not long to go now!!

 

Hey Guys

Not long now till we are all said and done on the Challenge.

I know some of you will be looking forward to it, and there will be a well earned party at the end of it for all. That’s on Saturday 21^st starting around 7pm. Drinks specials provided and a buffet dinner option at $45 if you wish to eat

Don’t forget to invite as many people as you like it will be a great time and a chance to get to know some more people from the gym.

Details are available from all the staff at the gym

 

The testing for the BIA testing is on next Friday from 3-7pm, so book in now, its imperative that you do this as final team points will be based on amount of FAT LOSS you show on the test, NOT kilograms lost. That’s to discourage major amounts of crash dieting and a sudden frenzy for the sauna to combat the test. We think its better to reflect the hard work put in across the entire challenge from the participants, and not eating celery sticks in  a last dash for cash in the last week to make the weight loss look great.

So just a heads up

 

BONUS CHALLENGE

Latino next Thursday 19^th @ 7pm.

You know you loved it last time so lets finish it all off with a shake down boogie ha ha

All participants with shirts on will get 10points per person that comes along… a last dash for points

Please be there by 7pm and write your name on the register or book into the class at reception!!

 

Lets make it a big finish folks

 

Looking forward to partying with you all on the Saturday

 

JUDDY

Mid-Winter Party

If you would like to come to the Mid-Winter Party please RSVP to info@genesisfitness.co.nz or when you’re next in the gym let the reception staff know.

Partners are welcome, so please let us know if you will be bringing someone.

$45 for a buffet dinner and then lots of drinks afterwards J It will be good fun, and a chance to hang out with everyone outside of the gym.

 

So please RSVP before Monday 16^th August so no one is left without a table to sit at J

 

 

Mid-Winter Partaaay...

Last 3 weeks folks!!

 

And we are down to the homestretch folks…

 

Many painful knuckles from boxing, sweating foreheads in spin, the shame swallowing act that is Latino, will all come to an end on the 20^th of August.

As I have said before it has been a rewarding time for my self as a manager to see so many of you take on the challenge with the competitive spirit I had hoped, but also the collective spirit of supporting each other thru it has been more than pleasing. I guess looking back on it all, supporting each other whether they be family of fellow gym members, is one of the greatest gifts we can give to each other, and I’m not trying to be cheesy on that one!!.

 

Here are the rules and details for the final month of the challenge

 

·         Final day will be the Friday 20^th August when the gym closes at 9pm. You will have till this time to try and get your group fitness points and also gym attendance for that week.

·         Final BIA testing will be done on Friday 20th of August also, from 3-7pm at the gym. We will take bookings like last time but it is YOUR responsibility to get in at this time to get your final results weighed and measured. The results obtained from Discover Naturopathy will be collated to get the weight loss points also and added for your team BEFORE prize giving on Saturday night. This is the fair and accurate way to go. Just like last time it will be in the assessment office and I will use the results to get the most weight lost by a member, and also the greatest percentage of body fat. So go hard for the final weeks folks. And…. JUDGES decision is final!!! Ha ha

·         The prize giving is at the Paddington on the 21^st of August and lots of prizes up for grabs!! Team awards, action man/woman, gym junkie, team players and biggest loser just to name a few, so please make sure you get along!! Anyone is invited so lets get good numbers.

 

 

Remember enjoy this last month, get lots of points for your teams, organize the baby sitters for the 21^st, and remember to swipe your gym card!!!

 

Any further details let me know when you’re at the gym next

 

Peace out

JUDDY

fizz doing the hard work for team Ares

photos for the blog

 

 

Hey Everybody

 

Got a small challenge for each team this week

For  a little spice on everyones blog, lets add some photos

 

Send in 2 training photos of you or anyone in your team training some time during this 12 week challenge to my email address by Monday 2^nd august at 12pm for a 30 point top up.

 

Any photo will do but has to be obvious it is some one in your team and they are training

That’s 2 photos per team. Hopefully they are from 2 separate people within your team and cant have the same pic as another team so first in first served

Email is justinw@genesisfitness.co.nz , feel free to blaze me up about anything, suggestions and comments, all are wwelcome

 

Not long till the end now folks we are nearing the end and there is a BIG BIG party being planned for the 21^st August at the Paddington Bar in Parnell. An apt end to the challenge that everone has done so well at, and details will be up around the gym soon. Be a great night, lots of prizes up for grabs and a free dinner and more prizes for the winning team so don’t take the foot off the gas. Partners are of course invited as is most of the gym, so they can all come and cheer on you evolutions bunnies and clap and cheer also

 

I have got some special conditions for  the last month and group fitness points so will keep you posted on Monday about the conditions and how the final months points will be accumulated

 

Any questions ask your trainers and they can let you know, or just email me…

 

The show aint over till Julius gives the thumbs down

 

 

JUDDY

 

 

 

Team Training :-)

Hi Team,

 

I’ve got a couple of times available for some team training this week:

 

7am Monday 26^th and 7pm Tuesday 27^th

 

Drop me a line to let me know if you’re coming and I’ll get a suitable session planned.

