few times before our more recent (last 12 months) success. On seeing Jenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s absolute passion and enthusiasm for the fitness industry, I asked her one day what she wanted to be in her life if nothing was in the way of that. She quickly answered that she would own a fitness magazine. I sat on that for a while and with local research we saw that there was definitely a gap, definitely a need for a magazine that was all about helping people to be the absolute best versions of themselves. Being the publisher of Business Matters Magazine, I could see that a fitness magazine would allow us to cover more of the balance of life. In the couple of months that I have now worked with Jen in putting together Why Fitness Magazine, I can tell you that her passion, drive and dedication are even more than I had imagined. I am so excited to be partners with this amazing lady and absolutely know that we are on a winner. Jen Forster grew up in rural Tasmania on a dairy farm. Before she was 20 she realised that there was absolutely more to the world than a little, triangular Island. She moved to Sydney for nine years and in 1995 arrived on the Sunshine Coast with a husband, two dogs

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Jen has been involved in a few different industries, including banking, hospitality, engineering, childcare and accounting before finally finding her true love in the fitness industry. The saying ‘do what you love and success will follow’ is her mantra and something she advocates for her kids too. In her twenties, like a lot of us, Jen had cigarettes and coffee for breakfast (in that order). Until one day, someone suggested that she would NEVER be able to quit smoking. Little did they know that their throw away comment would, thankfully, change the course of her life forever. That was her earliest memory of her competitiveness when it came to a challenge. Jen can still remember her first ‘run’. In her words, “It was the most awful experience of my life. Burning lungs, stitch, cramps and I’d only managed 200 metres! I couldn’t believe that people loved this stuff! Luckily I had a friend who made the runs fun – we laughed, joked – she was my inspiration to do better.” Jen is self-driven, deeply competitive and no more so than with herself. Jen says “Everything I do, I give my absolute all – I just don’t see the point otherwise.” Near enough is never good enough for Jen. She said that she just needs to know at the end of every day that she did the very best she could.

Jen is not new to the business world; she once owned a chocolate shop in Montville and once had Kerry Packer’s Amex Card details in her possession. Jen spends around four weekends a year recharging, reinspiring and reconnecting regularly to the fun of fitness on what she calls ‘fitness weekends’. “I love being a participant on these weekends which are organised by a local fitness business,” says Jen. “There’s usually a group of us, 10-15 people. We get away to places such as Rainbow Beach, Byron Bay, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Stradbroke Island as well as some local weekend getaway spots too. We do things like abseiling, learning to surf, kayaking (during the day and at night), high ropes, sailing, sky diving, horse riding, mountain biking, indoor rock climbing, as well as many other fun and exciting fitness challenges. I love this and can never wait for the next weekend,” says Jen. Jen loves running, especially on mountains. Being outdoors in the beautiful playground that is the Sunshine Coast is something she treasures. Jen says, “This year I have been focusing on adventure events with a group of ‘tough’ friends. This has not only tested me physically but mentally too. We have so far taken on the City Raid and Kathmandu Adventure Race and later on in the year, the Nambour Fun Run Adventure Race, King of the Mountain and, of course, Tough Mudder. I will be ‘backing-up’ and taking on my first half marathon at the Sunshine Coast Marathon too.” I asked Jen, “What advice would you give to a newcomer?” She answered, “Find

something you love, something that really lights you up, and go do that. You are far more likely to get up early or stay up late for something you love, that you enjoy and is, most importantly, fun. That might be the socialness, the physical challenge, or competitiveness of a team sport.” Jen’s advice to stay on track is to set realistic and achievable goals. For example, saying I am going to go to the gym every day is a massive task, particularly if you haven’t been for more than a year or two. It is likely to result in failure. Not very motivating really. Start with a goal that you absolutely know you can achieve, and when you achieve it, set a new goal. This is more likely to create a sense of achievement, which in Jen’s experience is far more motivating. I asked Jen, “What’s your Why, Why does fitness matter to you?” and she said, “Fitness to me is less about sets and reps and more about lessons for life. The key to these lessons comes from the experience of connection. Connecting to what you love, connecting to like-minded people and connecting with yourself. Why Fitness Magazine is an opportunity to bring motivation, education and connection not only to the community but to the fitness industry leaders.” Jen went on to say that ‘fitness’ is simply a metaphor for ‘whatever lights you up’. Find what it is and go do that. And then do it again and again and again. Jen has a favourite quote by George Bernard Shaw that she says, for her, sums up ‘why fitness matters’ perfectly ~ “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

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and two cats, all packed up into a little red Pulsar. 18 years on, and although she no longer has the husband, the dogs or the Pulsar, she still does have two cats, and now also has two amazing kids.

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Mark Visser

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by Jen Forster On the 20th January 2011, a Sunshine Coast local, known to his friends as ‘Vis’, entered the history books as the first person to ride a 30-40 foot wave, at night, at the infamous break off Maui, Hawaii, known as ‘Jaws’. This insane achievement earned Mark Visser the nickname of ‘The Night Rider’ throughout the surfing world.

You might expect a larger than life personality, robust ego, and possibly an overpowering presence from a man that takes on giant waves for a living, but the man we met was serenely humble, with a peaceful and gracious regard for nature; a man who does what he does simply to see what he is capable of, to conquer himself and nature, and, frankly, does not see any reason to be on this planet otherwise. Why Fitness caught up with Mark on one of his sporadic trips home to find out what, well…. Why? How did you get into big wave surfing? I was about 13 when I entered my first small wave competition here on the coast and although I placed dead last in my heat (there were only four in it), I knew that surfing was what I wanted to spend my life doing. I continued to compete in local board rider comps but it wasn’t long before I realised that I wanted to compete professionally. I continued to compete part time and also worked for documentary makers and sponsors, surfing into big waves to capture footage and images. I realised that I wanted to compete full time but discovered that I was able to produce a much better result in big waves, and so I gave up small surf competitions to focus solely on big wave events around the world. Physically, what are the three most important aspects to master to be a big wave surfer? You need to be a strong swimmer and paddler, to be able to hold your breath for long periods and also to be mentally tough. Continuing to work on being a strong swimmer and paddler and being able to hold my breath is absolutely key to being mentally tough. I can currently hold my breath for 6 minutes and 4 seconds (though my coach can hold his for longer). Knowing what you are capable of helps keep your mind sharp.

