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Hot Tips For The Festive Season

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Here are a few quick tips to help you stay on track over the festive season:

Allow your body time to relax. For many of us, it is a time of year that can wind up becoming very stressful. With Christmas shopping, extra food preparation, and extra get togethers with friends and relatives, unless we have extra time off from work and our usual commitments, all of this can become very tiring and taxing on our nervous system. Add to that a little extra alcohol and treats that we wouldn’t normally eat, which deplete our body of nutrients and you have a recipe for exhaustion!

So if we could give you one simple hot tip to help you stay calm and centred over the Christmas festive season, it would be this:

Remember to breathe.

So often it is the little things that we forget, we rush around and forget to breathe deeply, and when we stop and pay attention we realise that we are ‘shallow breathing’ which can have a detrimental effect on our nervous system.

So go on and take a nice big breath in… inhale… and out… exhale…

…Repeat this 5-10 times and notice how different and re-energised you feel…

This will help you stay calm and relaxed, so that you remember to make healthy choices for your mind, body and spirit, in the ‘silly season’.

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Warm Lamb Salad

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Warm lamb salad
Serves 4

Ingredients
250g mixed salad leaves (rocket, baby spinach)
2 lebanese cucumbers sliced thinly
1 red onion, sliced
1 red capsicum, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoon chopped mint
4 tablespoon chopped coriander
500g lamb back strap

Dressing
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon honey
2 garlic cloves, crushed and sliced
Instructions

1. Combine salad leaves, cucumber, onion, capsicum, mint and coriander in a bowl and toss lightly.

2. Make dressing by whisking together soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, sauce, honey and garlic in a jug.

3. Preheat char grill on high. Cook lamb for 3-4 minutes each side, until cooked to taste. Rest, covered for 5 minutes. Slice the lamb and toss it through salad with dressing.

Tips: you can substitute the lamb for chicken or beef if you don’t like lamb. Rice noodles can also be added to salad if you want to.


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Rocket, Haloumi, and Almond Salad

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Rocket, Haloumi, and Almond Salad
Serves 4
Most great fruits like mangoes are in season through summer, so make the most of them with this simple rocket salad with mango or your favorite fruit, almonds and grilled haloumi.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
120g haloumi cheese, sliced into 1cm-thick pieces
250g fresh rocket leaves
1 cup of fresh fruit (mango, watermelon etc)
½ cup almonds, chopped
2 individual shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning

Instructions
Place oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Cook the haloumi for 1-2 minutes each side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and slice each piece into three. Cover haloumi with foil and keep warm.

Place the rocket, sliced fruit, almonds and shallots in a large bowl. Add haloumi and gently mix the salad together. Drizzle dressing and Cajun seasoning over the salad and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Any Leftover haloumi is best stored in an airtight container in the fridge and used within 7 days.
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For more great recipes check out Shea’s new Home Program with over 40 healthy, delicious recipes here.

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Salmon with sesame greens & ginger-soy dressing

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Here is another delicious recipe for your to try!

Salmon with sesame greens & ginger-soy dressing

Ingredients;

4 (125g each) salmon fillets

¼ cup soy sauce

1tsp. honey

2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

1 tsp. sesame oil

1 tbs. sesame seeds, toasted

 

Serve with gai lan and brown rice.

Method;

Toast sesame seeds.

 

In a non-stick pan, fry salmon on high heat for 2-3 mins. Turn and cook for 1-2 mins for medium or until cooked to your liking.

 

While salmon is cooking, combine soy sauce, honey, ginger and sesame oil in a bowl. Stir until combined. Adjust the sauce if required.

 

Serve with steamed gai lan and brown rice. Spoon over sauce and sprinkle over toasted sesame seeds.

 

Note; the gai lan can be replaced with any steamed green veggies. Try some bok choy, broccolini, broccoli, asparagus or green beans.

 

We hope you enjoy, and a big thank you to our Boot Camp and Yoga student Danielle for this great recipe.

 

Have fun in the kitchen!

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Poached chicken, broccolini & pesto quinoa (gluten-free)

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Thank you to the lovely Danielle from our Boot Camp and Yoga who has sent through some of her favourite recipes that are delicious, healthy and easy to make.

