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These days when Jennifer Hall of Orewa goes running alone at night, she can focus on enjoying the exercise, rather than looking over her shoulder and feeling unsafe.Two months ago she took up Brazilian Jujitsu, which is the latest martial art that is being taught at Dynamic Martial Arts Training Centre in Silverdale.Jennifer has taken part in a number of sports, including Ironman challenges, and was one of the women who learned kick boxing as part of the Fight Girls programme, but she says not only is Brazilian Jujitsu the toughest thing she has ever done for her fitness, but its focus on self defence is a huge confidence boost.Dynamic Martial Arts head instructor Dave Sawyer has brought in Noel Thompson, a purple belt who trained under Brazilian black belt Douglas Santos, to instruct the classes.Brazilian Jujitsu promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger assailant by using leverage and technique, taking the fight to the ground – applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the other person.

Jennifer Hall of Orewa says Brazilian Jujitsu is not only a fun, cardio workout but teaches self-defence skills that could be lifesaving.

Taking control through Brazilian martial art

Jennifer says the holds and moves enable a person to overcome a surprise attack and she can now use the techniques she’s learned to get up from a prone position even if a large man is trying to prevent this.The holds can also be used by police as a means of restraining people and there is also a competitive element to Brazilian Jujitsu so that able students can take it to the next level.

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by Laurinda Howarth of Fun FitAs a health and fitness coach, nearly every day I see people waiting for that perfect moment to start their health and fitness journey, or that perfect moment when they have lost the weight – only then will they decide to be happy.As a young woman I struggled with anorexia and identity issues; I was always dreaming of that perfect body that was displayed in magazines, television or what was being said around me. As I got older, I travelled and came home with an extra 15 kilos and extremely low self-esteem.The illusion of perfection was all that was stopping me from creating a joyful and authentic life, a healthy and fit life. We forget that the steps we have taken are more important and healthier than perfection. We put our precious lives on hold until such a time as everything is in alignment or seems ‘perfect’. In reality, does that ‘perfect’ day ever come? We can end up procrastinating our lives away.If we are among those people who experience something so significant (a serious health scare or relationship breakdown) that it acts as a wake-up call, showing us how our pursuit of perfection has sabotaged us, we may

then give ourselves permission to begin to rebuild our lives in a positive and healthy way by moving slowly in a direction of choice. Baby steps, consistency and action, not perfection, is the answer.The best thing you can do for yourself is make a plan. Know what your idea of ‘happily ever after’ looks and feels like and then start taking steps towards that. This was crucial when I lost my last 5kg. Maybe you are similar to me? I used to (and sometimes still do) feel guilt after eating something that is not so healthy. What I learnt is that the 80/20 rule (being ‘good’ 80 percent of the time, but with 20 percent ‘freedom’) does work. Start small and make things achievable. It is usually the small things, done consistently, that have the true power to change our lives. Write down one to three ‘baby’ steps towards your goal that you could easily fit into your week. Could you get up earlier and go for three half-hour walks in the mornings each week, go bike riding or run around at the park with yourkids? Include some ‘bliss’ time too, where you light a candle, run a bath or watch your favourite TV programmes.“Time can be manipulated – it’s all a matter of motivation”

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Building strong bonesLast weekend I was out in the windy, wild Waitakere Ranges running a half marathon with a hundred other people crazy enough to get out of bed before 7am on a Saturday morning. I started thinking about how happy I was that all my joints and bones were in good working order to run all that way, and if I would still be able to do this in my 80s without turning into the Bionic Woman. Osteoporosis, or brittle bones, is a common condition as we get older. Children and young people naturally build up their bone strength until about age 30 when bone density is at its greatest. After this, bone density decreases a little every year in everyone, but really starts to take a nose dive in women after menopause. The less dense a bone is, the more prone it is to breaking even without a great amount of force. A fall that would see a 45-year-old stand up and walk away might see an elderly person spend the afternoon with the orthopedic surgeon.There are some things we can do though to keep our bones healthy and strong throughout life, and they don’t necessarily involve pills or infusions. First, ensure you get plenty of exercise and activity. Bones are constantly renewing themselves and physical activity makes them stronger with time. This process already begins in childhood and continues until old age. Secondly, a healthy, varied diet is important to supply the necessary building blocks for bones. Calcium and other minerals are very important. Studies suggest at least four servings of dairy (or calcium enriched substitute) per day for adults to keep bones healthy – children’s growing bodies need more. Also, Vitamin D is very important. Vitamin D is made by the skin when exposed to ultraviolet rays, as well as being present in some food items. Twenty minutes of sun per day is generally enough, but don’t overdo it, due to the negative effects of too much sun such as premature aging and the risk of skin cancers. Some people, especially older people, can develop a Vitamin D deficiency and require supplements – it’s best to discuss this with your doctor as too much Vitamin D is also not desirable. Be aware that medications such as oral steroid medications like prednisone can decrease bone density, especially in children if given too often. So be good to your bones.