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What about out of the water, what kind of cross training do you do? I go to the gym a couple of times a week and do mostly circuit based training utilising body weight exercises. The focus is on high intensity over short periods of time with no rest. Super setting (combining two exercises at a time) helps to create this intensity over short bursts of time. I also concentrate on balance and flexibility exercises. Knowing I have done the work both in and out of the water gives me the confidence to do what I do. Do you have fear? Absolutely! I am by no means fearless. I think if you were, that’s when you can wind up making a poor judgement call on whether a wave is actually ‘achievable’. There are always risks to assess; however, for me the wave has to match my personal skills, which is what makes them become in my mind, ‘makeable’. One of the biggest fears I had to overcome for the night ride was around sharks. So to prepare and overcome that fear, I would be

dropped 20km off the Sunny Coast at night and would then paddle in to Mooloolaba Beach. It would sometimes take me a couple of hours to recover from the adrenalin rush caused by the fear. But each time, I would become mentally stronger. Another fear I had to face was being trapped under water at night. So I travelled out to the HMS Brisbane shipwreck and free dived 100 feet down to the ship at night. Why did you want to take on Jaws at night? Most people don’t realise that we prepared for four years for the night ride. And although there was a documentary made during the process, the reason that I wanted to do it was to prove to myself that I could. It was never about being the first person or anything like that. I had other goals that were, in my head, even more insane than surfing Jaws at night, but knew that those ideas would never be possible unless I could prove to myself that I was capable of this. I wanted, needed to know, what I was capable of, and not with 30 other people around; just me and the wave, and my pure intention to conquer it. What did you experience after you first realised that the goal was complete. That you had, in fact, conquered Jaws at night? A complete silence. It was the most humbling experience. It was like I never needed to speak another word. It occurred to me that I had maybe tapped into perhaps ten percent of my capabilities. But I now had something to anchor to, something that would always remind me of what was possible in the face of being told over and over that it was impossible. I now had the belief to take on anything.

Did everything go according to plan that night? No. The helicopter pilot pulled out because he thought it was madness, the jet ski riders also pulled out because it was, to them, a suicide mission. It was as if they thought we had just cooked up this idea on a whim. So the lead up was a little stressful. Tell us about your new project, Operation Deep Blue? 60 Minutes will be reporting the full story in a few months’ time, but what I can tell you is that we are chasing waves that are in the middle of nowhere, that have literally sunk ships. The only way in is out of the back of a plane. Since Jaws I am no longer considered a surfer, I am now known as an extreme adventurer. What are your favourite places to surf around the world? Tahiti, Fiji and Western Australia. Why does fitness matter to you? It’s a way of life. Without my health and fitness I couldn’t do what I do. For me, nothing else matters, not money or all that other stuff. If you can’t do want you love, why be here? Why do you do what you do? Because I would be useless without it! I am a normal guy who had a dream and I refused to accept ‘no’, and I hope that what I have achieved inspires others. There are so many examples of people in this world who are not ‘freaks’ and are not naturally talented, but they are determined and they are not prepared to accept ‘no’ for an answer. I guess I’m one of them.

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Why? Why? Why

Why Heart Rate Monitors?

Why Water?

Why Protein?

For the average weekend warrior, a heart rate monitor (or HRM) often ends up as a sporty fashion accessory, an expensive stop watch, or calorie counter. Whilst there is absolutely nothing wrong with this, there are other ways in which this training tool can help assist you with progressing your fitness.

Considering that the human body is made up of approximately two thirds water, it comes as no surprise to learn that drinking plenty of H20 every day is important. In fact, if you are feeling thirsty, hungry or fatigued then it’s possible that you are already dehydrated.

If you are training on a regular basis, it is important to ensure that you are taking in adequate protein to assist with muscle repair and recovery. Lean muscle burns more calories at rest so ensuring muscles are trained, fed and rested is integral to muscle growth.

So how much water should you drink per day? There is no exact calculation for this; however, the Why Fitness experts suggest 2-3 litres per day. A little extra if you are training, in air conditioning, or during the warmer months.

How much protein per day?

So what is your maximum heart rate? There are many ways in which this can be determined; however, as a very basic guide, simply subtract your age from 220. For example, if you are 40 years of age, 220 – 40 = 180. Therefore your maximum heart rate is 180 beats per minute. Here are two ways you can maximise your training using a heart rate monitor. Tempo Training: Using running as an example, you may decide to run at a pace that keeps your heart rate at 75-80% of your maximum heart rate. Using the above example would be 75-80% of 180bpm. This would equate to between 135 and 144 beats per minute. Therefore you could set your HRM to beep if your heart rate goes above or below this. Interval Training: Still with running as our example, run at your absolute maximum pace for 30 seconds, set your HRM to a ‘recovered’ heart rate. For example your breathing and body is recovered enough that you are ready to complete another 30 second interval. This might be 100 beats per minute. Your HRM would beep once your heart rate went below this. That ‘beep’ is your indicator to start your next 30 second maximum pace interval. 14 ISSUE 1

There are many benefits to getting your quota of H2O and here are our top five: Glowing Skin: Water plumps up our skin tissue, is a natural moisturiser and improves skin elasticity. Weight Loss: A natural detox for your body as it flushes out toxins and other by-products. Energy and Vitality: H2O regulates your body temperature and fuels your muscle. Aids Digestion: Plenty of water and fibre will assist with constipation. Regular bowel movements aid in digestion which allows for your metabolism to function optimally. Boost Your Immune System: Give your liver a boost and start your day with filtered water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. It’s like a daily detox for your body.

This can vary depending on age, gender and the types and quantity of training being performed; however, the recommended daily intake of protein for an average adult is approx 50-65 grams. There are four calories per gram of protein compared to nine calories per gram of fat. When should you have protein? As a general guide each meal should contain a serve of protein, along with some carbohydrate and monounsaturated fats. It is also beneficial to have some protein within the first 20 to 30 minutes following a training session. Sources of protein from food include: Meat, poultry and fish Eggs Low-fat dairy products Seeds and nuts Beans and lentils Soy products such as tofu

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with Vickie Magic How exciting to have a second magazine. I am thrilled with how Business Matters Magazine is going; as the owner I can say it’s better than I could ever have imagined! So it certainly seemed to make sense to start a new magazine here on the Sunshine Coast. You know the old ‘give a busy person something you need done’. Now my answer when asked what I do is ‘Why Fitness and Business Matters Magazines’. What a great sentence. I totally love it. We know that local Sunshine Coast people LOVE to support their own, and we know that the fitness industry on the Coast is not really as connected as it could be, so connecting it via a magazine seems obvious. We also know that people on the Coast just love to be fit and healthy. Being the publisher of a fitness magazine I felt that my efforts to get my own fitness back on track would have to take

a real priority in my life. Nobody listens to someone who doesn’t walk their own talk. So in my mind, to own a fitness magazine I couldn’t be overweight. I have lost 22 kilos now and have 18 to go, so I will be reporting on my journey through the pages of Why Fitness. How I am doing it? I guess to be honest I have finally stopped lying to myself about the effort I was putting in. Yes, I was attempting to eat better and walking most days, but that was about it and I was losing weight, but at the pace of a snail. Whoever ‘they’ are say that you should lose weight slowly, but I’m talking really, really slow. So what changed? To be honest I simply removed the BUT.

And I’m sore, And I’m tired, And it’s cold, And it’s raining. The ‘and’ means that the same thing is happening and that’s ok. I do it with food too: I want to lose weight, But I just love chocolate, But I’m hungry, But, but, but. By replacing the ‘but’ with an ‘and’, EVERYTHING changes. For me this has been the catalyst of change.

But I’m tired,

Of course there have been other things. I can’t wait for our next issue to share with you my ‘this time is different because’ mantra.