 

In the meantime keep up those gym visits, make sure you swipe in, and don’t forget to enjoy yourselves :-)

 

See you soon,

Brendan

 

 

 

Now is the time...

…to really keep up all the great work you’ve been doing!

 

The points for the last week have been published, and while we’re still hanging on to third place, we’ve lost ground to the first and second place teams and the others are gaining on us. Eek!

 

So make sure you all keep on attending regularly, and try to get those eight different group fitness classes worked in if you possibly can J Anna will be trying to arrange a couple more team training sessions in the next week so keep an eye out for those.

 

We’re also arranging a great event to finish off the twelve week challenge… more details to follow. Unfortunately I won’t be there as I’m off to the UK for the first three weeks of August, but I’ll be keeping an eye on the blog and checking how points are going with Anna, so no slacking off! ;-)

 

Great work so far anyway folks. No matter how we do in the points competition, I’ve been really impressed with the effort and commitment you’ve all put in, so keep doing what you’ve been doing, keep eating well and exercising hard, and most of all, keep enjoying it, so that a healthy lifestyle can become the habit of a lifetime J

 

GO TEAM ARES!

 

Brendan

 

Recognise this guy??

Need some inspiration??

Want to see what years of dedication and commitment looks like??

 

Then come and see Athena Team leader & Genesis PT, Rick Ujfalussy, strut his stuff (in his Speedos) at the 2010 Counties Manukau Bodybuilding Championships.

 

Rick’s been eating nothing but chicken and air but has also been training very hard at the gym so it would be great to get as much support for him this weekend as we can.

 

He currently holds the title of ‘Mr Waikato’ and his dedication means he’s got a great chance of picking up another title on Saturday.

 

When:    This coming Saturday 24th July

 

Where:   Hawkins Theatre in Papakura

                13 Ray Small Drive (of Elliot St)

 

Cost:       $15.00 for pre-judging starting at 1pm & $25.00

                 for the finals which starts at 6:30pm.

 

There will be Genesis staff there and it would be great to get some gym members along to cheer Rick on (and put the pressure on him to perform in front of us)

 

See you guys there J

 

Genesis Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep swiping tags & singing into classes

Hey Guys,

 

There’s been a couple of issues lately with some people attending classes but not writing their names on the sign in sheet and therefore not getting the points for the class. It’s the same with people coming into the gym. Some members are not making sure that their tags are swipe and again, are not getting points for attendance to the gym.

I know that you guys are on to it but I just thought I would make sure again that you guys all know to write your names on the sign in sheets for any classes you do as well as swipe your tag any time you coming into the gym or going to a class. When you’re swiping your tag, if you don’t hear the little scanning machine beep, then your tag didn’t swipe.

 

Like I said though, you guys are on to it. This problem has come about mostly within some of the other, not so on to it teams haha J

 

Fantastic work at the quiz as well guys! I’m sorry I couldn’t attend I ended up getting what I think was food poisoning from a chicken burger! Watch out for Sylvia Park Burger Fuel cause that was where I got it from! That will teach me for going there for dinner when I’m meant to be eating salad!

Anyway, you guys did great and ended up in 3^rd place! I hear we lost the lead in the last few rounds but that’s all good! Minerva won with both their teams placing 2^nd and 3^rd! Ridiculous!

 

Have a good weekend guys J

 

Anna

 

 

 

 

quiz night

 

 

Oh how funny was the quiz night!!??

Hats off to all teams who managed to scrape a team together in the school holidays and get some solid points

EVERY team managed to get a table of 5 people along and wearing a shirt so all get the maximum of 120 points which will be added next week.

Its becoming a tight race and im sure that we will have an exciting finish, with team Zeus mixing it up with the Septu team, showing what regular gym attendance and solid class attendance will get you points wise. Team Ares is holding steady yet I feel like they will be strong finishes and are now getting their team a little more hard core. Team maru needs just a fraction more consistency to mix it with the big boys and Minerva got off the bottom and have the lead in sight. Athena is a sleeping giant I think also and have plenty of motivation going ahead.

