This class is powering at the moment with our numbers bursting through the roof.
Everyone loves Holly our Gym Supervisor and our instructor for Stay In Shape. The class is a low impact fitness session designed for our mature members or those rehabilitating from injury or illness. Holly leads the group through a variety of functional, practical and enjoyable exercises.
The group is very social and often enjoy a snack after class together.
Bingeing is a term that is sometimes used jokingly as a way of eating an excess of certain foods out of fun. But for some, the term is a dark reminder of a problem that tends to consume and completely run their lives. Even though the condition can affect any age group, research is showing that teens and binge eating is on the rise.
So how does this happen? In essence, it is often a response to a traumatic or life-altering event. Fuelled by depression, anxiety or any number of other emotions, the body retreats into itself and looks for consolation in the only area that it deems will not let it down: food.
Unlike friends, parents or teachers, these individuals feel that food is a constant that never criticizes or judges. People with this condition also feel that food does not inflict punishment. But that could not be further from the truth. Consuming large amounts of unneeded calories leads to becoming overweight, obesity and a host of other complications. As the person continues to gain weight, their emotions retreat and they turn to food for relief- thus continuing the cycle.
It is important for those around these individuals to be able to identify when teenagers are struggling with this affliction. There are tell-tale signs that something is definitely wrong. For instance, the individual may be putting on weight, but it appears that their eating habits have not changed. This is because they are consuming a majority of their food intake in private.
These people will often hide food in their rooms, lockers, cars or any other place where they can get quick access to it without anyone else being around. This gives them easy access to food whenever the mood strikes them- even between meals. Since the hidden foods cannot be refrigerated it leads to the type of food that can be stashed in a room or other secret locations. As a result, these foods are generally high in fat, carbs, and calories, which further complicates the issue.
If someone feels that there is a problem with teens and binge eating they should talk to them immediately. This is a serious condition and should never be left to speculation as it can evolve into much more serious concerns. With several million individuals in the Australia suffering from this condition it is something, unfortunately, that will not correct itself.
Keeping the teenager active and introducing them to a multitude of sport and recreational activities will assist in restoring balance to the young persons life.
We only have a few more weeks before the Playtime Christmas Party and break up as we have the big kids during school holidays.
The Christmas Party will be on Monday the 5th of December 2011 if everyone could bring a plate of food to share it would be appreciated. Bring your friends as well, everyone is welcome. Playtime will be held during the normal times of 9am - 12 o'clock.
Exercise contributes to the amount of fat loss you can experience. How hard you work out and how long your exercise periods are for can really influence the amount of calories you burn and the amount of kilos you lose. For instance if you investigate interval training on the internet you will find out that short bursts of high energy exercise are good for burning fat.
Long slow exercise like walking or jogging is also good for weight loss, but probably not at the same rate that you would release weight with interval training. There are even some interval training regimens that have you working out really hard for only 10 seconds and then resting for 10 seconds.
This kind of exercise can really get your heart pumping and astonishingly you will only need to do this for a couple of weeks to see real changes in your physique.
For sure, you will want to consult a medical professional before starting this kind of intense physical training. It is one thing to want to lose weight and quote another to work out so hard that you develop some other kind of physical issue. That is not the kind of change you need.
For a copy of our timetable and to download a FREE 7 DAY PASS visit the Gold Coast PCYC website at www.goldcoastpcyc.com
If you are saying to yourself, "I can't lose weight", then guess what? You can't lose weight! See, along with changing your diet and exercise habits comes the emotional side of losing weight. Losing weight is a process that takes time and dedication.
If you have a lot of belly fat you may know that when under stress the body produces a hormone called Cortisol. Cortisol increases fat stores around your mid-section putting you at risk for heart disease and diabetes.
Learn some techniques to decrease the stress in your life. Meditation is a good technique to use to decrease stress. Yoga is another good way. Actually, just getting some regular daily exercise will go a long way to decreasing your stress level.