But it’s cold,

It’s not MAGIC,

But it’s raining.

Just common fitness sense.

You know, I want to get up and train, But I’m sore,

NOW I still feel the exact same feelings, however I replace the BUT with an AND. So now it’s

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whychange for it (at school) and consumed it at every opportunity. I even hid it, like a squirrel storing nuts for the winter. A fat, sneaky, teenage squirrel. For a long time, food represented pleasure in my life; Instant, glorious, sensory pleasure. It was my drug of choice; my escape. Interestingly, I would later discover (as an adult) that the moment certain foods pass my lips, a rollercoaster of feel-good chemical reactions are triggered. Not unlike the experience of a drug addict. Amazing, huh?

Addicted to Pleasure

with Craig Harper

Is it Time to Change Your Relationship with Food? So, what kind of relationship do you have with food? Healthy? Unhealthy? On again, off again? Is she your high-calorie, high-guilt lover? Do the two of you get together late at night? Under the cover of darkness? Away from prying eyes? Do you find yourself daydreaming about her? Does she call out your name from behind her seductive wrapper? Is she your escape? Your medication? Your distraction? Your drug of choice? Is she your dirty little secret? Over the years, she’s been all of that (and more) in my life. Food and I have had a torrid and tempestuous affair for as long as I can remember. She wooed me with her tastes, textures and smells when I was but a child. A fat child. As a kid I was a total foodie. I loved food and I mean l-o-v-e-d it. And not in a healthy way. I thought about it, lied about it, planned for it, bargained 16 ISSUE 1

Interestingly, alcohol, drugs, food, sex (and a bunch of other things) are very similar on one level, in that they can all produce an almost instant feelgood chemical response. If you’re a dog lover, even lying on the floor with your canine buddy can facilitate biochemical changes throughout your entire body in a matter of seconds. Dopamine (a chemical associated with pleasure) is released in certain areas of the brain (specifically, the nucleus accumbens and the prefrontal cortex), not just by addicts using their drug of choice, but also by the guy inhaling donuts at his desk, and the couple sharing their nightly glass of wine, or five. No wonder addiction is such a huge problem in our society. In reality, the addiction is actually pleasure. It’s only the mechanism that varies. One day, while peering out of my fat, teenage body, I experienced something of a paradigm shift – a realisation. Things changed. Or, more accurately, I began to change. Because of my ever-expanding body (and subsequent issues and challenges), I started to associate food with pain: emotional pain, psychological pain, sociological pain. And then to ease all that pain, I’d eat. Of course I did. I’d numb the emotional pain (of being a fat kid) with some momentary physical pleasure. Namely, food. In hindsight, not a great strategy and something of a vicious cycle. But then I was never that smart around the pantry or the fridge. Okay, not smart in general.

A Glorious Distraction And that story is the reality for many overeaters. It’s a messy cycle of reactions, emotions and regrettable decisions. I was not (am not) unique. It’s curious that the same thing can

be the source of both pleasure and pain for the same person. And more often than not, all in the space of five minutes. Of course, we don’t always eat because we need food. No, we eat because it makes us feel great – for a moment. For many people, food is a glorious distraction from the crap, the pain, the reality of a certain situation. For years as an adult, I ignored much of what I knew about health and intelligent nutrition. Unbeknown to most people in my world, I was constantly alternating from healthy choices and behaviours around food to unhealthy ones. I constantly did what I knew I shouldn’t do and then I would rationalise my destructive habits. If there’s one thing I excelled at it was rationalising bad behaviour and poor choices. I could justify anything to anyone, including myself. I remember a time in the nineties when I was in my late twenties and had a thriving personal training business (probably the busiest in Australia). I was a well-known trainer and educator, and when nobody was looking, I was eating my arse off. Or, more accurately, eating it on. One day, I stepped on the scales at work and the number said 117kgs (257lbs). ‘F*@k!’ was my measured response. To put that number in perspective, my weight today is 83kgs (183lbs). In that moment I felt sick at the sight of those three numbers: 1, 1 and 7. Sick, disgusted and ashamed. The days of living in baggy trackpants and big sweatshirts had to come to an end. The only thing that stopped people from realising how fat I actually was (the fat trainer; not a great career move), was my muscle mass and my baggy wardrobe. Yes, my biceps were big. But sadly, my gut was bigger.

Big, Fat, Fraud For years I felt conflicted about food. How could one thing be the source of so many emotions and issues? I knew what to do but I didn’t do what I knew. I often felt like a fraud and a fake, and in many ways I was. There were many times when I was all or nothing – years in fact. I was either eating like a competitive bodybuilder (lean and clean) or a bear about to hibernate for the winter. A bear with food issues. I was about thirty years old when I became significantly more aware of (and

whychange proactive about) my relationship with food. I acknowledged that, for me, it was more about the emotional and less about the physical. I stopped waiting for my food issue to ‘sort itself out’. Finally. Over time I came to explore and understand the concept of conscious eating. Of listening to and respecting my body. Of delaying gratification (that was massive for me). Of owning up and stepping up to my behaviours and my decisions. Of course there were ups and downs – peaks and troughs – physically and emotionally. All part of the transformation process. My unhealthy relationship with food was so long-standing that it would have been unrealistic and ignorant of me to expect a ‘quick-fix’. And don’t we love quick-fixes. I came to acknowledge publically that I had an issue with food. Not dissimilar to admitting alcoholism or drug addiction. I acknowledged that I had behaved erratically around food for a long time – too long. That I had destructive and unhealthy habits. That I needed to change my relationship with food.

Uniquely Wired... or Maybe Uniquely Weird Over the years I’ve come to understand that we all have our own unique relationship with food. Some of us have a healthy relationship, some unhealthy and some, somewhere in the middle. My experience has taught me that there is no single best strategy when it

comes to the issue of food or changing our relationship with it. Clearly different things work for different people, which is why no single program or product has a one hundred percent success rate. The way we each feel, behave and react around food is influenced by many things: physical, emotional, psychological and sociological. It might interest you to know that over the last twenty (plus) years I’ve worked with numerous doctors, psychologists, trainers, dieticians and professional athletes who have struggled with food issues. Their eating habits typically sit somewhere on the scale between ‘disordered eating’ and ‘eating disorder’. And while education and knowledge might influence behaviour and outcomes, they certainly don’t determine it. People who believe that the solution to our current obesity problem is education (alone) clearly don’t understand the depth or complexity of all the relevant issues. More importantly, they don’t understand the way people behave around food.

Abstinence? One of the obvious challenges for a ‘foodie’ like me is that I can’t avoid it or remove it from my life, as is the intention with many other addictions. Therefore I need an eating strategy and philosophy that works for me both practically and emotionally. For example, over the last few years I’ve discovered that I’m better off avoiding certain things altogether (such as cheesecake), than having the occasional piece.