 

Just a heads up…. The Evolution Challenge will finish on AUGUST 20^th August  so we can have a prize giving function on the Saturday 21^st a chance to get together and share stories and experiences and throw out some trophies and commend every participant in a small wee way.

 

Keep up the hard work folks, keep your team motivated, an remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday

 

Asta manyana

 

JUDDY

 

 

 

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I Love It When a Plan Comes Together!

The A-Team cranking it out at team training sessions Wednesday last week and this morning- good job folks :-)

 

Don’t forget, quiz night 7pm this Wednesday. We have our five for the team, but the more the merrier, especially if any of the five don’t make it! Make sure you wear your T-shirts for the extra bonus points.

 

We’re still doing really well, but it’s close at the top and a couple of teams are pulling back. Make sure you keep up the good work and try to get those eight different group fitness classes in early in the month if you can! I’m going to be giving Yoga a try at 6pm on Tuesday if anyone wants to join me- let’s make beautiful shapes with our bodies ;-)

 

Go the A-TEAM!!!

 

Brendan

 

Greetings from the Graveyard Shift

Hello Team,

 

Brendan and I thought we would get into the blogging spirit and thought we’d let you all know how our night’s going.

 

We’re at work on a Friday night, it’s school holidays and it’s completely dead!

Lucky for Brendan he’s only working till 7pm. But unfortunately for Anna she’s working till 9pm!

Brendan gets to go home with dinner sitting on the table cooked by his lovely wife (who makes mean brownies) and poor Anna has a stupid salad for dinner! Accompanied by some rather large mandarins (maybe they’re on steroids)

If you have no life like us, pop into the gym and see us J Or even better join Anna for a nice salad!

 

Keep blogging team!

 

Quiz night for Bonus points

 

 

Time for some smarts and not braun now folks!!!

 

Evolution QUIZ NIGHT team challenge

 

Wednesday 14^th JULY, that’s next Wednesday 7pm

 

100 points are up for grabs for entering a team of 5

 

Thought it was a nice way to compete for points withour crackin a sweat.

Will be a great night to be had by all who can make it. Gives some mums a chance who are on holiday or too busy to not have to sweat about letting the team down

 

So enter a team

-          Over $1500 worth of Prizes to be won!

-          Kick off, 7pm (be early to get a seat)

-           5 people per team

-          Entry is $10 per person (pretty cheap for a great night anyways!!)

-          Everyone gets a complimentary Tui Blond or House Wine on entry (already everyone wins)

 

Wear team t-shirts to get a bonus 20 points (all must be wearing team issue to obtain)

 

Ask team PTs for more info, if you have more than 5 that’s ok just more brains at your table but doesn’t mean you’ll win

 

Time to go to work folks

 

Juddy

Geeeeeeez it's cold!

Hello Team!

 

I am back from Rarotonga! (And I saw the post you made with the Rarotonga comment Brendan!)

So it’s my first day back at work, and what a stupid day to start back at 5.30am in the morning!!!!!

So I am feeling rather unfit after having a week off from the gym! I did do a little bit of running while I was over there but it was a little too hot to run. The resort I was staying at had a very small gym with very little equipment (but what do you expect from a place like Rarotonga where I’m one of the few nutty people who would try out the gym!). I attempted to do a workout there but I decided to go have a cocktail at the bar instead J You see, the bar and restaurant was pretty much right next to the gym and all I could see from my little bike in the gym was people drinking and eating! It was a little too tempting for me so the gym ended up having very few visits from me.  My eating wasn’t the best over there either! Several buffets and many cocktails later, I’m having a little bit of trouble getting back on the salads and water!

 

So now that I’m back, you guys will be getting lots of emails from me again J

 

I see that we are currently in 3^rd place with 233points with Zeus leading 237points and Septu just ahead of us with 234points. So I’m very happy to see that you guys are still going hard J We are not far off from those two teams so we just gotta make sure that we keep up the good work!

 

By the way….great work on the Latino Dance class guys J I didn’t get a chance to say well done to the eight people + Brendan that turned up! That was a real good effort J It’s that kind of commitment that’s going to help us win the 12 Week Challenge!

 

Has anybody tried that new reflex class?? I’m going to give it a go on Thursday morning @ 6.30am if any of you would like to join me. These classes are meant to be good so I’m going to see what all the fuss is about.

 

I shall see you all around the gym!

 

Have a great day guys J

 

Anna

 

 

 

 

 

gym attendance points in JULY!!!!

