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HEALTHY CAREERS IN FITNESS Are you interested in a career in the Health and Fitness Industry? Fitnance offers a Certificate 3 and Certificate 4 in Fitness. Course starting monthly. Talk to a Fitnance representative now to get you started. Details of the courses are in our services

The Fitnance job board provides students with job opportunites, industry contacts, mentor programs, and work experience. The poor health of our nation means that there are currently a lot of jobs (10) for Personal Trainers.

Schools Special

SCHOOLS SPECIAL Cert III in Fitness School Based 6 QCE points on Senior Certificate We will deliver over a year at your school. Great opportunity for your students. Phone 0427 380 006 for details. Start now.

Fitnance DVD Series

Written by world renowned strength and conditioning coach Steve Nance (Fulham FC, Broncos, QLD Reds, Wallabies, and Cowboys) Based on the latest sports science research Perfect for Senior PE and Physical Recreation classes 3 CEC points available for each DVD More information

Fitnance Hall of Fame

Welcome to the Fitnance Hall of Fame! Here you'll find some outstanding fitness and training results across a range of tough exercises:

Exercise: 1Km Grind

• Male (open): Peter Siddle, TIME: 1.15 
• Female (open): Leith Anderson Reid & Jodarna Halkett Hay, TIME: 1.52
• Male (over 50's): Jim Shaw, TIME: 2.00
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, TIME: 3.18

Exercise: James St Run

• Male (open): Nick Lorenz, TIME: 1.57
• Female (open): Wendy Beattie, TIME: 2.31
• Male (over 50's): Phil Marshal, TIME: 3.06
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, TIME: 5.00

Exercise: Row 1000m (L5/L3)

• Male (open): Adam Bright, TIME: 3.51 
• Female (open): Tracey Thomas, TIME: 4.25
• Male (over 50's): Paul O'Brien, TIME: 4.17
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, TIME: 5.29

Exercise: Bike 5000m

• Male (open): Eddie Hinschen, TIME: 7.31
• Female (open): Tanya Carr, TIME: 8.55
• Male (over 50's): Paul O'Brien, TIME: 8.25
• Female (over 50's): Lyrian Stewart, TIME: 12.38 

Exercise: Chin-Ups Max

• Male (open): Nathan McCubbery, REPS: 33
• Female (open): Alana Boyd, REPS: 32
• Male (over 50's): Phil Marshal, REPS: 15

Exercise: Grinder Top Speed

• Male (open): Tame Tupou, SPEED: 65.8
• Female (open): Tanya Carr, SPEED: 48.9
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul, SPEED: 55.2
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, SPEED: 38.1

Exercise: Push Ups (bottle)

• Male (open): Craig O'Connell, REPS: 69
• Female (open): Jodarna Halkett Hay, REPS: 43
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul, REPS: 42
• Female (over 50's): Lyrian Stewart: 3

Exercise: Treadmill (10min)

• Male (open): Craig O'Donnell, DISTANCE: 3.1Km
• Female (open): Felicity Abram, DISTANCE: 2.6Km
• Male (over 50's): Phil Marshal, DISTANCE: 2.1Km
• Female (over 50's): Lyrian Stewart, DISTANCE: 1.0Km

Exercise: Stepper (100 Cal)

• Male (open): John Nance, TIME: 5.02
• Female (open): Tanya Carr, TIME: 5.43
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul,  TIME: 7.28
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, TIME: 80 (5.20)

Exercise: Bench Press 1RM

• Male (open): Glenn Lazarus, WEIGHT: 150Kg
• Female (open): Tamara Sheppard, WEIGHT: 65Kg
• Male (over 50's): Paul O'Brien, WEIGHT: 85Kg
• Female (over 50's): Lyrian Stewart & Kath Heywood, WEIGHT: 35Kg

Exercise: Fulham Wall Squat

• Male (open): Yibital Hansen, TIME: 13.30min
• Female (open): Nikki Subasic, TIME: 15min
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul, TIME: 15.40min
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, TIME: 2.35min