When I don’t eat it at all, I don’t miss it (honestly), but when I do open the cheesecake door, it’s like I flick some kind of chemical switch that’s almost impossible to shut down. As crazy as it sounds, it’s more enjoyable for me to have none, than ‘just a small piece’. For years people have told me “Craig, one piece won’t kill you”. In a literal sense they’re right. Obviously. But can you imagine telling an alcoholic to have ‘just one beer’? Of course I don’t recommend this approach for everyone, but for me, when it comes to certain foods, abstinence works best. Over the years I have learned to shift my attention from what I’m missing (five minutes of taste bud nirvana) to what I’m gaining; a lean, strong, functional body. After all, nothing tastes as good as being in shape feels. Interestingly, more often than not, the person trying to force-feed me cake is an overweight, unhealthy friend who hates their body. There’s some irony for you. ABOUT Craig Harper 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 ‘Pull Your Finger Out’ - 101 ways to stop wasting time and start living your best life (out 24 April). This, and Craig’s regular blog and other books are available at www.craigharper.com.au

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Sports Federation Sunshine Coast Sports Star of the Year Awards We ask our sporting stars “why does fitness matter to them”?

Senior Sports Person of the Year Melanie Schlanger, Swimming

Senior Encouragement Award Ryan Tyack, Archery

Fitness is at the very core of what I do. Without fitness I would never have achieved my dream of representing Australia or winning an Olympic gold medal.

Fitness is important to me because archery requires a lot of physical endurance and strength in muscles you wouldn’t normally use elsewhere – especially since shooting my bow over the span of a week of major competition is the equivalent of lifting two tonnes of weight. So for me to perform at my best I have to be in decent shape. Fitness and strength also aids in injury prevention. For many athletes this is a greatly overlooked reason for keeping in shape, and I find the added strength gives the support necessary to go on without discomfort and injury.

I love to be fit. I love the challenge of pushing my body to its limits and leaving my comfort zone. The sense of accomplishment when I finish a tough training session is why I get out of bed in the morning. It is a step closer to my goals, no matter how big or small they may be. I am also extremely passionate about fitness because I believe it is my best chance of living a long and healthy life. I want to be around to enjoy this world for as long as I can and being fit is a big part of that. Fitness is a habit and routine is the key. I have to say, though, my biggest passion in being fit is having fun with my friends and family and feeling good about myself. I enjoy spending time being active with the people that mean the most to me. It’s a great way to live.

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As well as aiding me to perform at my peak, I find the ability to keep your body fit also helps create a healthier living style and better quality of life. Increased physical fitness can result in an increased quality of life.

“Without fitness I would never have achieved my dream of representing Australia or winning an olympic gold medal.”

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Junior Sports Person of the Year Brittany Elmslie, Swimming Health and fitness matters to me because it is me! I have to be fit for my job and that job is to swim fast and be the best athlete I can possibly be. And hopefully I can win some medals for Australia along the way too. I spend hour upon hour, week after week, month after month striving to be the best athlete I can. All my goals and hopes centre around being as healthy and fit as I can be, so I can achieve my dreams. But even if I wasn’t an elite athlete, I’d still keep fit because fitness is more than just being able to swim a long way quickly. Fitness to me is being fit

Junior Encouragement Award James Windsor, Wakeboarding Fitness, for me, is one of the most important things in my life, and as an athlete one of my most valuable assets. I find fitness keeps me happy, physically fit, and my life well balanced. Last year was my first season competing professionally on the international wakeboarding circuit. I had spent the last three years basically training and riding at my home cablepark at GoWake Bli Bli, dreaming about competing in the World Series and meeting the other riders I had only ever seen in videos. At 16, I finished grade 10 and set out to compete in the World Series – a series that would take me around the world for seven months. I had always had this plan in my head for my first season riding pro and I kept it pretty simple… I wanted to ride in as many places as I could, I wanted to enter all the biggest events on the international calendar, and I wanted to ride my absolute best at every competition in which I participated. The World Series provided my biggest challenges so far. Having to adapt quickly to different cable systems, layouts and competition formats just pushed my riding to new levels. I found my biggest strength not only being physically fit, but was having a healthy mindset – a mindset that allowed me to ride my absolute best and bring the World Title home to Australia. I think being physically and mentally fit can transform your life in a pretty short space of time if you’re willing to give it a go.

of mind as well. It’s being able to make sensible decisions because my body and mind are healthy and I can walk through my day-to-day life knowing that I’m doing whatever I can to look after myself. It’s a good feeling, physically and emotionally. I’ve even taken my love of fitness further than the pool and this year completed my Certificate III in personal training at the Australian Institute of Fitness. I have started working with the scientists and nutritionists at Balance Sports Nutrition so that I have a better understanding of how to fuel my body. It’s all part of staying fit and healthy. It’s all part of who I am. And I hope it’s all a part of my life forever.

Coach of the Year Rob Brough I was born in 1955, and like many families around that time we grew up without a television or telephone, which meant we played outside till dark. Cricket in the summer and rugby league in the winter. I can remember painting white stripes around my old leather football so I could see it in the moonlight. Fitness was simply a way of life and that has never changed. My son Tyson, who’s now 23, said to me just this week that of all the football we’ve played and coached over the years, his fondest memories are of us playing one-on-one touch against each other in the park. Him pretending to be the Broncos and me the mighty St George side of the sixties; Langlands, Raper, Smith, Proven etc. Fantasy football before its time! From a team perspective, fitness is the foundation you build your game on. You can’t control the talent that turns up to play but you can certainly control your preparation, enthusiasm, passion and desire. Time management is also critical; training the way you play and developing the energy systems that relate to the contest you’re in. On a personal level, I think as you get older it’s even more important to lift weights; staying with the standard full body exercises like cleans, deadlifts and squats. I also love doing interval training on the bike where you can go really hard and stress your system a little. Age doesn’t have to get in the way of having a go!

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fitandfamous Why Fitness is thrilled to have Richard Fogarty share his chats with the Fit and Famous. I am blessed with my life to travel and not only be friends with some of the biggest names on the planet in sport, but see why and how fitness changes lives. It was great to sit down with former local sports star and now UFC mixed martial arts star Kyle Noke and ask the question, “Why does fitness matter to you?” What would you be doing if you didn’t get into fitness? I couldn’t imagine not being involved in some sort of fitness, but if we are talking hypothetically, I would be a brain surgeon or a Hollywood actor. Your greatest success is? Yet to come!! Best sporting memory you have? My last fight – I put in all the work. I trained harder than ever before; I was training up to five times a day some days. All the work payed off with a 45 second TKO victory at UFC 152. Do you have any superstitions when training and competing in your sport? I don’t. I don’t believe in superstitions and luck. I have God for that. When I am not training in fitness I am… Trying to get outside – wakeboarding, surfing, camping, rock climbing, swimming, anything! What piece of advice would you give to an up-and-coming sports man or woman? Work as hard as you can and never give up on your dreams. There is no secret – hard work and dedication. I am the happiest when… I am around my family. Nothing better. Why fitness?

