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A word from

Amy

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Client of the

Month Winner

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Public

Welcomes

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“Your brain

is shrinking!”

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Important

News

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Guilt Free

Nacho recipe

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Referral

Program

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J U L Y E D I T I O N 3

FASHION SHOW+ZUMBA=FUN!! W E ’ R E O N

F A CE B O O K!

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Z U M B A O N F A C E B O O K

M I N G L E W I T H O T H E R

Z U M B A H O L I C S !

K E E P U P D A T E W I T H

L A T E S T E V E N T S ,

O F F E R S A N D N E W S !

U S E F U L I N F O R M A T I O N

A N D T I P S F O R Y O U R

H E A L T H A N D F I T N E S S !

an order form! And.. Don’t worry

ladies we heard your demands and have gone with “V” neck T-shirts!! Woohoo!!!

The Zumba event is coming along so nicely…. I can’t believe

it but I am already counting down the days!!!! I have got sooooo much planned.. In fact too much

to fit into the 3 hours… so I am sure it wont be long before we have another event! You’ll receive the invite along with all

the finer details and how to order tickets. :) YAY!!!

While we are talking about outings…. We’ve had a few clients ask us about a girls night

out … to a Brazilian/Latin restau-rant… let us know what you think about the idea!!

Alright that’s me for now…. Enjoy another issue of Zumba Talk!!

Yet another amazing month has

passed us by and the count down to chrissy is on!!

Let me start with a big huge thank you to all of those lovely familiar faces that came down to

last months fashion show at Hampton Park. It was an absolute hoot, we did our demo

along with our six brave volunteers! You would never believe what an

overwhelming response we had for clients to take part as a dance in the demo. I had invites for

everyone and I needed to fill six places, I honestly thought I was going to struggle to get anyone

to put there hand up to dance in front of over hundred people and I was really taken aback to have

six “yeses“ within a matter of minutes. So I do apologise if you didn't get an invite before all

spots were filled. Gosh, I just everyone's enthusiasm!!!

We have plenty more event’s like this coming up over the next

couple of months, so if you are

interested in taking part in a demonstration, let us know!!!

Anyway these girls just rocked the roof off. Just a minor hiccup: We all had to laugh when half-

way through a few routines and flooring moved and we nearly slipped. But like true profes-

sional, they pulled it off like it never happened!! … and despite all the nerves!!!... These girls did the most FANTASTIC job! Well

done Ladies… also thank you to our Zumba in Melbourne photog-rapher… Julie… she got some

great photos… have a look below!

This is so exciting our Zumba in Melbourne T-shirt are all set up ready to order, we are so excitied

we couldn’t just allow only one design but rather FIVE!!!! If you haven’t already received a De-

sign guide or order form, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we can email you one through or

speak to myself or Jason at class to view the designs and collect xx

Amy Smith

Hampton Park

Fashion Sh

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Ronella, Melissa, Tracy, Melanie, Tracy, Alexia! Demo Dancers

P A G E 2

Z U M B A T A L K

Client Of month - Sabrina D’Souza Sabrina D‘souza!!

This is what she has to say

about our classes!

As you know, we like to acknowledge our Zumbaholics for achievements and progress they make and we do that with our Client of the Month program! The client chosen will be treated to a dinner for two at Moods Restaurant in Berwick! This is your REWARD for all your hard work and effort! And don‘t forget this is an added bonus on-top of all the EXCITING results you will gain each week from participating in our Zumba classes!!!!

Zumba in Melbourne‘s client of the month is selected on a most improved basis, not just dance ability, weight loss or fitness improvement, but attendance, participation and enthusiasm as well!!!!! This month‘s winner never misses a session, she always tackles out each dance step with that gorgeous smile of hers and it is so easy to see why she is looking so fantas-tic… she is absolutely GLOWING! …A true inspiration to all of us, who is she?..

(DRUM ROLL PLEASE!..)

Debbie Douglas Bronwyn Essey Christine Beck Jodie Smith Erin Stevens Nancy Leonard Yvonne Bannon Cristy Solis Effie Ploudias

Amy Brent Pam Sharp Ricci Rammanhor Kiara Rammanhor Tenika Som Raewyn Richardson Sam Thorpe Hema Smith Vivian Mak

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thanks to YOU, we have the hottest Zumba Classes in town. Our clients and friends deserve

great thanks for graciously referring us to family, friends and neighbours. We build our business based on positive referrals from people just like you!! :)

We couldn’t do it without you!

Sabrina has won herself a dinner for two at the lovely Moods Restaurant in Berwick….

