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Step up your training this Winter!
Hello Members, family and friends, As winter approaches dont shy away from the great outdoors as there are so many benefits to be gained from training outdoors in the cooler weather. To mention just a few, you have to keep moving to stay warm and hence your body expends a lot more energy during your training session and your metabolism stays higher for longer post session. The key is to make sure that you dont rug up like a bear but rather wear layers you can peel off and put on again during the cool down phase. Being outdoors in the sun and fresh air keeps your mind sharp, reduces depression and helps with your bodys production of Vitamin D. It is energising and invigorating and produces endorphins which elevates your mood and makes you feel happy. My top 3 tips for winter training: 1. Show up and train hard 2. Boost your nutritional plan with a Metabolic Jumpstart 3. Ensure you take your supplements (fish oil and glucosamine especially) So get out there this winter and enjoy! The Step into Life Franchise group has been working on an exciting new bit of IT recently which will open up a whole new range of possibilities for Step into Life members we are planning an online log in for members and the ability to track your progress; online performance calculators; online payment options; online newsletters and handy tips and many more. This has been a huge project for Step into Life and I am ecstatic that it is finally coming to fruition. We also have some really exciting enhancements to your membership with Step into Life such as an unlimited session membership option and a new and enhanced missed session policy stay tuned for information from your Trainer in the coming months. Train hard and reap the rewards.
Timetable Changes
CORE-BALL TONE-UP this month... so bring your fitball! REMINDER: Monday night sessions are at our second venue, Saint Michael's Primary (SMP) School.
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Winter Warmer Information SOUP NIGHT!!!
Keep the 12th of June, Wednesday night 8-9pm free, for our Winter Warmer Information Soup Night. A few helpful winter training tips will be discussed, coupled with some local and trusted Health Professional guest speakers, informing us of their available services, the relevance to training and of course SIL benefits. In addition to all this, servings of 'home-made' healthy hot soups and bread rolls will be provided as refreshments for you all to enjoy!!! Location: Timbarra Community Hall, Avebury Drive side of Hugh Hodson Reserve. YES...
SOUP FOR YOU!!!
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Achieving your goals at Step into Life
How close are you to your next Training Club milestone? Goal setting is a key element to gaining fitness, weight loss and improved health benefits. At all Step into Life sessions we add Training Points to your Training Club tally (you can see your total on your fortnightly performance report). Points gained are a measure of your commitment to your training. Ask your Trainer to help you set some time lines for your goals. Awards achieved:
Member Profile
Omar Abdelal
-10Kg!!!
500 points
Matt Weijers
Questions:
Where were you born? Israel What was your past and now current profession? Was a Dentist overseas, but now in Sales with Unitex What sports have you been involved in and what was your best achievement? Basketball and Soccer. Winning University Championship. What is your favourite Step into Life session?
200 points
Bec Stalker and Mark Beaton
New Members
Welcome: Toni Imms, David Cowie, Bill Gleeson, Helen Alter, Tom Hilton, Rebecca Sypek and Amanda Long
Member Birthdays
June 3rd - Joy Stevenson June 6th - Melinda Varley June 19th - Larissa Cafra June 24th - Erin Delahunty June 25th - Omar Abdelal Happy Birthday all!
What is your favourite naughty treat when your trainers arent looking? Chocolate!!! What are your top 3 goals you would like to achieve? - Weight loss - Strength gain - Entertaining people What goals have you achieved at Step into Life so far? - Have lost 10Kg - Improved strength... I love push-ups! - Have achieved celebrity status at SIL Berwick
Johns Corner
Muscle Pain and Soreness After Exercise
Examples of eccentric muscle contractions include going down stairs, running downhill, lowering weights and the downward motion of squats and push-ups. In addition to small muscle tears there can be associated swelling in a muscle which may contribute to soreness. What Is the Best Treatment for Muscle Soreness After Exercise? There is no one simple way to treat delayed onset muscle soreness. In fact, there has been an ongoing debate about both the cause and treatment of DOMS. In the past, gentle stretching was one of the recommended ways to reduce exercise related muscle soreness, but a study by Australian researchers published in 2007 found that stretching is not effective in avoiding muscle soreness. So does anything work to reduce delayed-onset muscle soreness? Nothing is proven 100 percent effective, and although some people have found the following advice helpful, it's best to try a few things to see what works for you. Ultimately, best advice for treating DOMS is to prevent it in the first place. Tips to Help Prevent Muscle Soreness After Exercise While you may not be able to prevent muscle soreness entirely, you may reduce the intensity and duration of muscles soreness if you follow a few exercise recommendations: Progress Slowly: The most important prevention method is to gradually increase your exercise time and intensity. See the 10 percent rule if you need some exercise progression guidelines. Warm Up thoroughly before activity and cool down completely afterward. Cool Down with gentle stretching after exercise. Follow the Ten Percent Rule: When beginning a new activity start gradually and build up your time and intensity no more than ten percent per week. Avoid making sudden major changes in the type of exercise you do. Avoid making sudden major changes in the amount of time that you exercise.