Ive got 2 words for you this month folks

DOUBLE POINTS

DOUBLE POINTS

4 x to the gym in a week = 5 POINTS

3 x to the gym in a week = 3 POINTS

No frills

All skills

Pity the fool

Team Ares doin the grit!!!

1 month down.

Hello all,

Hope everyone is doing well with their training and nutrition. Sorry I
haven't been able to meet many of you, work is quieting down so
hopefully I will have more time for evening sessions and less 12 hour
work days.

I did not make it to 8 classes last month but I would like to. Anyone
up to meeting at some classes to help motivate?? Let me know.

I will for sure be at the next team training so I can locate some more
team members, have a great weekend all!

--
Connor Sonnen

Hey sweetcheeks!

I hope everyone's training is going well this week. Congrats to everyone who's managed 8 classes in June :)

Cheers, Jeremy

 

last chance for group fitness points

 

 

Whats Up people!!??!!

As we near the end of our first calendar month, the oppurtunity to get max points for your team are getting slim!!

Wednesday 30^th June is last day of the month so last chance saloon for group fitness points.

Remember its 8 DIFFERENT classes for 10 points, and for 5 points you only need 4 different classes, so you can even get that done in the next 2 days if your committed!!

Watch this space for “re:flex” pump classes coming soon on Mondays and Wednesday evenings @ 6.30pm…

I have 5 spots for the Demo class tomorrow night at 6.30 so first in first served send me an email on justinw@genesisfitness.co.nz to get a limited spot for the test class tomorrow night

 

We had a hilarious night at latino last week and I think we all had fun and we all had a crack up watching each other do the ‘swivel’.

Try and remember the moves and we will get it together for a team dance off later in the competition

 

We are now 5 weeks in folks,  and I am more than pleased as to how its going and you can all give yourselves a pat on the back. Its tough going, but the team trainings and commraderie is something to be admired,  and remember you point whores out there… its all about fun so

 

No bonus poitnts this week but high 5’s to those doing tough guy tough girl this weekend… represent Genesis with plenty of gusto and mudslinging competitiveness!!!

 

Keep up the blogging and remember if your PT isnt doing the business… give them a flogging

 

Disco Disco

 

JUDDY

 

For Those Of Us Who Aren't Sunning Ourselves In Rarotonga!!!

Hey everyone,

 

Awesome job on the Viva Latino class on Thursday evening- we managed to get eight of us there, giving us a whopping EIGHTY bonus points :-) Great work, and although I’m sure some people won’t be going back, I think we all had a good laugh at least and definitely worked up a sweat! For those of you who felt like you had two left feet (me included), it really does get easier as you get to know a few of the moves and the class isn’t normally that busy, so it’s easier to hear and see what’s going on! Anyway, well done to you all.

 

Yesterday we had a great little group training session first thing. George, Paul, Jeremy and Gabrielle battled colds, flu and a late night before to huff, puff and grunt through a hard half-hour of intense exercise, and Anna even took a break from her packing for Raro to come and join us! Hats off to you all :-) Watch this space for pics and a video when I work out how to put them up. And don’t forget there’s another team session at 6:30 Wednesday morning- see you ALL there!

 

Hope you’re enjoying the great weather today, and are itching to get stuck into another week’s training. Keep up the good work!

 

GO TEAM ARES,

Brendan

** IMPORTANT ** - Please Read

Hi Team,

Re-reminding everyone to attend LATINO DANCING at 7pm - tomorrow
(Thursday 24^th June) for extra bonus points!

Attendance is a MUST for all Ares team members.

It's a load of fun!  See you all tomorrow night.

Cheers,

Kim

Lock in Latino Thursday!!!

 

 

 

Hey Guys,

 

This week we have some massive bonus points up for grabs!

Your task,  should you be able to get a baby sitter or get the hubby to cook will be making it to the Latino Dance Class!

The class is this Thursday 24^th June at 7pm!

Yes, I know some of you may get a little embarrassed at the thought of have to dance around in front of other apparent coordinated people, but there are 10 POINTS up for grab for each team member that attends! So if you can get your whole team there, that’s 100 POINTS right there!

 

Here are the rules:

 

-          Your name must be down on the Latino Class sign in sheet

-          You must attend the whole session. NO LEAVING EARLY!

-          You cannot be anymore than 10mins late.

-          Please participate with enthusiasm. You cannot just stand there lifting your arms up and down! Shake what your mama gave you!!!

-          10 points per team member that participates

 

No one is too uncoordinated to do this class. It’s for all fitness and skill levels.

It’s a great work out but it’s also loads of fun!