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Rugby players, Olympians, runners, the NFL and British soccer teams are among those who have added yoga to their training regimes.If it’s hard to picture an All Black in the lotus position, bear in mind that this is yoga designed specifically for athletes, known as Sports Yoga.The combination of mind-body awareness and effective stretching is the reason Sports Yoga is included in the training undertaken by sports teams in the UK and USA.Yoga Sports Coach Shelley Charlton of Manly says that coaches in those countries undergo yoga sports science training and use it to improve athletes’ performance.Recently Shelley qualified as a Yoga Sports Coach after completing training with Yoga Sports Science – a UK-based organisation that researches and promotes the benefits of yoga to sportspeople as well as providing courses.However, she says her focus in her own practice, and in coaching others, has always been on the physiological aspects of yoga.While in the British Airforce, Shelley used to do yoga after training and eventually qualified as a teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

Sportspeople latch onto Yoga“For me yoga was always about improving function for physical activity,” Shelley says. “It also increases your body awareness so that you’re less likely to overtrain or go back into a sport too early after injury.”Shelley did a case study with a rugby player as part of her Sports Yoga training and says the first thing she talks about is posture and breathing.“Yoga focuses on balance, alignment and breathing which is all very applicable to sportspeople. It also helps with injury prevention and rehabilitation.”She says her Sports Yoga programmes are targeted to each sport’s specific requirements, as well as an individual athlete’s needs.And although flexibility is desirable, she warns that too much can be a problem.“A balance between flexibility and stability is essential; if the ligaments are over stretched the joints can become unstable and you lose power – that’s why Sports Yoga is better for athletes.”As well as coaching and running a Sports Yoga class at InShape Studio in Whangaparaoa, Shelley is offering a free trial to rugby players during October and November. Info: contact Shelley, phone 021 0241 4242.

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Workouts that can be enjoyed with friends, family or as a couple in a dynamic, fun environment are the focus of Peak Fitness, based in Whangaparaoa.Owners Jane Haggerty and Dorel Indries specialise in Personal Training and boot camps, which take place in a purpose-built gym and outdoors on their 0.8ha property. Whilst calling the sessions ‘boot camps’ they point out that this is a high quality experience.“We’re not shouting at you as though you’re in the army,” Dorel says. “The workouts are challenging, but the atmosphere is supportive and friendly.”The heated pool, tennis court and range of terrain on the property make outdoor exercise varied and fun, as well as completely private.Jane, who has been at home caring for her three children for 16 years, provides a free childcare service for clients, allowing couples to work out together. The boot camps will continue year-round, so they can become part of anyone’s regular fitness regime.Dorel brings to the business many years experience as a personal trainer and former professional indoor volleyball player and coach. Personal

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Training sessions are available six days a week, and will be tailored to each individual’s fitness level and goals. The sessions combine cardio and strength – from traditional circuits of push ups, squats or sit ups to the most up to date workout techniques. This includes the TRX system, which uses a strap to support the body as you exercise, making it ideal for people with injuries, or those that want to build on core strength.Jane says that the boot camps are popular with people who have not done a lot of exercise over winter and want to kick-start the summer.

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The first of several new community mental health facilities planned by the Waitemata District Health Board opened in Silverdale last week (September 23).Piri Pono, which was officially opened by Rodney MP Mark Mitchell, will enable the DHB to provide Rodney residents with care closer to home.It is a short term, acute residential service staffed 24 hours a day by support and clinical workers. It provides an alternative to Rodney residents who would previously have gone to North Shore Hospital but do not need a hospital-based service.Waitemata DHB chief executive Dr Dale Bramley says Piri Pono is part of an expansion of mental health services to cater for the district’s growing population. “Along with building a $25 million, 46-bed mental health facility adjacent to North Shore Hospital, we will also be delivering up to 17 more beds in community settings – Piri Pono is the first of these new facilities,” he says.

The five-bed facility in Silverdale will be operated by a non-government organisation, Connect Supporting Recovery.Connect chief executive Lorna Murray says Piri Pono, which has been many months in the planning, will offer much needed care close to home for people on the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney.“Finding suitable accommodation has been the biggest challenge for the establishment of the service,” she says.Waitemata DHB clinical director for mental health services, Dr Murray Patton, says residential services like Piri Pono are well-established internationally, and have been developed successfully in other parts of NZ.“These are services that are located within the community close to a community mental health team, enabling us to provide care, support and short term accommodation for those requiring treatment and support.”

Mental health facility opens

Sexual health surveyWaitemata DHB is reviewing its sexual health services and would like to hear from consumers of such services. Anonymous feedback can be posted online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/3D6BXY7, until October 11.

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