We will be posting these over the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!

 

 

Danielle says that this poached chicken recipe is a good one to make for multiple people for lunch, because it is really easy and you can take it on a picnic as it travels well and tastes good cold.

Enjoy!

 

Ingredients:

1 cup (200g) quinoa

 

1 1/2 cups (375ml) gluten-free chicken stock

 

4 x 170g chicken breast fillets

 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

 

1/4 cup (35g) pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

 

1 tbs lemon juice

 

1/3 cup homemade basil pesto

 

1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, blanched

 

Method;

 

Place quinoa and stock in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Meanwhile, place chicken in a pan of simmering, salted water. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and stand for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the liquid.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small pan over high heat; add pepitas, then cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Shred the chicken and toss in a large bowl with lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season, then add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Transfer to a platter and serve.

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Inspirational Kids!

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We are so proud of our beautiful niece Katie-Lee!!

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This inspirational sweet heart who has just turned 7 years old is cutting 12 inches off her beautiful long blonde hair at the end of February, to help make a difference to children effected by cancer.

Katie-Lee is donating her gorgeous hair and raising funds to donate, so if you would like to support her please let us know if you would like to make a donation to her fundraiser when we see you next at training.

We are so inspired by Katie-Lee’s beautiful determination to make a difference in the world!

Thank you everyone who has already supported her in helping to make a difference 🙂

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Home Training – Besa Block Work Out

By | Functional Strength, Motivation, Training | No Comments

Hi team,

Here is an intermediate to advanced, simple and effective work out you can do at home.

You won’t need any fancy equipment, just your body weight and a humble besa block!!

Click below to watch the Video:

 

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Pushup Knee to Elbows

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Side Cross Pushups

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Russian Twists

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Single Leg Lunges

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Upright Row

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Star Crunches

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Assisted Hand Stand Pushups

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have some fun and see you soon!

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Yoga Sun Salutations

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Here is a quick video of the Yoga Sun Salutations Surya Namaskara, for those of you who are doing our Yoga classes, so that you can practice at home. Or if you are new to Yoga, it is a nice easy routine that you can start off with!

 

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Begin standing tall with the feet together, Samasthiti.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bring the hands to the heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inhale bring the hands up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Folding all the way in to the legs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inhale look forward, lengthen the spine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhale step or jump back into plank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lower Chaturanga Dandasana, elbows in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inhale glide through upward dog Urdhva Mukha Svanasana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhale push back, downward facing dog Adho Mukha Svanasana.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inhale look to the hands, step or jump forward feet together, straighten the spine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhale fold in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inhale come all the way up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhale bring the hands to the heart Samasthiti.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For details on our next Yoga classes starting in January 2014, click here for all of the details!

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Client Transformations: Guy

By | Client Transformations, Fresh Fitness Wall of Fame, Functional Strength, Inspiration, Kickboxing, Lifestyle, Motivation, Nutrition, Personal Training, Training | No Comments

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Congratulations to Guy who has been training with Shea and has lost over 12.4 kilos in the past 9 weeks!!

Guy was given a Fresh Fitness gift voucher for his birthday by his wife Gabrielle.

At 58 years of age, Guy has excelled himself. Always up for a challenge, and ready to get to the next level.

 

Here is his story below…

 

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“I was given a Fresh Fitness Gift voucher for my 58th Birthday by my wife due to her concern for my wellbeing.

At the time I carried a few extra kilos weighing in at 102.4 kilos and my fitness had deteriorated to the point I was finding it difficult to walk any distance or up any incline without laboured breathing, my blood sugars were elevated along with my cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

I finally decided to act on the gift voucher after a couple of weeks of procrastinating and was introduced to my personal trainer Shea.

After the introductory session I decided to take up a 12 session plan where I was introduced to a training regime and a balanced diet plan by Shea.

I have been training with Shea for 9 weeks and in that time my fitness level and strength has increased considerably and my weight has dropped to 90kg being 2/3 rds of the way to my goal, with the added benefit of muscle gain, normal blood sugar count, lowered cholesterol levels and an excellent blood pressure reading.