Try to think more positively about your life and your weight loss. If you do then the extra pounds will be long gone in no time.
Getting enough good sleep is also a big part of losing weight. If you are on the "I can t lose weight" bandwagon then try getting an extra hour or two of sleep at night. The human body needs 7-9 hours of sleep per night and when you do not get it your metabolism starts to slow down and your body does not work the way it should. Those of us who work the night shift really have screwed up metabolisms. Working nights is very stressful on the human body. We were all meant to sleep at night not during the day.
OK, so, you have done all the things listed above and find you still cannot lose the weight. Let's investigate the situation a little further. Are you drinking enough water? If you answer that you drink enough fluids then my next question is, do you drink soft drink or other sweetened drinks? If you do you need to stop. Regular soft drink, diet soft drink and other sweetened drinks are called empty calories because they have no nutritional value. The only thing they do is add to your excess fat. Did you know that if you do nothing else but stop drinking sugary drinks you can lose approximately 20 kilos in a year, give or take a few kilos.
Wait a sec, diet drinks? Yup, diet soft drink is sweetened with artificial sweeteners and is basically poison. Diet soft drink actually tricks your body into staying fat. When you drink diet soft drink the body thinks it is getting something of value and when it realizes you were only kidding the brain signals the stomach that it is still hungry and you end up eating more.
Stick with the water and maybe some green tea. The green tea gives you an added benefit of antioxidants that are so important for your health and it tastes great, too.
So try to decrease the stress in your life, grab some regular exercise, get more sleep at night and give up the sugar drinks. This should help turn the, I can t lose weight, into Yes, I can lose weight.
Have your seen our Gold Coast PCYC video?
It starts out a little slow but please stick with it as it shows the viewer what we have to offer at our club.
If you like what you see come in and we'll do a good deal for you.
For more details or a 7 day free pass to our Gym and Group Fitness classes visit our website at www.goldcoastpcyc.com
Thank you
Linda Baade
Sergeant 7936
Branch Manager
Les Mills BODYPUMP TM is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weights inspire you to get the results you came for - and fast.
The world is just too busy. And your life, well forget about it, thereís just no time in the day when you can manage to squeeze a little bit of exercise into your schedule. Someone is always calling and interrupting your exercise routine anyway. The emails are not going to answer themselves. The bills need to get paid and donít you really deserve to spend some quality time watching television. Thatís pretty harmless stuff, right? And itís your life anyway and what right does someone have to tell me how I should be eating or exercising or doing anything for that matter.
Any of those ideas sound familiar at all?
If they do not, count yourself lucky. Because thoughts like these seem to appear out of thin air just when you decide to start an exercise program to lose some weight. It is almost like there is a hidden force in their minds that jumps right out in front to prevent them from starting an exercise program.
Of course, exercise helps you lose weight. The amount of weight you are going to lose depends on the amount of exercise you do and the intensity. Now, if you eat more than you did before with the rationalization that since you are working out you can eat more, you are probably not going to lose any weight at all. But in general if you exercise more and eat less, some weight is going to vanish into thin air.
Starting a new physical workout schedule is the kind of thing that will really change the way you look and feel. You will also find that your entire mood will change. You feel better, you feel more alive and you will feel the kind of happiness that comes from knowing you are doing something good for yourself.
Increased energy, increased happiness and decreased weight; those sound like terrific reasons to start an exercise program as soon as you can. No reason to delay all those benefits and once you start you will never want to go back to the way you were.
Cost is no excuse, Gold Coast PCYC currently has a 7 day free trial for Group Fitness and the Gym if you are new to the club. Creche is included in the cost and available 9am - 12 O'clock. If you join before the 7 day trial is over we will waive the State Wide PCYC Membership fee of $30 for adults, $20 for children or $60 for the family. You can get unlimited Gym, Boxing Room and Group Fitness visits for $16 per week direct debit or unlimited Gym and Boxing Room for $10.99.