Exercise: Sit & Reach

• Male (open): John Nance DISTANCE: +24cm
• Female (open): Nikki Subasic, DISTANCE: +34cm
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul, DISTANCE: +11cm
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, DISTANCE: +7cm

Exercise: Horizontal Jump

• Male (open): Wes Philips, DISTANCE: 2.64m
• Female (open): Kate Leitch, DISTANCE: 2.15m
• Male (over 50's): Brian Kerle, DISTANCE: 1.78m

Exercise: Beep Test

• Male (open), Simon Orton, 12
• Female (open), Tanya Carr, 10.5

Exercise: Sit Ups (60secs)

• Male (open):  Rodney Hill, REPS: 55
• Female (open): Tanya Carr, REPS: 42
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul, REPS: 34
• Female (over 50's): Jan Williams, REPS: 30

Exercise: Vertical Jump 

• Male (open): Wes Philips, 74.5cm
• Female (open): Mel Bertram, 49cm
• Male (over 50's): Brian Kerle, 51cm

Exercise: 1RM Squat

• Male (open): Stuart O'Brien, WEIGHT: 185Kg
• Female (open): Kim Revell, WEIGHT: 90Kg
• Male (over 50's): Paul Leitch, WEIGHT: 110Kg
• Female (over 50's): Elizabeth Leitch, WEIGHT: 51Kg

Exercise: Hang

• Male (open): Nick Kendrick, TIME: 92Secs
• Female (open): Nikki Subasic, TIME: 95secs
• Male (over 50's): Steve Paul, TIME: 81secs

Exercise: RPM Max

• Male (open): Trent O'Brien, 225
• Female (open): Mizpa Nance, 194

2008 Foxtel Lap Event

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Fitnance Team for the 2008 Foxtel Lap, raising money for the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. The Fitnance Team came 4th overall with a total of 1042 laps. Our team consisted of Tom, Lazo, Anita, Tanya (twice), Jessica, Lara, Daniel, Kirk, Kirk's dad Ross who just happened to be hanging around at the right time, Lyrian, Fiona, Mizpah, Jake (twice), Russ, Phoebe, Rodney, Jackie, and our chief, Chris.

The day kicked off at 8am with Tom Kennedy running an easy 74 laps. Tom thought he would just warm up on 15km/h then crank it up to 20km/h for the last 10 minutes, however he was disappointed to find out the hard way that the maximum speed on the treadmill was 16km/h. Well done to Tom who had the second highest total laps for the day.

Chris was in his element with the microphone in his hand all day, leading everyone through a warm up and stretches. He almost became the MC. When it was time for the final race of the day, Chris was ready to take on all the chiefs. The treadmill was cranked up as fast as it could go at 16km/h and Chris kept at that pace for the full 30 minutes. Unfortunately, he was beaten by Telstra by 1 lap. It was a very exciting finish to an eventful day. Thank you to Fiona, Jessica, Lara, Daniel, Anita, Tom and Jake who volunteered to help out throughout the day.

Pics from the day!!!

Chris leading the warm up	Tanya in action	Kirk, 67 laps
Chris and Matt Shervington	Go Mip	2 in a row for Jake
Tom, 2nd highest no. of laps	Tanya and Lazo	Tanya for run no. 2
Helpful trainees, Lara & Jess	Lovely Lyrian and the Train	Team Beynon, Russ & Phoebe

Thanks To The Fitnance Crew - Oct 2009

Thank you letter from Fitnance Member 

27-10-2009 

Hi Guys 

It is a little over 6 months since my first session with you all at Fitnance and I thought I would just send through a short note to say thanks for all your help in that time. When I started I was 132.5 kgs in weight and would be short of breath tying up my shoe laces. After having a previous boss of mine suggest that I shouldn't allow myself to be defined by my weight I thought I would bite the bullet and do something about it. I hadn't worked out in a gym in my entire 47 years and I was a bit apprehensive about what it would be like, but you all made me welcome and the rest of the crew that trains at Fitnance were a good bunch as well. Even though my lifestyle of corporate lunches and travel make the job of losing weight and increasing fitness very challenging your variety of tailored programs have seen me drop close on 20 kilos, over 15 cm in my waist and I can now go for a 5 km jog without passing out. Once again thanks for all your help and I look forward to sending another note when I have dropped the next 20 kilos.