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Garlic Prawns with Spinach and Tomatoes SERVES: 6 Recipe from Symply Too Good To Be True 7 – released 1st May.

cooking spray 600g raw prawns peeled 2 teaspoons crushed garlic (in jar) 1 bag (160g) baby spinach leaves ¾ cup shallots sliced 1 sachet (15g) Spring Vegetable Cup-a-Soup 2 teaspoons cornflour 1 cup skim milk 125g light cream cheese 50% reduced-fat (Select®) 1 punnet cherry tomatoes cut in half ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper Step 1: In a large frypan or wok that has been coated with cooking spray, sauté prawns and garlic for 2 minutes. Step 2: Add spinach and fold together until softened. Add shallots and toss well.

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Forget cream and instead use low fat cottage cheese blended until smooth. For sour cream add a little lemon juice and for sweet cream add a little sugar and vanilla essence. For Thai cooking replace coconut cream, which is a whopping 70g fat a cup, with evaporated light milk with coconut essence at only 4g fat a cup.

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Running Matters with David Chick from Allez Sport Mooloolaba

So how do you start running? To get the essence of why running matters is to get to the very heart of what drives the average person to ‘pound the pavement’ several times a week. It is not so much why they run, but how would they cope in life without it?

Ask any runner and they will describe a place that seems mythical to a non-runner. They refer to this place as the ‘zone’. A somewhat hypnotic state that puts a runner’s body and brain in sync, and the rhythm that follows allows their mind to wander onto all sorts of topics unrelated to the activity of running. Understandably, a non-runner is perplexed at the possibility that most long term runners can run for an hour and in that time, their mind never once entertains any thought of pain or exertion. Of course whilst running, for most, physically drains the energy reserves of the body, it also leaves the mind rejuvenated and better equipped to handle the demands of everyday life. When you consider this, it raises the question, “Why isn’t everyone running?” Actually, never before have more people run (except for maybe when we lived in caves and needed to get away from being the dinner for some big cat further up the food chain). For those of you surprised by this, you need only look at the record numbers turning out for events such as Sydney’s iconic City to Surf, the Bridge to Brisbane, or indeed our own Sunshine Coast Marathon. So how do you start running? My number one tip for any beginner is to commit to

run every other day for that month, which will give your body a chance to adapt and recover, and avoid you running too much too soon and losing interest before you get to the stage where your body starts to become comfortable with the rigours of consistent running. Make sure you don’t increase your distances too quickly. A good guide is not to increase your longest weekly run more than ten per cent in time or distance. This may not sound a lot but if your longest run in week one is 3km, you will be running 4.4km by week four, and if you keep running for three months, you will have progressed your long run to over 10km – something that you may see as somewhat unachievable now. If you are already running, break your routine. This may mean a number of different things to different runners. But here are a few ideas: Change the distance you run, go longer and slower or go shorter and faster. Get into the car and go somewhere else to run, preferably somewhere which adds to the experience. Go to the beach if you live inland or go to the bush if you live near the beach. Change your terrain – get off road – your joints will thank you for it!

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matters Imagine waking up on a glorious, clear, sunny day, it’s the weekend, birds are chirping, the waves are crashing and you get the urge to be outdoors amongst the energy of nature. You want to do something FUN, to feel FREE, to feel ALIVE, to feel STRONG, to feel AMAZING. Now imagine that there is the possibility to have all of this and improve your mind, your body and your mood! It is the gift of adventure and it’s available any time and any day.

Adventure Matters

On the coast we have so many opportunities to inject adventure into your training. No matter what fitness level you are, kids and adults, men and women, everyone can enjoy these simple adventure activities.

with Melinda Bingley from MAB Personal Training & Adventures

In this issue we take a look at adventure on the mountains.

Fitness does matter when you can enjoy more adventures in your life

There is a mountain for everyone on the Sunshine Coast: Beginners – Mount Coolum, Mount Ngungun Intermediate – Mount Cooroora Experienced – Mount Tibrogargan

A mountain can sometimes be a metaphor for life. Conquer both, and boost your confidence and build strength to take on all areas of your life. So why climb a mountain? A mountain can sometimes be a metaphor for life. Conquer both, and boost your confidence and build strength to take on all areas of your life. Connect with friends and nature. Add some aliveness to your training. It’s a fun way to gain fitness/ lose weight/tone muscle. Adventure is addictive, it is contagious, it is fun, it is living. Get outdoors, connect with friends and get fit while doing so. Once you start with this adventure, it will open up so many more adventures for you – why else would fitness matter? In the next issue we will take a look at the adventure of kayaking.

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matters Are you one of those people who have a set routine and are all about structure when at your local health and fitness club? Yet day after day your body refuses to respond how you want it to, all because you just don’t have the time to structure your life outside the gym to the same extent? If your answer was “yes”, then creating an equal balance is something that I believe will get you to where you want, sooner rather than later.

Balance Matters with Chris Nelson from Anytime Fitness

Creating an equal balance

It’s time to starting making a bigger investment into your health, both inside the gym and out. By doing this it will create that balance that every person and every fitness advertisement is always trying to find and promote. Everyone knows a person who is taking all the latest supplements and trains in high end clothing, but week by week you yourself don’t notice the change in them. Or your friend is constantly telling you how she eats healthy and is, this week, trying out an internet diet recommended to her by the pop up ads that shoot across your screen on social media. But once again you yourself don’t notice the socalled ‘guaranteed’ changes. This again comes down to the main factor that lets a lot of people down, young and old – balance.

If you look at statistics in regards to general fitness, nearly 50% of people who start a fitness regime or fad diet do not finish it or commit to it for the long term. In fact they pull the pin within the first month because it’s all too hard or they’re failing to see those ‘guaranteed’ results. Those people are the ones who are yet to find the balance between what they do inside the gym and what they consume or are doing outside of it. What we do know is that balance is a 24/7 thing. With so many opportunities to access 24/7 health clubs, gyms, nutritionists, massage therapists, chiropractors and even personal trainers, there are enough fitness professionals in all areas to help you find what the right balance is for you. Just remember that balance is not just between exercise and the daily consumption of food, it includes a balance between exercise and rest, input and output, and cardiovascular and weight bearing training. All of these factors change from person to person and it’s all about finding the right combination and executing it. If you want results, balance is key.

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Edible Sunshine Coast with local Author Rebecca Mugridge, Cooroy Library 10am to 11.30am, call 1300 LIBRARY

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This may shock some people, but to play golf well, fitness plays a major part. On the PGA tours, players have strength and fitness coaches, physiotherapists, masseuses or all of the above. The US PGA tour even has mobile gyms for players to keep in peak physical fitness.

Golfing Matters with Tim Gall from Pelican Waters Golf Club

Improve your fitness and improve your golf

How does this translate to the amateur golf players? Golf is a sport where you may walk eight or nine kilometres per round in all types of conditions, which can affect your energy levels. If you have low fitness levels you will find yourself tiring near the last few holes, and of course that may affect your score. Nutrition, fluid intake and fitness are three important aspects to keep in mind, other than holing a few putts or keeping the ball in play.

If you have low fitness levels you will find yourself tiring near the last few holes, and of course that may affect your score. Nutrition, fluid intake and fitness are three important aspects to keep in mind, other than holing a few putts or keeping the ball in play. 3. Work through your clubs, hitting a few balls with each until you finish with your driver as your last club.