Cardio Workouts For Weight Loss - Simple And Enjoyable
If you are interested in losing some of the extra kilos you have been carrying around then cardio workouts for weight loss are just what you need to help you achieve your goals. Let us be honest for a moment, shall we? Most people don't like to engage in exercise. However, the combination of regular exercise and healthy eating is the best way to lose weight. You should be aware that your cardio workouts need to be done on a consistent basis. Therefore, if you are able to find exercises you enjoy, you will have an easier time sticking with your weight loss plan.
That raises the question of what the best way is of making a workable weight loss and cardio workout plan that fits in with your lifestyle. Here are some things to consider as you develop your plan:
Boxercise
1. Time. I understand that you are very busy, but everybody is busy. Perhaps you feel that you don't even have a spare minute to spend on exercising. If so, then I have a question. How much time do you spend watching television or mindlessly surfing the internet? Would you be willing to give up 15 to 30 minutes a day, most days of the week, if it meant you would lose weight and feel better than ever before?
Les Mills RPM class
2. Ability. You are reading this, so I will assume you want to know about weight loss. In turn, it's probably a safe assumption that you are not in peak physical condition. When you first start doing cardio workouts, select exercises that are within your level of ability. It's okay to push yourself to some extent, but you don't want to injure yourself either. Be sure to check with your personal doctor before starting a new eating plan or exercise regimen. They will most likely be thrilled that you want to be healthier, but they can also alert you to any underlying medical problems you have, and how best to deal with them.
Stay in Shape 50+
3. Enjoyment. Generally speaking, exercise doesn't sound all that enjoyable to most people. They only think of it as work, but it doesn't have to be if you select activities that you enjoy. It stands to reason that the more you look forward to your exercise, the more likely you will be to stick with it. Here is a short list of some of the best exercises for cardio workouts for weight loss that we have at the Gold Coast PCYC.
Tennis
Zumba
Cardio Fit
Running
Walking
Boxercise
Les Mills Body Pump
Boxing
Elliptical trainers
Bicycling - Les Mills RPM
Stay in Shape 50+
You should now have a good idea of what type of exercises you will be doing and when you will do them, but that's only part of the picture. You also need to have an end goal in mind. If you don't, you won't know when you get there, and it will be easier to get discouraged when you don't see results right away.
Tennis is for all ages
Doing cardio workouts for weight loss is one of the best ways to take of extra pounds. Now that you have a better idea of how best to do it, it's up to you to follow through. You'll be glad you did and we are here to support you.
Thanks to a donation from Clubs Management Australia the Gold Coast PCYC has just launched a new Youth Drop In Centre for 12 years and older. It is held Wednesdays from 3.30pm until 7pm at the Gold Coast PCYC, 180 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters.
Come along for $5.00 entry fee for the whole afternoon, on your first visit you will receive a years PCYC state wide membership normally $20 for children. You can go to as many activities listed below as you want.
Street Style Break Dance
Hip Hop
Acro and Tricking
Fire Twirling
Judo
Boxing
Muay Thai
Weights Session
Basketball
Tennis and
Play Stations
Don't be shy, bring all your friends for a great afternoon of hanging out.
Our Primary School Age Blue Light Disco is held the second Friday of each month. Discos are held at the Gold Coast PCYC, 180 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters between 7pm and 9.30pm. Once inside children are not allowed to leave without an adult. Our discos are supervised by Police, Police Recruits and PCYC volunteers holding blue cards. It's a fantastic night for our youth to dance and socialise with friends.
On the 11th of November 2011,our theme is Summer Beach Party. Come dressed up and you could win a prize.
For more details of what is on at the Gold Coast PCYC refer to our website at www.goldcoastpcyc.com
We would like to invite all our 0 - 5 year old children to come and try Playtime. Your first visit is free. If you decide to join PCYC one year membership is $20 for Children or $60 for the family. Each visit is $4 for one child or $5 for the family or family day care mums.
