As you should all know by now, Saturday 8th December is our Gym Christmas Party. In order to allow everyone plenty of time to get ready and to make sure we are there to greet you, the gym will be closing early at 4:00pm.
Don’t forget for those that are coming that the Theme is Heroes/Heroines, [...]
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 [...]
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!
After several requests from members, we have brought in a new, much more upright shoulder press. Delivery was yesterday and it already seems popular. Above: Tom, one of our members puts it to the test (calm down ladies!)
Rigid bars mean that unlike the old press, there is also less lateral movement (despite your hands still [...]
Renovations complete!
For those that have been away over winter, or who have blinkers on when they come through the gym, this is the reception area showing the new entry through to ZONE.
We have 2 of these a week: Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
If you want to mix up your cardio a bit and have some fun doing it, give them a go.
The benefits of boxing classes are:
A great upper body workout.
Improved Fitness.
Better hand-to-eye coordination.
Sharpened reflexes.
There are 2 different instructors. Personal trainer, Darren Fahlbush, takes the [...]
Lewis Carroll wrote “We lose half the pleasure we might have in life by not really attending…” Gym member Evan Mitchell attempts to uncover some of the hidden pleasures and the understanding of them in ‘The Secret World Of…‘, a website that is really worth a look. Delving into the psychology of what [...]
A big shout out to Myra Gregory who is the Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design 17yrs girls Cross Country Champion. Considering Myra’s regular hard work in the gym and dedication to her exercise, this should come as no surprise. none the less, another great effort Myra, well done!
Congratulations to Preggie Bellies mum Michelle Brereton who had twin girls Ruby and Alice last Wednesday. Michelle was a regular member of the classes on Sundays and Thursdays and says she can’t wait to get back into them as a new mum. Watch this space for a photo of the girls…
A warm Balmain Fitness welcome [...]
Congratulations to Angela and Adriaan Woerlee on the safe arrival of their daughter Michaela, who arrived on Saturday 7th July. Both Mum and bub are doing well.
Angela deserves special credit as she was still doing her Preggie Bellies class as late as Thursday 5th - a great endorsement to both the classes and her commitment.
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