A routine for players who are serious about improving their game could be as simple as the following:

4. Always drink water on course. Watch out for energy drinks and soft drinks as these increase your sugar intake and give you a big high and then a low.

1. Warm up before playing - stretch your body before hitting any warm up balls.

5. Take some food on course, such as fruit, sandwiches or nuts.

2. Always start your practice with a short iron such as a sand wedge.

Most importantly, see your PGA professional for tips on all of the above.

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Personal Training Matters with Noni and Gez McFadden from Play Fitness

Why Personal Training?

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You walk in the front door and are greeted with a big smile and welcomed inside. You have never felt so motivated or uplifted in your whole life – you literally feel on top of the world. You feel important and valued being here and inspired by the energy and atmosphere. You know this is going to be an awesome work out, you’re nervous but thrilled. You can’t wait to be a big sweaty mess at the end knowing that you smashed it and achieved what you set out to do today. You glimpse yourself in the mirror, you double take, wow! That’s a new muscle you never saw before! You’re impressed by your own reaction; you used to despise those mirrors, now you don’t mind catching a sneaky look at your shapely body. You feel so proud of yourself for getting back on track and making the first step to feeling good again. Who knew getting fit could feel so good? The very first experience with an exceptional trainer is really one of the most treasured memories in your journey to your fitness goals. When you become part of a business where it is their life’s project to help people, it has a positive effect on your whole life.

The very first experience with an exceptional trainer is really one of the most treasured memories in your journey to your fitness goals. So why do personal training and how do you pick a professional team who is going to change your life? An exceptional personal trainer makes you feel important, listens to you, gives you a space to be open like you aren’t able to in other parts of your life, and sees in you what you aren’t able to see in yourself. You are driven to achieve every goal you set and motivated to be successful. You get to become the best version of yourself with a role model who lives, breathes and loves what they do. When choosing the perfect place to improve your health and fitness, always choose who you can see yourself training with for a long, successful and enjoyable time.

matters Everyone knows that fitness is important, and research shows that it can help us lead a happy and healthy life. But with such a choice of fitness options, which one is right for you?

Cycling Matters with Ian Vant from Spin City Cycles

Kick-start your fitness plan with cycling

Cycling is one of the easiest aerobic exercises to kick-start any fitness plan. It offers a wide range of training intensities, is a non weight bearing exercise, which means it’s easy on the joints, muscles and tendons, and with the ability to burn more than 500 calories an hour it’s a great fat burner too. It’s also a fun social sport, as shown by the groups of cyclists riding together every day on the coast. The beauty of cycling is that nearly everyone has ridden a bike at some point in their life; some still ride today and others stopped long ago. We meet customers every day who have not cycled recently but take a test ride and remember the simple pleasure of riding a bike, and the sense of freedom and fun it gives. The overwhelming choice of new bikes today can be confusing and everybody’s bike needs are different, so to really enjoy your new ride you need to ensure you buy the right type of bike for you. Some are designed to be more comfortable, some

are designed to go faster, and when you go into the bike shop they should ask the right questions to help you make this choice. Where do you see yourself riding the most? On the road, or mostly on bike paths, or riding out in the bush? Why do you want to ride? Just for a bit of fitness and fun, or to commute to work, or to start training and maybe enter a race or triathlon? The sales assistant should be able to help you decide on the best bike to suit your needs, then also ensure you’re on the correct size frame and make adjustments to fit the bike to your body shape and cycling needs. Tips for buying your bike: Make sure your requirements are understood. Get your measurements checked to ensure you are on the right size frame. Always test ride the bike. Tell your sales assistant how you feel on the bike – there are many small adjustments that make a big difference to how the bike feels. Remember a bike will need regular servicing to perform at its best.

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Sport Education Matters with Vicki Zammit from New Leaf Early Learning

The importance of sport and play in early learning Play is fundamental to all aspects of a child’s development. It is a vital component of their learning process, including the development of intellectual, social and interpersonal skills. Outdoor play increases health and physical development by improving sensory development, reducing obesity and stimulating brain cells. It it is essential to ensure time is dedicated to play, or a specialist sporting program which is dedicated to improving self-esteem and confidence through stimulating, play based challenges.

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Body strength and awareness Mobility and control Coordinative abilities (hand/eye, feet/eye, and all amalgamations) Gross motor skills Fine motor skills Confidence and social skills (self-esteem) Physical management skills (control of various sports equipment) Equilibrium (balance) Spatial awareness Repetitive or practice play helps a child learn new skills and further develop coordination and enhance motor skills. Learning a new game or taking part in activities such as running, jumping rope, skipping, or throwing and catching a ball are forms of practice play. These fun learning experiences help children develop critical skills that provide foundations for later learning. Social development Playing with friends or in a group helps early childhood development by strengthening social skills and building self-esteem. Children who play together learn skills such as negotiation or compromise and how to share with others. Intellectual development Intellectual development is a significant benefit to playing. Many activities will help children learn through listening, seeing and touching. Physical development Playing sport and running or jumping rope helps children develop motor skills, but this

also encourages physical growth. As kids grow, muscle tone begins to mature and develop. A proper nutritional diet will help in kids’ physical development. A healthy diet keeps muscles and bones strong and gives kids energy throughout the day. Independence Through independent play, children learn to gain personal independence. Once toddlers begin to walk they often want to walk, as opposed to being carried. This should be encouraged because developing independence helps kids find their own sense of direction that will carry them through life. Health In an era where child obesity is increasingly common, encouraging children to be active during the early years can improve their health throughout their life. Coordination Children need to be able to exercise and use their bodies to develop strength and coordination. Outdoor play allows children to gain a greater mastery of their body by running, jumping, climbing and exploring. Responsibility Children who play outside are exposed to more choices and dangers than they would be indoors. This teaches children responsibility as they learn to identify and avoid dangerous situations. Environmental awareness Outdoor play allows children to learn to appreciate and enjoy nature at an early age. This enjoyment can facilitate an urge to protect their planet and environment for generations to come.

matters For years we have been led to believe that calories in vs calories out is how you lose weight. Then why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? There are five rules that you need to follow to healthily lose weight. These are stress, hormones, inflammation, sleep and digestion.

Natural Health Matters with Suzi Le Fanue from Integrated Wellness Clinic

The hormoneweight loss battle: The five new rules you need to apply!

If only there was a chemical that would tell me to stop eating! Oh wait, there is! It’s called leptin and it is made in your fat cells.

