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Thanks heaps Guido.

Mooloolaba Triathlon

Well done to the Fit's at the Mooloolaba Triathlon.

Individual Results:
Matt Sheerin: 33.13,1.18.58,50.08: 2.42.20
Tiffany Sheerin: 35.15,1.16.27, 55.54: 2.47.38
Rodney Hill: 21.53, DNF, 38.24: DNF

Team Results
Jackson Elliot Team: 17.30, 57.17, 32.42:
Peter Bock Team: 18.45,57.43, 33.58:

Swim Results:
Felicity Abram: 12.39
Leanne Holy: 21.35
Kathy Turner: DNF
Sandra Jennings: 21.11

Run Results:
Jonathan Peters: 14.56
Tom Kennedy: 15.35
Neil Labinsky: 15.39

Picture:
Jacko, Bocky, and Rodney Hill.

Martial Arts A Great Way To Prevent Bullying!

Fitnance's Luke C Gregory and Jason King have been reporting the benefits of Martial Arts in the prevention of bullying for a while now.

I just picked up the Courier Mail and saw a good article reinforcing the benefits. Checkit out: Kung Fu classes give bullying the chop. The Courier Mail. Thursday 24th March 2010 Page 26

Miami State School on the Gold Coast has been offering students Kung Fu lessons. The classes are voluntary and are recommended to children with behavioral problems as well as victims of bullies. They have had remarkable success. Kung Fu is the art of choice because of it’s teachings of discipline and self confidence. This is through teaching self control, respect and discipline whilst being a fun physical activity that allows the kids to get their frustrations and energy out in a safe controlled environment. For information on Fitnance's anti-bullying courses through Martial Arts call us on 07 3391 0022.

Nationals Surf Boats

Congratulations to the Kurrawa Surf Boat Crews on a fantastic Season.
Some photos from the big waves at Nationals.

Lunch Time Bash: Wednesday 12.15pm. 24/3/10

Lunch Time Bash Wednesday 24/3/10.
Tabata.
8x20sec on 10sec off. Lowest score of the 8 x20seconds counts. i.e. 12,12,11,12,12,12,11,9. 9 is the score that counts from that round. Try and get the highest score possible.
1) Pushups
2) Chinups
3) Thruster
4) Bent Over Rows
5) V-Sits.



Scores
Polici: 50
Joel: 48
Sue: 42
Tito: 57
Bob: 29
Jackie: 25

Twightlight run

Well done Kathy, Sandra, Tiff, Gary, Lucy, Neil, Brooke, Maqson, Nicholas and Andrew on the Twilight Run Results.



Lucy Kennedy 10km (38.21)
Tiffany Sheerin 10km (57.39)
Sandra Jennings 10km (1.04.48)
Kathy Turner 10km (1.05.07)
Neil Labinsky 21km (1.12.44)
Gary Turner 21km (2.03.29)
Andrew Jennings 21km (2.07.28)
Brooke Sheerin 1km (5.45)
Mason Turner 1km (7.47)
Nicholas Sheerin 1km (7.48)


Good luck at the Mooloolaba Tri this weekend.

Stress Fractures

Stress Fracture.

Stress Fractures are common overuse injuries of bone resulting from the repeated application of a sub maximal load. These injuries occur mostly in runners, particularly in the tibia due to the bone not been able to handle the repetitive load.

When a load is put through the leg via ground reaction forces (landing on the ground) it causes microdamage to the bone. Normally the body then repairs and remodels the bone to strengthen it. Stress fractures occur when the bone does not have enough time to repair itself and this micro damage accumulates over time to form a “crack”.

Prevention.
Studies have found that the major risk factors for stress fractures are; low bone density, abnormal muscle function, diet, menstrual disturbances, footwear and, a previous fracture and overtraining. So the best prevention is to manage these factors.

Click here to read the full article.

Well Done Colts: Jets 36 Redcliffe 10

Well Done Colts: Jets 36 Redcliffe 10
Q-Cup (pictured) had a disappointing loss Jets 10 Redcliffe 40.
FOGS Jets 0 Redcliffe 48

The Jets play Norths on Saturday at North Ipswich Reserve

EXERCISE: DOES IT REALLY WORK?

EXERCISE: DOES IT REALLY WORK?



With the demands of the workplace ever increasing, it would be comforting to know that exercise didn’t really matter to our health and wellbeing, and if we did spend our spare time exercising, it would not be beneficial.

Unfortunately some media outlets have chosen to appeal to the public by running articles targeting this view. Only recently the Courier Mail ran an article stating research that showed only 6 in every 10 people benefit from exercise due to genetic predispositions. As for the other 4 people, well they may as well not bother.

I found these ‘statistics’ quite amusing, as from my twenty years in the fitness industry I’ve only learnt the opposite.

Exercise is essential for the well being and physical health of all humans when undertaken correctly and in conjunction with a proper diet. This means that 10 out of 10 people that exercise will achieve results, albeit with differing outcomes but nonetheless, positive benefits.