We hold playtime in our basketball stadium safe from the harsh sun or bad weather. We set up an obstacle course, jumping castles, bikes, trikes, balls and toys. We have a parachute to play with and the lastest music playing in the background. Socialise with other mums or come as a group and hire the tennis court while you watch each others children. You may want to work out in our gym and share the child minding with friends.
If you are having a child's birthday - let us know and we'll set up a table for you to BYO your goodies and cake.
Playtime is from 9am - 12pm. Bring your friends the opportunities are endless. This was today's set up and Riley has been joined by 13 other children. So come down and join in the fun.
Did you know that we look after your School Age Children when school is out. The Gold Coast PCYC has two fully licensed and nationally accredited childcare services, one is situated at the club premises and currently picks up from Surfers Paradise State, Benowa State, Bellevue Park State, St Kevin's, Miami and Caningeraba State Schools. Our second service operates from Broadbeach State School.
Our Outside School Hours Care services open at the below times.
Before School Care ..........6.30am - 9am. After School Care.............3pm - 6pm. Vacation Care....................6.30am - 6pm.
What you pay will depend on your eligibility for the Childcare Rebate.
Pictured above is the Broadbeach Coordinator Katrina Carrick, Sgt Linda Baade, Brooke Morton the Active After School Care Coordinator and Megan McDowell the Gold Coast PCYC Coordinator. This photo was take at an Active After School Care meeting. Both of the Gold Coast PCYC Outside School Hours Care Services have Active After School Care. The Australian Government's Active After-school Communities program is a national initiative that provides primary school children with access to free sport and other structured physical activity programs in the after-school time slot 3pm to 5.30pm.
Broadbeach currently has Zumba, Arukan and Table Tennis. Gold Coast PCYC has Cricket, Gateball and Tennis. These activities change every term.
For further details please refer to our website www.goldcoastpcyc.com/new/child-care/ or phone 07 55385201. For a tour of our club come to 180 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters.
Tiny Tots Gym is a movement-based program for children aged 1-5 years, and their caregiver. We have three different groups at the Gold Coast PCYC, 1-2 Years, 3-5 years, and a shared class for siblings aged 1 - 5 years. Parents actively share in this class as children under 5 work best with individual help in listening, waiting, learning new skills, and interacting socially with other children. The class leaders pictured below Suzanne and Adrianna provide a structured environment and organised activities for you and your child.
The Gold Coast PCYC Blue Light Disco this month was Halloween Theme. The kids love dressing up for Halloween and there is never a shortage of people volunteering their photo for our Facebook or blog. We had a good crowd and I would like to thank them for being well behaved again. If you would like to come to our discos they are the 2nd Friday of each month. The next discos are:
Summer Party - 11th of November 2011
and
Christmas Party - 9th of December 2011.
The Christmas Party Disco will also have a separate room available to the Grade 7 groups going into High School next year. This room has been made available so they can hang out and meet new friends that may be going to the same High School in 2012.
I would like to thank Mikes Bikes on the Gold Coast Highway, Miami for their donation again of the lucky door prize. The are very generous and regularly donate to help our Blue Light Disco. If you want to support the youth of the Gold Coast, please support Mikes Bikes.
Cheerleading on the Gold Coast is a growing sport.
What do you think of when someone mentions Cheerleading? If your answer is Pom Poms, banners and cheers at a football or basketball game you would be correct. But also add manoeuvres, correct posture, music, strength, stamina, acrobatics, gymnastic moves and you have an enjoyable sport which is becoming more popular both recreationally and competitively.
Our Coaches Marina and Shae with a few of the girls
Here is our team performing at the Police Charity Ball in August 2011 at the Gold Coast Entertainment and Convention Centre.
At the Gold Coast PCYC, 180 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters, we have both Beginner 8 years and over and intermediate classes starting from 3.45pm on a Wednesday. $7 for Beginners and $8 for intermediate.
The club would like to wish Erica Happy 5th Birthday. Erica and her friends attend our Beginner Gymnastics class on Thursdays.