 

Down the line there will be a Latino Dance Challenge between teams so this is a good chance to practice your dance moves. You made need them later!

 

Latino Dance Thursday 24^th June @ 7pm

 

Don’t be shy people

 

Juddy

 

 

 

 

Latino Dance Class Here I Come!

Hi Everyone,

 

Good Job on coming in second again, and well done on the blogging!!

 

Anna put me down for Latino Class on Thursday night.  I can’t make it to either of the group classes as I am away this weekend and 6.30-7am start is just not me I’m afraid, so I’d love to see you all on Thursday night and get to know my group a little better.

 

Went to Johnny’s Active Fit class this morning…. MEAN!!  I had to admit it was awesome fun once it was all over and I might do it again lol.  So Latino will take me to 4 different classes in the month so that’s good.

 

Look forward to seeing you all on Thursday night. 

 

Cheers

 

Kylee

 

Blogtastic!!!

Hey gang,

 

Great job on the blogging front yesterday J We didn’t quite manage ten out of ten, but I don’t think anyone else did either! Regardless,  we had some great posts, and hopefully those of you who’ve not posted before know how to now and will keep on.

 

Keep an eye out for some more bonus points coming up next week too. With Brooke back on board we can really rack up the points now- ltets see if we can get into first place and prove that we really are the A-team!

 

We had a fantastic MC2 class this morning, with Kim, Jeremy, Gabrielle and George all really going for it and cranking up the intensity. The grunting and groaning and huffing and puffing really let me know they were giving it their all, so well done guys and girls J

 

Several of you have replied to Anna about what times suit you for team training, so we’ll be planning a couple of sessions- watch this space!

 

Keep up the good work team- remember there’s still a couple of days to get in another workout or two, or maybe try my running group on Monday. A few people have said they might come along- George is one of my regulars and is going great. We run at the pace of the slowest having a chat along the way (I usually do most of the talking!), and faster runners can sprint ahead then jog back, so don’t be afraid to come along and give it a try- 6pm Monday at the front of the gym.

 

GO TEAM ARES,

 

Brendan

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HI BROOKE

Hey Team!

I thought I’d get in on all this blogging action! I am ashamed to say that this is my first blog….but to be fair I’m not really on the computer a hell of a lot.

You guys are all doing great with your gym visit and group fitness attendance! And it’s great to see that so many of you have blogged J

I’m at the gym now and George has just walked in to do some weights which is fantastic! Although he’s doing them in his mechanic work overalls! That’s a first at Genesis!

Anyway I am going to have a game of tennis now!

I will see you all later J Keep up the good work!

No Time

Hi guys,

 

This is my very quick blog to say that today is a mad crazy day and this will be the only time I have to blog.  On my way to town then out to Puke for boxing if I make it in time.

 

I hope everyone is having a great day and managed to blog today so we can get our bonus points.

 

Laters

Kylee

 

Week 3

 

Where have the 3 weeks gone ?!!

 

Boot camp this morning . . was chilly but not as cold as Wednesday !!!

Only one more week to go at boot camp, then will have time to get into the morning classes .

After 4 boot camps in a row it’s time for a break

 

Once boot camp is finished I will endeavour to catch up with the rest of Team Ares as the launch seems like ages ago !

 

Working hard  at drinking the required water . . not easy on cold days but it will make a difference to training  if

Your  hydration is right.

 

Hope you all enjoy the weekend,

 

Happy Training

 

Steve

 

GO TEAM ARES

 

 

 

 

 

bonus

Went to the gym today, then realised I didn’t need to because sitting on my bum blogging is worth three times as much as doing exercise. If I’d realised earlier, I would’ve gone with the sitting on my bum option. Can we do this bonus round again next week now that I’ve got it sorted?

Paul

Good Work Team!!

Hi All,

 

Well I am now back from a trip across the ditch and super motivated.  Very exciting to see the awesome results from the team, go you guys.  I am feeling a little slack as I haven’t contributed points to date but rest assured I will get my a into g it was great to be back to the gym this morning oh how I have missed it.

 

Bye for now.

Brooke

 

 

Making progress!

Hi everyone, sounds as if you are doing great!  I am feeling much more energetic with healthy food and plenty of exercise. Weight loss off to a slow start but making progress at last.  See some of you on Saturday with Brendan MC2!

 

Gabrielle

Team ARES . lets kick some arse!

Hi there Team,

Great that we are second in the competition so far.  Keep up the good work everyone!

I have been very motivated in attending group fitness classes.  I find it easier if you write a schedule so you can track your progress.  So far I have completed six different group fitness classes, therefore on track for maximum points, and also been attending the gym regularly.

