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New Fitness program Xtend Barre™
Golf Cabriolet
Get Active Ku-ring-gai in 2012
A Home in Order
Village Walkers
| New Fitness program Xtend Barre™ |
with Jenny Edelman
Looking for motivation in fitness, I came across articles about a new training program called Xtend Barre™. I had never been a dancer and as a mother of 4 young beautiful children, I was uncertain if Xtend Barre™ was for me. The craze that had been sweeping the States was in Sydney. The strength and safety in Pilates seemed to combine with the beauty and flowing results of dance. I needed to try it!
The first session was physically challenging yet the movements flowed and the energy created was astounding. I felt wonderful and loved doing exercises with continuous fast paced music beating in the background.
My decision was made. I formed enCore Fitness Centre in May 2011 which became the first company to offer Xtend Barre™ training in Sydney's upper north and northern beaches. Classes are also offered in boxing and mat Pilates.
Xtend Barre™ had been created by Pilate's instructor and ex-dancer Andrea Rogers in America to provide cross training and seek better results for her Pilate's clients. She incorporated dance elements and music into her Pilate's sessions to offer challenges in coordination, rhythm, and cardiovascular fitness. By raising Pilate's clients to a vertical position, and diversifying their range of motion, Andrea found greater results through Xtend Barre™ than a routine of Pilates alone. Most importantly, clients gained energy, enjoying elements of dance, and having fun!
The Xtend Barre™ philosophy is simple. We teach a multi-level class geared to challenge bodies of any age, gender, or fitness background. Our exercises can be modified for beginners, prenatal clients or clients with injuries or amplified for advanced clients that are looking for an extreme challenge. The Xtend Barre™ system sculpts the body proportionally to challenge all body parts. The end result is a long and lean physique, without added bulk.
Visit our website www.encorefitnesscentre.com.au where classes can be booked online and you can view a video of an Xtend Barre™ class.
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Be one of the first 3 people to book an Xtend Barre™ class via the website www.encorefitnesscentre.com.au, mentioning this article in Village life, to receive a 5 class voucher valued at $135 each.
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| Golf Cabriolet |
As versatile as you are...
Why not have some fun? The new Golf Cabriolet draws on Volkswagen's unparalleled reputation for quality, design and engineering and combines it with a body style that allows you to enjoy your motoring to the fullest.
Of course, it's still a Golf, so you can enjoy the safety and reliability of a car that's truly iconic. Known and loved worldwide since its introduction, the Golf has driven millions of people millions of kilometres in style and comfort. It's clean lines, ergonomic interior and gripping performance – both on the road and at the petrol pump – are exactly what you'd expect from any Volkswagen. The new Golf Cabriolet simply takes this winning formula and adds an extra dash of fun.
It's hard not to love the Golf Cabriolet. First and foremost, it's a driver's car, with plenty of performance and crisp handling. Driving with the roof down when the sun is shining allows you to enjoy the weather; driving with the roof up provides all the comfort and safety you'd expect from a hardtop. Best of all, whether you've got the roof up or down, the drive remains quiet so you can enjoy the company of your friends, family or favourite tunes without having to turn the volume up.
You'll also find the Golf Cabriolet to be surprisingly spacious. Rear-seat passengers will enjoy plenty of legroom while the boot capacity remains unchanged regardless of the roof's position, making it a perfect vehicle for a drive with friends or a weekend getaway.
All of which means the Golf Cabriolet might be just the car you've been looking for.
Exterior. Fun in the sun.
Roof up or roof down, there's no denying the Golf Cabriolet's design heritage. Its familiar face and dynamic lines have been subtly tweaked, ensuring it's not just functional; it's a design statement in its own right.
Interior. Comfort in all conditions.
Fun in the sun? Only if you're sitting on comfortable seats inside a stylish and well-appointed cabin. The Golf Cabriolet's interior has been meticulously designed, resulting in a space that's not just comfortable and stylish; it's highly functional and ergonomically sound as well.
Technology and Safety. Made for you.
No compromises. When it comes to safety, and to overall technology, the Golf Cabriolet cuts no corners. From the engine and transmission to advanced safety features designed both to help avoid accidents and to minimise harm should an accident occur, your new Volkswagen is engineered to last.