Beginner Gymnastics is conducted Tuesday's and Thursday's. One of our accredited Gymnastic coaches instructs your child in basic gymnastic skills, which help balance, coordination, & body strength. This class is available to children 4 years and over with class numbers limited to eight as there is no parents’ participation. Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach life skills, including independence, whilst focusing on self-esteem & discipline and this class is the first step.
Erica celebrates her 5th Birthday at Gold Coast PCYC.
We often have parents plan their child's Birthday Parties around our activities as you see here with Erica and her friends.
The Junior Coaching Program runs throughout the year catering for absolute beginners as young as 5 yrs to budding young professionals. Coaching sessions take place after school and week ends. You can join classes at any stage.
MINI TENNIS (for children 3-5 years) - The classes will cover the basics of coordination and movement and will involve simple exercises with a ball and racket, gently introducing your child to tennis.
SHORT TRANSITIONAL TENNIS (5-9 Years) - The classes will cover basic techniques and rally skills and includes progressive techniques leading to match play.
INTERMEDIATE TENNIS (10 years and plus) - Ideal for players looking to improve their technique, practice regularly and compete in match play situations.
Private Coaching in small groups of 4-5 children are available on request from our coach Rehana on 0417001643
RPM™ is the indoor cycling workout where you ride to the rhythm of the powerful music.Take on the terrain with your inspiring team coach who leads the pack through the hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials and interval training.Discover your athlete within – sweat and burn to reach your endorphin high.
Holly Barker, Karen Spencer, Tami-Jade Ashcroft, Hani & Tei and Senior Constable Dave Brown
CONGRATULATION! Tami – Jade Ashcroft our Group Fitness Challenge Winner
Over the winter period Gold Coast PCYC held a group fitness challenge to encourage members to stay inspired and remain motivated through winter.
We had an outstanding number of applicants who took part in the challenge participating in as many group fitness classes as they could over the two months for there shot at winning a LCD TV.
Tami – Jade was our much deserved winner. Tami who attends our group fitness classes most days is an inspiration to us all, along with many other members who make health and fitness such a positive a big part of their every day lives. Tami also has two beautiful children Hani & Tei that are involved in our activities here at the Gold Coast PCYC.
So thank you to all our members who took part in the challenge, we appreciate you all and are happy to have such a loyal member base.
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you through out spring – remember summer is just around the corner so there is no time like now to go go go…Get Fit, Get Happy and Feel Great for summer.
Yours in fitness, Holly Barker, Gym Supervisor.
Here is a picture of our Gym and we have a huge timetable of Group Fitness Activities. If you wish to join the club visit our website for more details at www.goldcoastpcyc.com
In this class, you will see a development of adjustability of muscles, nerves and the build up of a swift, skilful
and enduring body, as well as development of abilities for quick and accurate judgement of opponent’s moves
and the ability to respond.
• Harmonious development of the body
• Improvement of the internal organs, such as circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems
• Techniques such as pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, swift dodging, rolling etc
• Development of abilities for quick and accurate judgement of opponent’s moves and the ability to respond
• Understanding sportsmanship
Gold Coast PCYC would like to welcome our new Judo coach Doug Alderton who is replacing Matt Kinsler. Doug is pictured here demonstrating a throw and I've asked him to introduce himself below.
Doug: I started Judo over 23 years ago, after taking my sons to a local club in the UK, I was fascinated to watch and rapidly developed a wish to join in the fun my kids were having. I decided to look for and join an adult class, finding a love for the art, which has been infectious and very enjoyable ever since.
Originally training with the Tokushima Budo Council from a little known club in Warlingham, England, under Sensei Ken Williams, who is sadly no longer with us. I then enjoyed training with the BJA along with the likes of Sensei Tim Bass, David Oldfield and Jeff Reed who have been a great inspiration to me and have developed most of my knowledge to date, although always learning in Judo.