My favourite classes are Boxing and Pilates, also doing Bootcamps in the mornings with Juddy, Jimmy and Rick, is the only way to lose extra weight!

Maybe we should have a team catch-up soon, so we can discuss our progress etc?

Happy training!

Kim J

Mmmm.. Delicious Lasagna!

Hey everyone,

Hope you're staying on track without going insane!
I've managed to make all my gym commitments so far with the exception of Wednesday morning (SO COLD!), and have been mixing things up a bit to keep things interesting. I'll be doing MC² tomorrow morning, and maybe commit to trying out some other classes before the end of the month.

I've found the eating is a lot easier than anticipated. I'm still having too much coffee, and dinners could be better, but I'm not craving things the way I expected to, and I feel much more satisfied munching on healthy food instead of chocolate, icecream, cheesecake, chips, dip...

We're in for a shitty weekend weather-wise, but resist the temptation to get drunk and pig out!

Loving the team effort so far!

Cheers
Jeremy

Week 3 almost over

Hope everyone is having a good workout and nutrition week. I am still
trying to fight off the remainder of my cold but it seems to be
getting better.
Have had really great workouts this week, I am loving the weights
program Brendan did for me. Already seeing some progress with the
weight increase. Except for my shoulders....anyone want to share some
tips on shoulder strength because mine seem to be really lacking??

Going to head to Pilates tomorrow morning and possibly spin on Sunday?

What time are MC2 classes running in the evenings?

Cheers all,
Connor

Hi from Kylee

Hey team Ares!  Well this is my first blog, and I must say Congratulations on coming in second.  We are obviously all putting in the time it takes at the gym, well done everyone!

 

I’m guilty of only going to the gym once this week so far, but have been really busy with extracurricular activities outside of the gym like squash and tennis so my body feels like it hasn’t had a break in a looong time.  It’s sore everyday and I have to push through the pain of sore legs, bum, back etc to keep going.  I know that doesn’t help us, or our points, but rest assured I am committed to  going to the gym four times a week, so I’ll be there today, tomorrow and once over the weekend.

 

I’m finding it really hard to get along to the group fitness classes, mainly due to the times they are on.  I don’t find it easy going to 6pm classes as I normally work out at 7.30 at night, or during the day when work allows.  I have been to Yoga (far out what a workout!!) and to the boxing class this month.. really enjoyed both of them and will try to get to more.  Tried to get along to MC2 this morning but all classes were fully booked....  Note to self to book in advance and book the time out of my schedule!! 

 

I’m going out to Pukekohe tomorrow to join a friend in his personal training session of boxing.  Apparently I am going to be punished by the “Heidinator”, my mates trainer.  Don’t worry I will come to Genesis tomorrow as well!  I am trying to keep my friends and family motivated to losing weight and keeping fit as well as looking after my own health and wellbeing.  My mate Grant is a huge inspiration to me and has lost a MASSIVE 71.2kg so far.  He is looking amazing and I can’t wait to see how he goes tomorrow... I am quite sure I will be the one crawling out of there.

 

Well that’s about it from me.  Make sure you all blog tomorrow as we get bonus points for blogging tomorrow 18^th June.  I’ll let you all know how I went at boxing.

Keep up the great work team!

 

Kylee J

Bonus points up for grabs!!!

Morning to you Evo Die hards out there!!!

Just a small wee update about the 12 week challenge, getting some rules all sorted and general feedback

The first few weeks seemed to be the seeding of some very strong teams at the moment. Every team has there own little style, a celebrity appearance of the god zeus, some very intense workouts from Septu, and group Pilates for Minerva. Points have been dished out fairly and I have done it like this

· All attendance recorded by all members is recorded in our membership software and is transported to a spreadsheet and checked by myself

· All attendance times are observed to counteract the ‘double beepers’ trying to score an extra visit

· If you come in and go to a class it is recorded as a gym session AND a group fitness session

· You must do 8 DIFFERENT classes in a calendar month (1^st June – 31^st June for first month allotments) to get maximum points.

· I will tally group fitness at the end of the month as it gives everyone till the doors close on the 31^st to gain points

Any more questions you can always flick a quick email to justinw@genesisfitness.co.nz and ill blurt more details

BONUS POINTS

If you blog on your team site Friday 18th between the hours of 7am and 9 pm you will get 3 bonus points per team member blog.

It can be about anything you decide as long as you post it on your team and put your name at the bottom ( remember no footers)

If everyone in your team has put in a blog and I check it on the team manifest, I will issue a bonus 10 points for getting EVERY team member to blog.