Take a look at our ancestors. None of them suffered from the illnesses that plague us today. Lung cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease did not exist. Their lives were healthier, fitter and free from the scourge of modern illness.

Click here to read the full article.

Well Done Kenrick Monk

Well Done Kenrick. 3rd in 200m Freestyle

2010 Telstra Australian Championships - 16/03/2010 to 21/03/2010

Men 200 LC Metre Freestyle
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World: ! 1:42.00 28/07/2009Paul Biedermann, GER
Commonwealth: ' 1:44.06 25/07/2001Ian Thorpe, AUS
Australian: * 1:44.06 25/07/2001Ian Thorpe, SLC Aquadot
All Comers: : 1:43.86 27/03/2007Michael Phelps, USA
Title Holder: . 1:46.85 18/03/2009Patrick Murphy, Melb. Vicentre
Meet Qualifying: 1:56.00
Name Age Team Prelims Finals AUS
==================================================================
=== A - Final ===

1 FFROST, NICHOLA 23 SOUTHPORT 1:49.64 1:47.50 949
r:+0.66 24.98 52.22 (27.24)
1:19.79 (27.57) 1:47.50 (27.71)
2 FRASER-HOLMES, 18 HUNTER 1:48.36 1:47.66 945
r:+0.77 25.29 52.62 (27.33)
1:20.31 (27.69) 1:47.66 (27.35)
3 MONK, KENRICK 22 ST PETERS WESTER 1:49.37 1:47.83 941
r:+0.70 25.53 53.08 (27.55)
1:20.83 (27.75) 1:47.83 (27.00)
4 MURPHY, PATRICK 26 MELBOURNE VIC 1:49.17 1:48.30 928
r:+0.79 25.53 52.90 (27.37)
1:20.89 (27.99) 1:48.30 (27.41)
5 D'ORSOGNA, TOMM 19 WEST COAST 1:49.55 1:48.44 925
r:+0.70 24.76 51.86 (27.10)
1:19.51 (27.65) 1:48.44 (28.93)
6 HURLEY, ROBERT 21 WESTS ILLAWARRA 1:49.41 1:48.61 920
r:+0.72 25.22 52.81 (27.59)
1:21.01 (28.20) 1:48.61 (27.60)
7 NAPOLEON, RYAN 19 ST PETERS WESTER 1:49.43 1:48.82 915
r:+0.79 25.52 53.17 (27.65)
1:21.31 (28.14) 1:48.82 (27.51)
8 PALMER, KIRK, A 23 BARKER AQUATIC 1:50.10 1:49.62 895
r:+0.76 25.36 52.89 (27.53)
1:21.35 (28.46) 1:49.62 (28.27)

Personal Trainers. A Thing of The Past?

ABC recently ran an interview about a new device that can be fitted into gyms to "replace personal trainers." What do you think?

Click here to watch.

Thanks to Martin for sending this is. And no Martin you're not replacing me with this!

Bikeways and Walkways

Brisbane Bikeways and walkways.

CLICK HERE to check out Fitnance in the Brisbane Bikeways Promo.

Fitnance on Bikeways and Walkways

Well done Amanda and Shona.

Well Done James Woodgate

From Thursday march 11th till Sunday the 14th I competed at the under 18 Australian national titles /Oceania championships in Sydney’s Olympic park, I won my heat in the hurdles and then came 3rd in the final where i got the bronze Oceania medal and the silver Australian medal because the guy who came second was from new Zealand. Then I competed in the 100 metre where i came 3rd in my heat but missed out on the final because I cam 9th overall in the Oceania and 7th in Australia but it was okay because I was the fasted Queenslander my age, I also competed in the 4X100 relay where I ran the third leg of the race and my team came 2nd.
Click here to watch James's race:

The many myths about running shoes.

The many myths about running shoes.

Myth 1: Good shoes reduce the impact of running on our body.
FALSE: There will always be the same amount of force applied whether you wear shoes or not. The key is the way you run. To reduce impact run as level as you can and run quietly with your feet as more noise equals more shock and you end up taking more steps than you need to.

Myth 2: A softer shoe gives better protection.
FALSE: Studies have shown the reverse- if you have a rigid foot with a high arch then you need soft shoes, but for most of the population a soft shoe will increase your chance of injury.

Myth 3: You have to pay top dollar for top quality.
HALF TRUE: You need to at least pay $160 to get both fore- and rear foot cushioning, and a mid sole made out of a higher grade and longer lasting materials. In saying that, it also comes back to your style of running. If you have a mid foot striker with great efficiency than you can run around in Dunlop volleys all day.

Myth 4: You have to break in running shoes.
HALF TRUE: It is not advisable to buy a running shoe and run 15km in them straight away. It’s not that your shoe needs to be “softened” but the indentation of your foot needs to be made in the sole.

Pictured: Patrick Nispel running Cross Country. Patrick is the Fitnance/2XU Run Group Leader.

Read more. Click here.

Jets 32 Easts 16

Well done to the Mighty Ipswich Jets in Round 1 of the QLD Cup. They beat Easts 32-16 at Home. Will Zillman was a Man of the Match.