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    Directors DeskInjuries and Training

    Dear members, family and friends,

    Every Step into Life Franchise nationally offers 7 differentGroup Outdoor Personal Training programs, each one with adifferent and highly beneficial focus. Please take some time tofamiliarise yourself with our program variety on the website,http://www.stepintolife.com.au/train-with-us/australia/

    If you sustain an injury, it is vital that you advise your Trainerand discuss any limitations to your Training. Your Step into

    Life Trainers are experts in the content and delivery of the 7Step into Life Training programs and your Trainer willrecommend a change to your program to cater for your injury.

    When injured, it is a natural human tendency to want to stoptraining but in most cases (depending on the injury) stoppingyour training is not required, rather common sensemodifications and changes to the type and intensity of trainingwill allow you to continue, so please chat to your Trainer.

    I am also very excited for the launch of Fitness N.O.W from10

    th 16

    th February, our National Open Week. This is a

    fantastic opportunity for you to share your fitness journey atStep into Life with anyone and everyone! Any non-membercan attend unlimited sessions free of charge at any of 160+Step into Life venues around Australia during Fitness N.O.W!

    As a current member, when you refer someone who trials withus during Fitness N.O.W then joins as a member, youllreceive an instant prize PLUS go into the draw to WIN oneyear of FREE unlimited Group Outdoor Personal Training

    with us*

    . Imagine not paying training fees for a whole year!

    With an average lifespan per member of 12 to 18 months, Stepinto Life is really making a positive impact in the health andfitness of our members, so well done and thank you to all forallowing us that opportunity. Train hard and all the best,

    Regards

    Larry CohenFounder and Director

    February 2014, Issue 89Step into LifePhone: 0423 852 262Email: [email protected]

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    Comic ReliefLocal News

    EventsWhat is happening? Id love to join in!February 15

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    Keysies 10th

    Year Celebration Scavenger Hunt10am(No boxkick or toneup on this day)

    March 2ndCardinia Fun Run5km & 10km

    March 22nd

    Tough Mudder

    Merchandise

    Timetable ChangesTalk to your Trainer regularly to ensure youre completing thebest mix of training available to you to reach your goals.

    This bigger timetable will be changing at the end of Februaryso please get all your makeups done before this dateareminder that the timetable was expanded to help you makeup your sessions that you missed/we called off due to the hot

    weather in January.As Melbournes weather is unpredictableat times we askyou to be resilient All it takes is a little bit of organisation tooutwit the elements. Fail to prepare & youre preparing to fail.

    We had a new B.Iin townB.I Bird!You dont want to

    mess aroundwhen hes here!

    We always workhard at our

    endurits, so hard

    that we ... have tosmell ourselves

    afterwards ... rightEdwards?

    Rubberised Resistance BandsBlue (Difficult) - $37.00Red (Moderate) - $32.00Green (Light) - $30.00

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    New MembersWelcome!

    Michelle Symss

    Member BirthdaysHappy Birthday!4thJackson Taylor

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    Brent Van Rooyen6thAlison Van Rooyen7thJess Field9thDennis Le

    17thMatthew Edwards20thYvonne Edwards

    23rdMarko Radisic26thBron Hevey28thJoseph Kingi

    Member ProfileWho is?

    Teagan Kemp

    QuestionsWhere were you born?Warragul

    What is your current profession?Nurse Traineeworking & studying at Uni

    What sports have you been involved withduring your life/best achievement?I played alot of basketball & netball when I was younger. 3

    times a week. Winning the netball grand final 3 years in arow was awesome!

    What is your favourite Step into Life session?Boxkickto get all my frustration out

    What is your favourite naughty treat whenyour trainers arent looking?Salt & Vinegar chips, I can not control myself

    What are your top 3 goals you would like toachieve?

    To complete Tough Mudder & Spartan Race without givingup!

    What goals have you achieved at Step intoLife so far?Being able to finish bootcamps without passing out! Haha.

    As I was petrified of doing them. Its easy to achieve whatyou want when you have such supportive people trainingwith you.

    Training ClubAchieving your goals at Step into Life

    Goal setting is a key element to gaining fitness,weight loss and improved health benefits. At allStep into Life sessions we add Training Points toyour Training Club tally (totals availableon yourfortnightly progress report).

    Points gained are a measure of your commitmentto your training.

    How close are you to your next Training Clubmilestone?

    Ask your Trainer to help you set some time lines foryour goals.

    Awards achieved in January-200 pointsBrian Avalos

    1000 pointsDennis Le

    2000 pointsTegan Berry

    3000 pointsMelissa Brown

    Kempy hasbeen a

    member sinceSeptember

    2012

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    Its important to listen to your body dont be afraid totake breaks (and drink more water!) if you need to. Youcan also shorten your workout if necessary, or break it

    up into intervalstry 8 minutes of low-intensity exercisewith a 2 minute break, repeated over the course of 30-45 minutes, depending on how your body can handle itin the heat.