MB 

October News 2009

 

Newsletter October

 

12 week challenge...

 

Joe and Hamish off to a great start with big reductions in skin folds in the first 4 weeks. Congratulations to Wayne who started the 12 week challenge in September and has been coming to 5 classes a week. Jackie has also been training hard and has her skin folds at an all time low. Cameron's skin folds are still heading downwards. Make sure you keep adding your weekly weigh in result up on the board. A great start by all members. 7 weeks to go. The challenge will end with a great workout on Friday Dec 18^th (5.30pm) and followed by our Xmas party and barbeque.

 

Don't forget there are spot prizes for various different parts of the 12 week challenge.

 

 

FOGS update:

 

It has been a big month of FOGS mentoring.

We have been to schools throughout Brisbane and Townsville. Pippa Savage (rowing), Alana Boyd (pole vault), Karni Liddell (swimming), Kenrick Monk (swimming), Tiata Baldwin (netball), Patrick Johnson (100m,200m), Lauren Colthorpe (Soccer), Brooke Spence (Soccer), Luke C Gregory (Martial Arts), Justin Anlerzark (Shot Putt) visited the schools. We talked about life as an athlete, the importance of healthy eating and education, as part of our mentoring. Wish I'd have had that opportunity at school!

 

 

Boxing / Tai Chi

 

TaiJi

 

It's been another good month for the TaiJi crew: Sioux started coming regularly and is already achieving positive cardio effects. Tom just keeps getting better: The postures are lower than ever and he is beginning to evidence waves in his movements. He tells me his is now experiencing improved flexibility also. Big congrats to Tom!

Heathers' movements are improving with every week and it is great to see her so regularly. Keep up the good work gang!

 

KungFu Team

 

What can I say? The crew keeps improving: Keno took the next step and now does the full-traditional training routine: Good man! If he keeps up the good work (which I know he will) then he will certainly get to the level he is aiming at. It is great to see how Kerstin is picking up the movement system. Everyone else is moving forwards nicely. Soon we shall all have snappy kicks and a goodly pounce.

 

Keep up the good work everyone. It is a great pleasure training with you.   

 

Trains wedding...

 

The wedding of the year will take place on 14th November at Sirromet Winery, Mt Cotton. Everything is set to go. 12 sleep's til the big day where TC will become TM. Tanya will return to Fitnance after a week's honeymoon diving in the Great Barrier Reef on Tues 24 November.

 

 

Kurrawa Surf Boats

 

Good luck to all the teams who use the gym as part of the training. The competition season is about so start so I'm sure they do well after all their efforts over the past months.

 

 

Well dones

 

 Missy Mellor: Australian open women's European handball team

 

Paul and Matty for making the Australian Rugby Schoolboy Teams

 

Tom, Gary, Tiff, Matt on Gold Coast Ride

 

 Rodney, Tiffany, Matt, Brooke at Gatorade Tri Series

 

Jim Shaw for his efforts in the swimming pool

 

Tony Graham for his first months results at the gym

 

 

Duncan Hall Sports Workshop

 

See attachment for this great course

 

 

Missing

 

 Russ, Mike and Tom Gould, Deb, Megs and Russy!