It’s a team event so rally your troops and don’t take no for an answer. How hard is an email. And before you think of posting muliple blogs for all your team I can check email addresses so try not be too sneaky, the watchful eye is ever present.

Let your fingers do the talking

JUDDY

p.s heads up for bonus points next week will involve the Latino class so get a late pass from the partner and get ready to get your crump on!!!

Time flies...

…when you’re having fun!

 

Wow, where did week two go to? And we’re half way through week three already!

 

Great work gang- we’re still in second place so far, and that doesn’t include the group fitness points, so we’re looking really good :-)

 

Make sure you stay consistent; now is the time things might slip a little after such a good start, so do all you can to keep on track. Maybe try keeping your own log of what you’ve done- it can be really motivating to see those entries stack up.

 

I’m afraid I didn’t make any more group fitness classes last week with PT clients scheduled in, and won’t do this week either :-( But I’m hoping to get along to a couple next week so feel free to join me if you fancy giving something new a try.

 

You should have all got an email from Anna to try to co-ordinate some free team training; it’ll be a short, sharp half hour of grunting, sweating and giving it your all, so let Anna know when you’re available and we’ll fix a couple of sessions up.

 

Also Kim and Gabrielle are coming in at 9 on Saturday morning for a private MC2 session. Space for two more at $15 per person, so if you can’t make the weekday sessions it’s a good chance to give MC2 a go. I’ll run a few more free session along the way too, so keep an eye out for those :-)

 

As always, let me know if you need any help.

 

Go the A-Team!

 

Brendan

Week 3 Start

Hi Team,

We have all been pretty silent for the last little while. Must be all
the time we are spending at the gym!!

I was just wondering if we were going to do any group training classes
like the other teams are doing, if so when and what time?
I tried out Pilates last weekend and loved it, super tough abs workout
though. I also got a great new routine from Brendan.

Hope everyone is training hard,
Connor

congratulations on the first week!!

 

 

I must say people well done and a big round of fist pumps and high fives for all Teams!!

I have been well and truly encouraged by the vigour in which all teams and taking on all matters of competitveness and eager gym attendance

The scores have been posted and it looks like Team Septu will take out first weeks honours with a total of 27 points as the first weeks totals.

The other teams points come in like this

 

·         Team Athena 24

·         Team Minerva 24

·         Team Zeus 26

·         Team Maru 25

·         Team Ares 26

 

If it seems like low points never fear my loyal subjects (according to Zeus, in the baddest lightening storm ever indoors!!), because we will be having MAJOR special rounds, the kind that make you go all out to achieve, can make a team in last place leap to the front of the pack and alike.

So keep your eyes firmly fixed on this blog and your training efforts.

P.S all group fitness points will be calculated at the end of each month to avoid confusion and give people the last ditch effort to accumulate points, it can be done

 

Till then enjoy yourselves and remember its about you and your team

 

Juddy Out

MC2 class Friday

Hi team Ares!

 

I have an extra MC2 class booked with Brendan on Friday mornings 0830.  It would be great if some of you would like to join me, just let Brendon know.  Small extra charge.  Much more fun with company!

 

Gabrielle.

week 1

I found the Nutrition Seminar really informative last night. Even if I didn’t like everything they were saying, I am willing to give it a go. Have made an appointment for Blood Analysis and Nutrition Consultation on the 15^th of June.

Good workouts this week. Have done Intervals almost everyday and am definitely feeling it today. Went for run/walk intervals on the treadmill, first time since I hurt my knee. Did I mention I really hate running? Ahhh well, felt good to conquer it though, much like Ares must have in many battles.

Going to meet with Brendan tomorrow for a new weights regime and then MC2. I am scuba diving on Sunday (yikes!!) and then going to go to the 7am Boxing with Johnny on Monday. Full weekend.

Gotta be in it to win it. We will see how motivated I am NEXT week. But this week has been good.

If any of the team members are interested in some 2 person personal training, I am totally down.

Happy Friday, Connor

Anyone for spin or yoga?

Hi All,

 

How’s the training going? Make sure you book in for classes in advance, as they’re going to be more popular than ever- I had four people from other teams in MC2 this morning and they all found it really hits the spot! I’ve got one of you booked in for 10am Saturday so far; anyone else going to join us? 3 spots left at 10 and four still to fill at 10:30. Or get yourself booked into the Monday and Wednesday evening classes next week.