    Switch it upInstead of going for a run or attending an evening Step intoLife sessions, on hot days its a good idea to be flexible andchange your exercise time to earlier in the morning. Earlymornings tend to be much cooler! Be sure to contact yourTrainer ahead of time to let them know to expect you in themorning if this is your plan. If changing to a morning workoutduring a heat wave isnt possible and you still want to fit

    some exercise in to your day, then aim for late evening. If itsstill too hot, swimming can be refreshing way to keep activein extreme heat.

    Sweet summer shadePlan your outdoor exercise in the shade! Head for a walkthrough National Park forests (be sure to check Fire DangerWarnings ahead of time), workout with Step into Life underthe shade of a tree in your local park, or try a breezy placelike the beach or next to a lake.

    Dress for the occasionWear light-coloured and lightweight clothing that wicksmoisture away from your skin and dries quickly. Avoid cottonT-shirts and shorts as theyll get sweaty, stay damp, andmake you feel hotter (and not the fun kind of hotter, either!).Wearing wicking socks and lightweight trainers will also helpto keep your feet cool and dry while preventing blisters.Finally, if youre out in the sun, dont forget a hat and to slip,slop, slap!

    Remember, its always best to err on the side of caution inthe heat to avoid running into trouble if its over 35degrees, then use common sense and caution to decide ifyou should still be exercising or not. Stay cool, Australia!

    Training TipsBeat the heat:exercising outdoors insummer

    In case stepping outside into the toasty warm air wasntindication enough for you, summer has truly arrived acrossAustralia, with much of the country seeing temperaturesbetween 30-40 degrees most days this week. Whilebeautiful, this heat can be quite overwhelming when notmanaged properly. So how can you ensure that you stayactive while its still hot outside?

    Stay hydratedDrink water or an electrolyte drink before, during and afteryour workout to avoid dehydration. Keep sipping throughoutyour workout, and all day long throughout the week!

    Take it easyEase into hot outdoor workouts, and dont push yourself toohard. Exercise at a low intensity only.

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    Keep tempting treats out of the house and only bringing

    home small quantities of sweet treats on weekends.

    Plan a new and better food choice, like a handful of dried

    fruit, and have it ready with you for when a craving strikes.

    Distract yourself when you feel a craving coming on. Go for

    a walk and the craving may dissipate.

    Beat big emotions

    In some cases sugar cravings can feel out of control, particularly ifdevouring sugar is used as a short-term fix for some biggeremotions.

    Beat big emotions by:

    First deal with any biological craving and bad habits by

    using the strategies above. This sets you up for success. Name your emotionsbe it stress, boredom, anger or

    anxiety. Then ask yourself, What other than food do I need

    to make me feel better? Work towards satisfying cravings

    with non-food rewards.

    Be patient and know that it takes time to work through

    emotions. Be your own best friend rather than beat yourself

    up. Slip-ups are allowed!

    Talk to someone you trust about your feelings or

    challenges.

    If its too much, get professional help from a counsellor.

    Their expert advice and guidance may be just the breath of

    fresh air you need.

    Sugar cravings are not always based heavily on emotions, butknowing the sugar-feelings link is there in some way will better equipyou to make a breakthrough and beat sugar cravings for good.

    With a little effort to address the biological cravings, bad habits andany emotions, the results are fantastic!

    Matt ONeillBSpSc, MSc, APD, AN, Nutritionist,

    The Morning Show

    How to beat sugarcravingsYouve made it to mid-afternoon at work and then the sugarcraving hits. Are you hardwired to seek sugar or are thetreats just a bad habit? Here are three ways to beat thesesugar cravings for good?

    Beat biological cravings

    Whether its a hit of energy or a feeling of happiness, wenaturally feel better after consuming sugar. Its hard to know howbiologically susceptible you are to sugars lure. You may be a

    hyper-responder with a strong chemical drive for sugar.

    Beat biological sugar cravings by:

    Starting your day with starches at breakfast to reduce

    levels of another craving chemical called NPY

    (neuropeptide-Y).

    Include lean proteins at main meals to help feel fuller for

    longer between meals.

    Eat nutrient-rich as much as possible to minimise any

    nutrient imbalances that may trigger the desire for

    sugar.

    Satisfy your sweet tooth with naturally sweet foods,

    including; fresh and dried fruit, yoghurt or milk and evenroasted onion, peppers or beetroot.

    Be careful with sweet diet foods, as they may not satisfy

    a craving.

    Be keenly aware of your hunger signals to avoid

    becoming ravenous. This is when the craving chemicals

    take over!

    Keep a glass of water in your hand or on your desk to

    avoid the temptation of grabbing a chocolate bar

    instead.