 

 

Upcoming events:

 

Fusion Criterium - Sunday 8^th November @ Albert Bishop Park, Nundah

 

Gatorade Triathlon series - Sunday 15^th November @ Robina

 

Bribie Island Triathlon series - Saturday 5^th and Sunday 6^th December

 

Fitnance Christmas Party - Friday 18^th December @ Gym

 

December Cram - November 30^th to Dec 16th

 

Boxing Courses - Wednesday 4^th November

 

Website - Check out the new parts http://www.fitnance.com.au/

 

Fitnance 2XU Singlets: $45 let us know if you would like one

 

Massage - Please let us know if you are keen on having this happening at the gym

 

Swimming @ Langlands Pool - Saturdays at 11am

 

 

Cert III and IV in Fitness 2010

Cert III in Fitness starts January 11.

Cert IV in Fitness starts February 15.

Enrol before December 23 and receive $250 off.

Please email or call 3391 0022 to enrol.

Fitnance Staff Profiles

Finally...  who you will meet at Fitnance 

• Steve Nance - Founder & Director
• Chris Weier - Managing Director Fitnance
• Steve Lacey - Business Manager
• Tanya Mathews - Manager & Exercise Physiologist
• Joe Spelta - Exercise Physiologist & Nutritionist
• Last But not least the rest of the Guys

Boxing Courses

Boxing Courses

Next course: Beginner - March 25, Intermediate March 26

 

The Fitnance Boxing for Fitness Courses are backed by international level competitors, as well as Fitnance's world leading sports science. These courses is fully accredited with FITNESS AUSTRALIA and offers personal trainers and group fitness instructors 5 CEC points for each of the one day workshops.

 

Beginners:
Get an edge on other trainers! Learn how to correctly teach your clients boxing and add variety into your training sessions. Fitnance offers you a high quality boxing course by providing internationally competitive, qualified instructors to teach you the basics of boxing in a fun and supportive environment.

Topics covered during the 1 day course:

•  Structuring a fitness boxing session/program to sell to your clients
•  Basic punching & pad holding techniques
•  Fitness boxing stance, guard, footwork & defensive techniques
•  Common injuries of fitness boxing
•  Boxing combinations
•  Methods to target cardiovascular and resistance adaptations

 

 

Intermediate:
Build on your knowledge covered in the beginner's boxing course. Learn great new training ideas that will be both challenging and exciting to use in your training sessions with your clients. Fitnance's internationally competitive, qualified instructors will take you through progressions and introduce you to a variety of training equipment, techniques and strategies.

Topics covered during the 1 day course:

•  Multiple punch combinations progressions
•  Use of additional fitness boxing training equipment and aids
•  Additional offensive/defensive techniques
•  Progression of fitness boxing
•  Circuit training and working multiple clients together
•  Safety
•  Maximising workouts
•  Special Client Considerations
•  Designing focus specific sessions
  
  

Advanced:
Advance the knowledge you have learned from the beginner and intermediate courses to fine tune your boxing knowledge and skills. Deliver to your clients advanced boxing skills that add variety and difficulty into your training sessions. Take advantage of the highly qualified Fitnance instructors to teach you progressions to advance your skills in boxing and specific conditioning!

Topics covered during the 1 day course:

•  Pad Training
•  Shadow Boxing
•  Heavy Bag
•  Floor to Ceiling Bag
•  Speed Ball
•  Sparring
•  Maximising workouts
•  Special Client Considerations
•  Specific Training Principles
•  Advanced Exercise Prescription & Programming

 

 

Costs:

$270 (includes boxing manual, Fitnance Fitness Boxing Polo and 5 CEC points)
ENROL NOW for our Early Bird Special: $240 (reservation and payment must be received 28 days prior to course)
Multi course discount: $200 for each course when you reserve and pay for the beginner, intermediate and advanced boxing courses up front. SAVE $210

PLUS receive discounts on quality HART Sports Boxing equipment

For further information regarding venues and course dates QLD wide contact FITNANCE on: (07) 3391 0022 or visit http://www.fitnance.com.au.
Don't forget to ask about group bookings or multiple course discounts!!!