EVENTS CALENDAR 2012

Taupo Challenge

FEBRUARY Sunday 12thKaiwaka Baldrock Run and Mountain Bike Event Saturday 18thTaupo Great Lake Relay Event Sunday 27th Cathay Pacific Half Marathon and 11km walk/ run and the Mangawhai Triathlon   MARCH Sunday 4th March – Whangarei Beach to Basin 5.7km or 9km walk or run Sat 17th March – Relay for Life Whangarei Saturday 24th [...]

SMART FITNESS 6 WEEK CHALLENGE

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    SMART FITNESS 6 WEEK CHALLENGE   THE NEXT SIX WEEKS ARE ABOUT CHALLENGING YOURSELF, ABOUT CREATING LONG TERM  HABBITS AND ABOUT ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS   THE COST OF THIS CHALENGE IS $60.00, WHICH WORKS OUT TO $10 A WEEK.   EACH WEEK EVERYONE WILL BE WEIGHED IN. THE PERSON WITH THE BIGGEST WEIGHT LOSS [...]

***Healthy Carrot Cake ***

Healthy Carrot Cake

We all like a treat now and again, but having a slice of something shouldn’t mean missing a meal because the calorie intake for some “treats” is as much, if not more than we should be consuming in an entire day, especially if we aren’t active. So with this in mind I thought I would [...]

DONT DO IT IF IT’S NOT FUN

Fitness Getaway 4

Every year around this time I get an influx of people wanting to start a fitness regime, which is awesome. Some people think I will be offended if they don’t like a class I teach or if they don’t like a particular exercise or piece of equipment in the studio.   The truth is life is way [...]

Kerikeri Half Marathon 2011

Kerikeri Half Marathon 2011 1

  This was the last in a series of events put on by Sport Northland as part of the run walk series 2011. And as with most things they definitely saved the best for last. The 21.2km course is one of New Zealand’s most gentle races (if you can call a half marathon gentle!) and [...]

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

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Here we go again! Another amazing event with local people taking on another mad as challenge. In what is described as New Zealand’s premier cycling event., this event has literally something for everyone. With a 4 x team relay option (40km each) 2 x team relay option (80km each) and 160km solo option as well [...]

Healthy Roast Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing

Turkey with cranberry stuffing

With Christmas almost upon us, it is time to start thinking about how we can have a beautiful that is both tasty and healthy too! This recipe comes comes from one of the many fantastic recipe’s from the Healthy Food Guide Traditional Christmas fare does not have to be stodgey and fattening. Take the humble [...]

Top tips for looking and feeling good for the holidays and beyond

Exercising Santa

The holiday season can be enough to derail even the most dedicated exerciser. Here are some tips to help you stay fit through New Year’s.   By Carol Sorgen, WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature            Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD You’re busy, you’re stressed, … so why not just take a break from your fitness program until the [...]

ARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP?

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Are you getting enough sleep?   Are you reaching for your alarm clock only to give yourself an extra 5/ 10/20 minutes? Are you waking up feeling like you have wrestled a bear in your sleep?    We all know the benefits of eating a healthy diet and exercising but what about our all-important sleep.   [...]

DOING THE EARLY BIRD

Spinning 3

Doing the Early Bird The Wednesday 6am Spinning class has been up and running for 5 weeks now and thanks to everyone who has come along for the ride. The class has been steadily growing at one new person a week which is great as people are coming back for more. As a new instructor [...]