I was tired, depressed, stressed & unmotivated

“Just stress less”. If only it were that easy. In our world of deadlines, demands and family commitments it is often difficult to find a moment to stress less. We all know that when we are stressed we are more likely to make poor food choices, but did you know that stress causes your body to release a hormone called cortisol? This hormone tells your body to reduce sleep and also to store more fat, especially around the tummy. You have probably heard the word ‘inflammation’ thrown around a bit. But what does it mean to hormones or weight loss? When your body has more inflammation it causes the release of cortisol. This in turn has the potential to lower progesterone and DHEA. We need lots of both of these for energy, sex drive and motivation. Motivation is what gets us into our joggers in the morning, so more of this is always wanted. If only there was a chemical that would tell me to stop eating! Oh wait, there is! It’s called leptin and it is made in your fat cells. However research has shown that leptin resistance is on the rise and will cause you to eat more because your brain is not receiving the signal to stop eating. “Why?”, you ask. Well, fructose, the sugar in fruit and lots of packaged food, has been shown to increase leptin

resistance. One way you can increase leptin is by increasing melatonin. Melatonin is your sleeping hormone. It is made from serotonin. The Wisconsin Sleep Cohort of 1,024 participants found that those with a shorter sleep cycle had reduced leptin but increased ghrelin. Ghrelin is a hormone that tells your body you need to eat. So to balance your appetite hormones you need to look at sleep. The digestive system plays an underestimated role in general health and weight loss. Serotonin is largely made in the digestive system. Any sign of reflux, gas, burping, bloating or changes in bowel movement could indicate that you could have food sensitivities or a bacterial imbalance. An inflamed digestive system can cause your happy neurotransmitters to reduce and cortisol to increase. This in turn makes you sleep less, become unmotivated, store more fat and have an increased appetite. So if you are following a ‘good diet’ and it is proving a challenge my five rules you need to apply are: 1. Balance your stress hormones 2. Control your appetite through addressing leptin:ghrelin through dietary changes 3. Reduce inflammation in the body 4. Make sure you are getting sufficient sleep, and if you are not, investigate why. Could it be serotonin or melatonin? 5. Heal your digestive system.

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matters Do you struggle with routine? Is the closest thing you get to a routine your alarm clock going off at the same time every day? If spontaneity and living your life on the fly is what you like, maybe water sports like kite surfing and stand up paddling could form part of your fitness lifestyle. Yes, you heard right, fitness. Fitness can be a little unpredictable, fun and challenging all at the same time.

Water Sports Matters with Fiona Tarr from Adventure Sports

Water sports are great for spontaneous people

every session different from the last, whether on flat water or in the surf. If your fitness matters and you just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bear to be tied to rigid workout routines, water sports could be the perfect solution. Always a great all over workout, always fun and always challenging.

Water sports like stand up paddle boarding, or SUP as it is often known, and kite surfing are great for spontaneous people. They provide a feeling of freedom, are suitable for all ages and fitness levels and offer a vast opportunity for progression. What this means is you can take it easy and build up your strength and fitness, or you can ride big waves, or compete on the national and international scene. Water is unpredictable by nature; you only have to look around and see what the ocean has been doing to our beaches, or the ever changing path of the rivers and waterways to see this is so. This unpredictability makes

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matters go long. Enter an enticer or a sprint event and build from there. This will ensure you can have longevity in the sport. Triathlon is a lifestyle sport and you will find yourself telling your friends that you have to be home at 9pm so you can get up at 5am the next morning to train. However balance is also a big part of any new hobby, so make sure your goals are realistic and you don’t lose sight of why you first signed up.

Triathlon Matters with Jason and Lisa Crowther from Atlas Multisports

Your first triathlon So you’ve signed up for your first ‘tri’ and you find you have more in common with the Biggest Loser contestants than know how to swim, bike and run your way to the finish line. It’s not as hard as you think and this is why triathlon is becoming one of Australia’s fastest growing sports. Go short before you

Here are some key points to make your first tri a memorable day and to have you back online Monday morning searching for the next event: Equipment bike, helmet, running shoes, goggles, tri suit, number belt This is the bare minimum and if you find that you loved your first race and are hooked, drop into your local bike or tri store and swap those heels for some race flats, or your golf clubs for a new carbon bike. Training Join a group of like-minded people. You will soon meet many other people exactly

like you and it is also a great way to socialise. Training loads vary depending on your level of fitness, but for a sprint or Olympic distance tri you should look at 8 – 12 weeks of training with six sessions per week. The amount of volume depends on your level of fitness so start at a level you can maintain and increase by ten per cent each week. Recovery is king whether you are a beginner or elite, so schedule a day off per week and have an easy week each month. Race Day This is the most enjoyable part of the experience. Arrive at the race early and familiarise yourself with the course. Walk through transitions as if you were in the race to familiarise yourself with the swim/bike/run entry and exit points, as this will help you find your bike during the race. Read the race day rules and course maps prior, as this will often cover most of your questions. But most importantly remember to have fun, smile and acknowledge your support crew!

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Bad teeth can pose more of a health problem to a person than just affecting appearance. More and more studies indicate that the health of teeth and gums can affect the health of the whole body, and inflamed gums (periodontitis) can be one of the most common problems. The chronic inflammation weakens the immune system, resulting in an increased risk of diabetes, heart attacks, rheumatism and lung disease.

Teeth Matters awith Rita Goulart from Lake View Dental

Why keep your teeth for life?

Inflamed gums (popularly known as gum disease) is caused by poor oral hygiene or improper brushing technique. It is a bacterial plaque that eventually attacks the gums. The onset of infection often remains undetected because it causes no pain. The trouble usually begins with bleeding gums, swelling of the gums and bad breath. In extreme cases, it will form gum pockets and bone loss is inevitable. Inflammation spreads throughout the body but the inflammation is not restricted to the oral cavity. From the gingival pockets, bacteria and proinflammatory mediators travel into the

Studies show, for example, that the likelihood of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontal disease is increased by 70%. bloodstream. Inflammation occurs in the blood vessels or even in previously damaged heart valves. The result can be a higher risk for atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. Studies show, for example, that the likelihood of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontal disease is increased by 70%. Preventing periodontal disease To prevent gum disease proper oral hygiene is essential. Teeth brushing should occur at least twice a day. The spaces between the teeth should also be cleaned daily with floss or special interdental brushes. At least twice a year a clean should be performed by a dentist/dental hygienist. Here, the deposits and tartar are removed, the teeth are treated and a thorough guide to dental care is given.

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matters This is general information about oxygen only. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor regarding what is best for you. It is often difficult to know whether or not you need an oxygen machine. For some it seems obvious when they experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, but this doesn’t always mean you are lacking oxygen. Patients with lung disease and low blood oxygen levels can sometimes still breathe normally while many others who experience breathing difficulties have perfectly normal blood oxygen levels. For these reasons testing your blood oxygen level is important.

Oxygen Matters with Michael Sanby from ABC Health Care

Oxygen machine: Do you need one?

The best method to measure oxygen levels is to take a blood sample directly from an artery and test the blood oxygen level. This is definitely the most accurate method; however, there is a second, effective method that is much easier. Simply place an oximeter (a small light sensor) on your fingertip. This shows the percentage of haemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen. Haemoglobin takes oxygen to the tissues through the blood. A healthy oxygen saturation level is 95-100%.

