newsletter October 2011
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We had a great time at our superhero launch in September!
Thanks to everyone who dressed up and took part! It was great to see so many members enjoying themselves; no one ever said exercise has to be so serious!
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Our next Les Mills launch is on December 12th- December 18th 2011.
Looks like fun? To try out one of our current group fitness classes check out your local centres group
fitness timetable at:
Hurstville
Lane Cove
Seven Hills
Centenary
Spend the perfect spring evening with BlueFit! Catch the family favourite Ice Age 3 at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre and Lane Cove Aquatic Leisure Centre this October. Have a swim, let the kids loose on the aquatic rides and feast on a BBQ!
Ice Age 3 is about Sid the sloth’s attempt to adopt three dinosaur eggs gets him abducted by their real mother to an underground lost world, his friends attempt to rescue him.
For more information please go to www.bluefitfoundation.com.au
Don’t know how to keep the kids occupied for the rest of the holidays? It’s not too late to join in the fun at the Kids Holiday Program! We still have 2 days of the program left so just head down to your local centre and enrol on the spot!
To find out what’s on this week at the Kids Holiday Program go to www.bluefitkids.com.au
BlueFit Health Club is looking for passionate and energetic professionals to join our growing team at our Hurstville and Lane Cove locations.
If you love meeting and helping people, want a rewarding career- not just a job, and enjoy the synergy of being part of a passionate energetic team, then this is the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a full time applicant who can assist us to achieve our goal of "inspiring community activity". We are looking for a superstar who can help us find new members for our club while they are grabbing a coffee at a local cafe. If you are naturally interested in motivating and helping people improve their lifestyle & health we need to meet!
Your role will include:
- Handling member enquiries
- Networking with local businesses
- Touring prospects
- Working with targets
The successful applicant will have:
- Fun and friendly attitude
- The ability to communicate & build relationships with a variety of people
- Passion for health and fitness
Successful applicant will receive a base salary plus commission for membership sales. Part-time and Full-time position available.
We are a rapidly expanding business and need the right people onboard to grow with us!
If you’re saying YES – this is me! Then send your application, along with a cover letter to
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We look forward to speaking with you!
Warm lamb salad with mint pesto
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 6 (about 300g) lamb leg steaks
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1 x 80g packet baby rocket leaves
- 100g 97 per cent fat-free semi-dried tomatoes
- 5 large radishes, washed, stems and roots trimmed, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 12 kalamata olives, drained
- 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
Mint pesto
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
- 15g toasted pine nuts (Ducks brand)
- 10g parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable or chicken stock
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
Method
- To make the mint pesto, place the mint and pine nuts in the bowl of a small food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the parmesan, oil and garlic, and process until well combined. Add the stock and process until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and pour into an airtight container or screw-top jar. Set aside.
- Preheat a chargrill or barbecue on medium-high. Brush the lamb with oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook on preheated grill for 2 minutes each side for medium rare or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil. Set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
- Divide the rocket among four serving plates. Sprinkle over the tomatoes, radish, onion and olives. Use a sharp knife to cut the lamb across the grain into 1cm-wide strips. Scatter lamb over the salad and drizzle with pesto. Serve immediately.
*Recipe from www.taste.com.au
Spring Fitness Tips
Today we are all time poor! Finding time for the gym can feel impossible! However our BlueFit trainers have some time saving exercises to share that will help you shape up in time for summer!
It can be so time consuming working out each individual muscle group so rather than isolating each muscle during your work out such a bicep in a bicep curl use compound exercises instead. Compound exercise work out multiple muscle groups all at once, saving you time but not selling your body short! With just a few exercises, you could get a full-body workout.
Here are some examples of some compound exercises:
- Squats
- Deadlifts
- Lunges
- Push ups
- Bench presses
- Rowing
- Pull ups
- Dips
If you need any assistance with performing or understanding these exercises see our helpful BlueFit trainers next time you’re in the gym and they will show you how to achieve maximum results in minimal time!
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