    Beat bad habits

    Bad eating habits can keep the sugar-cycle spinning at fullspeed. But bad habits can be broken with awareness andpositive alternative behaviours.

    Beat bad eating habits by:

    Logging your eating triggers and reactions to become

    more aware of your negative eating patterns.

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    Steps to Jumpstart yourMetabolism!

    Tired of conflicting diet advice? Re-wire your appetite andre-ignite your metabolism through Matt ONeills MetabolicJumpstart. This 4 week program provides you with acomplete metabolically matched diet plan, report &program.

    For only $79.95you will receive:

    Body shape assessment and health risk profile Personal calorie burning times for specific foods Menu plan sample with meals and correct portions Nutrition targets for kj, calories, fat, protein and carb Daily food group exchanges Mix & match guide Motivational Pack posted to you with 8 daily targets,

    fridge cards, fact sheets and special offers Access to My Jumpstart Online with audio guides,

    weekly checklists, faqs and discussion posts

    Enhance your results with your FREEMJ Plus + program(worth $120 per year) when you sign up through a Step

    into Life trainer for the duration of your membership, andreceive:

    Weekly motivational emails and articles Motivation Planner MJ Recipes Tip Sheets Expert interviewsfrom hormones to intolerances Downloadstools and templates Ongoing support & expert advice from Matt O Neill Access to seminars online Supermarket foodsMJ Exchanges

    For more information talk to your trainer.

    At Last - Guilt Free Eating!

    Healthy Recipe

    Beetroot, beef and mozzarella salad

    Serves:2 Prep: 15 mins

    Ingredients1 cup wild rocket, raw125 g can, drained, beetroot wedges medium tomato, cut into wedges100g roast beef slices30g mozzarella, reduced fat30g pecan nuts, halved2 tsp olive oil, to drizzle

    MethodOn a large platter or individual plates, arrange leaves,beetroot, beef, tomatoes and mozzarella. Scatter overpecans. Drizzle olive oil. Season to taste and garnish withherb of your choice.

    Exchanges per serve*

    1.5 0.75 0.5 2

    Nutr ients per serve

    1263kJ (298Cal), 20.9g Protein,21g Fat, 4.1g Saturated

    Fat, 6.2g Carbs,5.9g Sugars, 3.3g Fibre, 266mg Sodium

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    Michelle from Aberfoyle Park SA, hiked Mount Roland inTasmania over the Christmas period. This is an

    amazing achievement for her as part of her journey and overthe past 12 months has lost over 40 kg.

    Glenhaven NSW, members up bright an early for a

    cardiomax session.

    Woonona NSW, members toning up as the sun rises.

    Scott Haddow from Aberfoyle Park SA, enjoying a night out inthe United Arab Emirates next to Burj Khalifa in Dubai

    the worlds tallest building.

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    Brian Avalos

    First Session 2ndof April 2013

    Total # of sessions - 51

    Fitness assessments2

    endurit bootcamps4

    1teasers 1recruits

    1marines 1navy seals

    Tegan Berry

    Dennis Le

    First Session 13thof June 2011

    Total # of sessions - 211

    Fitness assessments7

    Melissa Brown

    First Session 22ndof August 2005

    Total # of sessions - 700

    Fitness assessments17

    endurit bootcamps18

    1teasers 5recruits

    6marines 6navy seals

    achievit packages - 1

    Keysie Competitions 2005, 2006,

    2010 & 2013

    First Session 10thof February 2011

    Total # of sessions - 380

    Fitness assessments6

    endurit bootcamps58

    10teasers 13recruits

    17marines 12navy seals

    6 - commandos

    Keysie Competitions 2011, 2012 &

    2013

    De Castella Fun Run 2011 & 2013

    Bigegst Loser 3rd

    place 2012Rookie of the Year 2012

    Nominee Member of the Year 2013

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    Members BenefitsDiscounts & Offers

    See your trainer to learn about the full range of Memberbenefits available to you.

    Due to customer demand we have Franchiseterritories available throughout Australia and NewZealand.

    If you know anyone with an interest in health and fitness thatwould love to run a Fitness Franchise, please let them knowabout this exciting opportunity.

    $1000 referral bonus for any one you refer that becomes aStep into Life Franchisee.

    Contact your state office on1300 134 136 for more information.

    Franchise Directory

    To find your nearest location please visit our website -http://www.stepintolife.com.au/locations/australia/

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    At Step into Life we value your patronageand the people you refer to us.Thank you for giving a gift of good health and fitness to yourfriends and family by referring them to Step into Life.

    For each friend who joins as a result of your referral to anyStep into Life Franchise nationally, you will receive a Stepinto Life Any Store Gift Card to the value of $25.

    Use your referral gift card from us to purchase almostanything provided it can be purchased from a store whichhas EFTPOS facilities.

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