A lack of oxygen causes the blood vessels in the lungs to constrict affecting the heart’s ability to pump blood through the lungs. As a result, the pressure in the blood vessels feeding the lungs can rise; a condition known as pulmonary hypertension. This will eventually cause the right side of the heart to fail. Pretty serious. Fact: Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Oxygen therapy is an effective method of getting more oxygen down to the cellular level, which helps destroy cancer cells. People suffering from low blood oxygen levels experience significant improvements to their quality of life when starting an oxygen therapy treatment. The brain, heart, kidneys and muscles will all function much better. An appropriate course of oxygen therapy will help to raise your blood oxygen levels, which can help to avoid some very serious long term effects. A variety of oxygen machines are available – home based, portable car units, backpacks and wheelchair bags. Speak to a Sunshine Coast oxygen specialist for more information.

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matters Not everyone can play the stock market successfully; others feel there is far too much risk on their hard-earned money. So where can you invest your efforts and get a great return?

“Age and fitness level is definitely no barrier as individuals embark upon a career in the fitness industry with one commonality: passion.”

Here’s a hot tip that might help you get a great return on your investment. INVEST IN YOURSELF! Invest in your own health and wellbeing!

Industry Education Matters with Lee Brabin from Fit College

Why should you invest in yourself?

Exercise – sure, this is a strange word to many people and it is not something that has a glorified history with most people, but it’s a bit like being given the winning numbers to the lotto next week. All you have to do is enter in the draw. Fitness is the same. You know all the answers and you have people who can tell you what to do, yet you forgot to put in your numbers and didn’t get any return. What are the risks? For starters, there’s the very distinct possibility that you’ll drop out and lose your investment. Nearly 50% of people who start an exercise program never get past the first month. Another alarming statistic is that “Fourteen million Australians are overweight or obese – If weight gain

continues at current levels, by 2025, close to 80% of all Australian adults and a third of all children will be overweight or obese” (ABS, 2013). Just by simply investing more effort into yourself you can look and feel better and add years to your life! Do you love health and fitness? Want to help others achieve their fitness goals? Have you ever considered a career in the booming fitness industry? Fitness centres are popping up on every corner – more and more people are investing in themselves – why not take advantage? Become a personal trainer and change people’s lives!

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matters We no longer live in an age where moving our bodies is a necessary mode of survival. Gone are the days where a day’s work meant you were chasing your dinner, collecting berries or, walking ten miles to get your water requirements for the week. Thousands of years ago our work requirements were very different to those in the present day.

If they are going to spend a third of their life at your business you may as well make it as enjoyable as possible, right?

In the year 2013 you can go days, weeks, months, even years without the need to

Corporate Health Matters

ever exert your body. Sadly, with these

with Matt Collins from Fatburners Gym and Personal Training

changes comes a nation of ‘unused’ bodies. Overweight people are no longer the minority. Processed food is no longer a monthly treat. Advancements in technology mean a

How can your business be part of the solution?

more sedentary lifestyle for humans. It would be more than understandable if

A good business knows that by looking after the health of its team, you will have increased productivity, better ideas and a more expressive team, which all lead to a fun, more profitable business. Look after your staff and they will look after you! Have a think about your staff:

you and your business fell into this nasty,

What do they enjoy?

unhealthy trap. So the question is, how can

What are their interests?

you have a successful, productive business in the 21st century and still maintain an above average level of health, fitness and wellbeing? How can your business be part of the solution?

What motivates them? If they are going to spend a third of their life at your business you may as well make it as enjoyable as possible, right?

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Organics:

more than a halo effect Australia’s largest organic group, Australian Organic, welcomes findings that consumers perceive a product labelLed as organic to be better for them, because it is. Organic food is not only better because it has been produced without harmful synthetic chemicals; it’s also much better for the environment and the welfare of animals. United States Cornell University researchers labelled identical organic biscuits, potato chips and plain yoghurt, as organic and non-organic. When it asked 144 people to rate the products based on taste, perception and fat content the participants favoured those labelled as organic. Researchers call this a ‘halo effect’. Australian Organic’s Manager Holly Vyner says, “The fact that organic is better for us isn’t just a false belief in our heads. This study looked at peoples’ perceptions of the word organic, it wasn’t about the integrity of the product.” When it comes to integrity, snacks or not, certified organic foods have it in loads.

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Organic snacks don’t contain harmful

for you.

10 reasons to choose organic

The way organic ingredients are grown

It’s good for you

and the way organic products are

The average Australian consumes

manufactured make organic snack foods

2kg of food additives each year, many

a more ethical and healthier choice.

of which are associated with food

This doesn’t mean that quality

intolerances, behaviour and learning

artificial additives like colours and preservatives, making them healthier

ingredients have less calories and fats than non organic ingredients. All foods should be eaten in moderation and the nutritional panels still play an important role in food choices. Organic sugar will have the same

difficulties for children, and illness. Eat organic and you will reduce this significantly. Organic food averages 25% more nutritional value and contains about one-third more cancer-fighting antioxidants than non-organic foods.

calories as non-organic sugar, but

It’s good for your children

because it’s grown according to healthy

From the womb to adolescence,

farming guidelines without synthetic

your child will benefit from organics.

chemicals it means it will be better for

Exposure to insecticides and herbicides

you and better for the environment.

during pregnancy and infancy can

Holly says, “The Australian Organic Market Report 2012, commissioned by Australian Organic, found the number one perceived benefit of buying organic food is that it is chemical-free, followed by additive-free, environmentally friendly, hormone and antibioticfree, and finally, has no GMOs.”

impact on a child’s foetal and cognitive development. Exposure to pesticides can also interfere with normal hormone development, potentially causing low sperm count in boys and an early onset of puberty in girls. It’s good for farm animals Buy organic and you are saying ‘yes’

Holly says the definition of organic is well

to a more humane treatment of farm

understood internationally and Australia

animals and saying ‘no’ to the use of

is fortunate to have some of the world’s

growth hormones, antibiotics and drugs/

most stringent organic standards.

foods that genetically modify livestock.

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It’s good for agriculture Emissions from the agricultural sector (fertilisers and crop residues) are the second-highest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. Organic standards prohibit the use of nitrogen fertilisers, which lowers emissions and provides economic and environmental benefits. Land that is organically farmed is also more resilient to drought. It’s good for the environment Over 29,500 tonnes of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators are used each year in Australia; buying organics will reduce this and help the environment. If only 1000 medium-sized farms converted to organic production, the carbon stored in the soil would be equivalent to taking 117,440 cars off the road each year.

It’s good for native

It’s good for our water

habitats

Organic farming reduces the amount

Organic farming significantly

of chemical runoff and residues which

supports biodiversity, with up to

are currently going into our drinking

50% more plant, insect and bird

water, waterways and coastal areas.

life found on organic farms. This helps to protect native habitats

It’s good for our earth

and endangered flora and fauna.

Organic farming is based on land

It’s good for the industry

regeneration and will reduce the acidity

When you buy organic products,

agricultural properties. This will then

you are placing a demand on

create more productive cropping land.

the industry and community to support the growth of the organic industry from growers through

It’s good for your taste buds When you bite into something organic

to retailers. And if you insist on

you can be sure the flavour is nothing

only purchasing products with

but natural. It will look the way nature

organic certification (the Bud

has designed it and taste the way it

logo), you will be encouraging more producers to promote the integrity of organic certification.

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