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) describes a phenomenon of muscle pain, muscle soreness or muscle stiffness that occurs in the day or two after exercise. This muscle soreness is most frequently felt when you begin a new exercise program, change your exercise routine, or dramatically increase the duration or intensity of your exercise routine. Although it can be alarming for new exercisers, delayed onset muscle soreness is a normal response to unusual exertion and is part of an adaptation process that leads to greater stamina and strength as the muscles recover and build hypertrophy). This sort of muscle pain is not the same as the muscle pain or fatigue you experience during exercise. Delayed soreness is also unlike the acute, sudden and sharp pain of an injury such as a muscle strains or sprain that occurs during activity and often causes swelling or bruising. The delayed muscle soreness of DOMS is generally at its worst within the first 2 days following a new, intense activity and slowly subsides over the next few days. What Causes Muscle Soreness After Exercise? Delayed onset muscle soreness is thought to be a result of microscopic tearing of the muscle fibers. The amount of tearing (and soreness) depends on how hard and how long you exercise and what type of exercise you do. Any movement you aren't used to can lead to DOMS, but eccentric muscle contractions (movements that cause muscle to forcefully contract while it lengthens) seem to cause the most soreness.
Certain muscle pain or soreness can be a sign of a serious injury. If your muscle soreness does not get better within a week consult your physician.
10 feel-full fundamentals
6. Add more protein: Add lean protein, such as fat-free ham or chicken breast to your lunchtime salads or sandwiches to fill you up and help avoid the midafternoon munchies. 7. Add spices: If your main meals are a little bland, add flavour with herbs, spices and condiments. This can satisfy your taste buds sooner and help you limit your portion sizes. 8. Have smaller serves: Eating on smaller plates can create the illusion that youre eating more. If youre thinking about seconds, ask yourself whether you really need another serve. 9. Listen to your body: Pay attention to your bodys hunger signals. Before you eat, stop and ask yourself these questions: Am I really hungry? What do I really feel like eating? Would something healthier satisfy me? 10. Stay active: When people quit sport or an exercise routine, but continue to eat to fuel their past activity level, weight creeps on. Maintaining some activity helps your hypothalamus down-regulate your appetite and balance your energy requirements.
1. Eat and drink slowly: Slow down feeding to give yourself a chance to feel full. Researchers at the University of Florida found that brain activity in the hypothalamus (the appetite regulation centre) peaked ten minutes after ingestion and was the brains signal that food had been eaten. The bottom line here take at least ten minutes to eat. 2. Soup and salad: Low-fat soups and salads offer large portions with little calories. Start you meal with soup or salad and you are more likely to feel fuller faster. 3. Drink more water: Drinking water before or with meals can help your stomach reach capacity more quickly. If you get the munchies between meals, grab your water bottle as a first line of defence. 4. Chew more: Foods that require more chewing will slow youre your feeding and take longer to digest. Lean meats, wholegrain pretzels and high-fibre cereals will give your jaws a workout too. 5. Go for whole grains: High-fibre foods add bulk to your diet and slow digestion. Try wholegrain or wholemeal versions of bread, breakfast cereals, pasta and rice.
Matt ONeill BSpSc, MSc, APD, AN, Nutritionist, The Morning Show
Healthy Recipe
Prep: 10 mins
Cooking: 45 mins
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 FREE MJ Plus + program (worth $120 per year) when you sign up through a Step into Life trainer for the duration of your membership, and receive: Weekly motivational emails and articles Motivation Planner MJ Recipes Tip Sheets Expert interviews from hormones to intolerances Downloads tools and templates Ongoing support & expert advice from Matt O Neill Access to seminars online Supermarket foods MJ Exchanges
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a large baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pumpkin on the tray, spray lightly with vegetable oil spray and bake for 25 minutes. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Spray lightly with the vegetable oil spray and add the leek. Stir until soft (approx. 5 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for another minute, then add the baby spinach and cook until it just wilts (approx. 2 minutes) Line at 30cm x 15cm slab pan with non-stick baking paper. Spread the pumpkin and the leek mixture over the base. Whisk together the eggs, egg whites and milk in a jug. Pour the egg over the pumpkin and leek mixture. Spoon the ricotta over the mixture evenly. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve with a mixed salad. Exchanges per serve
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Nutrients per serve 915kJ (219 cals), 17.6g Protein, 8.6g Fat, 3.6g Saturated Fat, 15.5g Carbs, 4.5g Sugars, 4.3g Fibre, 163mg Sodium
Many of our members, including some of the Step into Life West Pennant Hills team pictured here, participated in the Mothers Day Classic for a great cause in May. Go team!
Step into Life Kellyville recently celebrate their 5 Birthday with a party and this yummy cake for members. 5 years and going strong Many happy returns, Kellyville!
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Team Step into Life Fulham Gardens were another of our many teams around the country in the Mothers Day Classic!
Step into Life Runaway Bay members ran the Mothers Day classic for one of their longstanding members and training buddies who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. They won largest fitness team in the event and all ran with their team mate Christinas name on their back amazing!
Step into Life Berwick taking a dip at an endurit session! They train just as fierce as they look too!
Check out Nola from Step into Life Bassendean rocking her Step into Life event singlet during a Mission Rehearsal Exercise (MRE) for soldiers going to Afghanistan!
Incredible Step into Life South Perth member, Guy Holmes, did a the 100km Chairmans Trek across the Arctic to the North Pole to raise money for HeartKids WA! Amazing achievement, Guy and all for such a fantastic cause too!
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