Class change: Friday 6:05 RPM

This class will be replaced by a freestyle cycle class this week as Duncan is away.
Christy will take the cycle class – a great opportunity to get a sneak preview of her Monday 6:05 Cycle class which starts the second week of October.

Rocket Personal Training

This week’s training tip is from Holly McCrossin of Rocket Personal Training:
Cardiovascular Interval Training is the most effective way to get fit fast. It also maximises fat burning potential and brings variety to your cardio routine. Fitness testing is required to determine your correct levels and maximise your potential.
As well as keeping her clients in [...]

Instructor Changes Wed 26th & Thurs 27th

The Wednesday night 6:15 BODYATTACK & 7:15 BODYPUMP double will now be taken by Therese as Christine is no longer able to teach. Therese used to be one of our most popular regulars and it is great to have her back on the team!
Thursday night 6:40 BODYATTACK will now be taken by Christy who filled [...]

Another Balmain Fitness Winner!

When gym member Az Jackson returned from the world’s biggest swimwear competition this September, he brought some excess luggage with him ― the lion’s share of the tournament’s photography trophies.
The event was the UjENA Bikini Jam in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, organized by one of the world’s most successful swimwear companies [...]

Free Tanning Postponed

The Free Tanning sessions for members have been postponed until next week. Tanlovers will set up a registry at the front desk on Monday for members to claim their tokens. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Training Tip: Remember your goals!

This week’s training tip is from dual Olympian and Balmain Fitness Personal Trainer Justann Crawford:
“Goals are important – they give us focus and direction. However if you get side-tracked, don’t give up and keep imagining the end result”.
If you would like to book a training session with Justann, please see on of our staff at [...]

RPM Friday 5:45pm

The Gastro bug strikes again!
Deanne cannot make this afternoon’s class, but Victoria Rose has very kindly offered to step in and teach. She will be a familiar face to the Friday afternoon RPM regulars as she used to teach this class before her trip away to the States.

Bench Press Champion

Congratulations to gym member Richard Carpenter who won the 110kgs division in the 2007 NSW Open Bench Press Competition held by Powerlifting Australia at Lake  Macquarie  last weekend.
Richard was the easy winner in his division with a winning lift of 170kgs. A great effort, especially considering it was his first entry in such an event!

CLASS LAUNCHES

Class launches for the new quarter will be on this weekend as follows:
BODYPUMP: Saturday 15th at 8:30am. Taken by Will

BODYATTACK: Saturday 15th at 9:30a. Taken by Will
RPM: Sunday 16th at 8:30am. Taken by Gabi and Vanessa C

BODYBALANCE: Sunday 16th at 9:30am. Taken by Gabi

Launched by some of our strongest instructors, these are a great [...]

Instructor changes Thursday 13th September

Two changes so far:
Christine will take the 9:30 am BODYATTACK/ABS class in place of Victoria Rose who has been advised not to do attack due to shin splints.
Victoria  will however be standing in for Mish Bridges in BODYPUMP at 5:45pm.
Christine will also cover for the 6:40pm BODYATTACK.