newsletter Dec 2010

December Fitnews

There is no better time to become a BlueFit member than now! Combat the festive weight gain and look great at the beach by making the most of BlueFit’s latest offer! BlueFit is currently offering $99.00 off your joining fee this December!

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Holiday Program

BlueFit has the kid’s entertainment sorted this summer! The Kid’s holiday program gives children the opportunity to socialise with kids of a similar age while enjoying a variety of fun activities including:

•    Swimming
•    Wall sports
•    Oz Tag
•    Kayaking
•    Basketball
•    Netball
•    Soccer

Holiday Programs held in December:
Lane Cove: 10th - 14th Jan   17th - 21st Jan

Hurstville: 10th - 14th Jan   17th - 21st Jan

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Learn 2 Play

Learn 2 Play is finishing up its first term at the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre this December with almost 400 kids participating in the program. The program has been extremely successful , providing kids with physical stimulation after school. The program aims to promote exercise with kids from a young age. Sports featured in the program include:

•    Basketball
•    Soccer
•    Gymnastics
•    Oz tag/AFL
•    Multi Sports

Learn to Play will be back next year at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre. For early enrolments please contact the centre on (02) 9585 9600 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Movember Wrap Up

Team BlueFit managed to raise over $4000 this November to acquire funds for prostate cancer and male depression.
The team raised exactly $4242.00 to date! Our BlueFit Mo Bros’ who sported moustaches throughout the month not only assisted with raising funds, but they also created awareness and promoted conversation about men’s health.
It’s a welcome relief for the staff at BlueFit to now be rid of their mo’s, but it was all for a good worthy cause!

Exercise Tip

Look great at the beach this summer with this tip that will help work your shoulders, back and core muscles!

Shoulder press using dumbbells:

• Sit tall
• Brace abdominals
• Put hands at shoulder height and press directly above head
• Make sure elbows are under wrists and lower until arms are square at 90 degrees and elbows are in line with shoulders
• Repeat this 12 times and do set separate sets and you can say good bye to flabby arms this summer!

Recipe of the Month

Chili Calamari Salad

Don’t feel guilty about enjoying some seafood over the Christmas period as its high in protein and low in calories and cholesterol. This particular recipe is especially good as chili is full of vitamin c and also is great for your metabolism.   
Chili calamari salad

Ingredients (serves 12)

• 2 long red chilies, deseeded, finely chopped
• 2 small red chilies, deseeded, finely chopped
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 100ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 3kg whole small calamari hoods (see tip), cleaned, tentacles reserved
• 100g rocket, to serve

Method

1. Place chilies, green onions, garlic, 1/4 cup lemon juice, vinegar and 1/3 cup oil in a large ceramic bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
2. Score inside flesh of calamari hoods in a criss-cross pattern and cut crossways into thick strips. Place calamari strips and tentacles in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
3. Preheat a greased barbecue plate on high heat. Add calamari strips and tentacles. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until curled and just cooked through. Add to chili marinade. Leave to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or longer in the fridge).
4. Arrange rocket on serving plates. Spoon over calamari and chili marinade. Serve.

Notes
Tip: You can buy calamari already cleaned. You will need 1.5kg for this recipe.

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