Enjoy!!

“I joined Amy’s Zumba class 3 months ago and I am enjoying every moment of it!

I was slim for most of my life right until I gained 30 kilos during my 1st and 2nd pregnancy. I was able to lose most of the weight after my first child but after the second, my body was holding on to half the weight with a passion! With a busy schedule, I didn’t find the time or at least had excuses not to exercise.

When I first heard of Zumba, I thought it would be fun to do, as I love dancing but then again still did not find the time. My daughter came home from school one day with the Zumba leaflet and that was my “Aha moment”. I didn’t want to waste anytime, so I picked up the phone and had a chat with Amy, which has been the best decision I have made in a long time.

I love the music and the moves and don’t find any excuses any more for not attending a class. Ini-tially, I didn’t lose any weight but after measuring myself, found that I have lost 6 inches in total, I feel more energetic and toned. I look forward to “Zumbaring” away those extra kilos and inches. Cur-rently I'm not following a strict diet, so this is something I have to work on!! No more excuses to exercise, just enjoying the dancing, the Zumba rhythms and loving the difference! - - Sabrina D’Souza DO YOU KNOW THESE PEOPLE?

Here are some of the new clients that became members of our Zumba family this last month! We’d like to welcome you publicly,

and wish you all the best!!! xx

Thushy Sitha Laxmi Boodhun Sandra Rozario Sharna Amoruso Lynda Ettridge Barbara Price Jackie McRae Christine Le’Tang Katie Mareva

Sandra Deayton Georgina Massouh Nikita Cleur Emma Pike Karen Uildriks Melissa Armel Susan Briggs Janine Randall Joyce Simmons

Hailey Deas Sam Nio Eva Girvasi Dawn Hemsley Kellie Schubach Faith Jackson Sonia Salquero David Cerros Dianne McCarron

P A G E 3 E D I T I O N 3

―What did I come in the kitchen for?‖ ―Who was I supposed to call today?‖ ―Where are my keys?‖ ―Where did I put that thing?‖ ―What was that person‘s name?‖ ―It‘s right on the tip of my tongue…‖

If these questions sound familiar,

and if you ever complain about your memory, join the crowd. Forgetfulness is one of the top health concerns for the baby boomer generation. And they‘re not the only ones concerned about memory loss.

So why do we begin to forget

things as we get older and what can we do about it? First, let’s talk about memory.

Memory is the process by which information and experiences can be stored, retained, and then recalled. Without memory, there can be no learning. Memory begins with some sort of stimulus coming into the brain. All raw data is sorted by the brain but only the data with meaning go into storage. Different types of memory are stored differently in the brain.

With normal aging, what we lose

is not memory in general but a particular kind. We have many kinds.

One is procedural memory, which

is the how-to-walk, how-to-eat, how-to-tie-a-shoe memory. It is memory we use unconsciously, and it is the strongest kind we have.

A second is semantic memory,

which covers facts. What is a key? What is a book? What is a fly?

And a third is episodic memory,

which covers experience. Where did I leave my purse? Who was in that

movie? What is her name? This is the type that begins to slip as we age.

Why do we begin to lose those

episodic memories? Well, your brain has 100 billion

neurons zapping around constantly, sending each other the electrical and chemical signals that make memories.

With time, the signals weaken.

Our brains shrink by about half a per-cent a year, starting around age 30 –though we usually don‘t notice any change for years. The kicker– episodic memory relies heavily on the front areas of the brain, the frontal lobes– these are the areas that start to shrink first.

The loss isn‘t really that big. It

just feels big, because we perceive a huge difference between the brain working at full strength and one run-ning at 90%. It‘s just a slowing down. That detailed memory is not gone, it just takes longer to pop up.

There are a number of other

reasons a healthy brain forgets things:

Decay—Information we don‘t use or reinforce may simply fade away. The brain regis-ters all raw data but retains only those with meaning. The sharpest decline in memory is shortly after hearing, seeing or experiencing something unless there‘s repetition or other reinforcement.

Interference—New information may bury or replace the old.

Overload—The brain is temporarily overloaded and distracted by stimuli. (This is

common in our busy lives.)

No longer accessible—The so-called ‗Tip of the Tongue‘ phenomenon. You can recall the information but can‘t name it. Often, for unexplained reasons, the memory will suddenly emerge when you are no longer trying to recall it.

Now, let’s reiterate here that

some loss of episodic memory is NORMAL. Yes, normal.