To begin with the exercise and diet plans seemed daunting but now are second nature, my experience training at Fresh Fitness has been enjoyable and I appreciate the encouragement and personal guidance I have received from Shea over the initial few weeks and I am looking forward to further training at Fresh Fitness to achieve my next goal.”

Congratulations again Guy for your positive attitude, you are an inspiration!

Click below to watch a video from Guy after his first 8 weeks of training and losing 10 kilos:

 

 

 

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Give the gift of health this Christmas!

By | Boot Camps, Client Transformations, Inspiration, Lifestyle, Motivation, Nutrition, Yoga | No Comments

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Looking for Christmas Gift ideas for your friends, family and loved ones?

Fresh Fitness Gift Certificates are now available for our New Year Boot Camp, Yoga Course, and Personal Training, or you can tailor your own Fresh Fitness Gift Certificate with the gift of your choice. So help your loved ones make a healthy and fresh start to the New Year in 2014 with a Fresh Fitness Gift Certificate!

 

Give the gift of health this Christmas with a Fresh Fitness Gift Certificate!

Browse the Gift Certificate options and click below to purchase. Gift Certificates can be mailed to your nominated address or picked up from our Personal Training Studio. Please ensure that you provide your contact phone number when ordering using Pay Pal.

Please feel free to give us a call on 1300 628 656 if you have any questions.

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12 Week Boot Camp starting in January 2014 – Get Fit, Tone Up and Have Fun – Our Boot Camps utilise a combination of the most effective strength training and cardio fitness buy-nowtraining to get you fit, toned and looking your absolute best. Utilising a unique blend of kickboxing, boxing, yoga core strengthening and circuit training, our Boot Camps are designed to build muscle, burn fat and re-shape your body in a fun, fresh and motivating environment. For more information on our Boot Camp click here.

 

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12 Week Yoga Course starting in January 2014 – Balance your Mind, Body and Spirit – Our Yoga Courses are designed to get you flexible, fitter and stronger, while relaxing and buy-nowde-stressing so that you float away from each class feeling strengthened, stretched out, calmer and blissfully relaxed. $229 One night per week. For more information on our Yoga Course click here.

 

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12 Week Yoga Course starting in January 2014 – Balance your Mind, Body and Spirit – Our Yoga Courses are designed to get you flexible, fitter and stronger, while relaxing and buy-nowde-stressing so that you float away from each class feeling strengthened, stretched out, calmer and blissfully relaxed. $349 Two nights per week. For more information on our Yoga Course click here.

 

images21Fresh Fitness $200 Personal Training Voucher

Our Personal Training Sessions are specifically tailored to you and your goals, to ensure that you achieve the best results possible. Included is tailored help with your Nutrition and Homebuy-now Programs to help fast track your results. Training takes place in our exclusive Personal Training Studio. We have over 10 years experience and our trainers are also qualified in Kickboxing, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates, Life Coaching, and MMA Mixed Martial Arts. For more information on our Personal Training click here

images21Fresh Fitness $100 Personal Training Voucher

Our Personal Training Sessions are specifically tailored to you and your goals, to ensure that you achieve the best results possible. Included in our Personal Training is help with your buy-nowNutrition and Home Programs to help fast track your results. Training takes place in our exclusive Personal Training Studio. We have over 10 years experience and our trainers are also qualified in Kickboxing, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates, Life Coaching, and MMA Mixed Martial Arts. For more information on our Personal Training click here

 

images21Fresh Fitness $50 Personal Training Voucher

Our Personal Training Sessions are specifically tailored to you and your goals, to ensure that you achieve the best results possible. Included in our Personal Training is help with your buy-nowNutrition and Home Programs to help fast track your results. Training takes place in our exclusive Personal Training Studio. We have over 10 years experience and our trainers are also qualified in Kickboxing, Boxing, Yoga, Pilates, Life Coaching, and MMA Mixed Martial Arts. For more information on our Personal Training click here

 

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We can also tailor your own Gift Certificate to suit your budget and specifications. Just give us a call on 1300 628 656 and we can tailor something special for you! Or send us a message and contact us online now by clicking here.

 

 

Call Now on 1300 628 656 or 0434 896 112 to have a chat

if you have any questions and for more information!

 

 

 

 

 

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