 

Make sure you swipe in with your barcode whenever you come to the gym too, whether it’s for your own workout or a class, and be sure to sign the class registers too- we don’t want to miss out on those points! I’m booked in for spin at 6 tonight if anyone wants to join me. Be quick and give the gym a call on 520 3455 as it’s booking up fast! And Connor’s going to yoga at the same time so feel free to get booked into that, or kickboxing.

 

Don’t forget the nutrition seminar tonight at 7; an extra 2 bonus points for everyone attends, and most importantly lots of really useful info to help you achieve your goals, so really make an effort to be there if you can.

 

See you this evening,

Brendan

Our great start just keeps getting better!

Good going guys- really good to see you using the blog already :-) You're right, temptation is hard to avoid, but it sounds like Connor's got it cracked- half the battle is being prepared. So long as you have an alternative it's much easier to stick with that than have nothing at all, and just like the intervals, it might be more difficult at the time but you'll feel really good afterwards.

 

That said you don't have to be a complete martyr- I generally use a 90% rule, which means you can treat yourself the remaining 10%, but make sure it is just 10%, and make sure you really savour the treat. It's amazing how good just one square of chocolate tastes if it's really good chocolate and you just close your eyes and let it slowly melt in your mouth :-)

 

It'll be good to see what Discover Health have to say tomorrow and feel free to ask them for ideas on coping strategies for situations like these.

 

Good work on the research too Jeremy- you beat me to it. I'm loving the big silly hat theme, but we might have to tone down the public displays of nudity for our acceptance speech at prize-giving! ;-)

 

Keep up the good work folks!

Brendan

My first contribution

Wikipedia defines Ares as the god of Bloodlust - nice!

Ares is a major deity and a member of the Twelve Olympians, a son of Zeus and Hera, in Greek mythology. Though often referred to as the Olympian god of warfare, he is more accurately the god of bloodlust, or slaughter personified: "Ares is apparently an ancient abstract noun meaning throng of battle, war."  He also presides over the weapons of war, the defence and sacking of cities, rebellion and civil order, banditry, manliness and courage.

It's also implied by the picture that he has a penchant for big silly hats, toboggans, and public displays of nudity..

I'm looking forward to getting some more group classes in this week. Have been doing bootcamp as well as some boxing last night. I'm keen to do something tomorow morning or evening if anyone else wants a buddy (prefer Cardio or HIAIT) - leave a comment or contact Brendon/Anna/Gym for my number.

I've been eating healthy so far this week. I sat down with my workmates and ate chicken salad while they scoffed gourmet pizza today! Now i'm craving all sorts of of junk food. Not quite sure how I'll manage to stay on track over the long weekend, but hopefully tomorrow's seminar will sort that out - right?

 

Good luck everyone, lets kick some butt.

Jeremy

 

 

Some guidelines around the blogging

 

1 more thing folks

 

The team blog is a great way to let the team know where you are at with your training, how you are managing your food etc.  It is a forum board to let the world know how you are doing.  Sometimes there can be no greater motivation to avoiding that takeaway hit than knowing you will have to confess to your team on your weekly blog..  Talk with your team members and find out how you want to use it and how you can make it best work for you. 

 

One of the great features of the blog is the ability to post comments against a post.  This means that someone can post an idea, and then everyone can make comments against that post.  To do this, simply click the comments link under a post on the blog site.

 

We will also use the blogs to post information about the challenge, so check it regularly. 

 

Finally some tips on posting... make sure you remove any auto signatures on your email before posting otherwise these will be posted as well and make the blog look a little scrappy.  Because of the way that we have the posting working, you will not be able to email pictures or videos directly. These will need to be uploaded to youtube or picassa (or other online media hosts) and then we can link them in..  any questions just flick us an email at bloghelp@genesisfitness.co.nz and we will get back to you.

 

Hope this helps

 

Juddy

GM

 

P.S the seminar is 7pm Thursday 3^rd May in the ballroom

 

 

Hello and welcome everybody to the Genesis Evolution Challenge!!

Hopefully last night was an informative introduction to the challenge and answered any questions that you may have been wondering. Remember this is designed to fun yet competitive, hard but enjoyable, and don’t forget a laugh at times aswell as make you angry!!

If you have any questions or queries direct them to your trainer. They are there to push you thru and be your mentor so to speak.

I will also post challenges and bonus points tasks opn this blog to all teams so keep an eye out!!

 

Bonus Points for first week!!

Everyone who attends the nutrition seminar will gain a bonus 2 points for there team in the first week!! Attendance will be monitored

You gotta be in to win people!!!

 

Peace out Scouts

Juddy

GM