On moving to Australia to live, I was most fortunate to be able to train at the Samurai Judo club in Currumbin, under the JFA with Sensei Steve Potter who is totally dedicated to the art and has developed Judo over here in Australia for many years.
I am now proud to have been asked to volunteer at the PCYC Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters, where I hope to instil the love and passion I have for Judo to others within the local community. I do hope any enquiries lead to a continuing increase of members in the popular art of Judo at the PCYC.
Gold Coast PCYC has introduced a new class - Bubs Ballet.
This class is for the 2 year old to 5 year old age group. It is the basics of all dance which requires not only technique efficiency but also strength, beauty, poise, stamina, line and agility. Our Instructor Adrianna (pictured below) is a talented entertainer with a fitness background as a personal trainer. She currently runs structured tiny tots classes and wants to bring that same energy to Bubs Ballet.
The new class will start on the 9th of September 2011 and be held on Friday's at 10.30am. Tell your friends and mention this blog for your first session free.
Alex Hughes, 15 years old has been fencing for 10 years. Last year in September Alex made the under 17 Australian Fencing Team, since then she has trained in Europe and represented Australia in competitions in Italy, Hungary, Thailand, Jordan and New Zealand. Alex has achieved 2nd place in the teams event at the Asian under17 championships, the first medal Australia has won in this event and last month she brought home a gold medal and a 5th from the Australian under 15/17 championships. Alex is the new Australian under15 champion and the second highest in the U17 event (competitors 2-4 Singaporeans).
We are proud to have Alex and her fellow fencers training at the Gold Coast PCYC.
Wrestling Coach 'Ken Matsuto' took 3 Gold Coast PCYC Wrestlers to 4 Gold Medals in the 'Wrestling Queensland State Titles' in May 2011.
They are: Leigh Gapp Seniors U55Kg, Davies-Webby Brothers, Luke - Cadets/Juniors U63/U66Kg and Benn - School-Boys U46Kg.
(all in Free-Style Wrestling)
Leigh, who is also an assistant coach, now adds this medal to a State Gold and National Silver won several years ago. In-between competitions he regularly trips overseas extending his training. Luke and Benn have now medaled 5 years in a row at the QLD State Titles, all Gold except one Bronze. In 2010 they also entered their first 'National School Age Wrestling Titles' and came away with a Silver and Gold respectively in their weight/age divisions.
They are a few of the champions Ken has produced over the many years he has dedicated to the Gold Coast PCYC Wrestling Club.
When you look at Ken's history briefly it's easy to see why. Ken was a 1978 National U82Kg Free-Style Wrestling Japanese Champion, a great feat in a very competitive wrestling nation, and one of his coaches was 1968 Gold Olympic/World Wrestling Champion 'Shigeo Nakata'. Ken also has expertise in other codes, Sumo, Submission and Sambo... which provides a complete Grappling experience.
Other coaches who provide time on the mat when available are Rod Wallace and Mark Brady.
General Information:
Training is offered to the recreational to competitive Olympic Wrestler. Wrestling is a very affordable sport with the opportunity to reach high levels in an internationally recognised Olympic and Commonwealth sport. New members welcome, all you need is a pair of shorts, 'T'-shirt or a singlet, no Jewelry or sharp objects, (optional mouth guard, wrestling boots & head guard) meet the coach and you're ready to go!
Training Times:
Tuesday and Thursday 5-7pm
Events:
About 7 Interclub and State competitions are held throughout the year in Brisbane and 5 National events at the following States: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA.
At present Queensland's events are Olympic Freestyle and Greco Wrestling Rules. Some of the other states now include Fila Grappling at their events. Its possible QLD will follow these states in the future.
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you through out spring – remember summer is just around the corner so there is no time like now to go go go…Get Fit, Get Happy and Feel Great for summer.
Gold Coast PCYC would like to welcome our new Judo coach Doug Alderton who is replacing Matt Kinsler. Doug is pictured here demonstrating a throw and I've asked him to introduce himself below.