Think about it like this, if every-

thing you were ever introduced to stuck in your brain, you would be in big trouble. You‘d be overwhelmed by trivia and useless bits. The longer you live, the more memories you stuff into your brain and the harder it becomes to locate any particular one. So our brain selects those that it needs the least—those episodic memories—to get rid of.

After all, how important is that you

remember the name of that restaurant you ate at last month? The important thing is that you remember what ‗eating‘ is and how to do it (since this will help you survive in the world).

But there are things you can do to

improve your ability to retain those episodic memories longer. The ―use it or lose it‖ line definitely applies to memory. No matter what your age, your brain can continue to store new information—if you make an effort to learn and challenge yourself. An active brain produces new connections between nerve cells that allow cells to communicate effectively with each other. These connections help the brain store and retrieve information easily.

There are many techniques you can adopt that

can help improve your memory.

Stay focused—Learning and remembering require commitment and attention. The more focused you are, the more likely that new information will be retained. Pay attention to what you consider most important.

Write down reminders immediately—Take notes, make lists, mark the calendar, or keep a journal.

Make associations—Connect new information to things already stored in your long term memory.

Repeat the names of people you meet—Listen carefully, then use the name in conversation. Link the first letter with a characteristic of the person.

Have a place for everything—Keep keys, wallets, and other important things in the same place when you‘re not using them.

Visualize—Think of what you want to remember in a particular location or situa-tion. Then image yourself ‗viewing‘ it.

“Your Brain Is Shrinking By Half A Percent Each Year...”

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Hailey Deas Sam Nio Eva Girvasi Dawn Hemsley Kellie Schubach Faith Jackson Sonia Salquero David Cerros Dianne McCarron

P A G E 4

FREE TECHNIQUE CLASS! songs from our routines each session too! Don’t feel unco-ordinated anymore! Join us....... !!!!! When: Thursday 7pm Saturday 9am

Where: Narre Warren Mechanic’s institute Hall, 59 Webb St, Narre Warren.

Cost: FREE for members! As always, we want to make sure you have plenty of room to move so class numbers are limited, please ensure you call 1800 280 947 or email info@zumbainmelbourne.com to book!

So, you may be new to our class or we have started a new routine and you just can’t quite pick up the steps! By requests we will be running a free fortnightly technique class for all regular clients!! You see, when you get a good grasp on the basic steps, it is far more eas-ier then to put more energy, effort and intensity in our routines which will increase the benefit from doing Zumba classes!.... And maybe make your work a little hard.... PLUS your confidence in busting those moves with sky rocket! In these classes we will cover, basic steps such from salsa to meringue, to cha cha to common hip hop moves. We will also cover a few

Z U M B A T A L K

IMPORTANT NEWS! FULL CLASSES, DON’T LOSE YOUR SPOT!!! We understand things come up from time to time and you can‘t always join us and now with a growing waiting list for our booked out classes, We want to make sure that we give everyone a fair opportunity to attend. If you unable to attend a session simply contact us no less than 12 hours prior to your session and we can either book you into to a make up session or simply ensure you are not charged! … and then we can offer your temporary spot to a casual Zumbaholic on our list. Don‘t forget, if you fail to provide 12 hours notice or simply do not turn up for your session, unfortunately the class will be considered as missed, and it cannot be made up or refunded. We‘d hate for you to miss out on a session of FUN, so make sure you contact us!!! :)

You can do this by emailing info@zumbainmelbourne.com, or give us a call on 1800 280 947 to let us know!

Don’ t forget, if you have any questions or concerns about your health, we’ re just an email or phone call away. We’ re here to help, and don’ t enjoy anything more than participating in your lifelong good health. If you have a question about fitness, weight loss, health trends, or a supplement/nutritional product you

would like checked out, email or call with your question and I’ ll do my best to

address it in an upcoming issue

(or with you personally). I’ d love to hear from you.

info@zumbainmelbourne.com 1800 280 947

Feast on fruits and veggies. In a study of 1,836 elderly men and women, those who drank fruit or vegetable juice at least three times a week had a 75% lover risk of developing Alzheimer‘s than those who juiced up less than once a week. Another study found that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may pro-tect against cognitive decline.

Quick f

act

Avocardo Dip! Combine Avocardo, Onion, Lemon juice and maynoaise by hand on in a food processor and serve on or with nacho!! …. YUMMO! Makes 2 servings. This recipe comes from our very clever little cook… Idilko Fuzessery Thanks Ildy!!! xxx

Ildy’s Yummy “Nart your” Nachos!! Mmmm Ingredients: pita bread Cut into

Triangles

Cooking spray Pepper season Lean Beef mince Low Salt Tomato Paste 1 Clove of garlic 1/2 tsp chili powder

(optional) 80grams fat reduced

cheese 1 Cup low salt crushed

tomatoes 3 Medium ripe avocados 1 Spanish onion very

finely sliced 2 tbs lemon juice or to

taste

2 tbs Best Food Mayonaise (Best ONLY!)