But there's no such thing as technology for its own sake. Every system and every feature included in the Golf Cabriolet has been designed with only one goal in mind – to make the driving experience as comfortable, safe and enjoyable as possible.
McCarroll's Volkswagen.
Tel: 1300 856 941
132 Pacific Highway, Waitara.
Proud sponsors of the St Ives Village Girls Night Out.
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| Get Active Ku-ring-gai in 2012 |
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The 'Active Ku-ring-gai' program encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to participate in fun and social physical activity. Trained fitness professionals run a diverse range of classes and activities in beautiful outdoor locations across Ku-ring-gai. These activities include: Social Tennis, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Gym Without Walls, Junior Golf and Zumba. These programs run for the duration of school terms at very affordable prices! New to 2012 in Ku-ring-gai will be the inclusion of Heart Foundation Walking groups.
Heart Foundation Walking is a network of free community-based walking groups with volunteer Walk Organisers who lead groups in your local area. Ku-ring-gai Council is taking steps to support residents to lead active, healthy lives by establishing a number of Heart Foundation Walking groups which are fun and a great way to meet new people.
Members receive some great benefits including special offers, regular newsletters, incentives and prizes to keep walkers motivated. Heart Foundation Walking is funded nationally by the Medibank Community Fund and the Australian Government. To find out how you can start a new group as a volunteer Walk Organiser or how to join a walking group, contact 9424 0802 or mjoyce@kmc.nsw.gov.au.
Still not sure about the 'Active Ku-ring-gai' program? Then why not visit our 'Come & Try Day' on Sunday 26 February at the St Ives Village Green from 9am-11am. You can trial a range of our activities, treat yourself to a healthy breakfast and be in the chance to win exciting prizes.
For further information about the open day and program or to register visit
www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/active
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| A Home in Order |
It's the start of the New Year, the kids have gone back to school and we can now breathe easy as we have survived the long summer break in one piece. In the scheme of things it's been lovely throwing out the structure and routine but we are now yearning to bring some order back to life and the home. Where do we start? It starts with a plan.
Keeping a home in order is all about systems and physical stuff. What systems do you need to improve/fine tune? Family time, meal planning, family jobs, laundry, paperwork and cleaning to name a few. What stuff do you have and do you really need it? Take stock. From your stock-take list then set yourself goals to tackle both aspects mentioned. Use the Smart Goal method to achieve this: Goals need to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timed.
An example of a goal for improving a system: Every Friday plan the meals for the week, create a shopping list and do the weekly shop. This will create some order around meals for the week.
Some desired outcomes of this SMART goal: It will reduce the stress leading up to dinner every day, it will ensure you plan for healthy meals, it will reduce the cost of groceries as you are not doing any last minute shopping and you can buy back time for other more enjoyable pursuits.
My top five tips for creating order in the home:
1. Set your goals for the month/quarter/year – what would you like to achieve in the home? How would you like your home to look and feel and in turn how will that help you feel?
2. What structures and routines have you implemented in the home? Make sure all the family are included and play their part.
3. Have you set time aside daily/weekly/monthly to achieve your goals?
4. Lose unwanted stuff! – Ask yourself – do I need it? Do I love it? Do I use it?
5. Hire a professional organiser
Need help fine tuning your systems to get the house in order?
Contact Charlie Chapman from the Organised Family
W: www.theorganisedfamily.com.au
E: charlie@theorganisedfamily.com.au
M: 0411236585
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Village Walkers |
Walk Your Way To Better Health
Tuesday and Friday Mornings
7:30 am – 8:30 am
St Ives Shopping Village, together with The Athletes Foot St Ives, and St Ives Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy Centre is offering the VIP members of St Ives Shopping Village to join "The Village Walkers" walking club. Together with your membership you will get two supervised walks per week with Health & Fitness experts, a free T-Shirt and Cap and discount vouchers for Athlete's Foot and St Ives Physiotherapy & Sports Therapy Centre. Contact Centre Management to sign up.
Join for only $25 and $5 will be donated to The Children's Hospital Fund.
$2 per walk fee - purchase a 10 walk
package for just $16 on joining!
Future walks are $2 each. Buy them in
walk packs of 10 and walk when you want!
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