Directions: Place bread onto back tray and lightly spray with oil and season with pepper. Pop into oven at 180c and bake for 10-15 mins until golden and crispy Brown mince in frying pan, then add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, chili powder and garlic in a bowl, simmer for 2-3 min-utes. On a large dinner plate arrange your ―chips‖ and pour mix over top, sprinkle with grated cheese and place under the grill to melt.

Amy’s GIANT WORD SEARCH

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Zumba

Dance

Salsa

Spanish

Booty

Fun

Exercise

Sweat

Fitness Friends Zumbaholics

Shimmy

Cha Cha

Shakira

Beats

Words!!

you can recommend as many

people as you like… well think of

it like this. Recommend 2

people a month to us and you‘ll

never have to pay for your

classes ever again!

It is really that simple,

seriously.. no strings attached!

So, how do you get in on this

program? Easy, See either myself

or Jason after the class to

collect as many Giftcards as you

need, and pass them on to

anyone!

Then when your referred friend

Do you have someone you want

to recommend? Send them our

way…. We want more clients

like you!

We will have in our hot little

hands as of 1st of August

―Zumba in Melbourne‖ Giftcard

to the value of $49 for you to

give to your friends, family,

work collegues or neighbours!

This Gift card will entitle them

to 2 weeks free of zumba…

UNLIMTED!! Oh, and to show our

appreciation to you for passing

on this giftcard, YOU will

receive TWO WEEKS of

UNLIMTED Zumba classes too,

if the person you recommend

becomes a regular Zumbaholic

and signs up with us on credit

card or direct debit option!!!

How cool is that???!?!

We encourage you to take

advantage of this program… and

or family member fills in their

registration form, have them

simply fill in the ― referred by‖

space with YOUR name! And

when you referred person hands

in their registration form...

woala… 2 weeks FREE UNLIMTED

classes for you!!

Why do we do this? I‘d much

rather pay you with free Zumba

classes than pay an advertising

company. Besides, I want more

clients like you!!

However, unfortunately this

offer is not valid if you

recommended friend attends on

a casual basis.

Putting that aside, there‘s no

limit to my gratitude! Just tell

the person you refer to use your

name when they call or come in,

and we’ll roll out the red

carpet for them. Seriously, we

have a red carpet and we‘re not

afraid to use it !!! :)

CLASS TIMES -

www.zumbainmelbourne.com

info@zumbainmelbourne.com

1800 280 947

Giftcard Referral Program

Monday - 5:00pm - Cranbourne Secondary College

Monday - 8:00pm - Rivergum Primary School

Tuesday - 8:00pm - Cranbourne Secondary College

Wednesday - 8:00pm - Lynbrook Primary School

Thursday - 8:00pm - Narre Warren Mechanic’s Hall

Friday - 9:30am - Hampton Park Community House

Saturday - 8:00am - Narre Warren Mechanic’s Hall

(Childcare available at the venue on Friday mornings)

Hi there Zumbaholics!

My name is Amy Smith, as well as

a qualified personal trainer and I

am YOUR Zumba certified

instructor! Although I don't have a

latin heritage, or extensive dance

background…. I know one thing… I

AM ABSOLUTELY CRAZY ABOUT

ZUMBA! But, you know health and

fitness hasn’t always been my

passion ether…

After struggling with my own

weight and self image for many

years, I studied to become a

qualified personal trainer. In my

search for the most effective way to

lose weight I have seen and taken part in so many different

exercise programs, that I have lost count! Since stumbling

across Zumba.. I can honestly say.... OH..MY..GOD!

Finally!!!!!! It is seriously the most amount of fun you can

have while exercising! We all love to dance right! :) And its

funny, as an avid rock and 80’s music fan… I never realized

how much I love Latin music and Zumba-ing… I even Zumba

when I drive! Yes…. It’s true!! …….

xx Amy Smith

Our New giftcards!

……. If you ever see a crazy woman dancing and singing in her

jeep… well, that’s me! :) …….. But I do have to say one of the

things I love most about my job is meeting so many people, and

really developing a strong family like atmosphere amongst our

sessions and clients and I am absolutely loving, getting to know

you all so well!!!

Woah… I gotta go, my ipod is playing my favourite song..

Agunaile…. I gotta dance!!!!! :)